Press Releases and Articles
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/27/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (April 27, 2022). From here on out I’m going to break my updates into two parts. The first part will discuss what the run is looking like including what we estimate the harvest share will be for each of the fisheries. The second part… more
F&G staff recognizes Larry Sawyer for contributions to southwest Idaho anglers
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game staff was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Larry Sawyer of Emmett, whose impact on southwest Idaho anglers is noteworthy and will long be remembered. It’s fair to say Larry affected, and will continue to affect, thousands of anglers through his lifetime of generosity, which is no small feat… more
Access Yes looking for landowners in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking to enroll new properties in its Access Yes! Program and is currently accepted bids in the Salmon Region through mid-June.
The Access Yes! Program is designed to improve hunting and angling access on or through private land by compensating willing landowners.
In… more
Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for May
| idfg-mdemick
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 3,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in May.
LOCATION
WEEK STOCKED
NUMBER OF TROUT… more
April 25 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, catch rates remained good upstream of the East Fork. Anglers interviewed upstream of the East Fork in location code 19 averaged 5 hours per steelhead caught. Downstream of the East Fork, angler effort and catch was very low. One angler interviewed downstream of the Pahsimeroi River in location… more
MK Nature Center's Bald Eagle Nest: How and Why?
| idfg-sfocht
Watch the video of how the eagle nest was created!
The eagle nest at the MK Nature Center is modeled on the largest bald eagle nest ever found. While this particular nest was located in Florida, eagle nests in suitable habitat can reach huge dimensions. Nests become so large thanks to the efforts of… more
Spring fever? Fight winter woes with field work!
| idfg-mheller
Fisheries staff in the Salmon region are busy preparing for a dynamic and productive early spring field season. Each year around early-to-mid March, five juvenile rotary screw traps are installed and are generally operated from March until November. In the Salmon region, three rotary screw traps are operated on the… more
Southeast Idaho anglers, remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
| idfg-cnau
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing regulations were adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission last fall and went into effect on Jan. 1. Anglers are encouraged to double check the fishing regulations before… more
Large sturgeon found in Milner Canal near Murtaugh and relocated to Lake Walcott
| idfg-tthompson
After spending the winter in a canal below Milner Dam, a large 7 foot-long sturgeon was just moved from the canal to Lake Walcott. A local angler who was looking to catch a few rainbow trout was surprised when he came across a very large sturgeon that had become trapped below Milner Dam. After his discovery, fishery… more
Windows to Wildlife Newsletter Delights Nature Enthusiasts
| idfg-sfocht
IDFG's Wildlife Diveristy Program quarterly newsletter is both gorgeous and informataive for anyone who enjoys learning about Idaho's plants and animals. This issue inclues a comprehensive look at Idaho's carnivorous plants...and more.
Handguns 101 skills course will be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on June 4
| idfg-tjross
Don’t miss this! Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA certified instructors will be teaching Handguns 101 – A Fundamentals Workshop on June 4 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The class is geared toward new or potential gun owners with little or no experience with handguns.
There… more
Deadline alert! Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts ends April 30
| idfg-cliess
A reminder to big game hunters that Saturday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Folks can apply for one of these three species in a year, and those who apply for a moose, sheep or goat hunt are ineligible for most deer, elk and pronghorn controlled hunt… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – April 21, 2022
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
This is the first update for the year and anglers… more
Lake Pend Oreille and Pend Oreille River creel surveys in the Panhandle are up and running
| idfg-tjross
When you pull into the dock after fishing Lake Pend Oreille or the Pend Oreille River this year, you may be greeted by a smiling face wearing Idaho Fish and Game gear, eager to ask you a few questions.
From now until March 2023, Fish and Game will be conducting a creel survey to collect information… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/20/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
The spring Chinook Salmon season starts this Saturday (April 23, 2022), so I figured it was time to start providing my weekly spring Chinook Salmon fishery updates. In this case, I will be providing updates on the Rapid River Run fishery that occurs in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers,… more
April 18 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead catch rates on the upper Salmon River remained good during the past week while angler effort continued to decrease.
Anglers interviewed downstream of the Pahsimeroi River in location code 17 averaged 14 hours per steelhead caught, and anglers interviewed downstream of the East Fork Salmon River in… more
Mountain lion continues to be seen within Hailey city limits
| idfg-tthompson
Over the past several weeks a reported large mountain lion has been seen within residential neighborhoods in Hailey. The reports received by the Fish and Game, Magic Valley Regional Office all provide similar observations about the size of the lion.
Domestic cats reported missing
Hailey residents have… more
Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
| idfg-tthompson
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired from service. Pepper, a black lab who worked alongside handler Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling of Twin Falls retired on March 15, 2022.
Terry Thompson/… more