Press Releases and Articles
Annual F&G fur auction is now live online through April 25
| idfg-bpearson
For the second straight year, Idaho Fish and Game's annual fur auction will be held entirely online in 2022.
This year’s auction of furs, hides, antlers, and other items will be run through Prime Time Auctions (www.primetimeauctions.com). The online auction kicks off on April 18, and ends on April 25. While… more
Grizzly bear confirmed to have killed additional livestock near Naples in North Idaho on April 8
| idfg-tjross
Events of April 5
A grizzly bear was suspected to have killed a llama and a sheep on the evening of April 5 near the town of Naples in North Idaho.
Some information was circulating that the incident occurred near Athol, which is incorrect. The incident occurred southwest of the town of Naples in… more
Top 10 tips for Idaho spring black bear hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho provides hunters the opportunity to hunt black bears during the spring so you don’t have to wait until fall to start big game hunting. All you need is a 2022 hunting license and bear tag. People typically hunt bears by pursuing them with hounds, baiting them or spotting and stalking.
If you have hounds,… more
South Fork Clearwater River Hatchery Steelhead Program: Video Series- Volunteer Anglers
| idfg-jbruns
Steelhead anglers volunteer to catch steelhead for the South Fork Clearwater River steelhead hatcheries. This spring, Idaho Fish and Game reached the goal of capturing over 500 adults to use as broodstock to produce 1.4 million juveniles to be released back into the South Fork Clearwater River. Since 2010, Idaho Fish… more
A recording of the 2022 Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' virtual meeting is now available online
| idfg-tjross
If you missed the 2022 virtual Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" meeting on April 5, you can watch it now on the Lake Pend Oreille Fisheries website, or by clicking the video below.
Fishery staff spent the evening answering questions about the diverse fisheries and management practices occurring… more
Grizzly bear suspected to have killed livestock in North Idaho on April 5
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game received information on April 6 about a llama and a sheep that had been killed overnight by a suspected grizzly bear. The incident occurred on private land near the town of Naples in Boundary County. The landowner reported seeing a reddish-brown bear the evening of the incident, but he was unable… more
Over 40,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April
| idfg-tjross
The sun is shining and the birds are chirping! It's time to grab your fishing gear and enjoy the nice weather! Over 40,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout are headed to the Panhandle Region in April.
Stocking of all waters is tentative… more
2022 Big Game Seasons and Rules now available
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has updated its fall hunting season in response to two disease outbreaks and new legislation that affected some seasons and rules. You can see the 2022 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules online, and the printed booklets will be at license and tag vendors and Fish and Game regional offices later in… more
Idaho's wide-ranging turkey populations give hunters room to roam
| idfg-rphillips
If you’re heading out for Idaho’s turkey season, or interested in doing it for the first time, there are lots of opportunity for hunters and a chance to do things a little differently than in other parts of the country.
Why is that? Because Idaho has millions of acres of public land where turkeys roam. Many of… more
Fish and Game announces upcoming instructor-led hunter education classes in the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Do you have someone in your family that needs to take a hunter education or a combo hunter and bow hunter education course? The Magic Valley Region has scheduled several instructor-led classes over the coming weeks across the Magic Valley.
Hunter education classes are required for anyone born after January 1… more
Dead jackrabbit found southwest of the Boise Airport confirmed to have rabbit hemorrhagic disease
| idfg-rphillips
On March 24, Idaho Fish and Game and Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed that a black-tailed jackrabbit tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a fatal and highly contagious disease that affects animals in the rabbit family, which includes domestic and wild rabbits, hares and pikas. RHD does… more
Interested in helping wildlife? Check out the volunteer opportunities with Fish and Game
| idfg-tthompson
Across the state many people have a strong desire to help others by generously volunteering their time. If you have a passion for wildlife and a desire to help with projects that benefit wildlife, have we got a deal for you!
Fish and Game has a strong volunteer program in each of our seven regions where… more
April 4 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River was concentrated near the Pahsimeroi River confluence and upstream of the East Fork in location code 19 during the past week. Angler effort in other areas of the river continued to decrease. Similarly, catch rates improved upstream of the East Fork and declined in the… more
Using GPS technology to understand wildlife migration, habitat use and survival
| idfg-tthompson
Every winter, Fish and Game wildlife biologists across Idaho spend a considerable amount of time capturing and collaring deer, elk and pronghorn that have congregated on winter range. These capture projects provide crucial information that gives wildlife managers a better understanding of where these animals spend… more
Hunter harvest stats show slight drop in elk and mule deer harvested in 2021, significant drop in white-tailed deer due to disease outbreak
| idfg-cliess
Despite deer and elk harvest numbers dropping across the board, numbers have shown to be relatively on track with historic 10-year averages for mule deer and elk. White-tailed deer, however, didn’t fare as well in 2021. As anticipated, the number of white-tailed deer dropped significantly, a decline attributed to a… more
Two mature turkeys shot and left to waste near Upper Fords Creek Rd. outside of Weippe, ID
| idfg-jbruns
On Thursday March 31, IDFG officers discovered two mature tom turkeys that had been shot and left to waste on Winter Creek about 1 mile south of Upper Fords Creek Rd. The birds were likely illegally killed on March 28 or 29. Evidence at the scene indicates the poacher was traveling in the area on a 4-wheeler or side-… more
Tune in for the 2022 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" meeting April 5 at 6 p.m. PT; view pre-meeting video, submit questions
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The pre-recorded video presentation is now available on the State of the Lake" virtual meeting page. Also on this page, you can submit questions about the presentation prior to the virtual meeting, and you can register for the virtual meeting.
Registration is required to participate in the virtual… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period is now open
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The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online or at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685.
Hunters are reminded that Fish and Game no longer accepts mail-in… more