Press Releases and Articles
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - Feb. 2, 2022
| idfg-mthomas
On Wednesday, February 2 we checked conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. New snow has fallen on each lake, but not very much of it. In general ice conditions are good. The weekend weather forecast looks to have single digit nighttime temperatures and daytime highs near 35 degrees. These temps… more
Trapper education course offered in Salmon February 12
| idfg-mdemick
Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
The interactive course provides students with hands-on training from experienced trapping instructors. Basic trapping techniques with safety,… more
Boise foothills residents and recreationists asked to take precautions as coyote mating season arrives
| idfg-bpearson
Amid increasing reports of coyote activity in the Boise foothills, including the Hulls Gulch and Military Reserve areas, Fish and Game is asking recreationists and homeowners to take additional precautions with their pets as coyotes enter their breeding season and become more territorial.
Recently,… more
F&G Range Grant Committee to meet Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Range Grant Committee will have a meeting Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. MST at 600 S. Walnut St. and in Boise and online through a video conference.
Agenda items include:
Staff and Committee member welcome (Adam Park, IDFG Communications and Marketing Bureau Chief) Review of available… more
F&G's Nampa Public Shooting Range is open and looking for shooters
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Nampa Public Shooting Range is a one-of-a-kind facility right in the heart of the Treasure Valley. A few months after its soft-opening to the public, Fish and Game and its non-profit partners – AIR Idaho Inc. and the Nampa Bow Chiefs – are ready to open the floodgates.
“We’ve been working… more
Some Cascade Reservoir ice access areas will remain open later than signage indicates
| idfg-bpearson
Despite signage indicating that a closure to protect birds runs from Feb. 1 through July 1, hardwater anglers will have an additional month to use several ice fishing access areas around Cascade Reservoir, including popular access sites like Crown Point and Sugarloaf.
Many of the ice access areas… more
Many instructor-led hunter education courses are coming soon to Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
Instructor led courses are ramping up in Southwest Idaho. Seven courses with open seats are slated to start in the next few weeks, with many more to come.
“We are thrilled that we have a number of classes currently available to students throughout the region, each of which is an opportunity for them to learn… more
Be respectful of birds and their habitats while observing or photographing them
| idfg-bpearson
A great gray owl — a relatively uncommon raptor in Southwest Idaho — was recently spotted by birders at a popular birding location in the region, and Fish and Game biologists are reminding people who are eager to snap the perfect photo to be respectful of birds and their habitats.
While the majority… more
F&G biologist Frances Cassirer receives national award for her bighorn sheep research
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game Senior Wildlife Research Biologist Frances Cassirer was recently named the 2022 recipient of the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Statesman Award.
“Frances is a leader among our state and regional partners, and her research is cutting edge,” said Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation President, Bill… more
From Hatch to Catch: Hayspur Hatchery near Picabo is Idaho’s rainbow trout capital
| idfg-cliess
There are few moments in an angler’s life that rival catching their first rainbow trout, and whether you caught it on a hare’s-ear fly or a nightcrawler, chances are good there’s a special place in your memory for the first time you hooked one of Idaho’s most precious fish.
The story of a hatchery trout’s… more
Applications for 2022 spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1
| idfg-cliess
Applications for 2022 spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1. Turkey hunters looking to apply can do so through March 1.
On Jan. 27, Fish and Game Commission adopted the proposed 2022-23 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and bag limits. The proposed seasons and changes were open for public comment… more
Hunter Education instructors needed in the Southwest Region
| idfg-bpearson
Are you a safe and responsible hunter or trapper? Are you passionate about hunting ethics? Do you like sharing your knowledge and skills with youth and adults new to Idaho’s hunting traditions?
If so, you should consider becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor for Idaho Fish and Game's Southwest… more
Reminder that most roads in the Panhandle’s wildlife management areas are not maintained during winter
| idfg-tjross
It’s no secret, Jack Frost has brought winter to the Panhandle in full force. As pretty and serene as the snow is, it certainly brings unique challenges when it comes to motorized vehicle access and use.
The Panhandle is home to six wildlife management areas managed by Idaho Fish and Game for the benefit of… more
Farragut Shooting Range Center will remain closed due to lingering icy conditions
| idfg-tjross
Due to continued icy and unsafe roads and conditions, the range will remain closed until further notice. Please check our website for future updates on when the range will reopen, or you can call the Panhandle Regional office at (208) 769-1414. Thank you for your continued patience.
The roads… more
Stairway at Harpster Access site now completed and open for use
| idfg-jbruns
The steel galvanized stairs to our new fishing access site at Harpster on the South Fork of the Clearwater River is now completed. In 2020, Idaho Fish and Game purchased this popular fishing site property from the Scott Family. Not only is this a popular site for fisherman it is also one of the more productive sites… more
Latest Fish and Game wolf population estimate is 1,543 and stable since 2019
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s wolf population has remained stable and consistent over the last three years based on camera surveys done last summer and since 2019. The 2021 population estimate for Aug. 1 was 1,543 wolves. The 2020 and 2019 estimates were 1,556 and 1,566.
Fish and Game staff deploy cameras… more
Hunter Education instructors needed in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Are you a safe and responsible hunter or trapper?
Are you passionate about hunting ethics?
Do you like sharing your knowledge and skills with youth and adults new to Idaho’s hunting traditions?
If you answered yes to these questions you should consider becoming a volunteer hunter education… more
Magic Valley Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Tour
| idfg-jguthrie
The purposes of the Magic Valley Winter Feeding Advisory Committee is to provide recommendations to IDFG regional staff on the implementation of emergency winter feeding for big game. The purpose of this meeting and tour is to show the Winter Feeding Advisory Committee locations where winter feeding occurred during… more