Press Releases and Articles
Mark your calendars: Fish and Game to host Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” open house April 22
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game will host its annual Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” open house on April 22 at 6 p.m. PDT at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (10881 N. Boyer Road).
Anglers and community members interested in Lake Pend Oreille’s fishery are encouraged to attend to learn more… more
Hunter Harvest Report: Elk and mule deer keep on climbing in 2025
| idfg-cliess
It’s that time of year again. As we foam at the mouth anticipating which hunting units, weekends, and drainages to scope out this fall, here’s a summary of how last fall went, thanks to hunter harvest reporting.
Let’s kick off this year’s harvest summary with the one species that didn’t see an increase from the… more
E-Tagging: The Better Way to Card Your Fish
| idfg-jbruns
E-tagging makes reporting salmon and steelhead harvests faster, easier, and more accurate. By using the salmon and steelhead e-tagging option on the IDFG Go Outdoors Idaho app, anglers help provide the best possible data to support sustainable fisheries for everyone. “When anglers use E-Tagging, the fishery can be… more
New early season fishing opportunities coming to ponds in Council, McCall, New Meadows and Cascade
| idfg-bpearson
More than 2,000 hatchery rainbow trout are headed to four community ponds in the Southwest Region in mid-April, creating new early-season fishing opportunities for anglers in Council, McCall, New Meadows and Cascade.
Browns Pond, located south of McCall, Fischer Pond in Cascade, and Meadow Creek Pond in New… more
F&G reminds public how simple steps can keep you safe in bear country
| idfg-jbrower
As bears have emerged from winter dens across Idaho, Fish and Game is reminding residents and visitors in bear country to stay Bear Aware and take simple steps to prevent attracting bears into neighborhoods, campsites, and recreation areas.
Early spring is an especially sensitive time for bears. After months of… more
Southeast Region to host hunter education open house for volunteer instructors in April
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region will be hosting an upcoming Hunter Education Program Open House for current and prospective volunteer instructors. The event will take place on Friday, April 24 at the regional office in Pocatello located at 1345 Barton Rd. Those interested are welcome to stop by during the open… more
Prescribed burn will take place at Ted Trueblood WHA sometime between April 8 and 17
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game and BLM staff will be conducting a prescribed burn on Pond 3 at the Ted Trueblood Wildlife Habitat Area sometime between April 8 and April 17, depending on weather conditions. The burn will be followed by the application of herbicide to reduce bullrush and cattail that have begun to choke out open water,… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (4-08-2026)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 8, 2026. The data discussed in this report were primarily collected between Wednesday, April 1 and Sunday, April 5.
Steelhead angler effort on the Upper Salmon River continued to move upstream last week, with almost all effort… more
Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
At the March Commission meeting, Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling, who serves the Magic Valley Region in the Twin Falls, Kimberly, Hansen, and Murtaugh areas, was honored as Idaho’s 2025 Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year. This award recognizes Officer Stirling’s outstanding service… more
Youth turkey season kicks off April 8. Here’s how to get the most out of it
| idfg-cliess
Chances are, your kid (age 17 and under) is probably pretty good at making weird, high-pitched sounds that ruffle feathers and drive you nuts. The good news is, you can pair that hidden talent with some clever coaching and camouflage for one joyous week in April where kids rule the roost—at least when it comes to… more
Ground-based cameras show promise for measuring mule deer fawn ratios in certain areas of Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
For the past three years, Fish and Game staff in Southwest Idaho have been evaluating the effectiveness of remote cameras in Unit 32 to estimate mule deer herd composition, which is a key measure that helps wildlife managers understand recruitment and overall mule deer herd condition over time. The results so far have… more
F&G to host hybrid public meeting for negotiated rulemaking on April 15
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game will hold a public meeting in-person and virtually to take comments on upcoming proposed rules from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. The meeting will be held in person at Fish and Game Headquarters, located at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. Those interested in attending or providing comments can… more
April trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Spring has sprung! Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Idaho Fish and Game hatchery personnel will be trucking nearly 48,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout to fisheries in the Southeast Region this month. Go get ‘em!
Wildlife underpass project on US-30 to begin near Montpelier in April
| idfg-jjackson
Construction efforts on three wildlife underpasses on US-30 are set to begin near Montpelier this month. This grant-funded project under the direction of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will include the installation of two concrete box culverts, one bridge, and 6 road miles of 8-ft tall fencing between highway… more
Check out Fish and Game’s new 24/7 osprey webcam in Salmon
| idfg-cliess
Love ospreys, the Salmon River mountains, and mindlessly watching YouTube videos at work? Our folks in the Salmon Region have just the thing for you.
Launched in April 2026, Idaho Fish and Game’s newest live webcam gives you a bird’s-eye look at ospreys as they go about their day. We’ve all come across various… more
Learn about Idaho's frogs and toads in this month's edition of Wildlife Express
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What is the difference between frogs and toads? A common question and one you can find the answer to in the latest edition of Wildlife Express. What else can you find in this gorgeous, green issue? You will learn:
How frogs and toads survive Idaho's cold winters How they can breathe in three different ways How… more
The opportunity to fish for some of the state’s biggest bass is now
| idfg-cliess
During spring, the local weatherman stands before a green screen, strategically circling portions of the state with high and low pressure systems. Predicting spring weather in Idaho can be all over the map. While it might be weeks before most anglers wait for those warm, sunny days to pack coolers and slather on… more
8,600 acres in North Idaho removed from Large Tracts Program by private landowners following repeated unauthorized use and rule violations
| idfg-tjross
Manulife Investment Management recently removed nearly 8,600 acres of land from the Large Tracts Program in Unit 5 near Emida due to persistent violations and damage to property. The acreage has been divided into two parcels that will be leased for exclusive access.
Managing public use of these parcels… more