Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on June 12
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. MDT via conference call. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office in Boise or any regional Fish and Game office to listen in.
There will be no opportunity for public comment or questions during the meeting… more
Free Fishing Day and IDFG 125 Year Celebration in Salmon a Success
| idfg-mdemick
Close to 50 youth participated in the 29th Annual Free Fishing Day Derby held Saturday, June 8 at Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon. The derby is held every June during Idaho's Free Fishing Day.
Fish and Game offers fishing events in the Magic Valley for new anglers
| idfg-tthompson
Families and individuals looking for a fun outdoor activity during the months of June and July 2024 are encouraged to check out the Idaho Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer events scheduled across the Magic Valley.
No matter the age or experience level, everyone is invited to come down to any or… more
Seventeen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10
| idfg-cliess
Draw results for the first round of Super Hunt applications have been announced. Roughly 130,000 hunters applied for the first Super Hunt drawing. Of those, 46,463 were for eight deer tags, 38,089 were for eight elk tags, 10,309 were for eight pronghorn tags, 23,489 were for one moose tag and 11,532 entries were for… more
New concrete toilet structure now installed at Deer Creek Reservoir
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game is happy to report that the new and improved concrete toilet at Deer Creek Reservoir is now fully installed and ready for use. Fishing and Boating Access Foreman, Kevin Jones says, "projects like these can really enhance the experience for our local anglers. The old toilet structure had seen some wear and… more
Angler assistance is critical to managing invasive walleye in salmon and steelhead waters
| idfg-rphillips
Salmon and steelhead are valuable resources to Idaho that already face many challenges, and they don’t need more, particularly from illegally introduced walleye that have been creeping up the Snake River. Walleye are voracious, predatory fish that can consume young salmon and steelhead that are rearing, or migrating,… more
Buzz on over to the MK Nature Center to ‘Celebrate Pollinators’ on Saturday, June 15
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center is hosting its annual Celebrating Pollinators event on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event will be held at the MK Nature Center, located at 600 South Walnut Street in Boise.
The cost is $5 per person, ages 3 and over. Various education stations… more
Come celebrate 2024 Free Fishing Day at one of Clearwater Region's events
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater Region will be hosting four main events as part of Idaho's annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8th. Staff will be available to provide fishing instruction, fishing rods will be available to check-out and bait will be provided. Although FREE Fishing is all day, events will run from 9am-noon at the… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2024 in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking almost 39,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond… more
Closed season elk shot and left to waste near Whitebird, ID
| idfg-jbruns
On Memorial Day weekend, a cow elk was shot out of season east of White Bird off of the Free Use Road (Forest Service Road #243). This stretch of road receives a fair amount of traffic from sportsmen and public alike. No attempt was made to salvage the meat. It is probable that motorists or sportsmen… more
Important dates to help plan your June
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/4/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (June 4, 2024). Hopefully, you have heard that the Salmon River between Rice Creek Bridge and Time Zone Bridge is now close to all Chinook Salmon fishing. I will briefly discuss this closure in the Rapid River Run Fishery section below. … more
Little Salmon / South Fork Salmon Update: June 4, 2024
| idfg-jmessner
Hey everyone.
I’ve been getting a lot of calls and emails from folks asking about whether we’re catching fish on the Little Salmon River yet, as well as whether we can expect a fishery on the South Fork Salmon River this year. I’ll address both of those questions here.
Little Salmon River… more
F&G's Southwest Region sponsoring three big Free Fishing Day events on June 8
| idfg-bpearson
Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 8. Fish and Game staff and reservists are sponsoring three large events throughout the Southwest Region, and providing everything you need for a fun day of fishing – including rods, reels and bait.
Fish and Game staff from Nampa office will be partnering with the Southwest… more
DEADLINE ALERT: Controlled hunt applications for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear and turkey end June 5
| idfg-cliess
The application period for fall 2024 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunts runs May 1 through June 5. All applicants will receive an email with their draw results by early July if there’s a valid email in their license account.
Hunters with a valid 2024 Idaho hunting… more
F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins
| idfg-bpearson
On the evening of June 1, an Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer killed a male black bear near the Riggins City Park during a large public gathering, after attempts to haze the bear out of the area were unsuccessful.
Although Idahoans commonly see black bears in the wild, one that appears in daylight… more
Teton County residents reminded to properly store attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff have recently received multiple reports of a sow black bear with three yearlings getting into unsecured garbages in and around Driggs. For the safety of both the community and the bears, Fish and Game is asking residents to properly store their garbage and other attractants by making them… more
