Press Releases and Articles
Seats available in Coeur d'Alene trapping and wolf trapping certification classes
| idfg-kcampbell
Seats are still available for upcoming trapper certification and wolf trapper certification classes in Coeur d' Alene! All classes have reduced seating to accommodate for social distancing.
Classes are available on October 24th and 25th. Click on the class name below to sign up.… more
Thousands of Lamprey in the South Fork Salmon River
| idfg-jpoole
Over the last two years, researchers operating a rotary screw trap on the South Fork Salmon River have been catching thousands of juvenile lamprey each year.
Lamprey are the most historic fish in the Columbia River Basin, dating back 450 million years. They are anadromous, just like Salmon and steelhead, and… more
Don't wait until the last minute to buy your license and tags
| idfg-rphillips
General any-weapon hunts start for deer in most units in the state on Oct. 10, and a variety of elk hunts will also be starting in October. Hunters are encouraged to buy their licenses and tags in advance to avoid a last-minute rush.
Lines can be long at some vendors, especially at popular locations,… more
Nearly 600,000 acres available for hunting, fishing and trapping thanks to PotlatchDeltic large tract access program
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game and PotlatchDeltic continues the long-term lease agreement partnership to provide and preserve public access for hunting, fishing and trapping on 567,002 acres of private timber land in north-central Idaho.
Fish and Game is using revenue raised from the access/depredation… more
F&G Commission to meet via conference call to decide on rulemaking proposals
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via conference call Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. MDT to decide on rule making proposals. People wishing to listen in on the meeting can go to the Southwest Regional office at 15950 N. Gate Blvd. in Nampa or call to make arrangements at other Fish and Game Regional Offices.
Each… more
Hunters: Remember that if your tag isn't properly notched, it's invalid
| idfg-rphillips
Reminder for hunters, after you harvest your animal, you must validate your tag by completely removing the correct day and month – just like in the picture – and attaching it to the largest portion of the carcass.
Nampa Research Fish Ageing Lab: Adaptive Working Through COVID-19
| idfg-tzumwalt
Uncertain times call for a certain adaptability. During COVID-19, the adaptability of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has enabled staff to effectively work throughout the pandemic’s uncertainty. The Nampa Research Anadromous Ageing Lab (NRAAL) is one example that exemplifies IDFG’s successful efforts of… more
Oct. 5 - Upper Salmon steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead have started to arrive in the upper Salmon River, and department personnel began interviewing anglers on Friday, October 2. The majority of anglers were found fishing downstream of North Fork in location code 15, while angler effort downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 14 and upstream… more
Beware: that buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is
| idfg-rphillips
That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could be a very costly mistake. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.
Commonly called ASAs, they are life-like copies of deer,… more
CWD sampling in the Upper Snake
| idfg-jbrower
Mule deer hunters in the Upper Snake Region are being asked to provide either the heads or lymph nodes from their harvested animals to help Fish and Game biologists increase the number of animals tested for chronic wasting disease this year.
Review the video below to learn how you can collect the … more
Respect and courtesy to landowners are essential when hunting private land
| idfg-rphillips
With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in progress or to begin soon, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land.
"We are fortunate that the majority of hunters are respectful and considerate to landowners,” said Sal Palazzolo, private lands… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
| idfg-mdemick
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of local ditches, irrigators who divert water from area rivers and streams are asked to call Idaho Fish and Game’s Screen Program at 756-6022 several days before shutting off their water for the season.
Irrigators are also asked to… more
Another remarkable cutthroat trout breaks recent catch-and-release state record
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Nate Burr of Rexburg, ID hoists at 31-inch Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout from the Snake River, clinching the newest Idaho catch/release state record fish.
Congratulations to Nate Burr of Rexburg on setting a new state record by landing a remarkable 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Burr and a… more
Idaho Department of Lands provides guidelines for hunters using endowment lands
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Department of Lands reminds hunters that more than 96 percent of endowment land in Idaho is accessible by foot, watercraft or vehicle, with about 2.3 million acres available for hunting or other recreation.
In 2018 an agreement was made with Idaho Fish and Game to provide financial support for public… more
10 common hunting violations can easily be avoided
| idfg-mdemick
With many of Idaho’s hunting seasons underway or about to begin, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that they can avoid running afoul with the law this fall by simply reviewing the regulations.
“Accidents happen and simple mistakes are made every year that get hunters into trouble,” said… more
Hunt safe: Survival tips for big game hunters
| idfg-rphillips
Every hunting season, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated.
Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the woods.
Know the area you're… more
Don't commit license fraud when buying your licenses and tags
| idfg-doverman
One of the most common fish and game violations conservation officers investigate doesn’t occur in the field, but at the license vendor when a person makes a fraudulent license purchase, or purchases of a wrong class license, such as when a nonresident purchases a resident license using some sort of… more
Pheasant season opens Oct. 10 or Oct. 17 depending on the area, and stocking will be expanded in 2020
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters will get more opportunities to hunt released pheasants in 2020 thanks to increased pheasant stocking locations from nine to 22 and includes locations in each region of the state. Pheasant season opens Oct.10 in North Idaho and Oct. 17 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page… more