Press Releases and Articles
Public help sought on poached bull elk found north of Riggins
| idfg-vosborn
On October 10th 2017, opening day of the Unit 14 elk season, witnesses reported hearing shooting in a remote area below Dairy Mountain in the Slate Creek Drainage. They later walked into the area and found a large 5 point bull elk. The elk was gutted and evidence shows it was initially tagged… more
What to Expect at a Check Station
| idfg-snass
First, remember that you must stop at a check station if you have been hunting, fishing or trapping…whether you have harvested or not. Usually you will see a sign like this.
Mores Creek Check Station-Southwest Idaho CAPTION: Mores Creek Check Station-Southwest Idaho
There are two types… more
How to contact Fish and Game officers after hours
| idfg-mdemick
With many of Idaho’s hunting seasons in progress, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds people who spend time outdoors that there are several ways to contact a Fish and Game officer on weekends or outside regular business hours.
For wildlife-related emergencies or to report a violation, contact the local sheriff's… more
Steelhead harvest season opened Oct. 15 on the Snake, Salmon and Clearwater rivers
| idfg-rphillips
Harvest season for adipose-clipped hatchery steelhead opened Sunday, Oct. 15 on the Snake, Salmon and Clearwater rivers.
The Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Oct. 13 approved opening the harvest season, but reduced the traditional daily bag limit from three to two adipose-clipped… more
Stash this survival gear in your hunting pack and use it often
| idfg-rphillips
Hunting is a safe activity, but every year hunters find themselves deeper in the woods than they expected and longer than they planned. Fall hunting season also comes with fall weather, which in Idaho means anything from 70s to sub freezing, and sometimes within hours of each other.
Mix in snow and rain… more
F&G secures youth hunting opportunity at Palouse River Access Yes property
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working with an area landowner and the Game Bird Foundation to provide youth pheasant hunting opportunities on an 810 acre Access Yes! parcel on the Palouse River, north of Potlatch, Idaho. Eligible youth must be 17 years or younger, possess a valid hunting license or… more
Talkin' Turkey to Teachers-- Project WILD Workshop Scheduled Later this Month
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is bringing back a popular Project WILD teacher’s workshop to southeast Idaho, and it’s “flying” in just in time for Thanksgiving. “WILD About Turkeys” is scheduled for Friday, October 27, from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and then most of the day on Saturday, October 28. The workshop… more
Recently opened coho season opens the door for two state records
| idfg-rphillips
If you’re fishing in the Clearwater River for coho salmon, or catch one while you’re steelhead or Chinook fishing, here’s a hint: The state catch-and-release record is wide open because this is the first coho fishing season since the catch-and-release records started in 2016.
Breaking the weight record for… more
Hunter how-to video: Field dressing big game
| idfg-snass
So you have had a successful hunt, now what? Wildlife biologist and hunter Steve Nadeau demonstrates how to field dress and quarter a deer (or any other big game animal).
This method is for animals you are not planning to use for a taxidermy mount. According to Nadeau, there are five good reasons to… more
Caught in the Act of Doing Good
| idfg-dmegargle
Steve Gobel and his family have a long history of fishing here in the Magic Valley Region. Steve recalls some great fishing he and his dad had on the Hagerman WMA, and he was pleased when Fish and Game decided to restore the warm water fisheries. Steve anxiously waited for the transplanted bluegill and largemouth bass… more
Sturgeon Stocking 101
| idfg-dmegargle
Did you know Idaho Department of Fish and Game stocks sturgeon in limited numbers in the Snake River each year? The purpose of the stocking is to maintain a popular and unique fishing opportunity in reaches of the Snake River where sturgeon populations are not self-supporting. It's not like trout stocking where folks… more
Opening Day Unit 54
| idfg-dmeyer
October 5th 2017, Opening Day of the Unit 54 rifle deer hunt. 21 degrees to start a beautiful crisp fall day in Southern Idaho. Officer Doug Meyer was able to take these photos as he worked the Bostetter area and spoke with hunters. Along with great scenery this area holds many types of big game. … more
Got your buck (or bull) yet? Here are some early season harvest stats
| idfg-rphillips
Here’s your way-too-early roundup of how the big game season is going. If you’re a baseball fan, this is the box score after the first inning. If you’re a fan of politics, this is election results with 10 percent of the precincts reporting.
So why bother? Because we big game hunters are curious people,… more
How to avoid common hunting violations
| idfg-snass
It happens every fall. Hunters unwittingly violate game laws because they are unaware of a rule or they don’t understand the reason for the law.
Idaho’s seasons and rules are put into place for biological or safety reasons. There are always those who will deliberately flout game laws, putting others in danger… more
Commission to meet via conference call Oct. 13
| idfg-rphillips
Comissioners will vote on proposal to open steelhead fishing to harvest and get a briefing on the status of a property donation.
Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting the Director’s office at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game directly at 208-334-5159 or through the… more
Calling in an elk
| idfg-dmegargle
While out in the field working the elk hunt, Conservation Officers got a surprise visit.
Public's Help Sought in Deer Poaching Case
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a large mule deer buck. The poaching incident likely occurred this past weekend.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999… more
Pacific Lamprey on Display at MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
Just in time for Halloween, five Pacific Lamprey arrived at the MK Nature Center from the Nez Perce Fisheries Program.
Yes, they do suck blood! But they do so only while in the ocean. These Lamprey will be overwintering at the Nature Center, and like all Lamprey, are done eating after… more