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Sockeye return slightly exceeds expectations, but second-lowest in a decade

| idfg-rphillips

In a challenging year for salmon and steelhead returns, Idaho's most endangered salmon fared a little better than expected with 157 of them trapped in the Sawtooth Basin this summer.

"We are very pleased with this return given the estimate of only about 400 Idaho sockeye  made it to… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

| idfg-eoneale

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 28,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to milder weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.

LOCATION     WEEK STOCKED… more

Where can I hunt with my extra antlerless white-tailed deer tag?

| idfg-kcampbell

There were 1,600 extra antlerless white-tailed deer tags issued through controlled hunts in the Panhandle in units of 1, 2, 3,… more

Youth Pheasant Clinic planned in Genesee

| idfg-jbruns

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is pleased to host an annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Genesee, ID. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have completed hunter education and possess a valid 2017 hunting license.

Participants will meet at 8:30 a… more

Youth steelhead fishing clinic to be held in Lewiston

| idfg-jbruns

Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Fishing Clinic to be held Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, October 28 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3316 16th Street in Lewiston.

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Fall chinook offer a chance to catch and keep big fish

| idfg-rphillips

While there’s disappointment over no harvest for steelhead due to a low return this fall, anglers can still catch big, hard-fighting fish and get a generous bag limit. 

The fall Chinook fishing season is in full swing, and mid September is the peak period to catch them in the Lewiston area, and… more

F&G director elected president of national fish and wildlife organization

| idfg-rphillips

The Association of Fish… more

Clagstone Set to Open 9/22

| idfg-jteare

With recent rains and the lifting of fire restrictions across the Panhandle Stimson Lumber Company, IDL and IDFG will be opening, for the first time, the 8,847 acre Clagstone Public Access area this Friday the 22nd of September. The area will be open year-round for a variety of non-motorized recreational opportunities… more

2017 sage grouse check station data

| idfg-khatch

JEROME – Sage grouse hunters on the Saturday opener were a little down from last year in the Magic Valley.

The Shoshone Basin check station talked to 69 hunters, that harvested 27 sage grouse, it took hunters an average of 9.81 hours per bird, for 40 percent success.

In 2016, 62 hunters took… more

Godde / Mica Bay Access Program To Reopen Friday September 22nd

| idfg-lwolf

Due to the recent moisture, and lifting of area fire restrictions, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen. Access to this private property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish… more

Entire Middle Fork Elk Zone is Now Open (Rescinded Fire Closures)

| idfg-eoneale

Hunters now have access to all of the Middle Fork Elk Zone – units 20A and 26 – thanks to cool weather and light rain moving across the region. While the Highline and Goat Fires continue to burn in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, fire danger is minimal, though hunters are still advised to exercise… more

2017 Upland Forecast: Winter was tough on upland birds, but hunters will get more pheasants on WMAs

| idfg-rphillips

Like other animals, heavy snowfall in across southern and central Idaho took its toll on upland game birds with many populations the same or down from recent years, but there are highlights. Pheasant stocking at Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas will increase by 37 percent thanks to the license and tag fee… more

Godde / Mica Bay Property Remains CLOSED

| idfg-lwolf

Please Note: This information has been superceded by a new update on 9/19/17

Even though we have experienced some moisture in the Panhandle, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company property remains CLOSED to all human entry. Since next week’s forecast calls for dry conditions, land managers… more

Youth waterfowl weekend and pheasant hunts begin soon

| idfg-mdemick

Young hunters will soon have an early shot at waterfowl and pheasants, with September 30-October 1 marking the youth waterfowl weekend and October 7-13 set for the youth pheasant hunt.

Exposing youth to positive hunting experiences, especially at an early age, is a critical first step in connecting… more

Make the call to catch poachers

| idfg-mdemick

With many hunting seasons in progress or about to begin, the Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of fish and game laws.

“Calls from concerned citizens are instrumental in catching poachers stealing from Idaho’s citizens,” said… more

Highline Fire Closure Area Reduced in Middle Fork Elk Zone

| idfg-eoneale

A large portion of the Middle Fork Elk Zone has reopened thanks to cooler temperatures and slower fire growth of the Highline and Goat Fires burning within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. The new closure area and other fire updates can be viewed at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5500/ or https… more

Magic Reservoir Shutdown

| idfg-dmegargle

The Big Wood Canal Company has indicated Magic Dam will close for the Season on October 1.  No salvage order has been issued. All season, method of take, and bag limit rules are still in effect.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will monitor the Big Wood River and Richfield Canal after… more

Waterfowl Youth Hunt

| idfg-lwolf

**Attention Youth Hunters**

If you or a youngster you know are interested in waterfowl hunting, come join IDFG at the Clark Fork Delta on September 30th for a day of learning methods and techniques while in the duck blind. All participants will be paired up with experienced waterfowl hunters ready to mentor… more