Press Releases and Articles
F&G thanks all who assisted in record winter big game feeding
| idfg-rphillips
What an effort it was. During peak winter, Fish and Game staff and volunteers, in cooperation with many private landowners, operated 156 feeding sites that fed more than 13,000 deer, 12,000 elk and 200 pronghorn.
"The department staff sincerely thanks the hundreds of sportsmen… more
Agenda: Commission Conference Call April 11, 2017
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
April 11, 2017
Conference Call
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 South Walnut
Boise, Idaho
Note: times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.
TIME
NO.… more
Commission to meet via conference call April 11
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Tuesday, April 11 to set the 2017-2018 migratory game bird seasons.
Other topics to be discussed include a legislative update and a briefing on the negotiated rule making process.
The call will begin at 9:30 a.m. (… more
Waterfowl hunters help shape seasons through opinion poll
| idfg-rphillips
A recent survey conducted by Idaho Fish and Game found that 79 percent of waterfowl hunters surveyed preferred a continuous season and 69 percent want the season to run as late into January as possible. Idaho Fish and Game commissioners will set the 2017-18 waterfowl seasons on April 11.
Being a… more
April Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-jbruns
Personnel from Fish and Game's Clearwater Hatchery will be releasing more than 22,250 catchable-sized 10-12 inch rainbow trout at the following locations during April. Please note that Moose Creek and Spring Valley Reservoirs will not be stocked until further notice due to ice still present and unfavorable road… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 17,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. Please note that due to high flows, the Boise River will not be stocked in April.
LOCATION… more
Clearwater Region Fishing Trailer Schedule for April
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing! trailer, will kick off spring fishing season with two events at the end of the month.
To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Clearwater Region office at (208) 799-5010. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at https://idfg.… more
Clearwater Region Fishing Trailer Schedule for April
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing! trailer, will kick off spring fishing season with two events at the end of the month.
To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Clearwater Region office at (208) 799-5010. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at https://idfg.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4/4/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead fishing improved again this week on the upper Salmon River. The majority of angling effort was observed either near the Pahsimeroi confluence or upstream of the East Fork in location code 19. Effort in other areas of the river was low.
One harvested fish was recorded downstream of… more
Take Me Fishing! Trailer Schedule for April
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing! fishing trailer season kicks off this Saturday with an event at Kleiner Pond.
A fishing license is not needed by any participant registering at the trailer for the duration of the event, regardless of age or residency.
Everyone is welcome at… more
Projects in Design/Construction
| idfg-dball
PROJECTS IN DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION AS OF APRIL 26, 2022
PANHANDLE REGION
Clark Fork River Delta
A project to improve habitat on the Clark Fork River Delta (Phase 3) funded by BPA. Contractor is currently… more
Projects Open for Bid
| idfg-staff
If you are a contractor interested in working with Fish and Game, please review the project list below. The list includes engineering projects currently open for bid.
Each project listed links to the ‘Ad for Bid’ or 'Addendum'.
Construction projects are bid through the public works… more
Flooding Limits Fort Boise WMA Access
| idfg-eoneale
Sustained flood waters along the Boise and Snake Rivers continue to limit public access to Fish and Game’s Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
Wildlife biologist and WMA manager Tyler Archibald noted that the road to the Snake River boat ramp is closed due to flooding and… more
Think 'Safety First' when turkey hunting this spring
| idfg-mdemick
With Idaho’s youth turkey hunt beginning April 8 followed by the general spring turkey season opening April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to think "Safety First."
"Turkey hunting is a safe sport, but hunters often make split-second shooting decisions, so it’s… more
New Idaho trappers encouraged to complete trapper education course
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning on July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Trappers that have successfully passed and are certified through the… more
Turkey and black bear general seasons begin April 15
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho's spring turkey and black bear general seasons open April 15 in much of state, with turkey seasons running through May 25 and spring black bear seasons closing dates vary.
Youth who are 10 to 17 years old on or before April 8 may participate in the general season youth turkey hunt that runs… more
Apply now for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts
| idfg-mdemick
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open. Hunters have through April 30 to apply.
Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-… more
Youth conservation camp to be held in Cascade in August
| idfg-mdemick
Imagine your child on a week-long adventure where they learn to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors.
If you have a child 10 to 12 years old who wants to learn outdoor skills, become certified in hunter and bowhunter education, and experience a wide variety of other fun outdoor activities, register… more