Press Releases and Articles
Hunters reminded to report on deer, elk, pronghorn tags
| idfg-mdemick
With most of the major big game hunting seasons over for the year, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters who purchased a 2016 deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their big game hunts as soon as possible.
Hunters can file their reports online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/report or call 1-877-… more
Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2017 and 2018.
Fish and Game will host open houses where those interested can visit with local wildlife biologists about the proposals and provided their comments.
Ponderay -… more
Great catch ice fishing at Henrys Lake
| idfg-dkeen
Ice fishing catch rates for Sunday, 12/4 fell within the good range. We're seeing some impressive fish, with several in the 7-8 pound range. Hadley Bowen landed a fish of a lifetime; a 6 pound 3 oz., 23 inch Brook Trout. And Jiler landed a huge 8 lb. 2oz. Hybrid.
The ice is still marginal in most locations so use… moreBlood Drive Scheduled at Lewiston Regional Office on December 13th
| idfg-jbruns
Give the perfect gift this holiday season when you give blood with the Red Cross on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3316 16th St. in Lewiston.
Contact the regional office at (208) 799-5010 to sign-up!
C.J. Strike WMA is a winter waterfowl destination
| idfg-jjwhite
By Joshua White, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist
C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area is an important stop-over location for waterfowl during both the spring and fall migration, providing critical food resources for ducks and geese migrating to nesting or wintering grounds, as well as an excellent hunting… more
Wildlife Boxes Make Perfect Christmas Gifts
| idfg-jbruns
To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho’s State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is offering a limited number of wildlife boxes starting at $5.00/box. These boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists.
Funds collected from… more
Reward Offered For Information About Dead Grizzly Bear
| idfg-glosinski
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Fish… more
Clearwater Steelhead Fishing Report (11/27/16)
| idfg-vosborn
Anglers fishing the Clearwater (Mouth to Orofino Bridge 03) this past week from boats were spread out along the river. More anglers were seen fishing down around the Lewiston area this past week than have been in past weeks likely due to the steelhead derby. The most popular area is still from Peck to… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report (11/27/16)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River remained good last week. Angler effort dropped once again but was above average for late November. The majority of anglers were observed between the Middle Fork confluence and Salmon, in location codes 15 and 16. Interviewed anglers downstream of the Middle Fork in… more
2017 nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1 except Sawtooth elk tags
| idfg-rphillips
It’s not quite the same as opening day for hunting, but it’s an opportunity for nonresidents to have an opening day for deer and elk in Idaho as the limited pool of 2017 tags are now on sale except the popular Sawtooth Elk Zone tags.
Hunters can once again buy licenses and tags online after internet sales… more
Elk/Deer Left to Waste; Public’s Help Sought
| idfg-eoneale
Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, twenty-four hours a day.
The first case involves a spike elk carcass, discovered near Arrowrock Reservoir’s Irish Creek boat ramp and apparently harvested around November 1. The elk had been cut in half, with one entire half left in the field to spoil. “It appears that attempts… more
Video: Moose on the Loose in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
Regional wildlife biologists captured a moose on the loose in Lewiston early Monday morning. The call came in at 8 a.m. on Preston and 8th Street that a young bull moose was roaming through the neighborhood.
Biologists shot the moose with a sedative and loaded him into the trailer. “It only take a few… more
Fish and Game’s online sales and hunter reports are back with extra security
| idfg-rphillips
People once again can buy Idaho hunting and fishing licenses and tags online, but they will have to establish a user name and password to get entrance into the system.
The Mandatory Hunter Report is also available, and can be accessed without a user identification or password. (Direct link: https://idfg.idaho.… more
Christmas gifts for hunters and anglers
| idfg-pcooper
People shopping in Idaho for Christmas gifts on “Black Friday” likely have a relative or friend who is an angler or hunter. There is absolutely no end to the products that are available in the retail stores for someone on your list who hunts, fishes, camps or boats.
Hunters and anglers are probably the… more
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area Road Closures Go Into Effect Dec. 1st
| idfg-rwalker
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area Road Closures Go Into Effect Dec. 1st
IDAHO FALLS - Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was created to protect big game winter range and year-round habitat for imperiled game birds (watch "The Last Stand" for more information, https://youtu.be/… more
Dredging Effort to begin at Wilson Springs
| idfg-eoneale
One of Nampa’s most popular fishing locations, Wilson Springs, will soon be receiving a major makeover. Three of the area’s four fishing ponds will be dredged to improve fish habitat and fishing conditions.
When complete, the two-and-one-half month project will have removed more than 13,000… more
Weekly Clearwater Steelhead Report (11/21/16)
| idfg-vosborn
Highlights from the weekly Clearwater steelhead creel survey.
The Snake River in river section 01 had a jump in effort this past week which may be in part due to the derby. Only 51 fish were checked in this section. The Fall Chinook fishery closed on the 17th this past week but there was little… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report (11/21/16)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead angler effort dropped considerably on the upper Salmon River over the last week as colder weather moved into the area, but average catch rates remained good. The majority of angler effort was once again observed downstream of North Fork in location codes 14 and 15. Anglers iterviewed downstream of… more