Press Releases and Articles
Enter now for second controlled hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Didn't draw in the first round? It's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for over 2,800 unclaimed tags.
The application period for the second drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags runs from August 5, through August 15.
Results of the drawing will… more
Last chance for Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Wednesday, August 10 is the last day to enter this year's Super Hunt drawing and a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime.
Tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn hunts and one moose hunt will be drawn, as well as a "Super Hunt Combo" that will entitle the winner to hunt for all four species - elk, deer,… more
Get current fire information
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters and anglers, Fish and Game provides a clearinghouse of links on its fire page to help you plan your outings. Information includes current fires, area closures, maps, air quality indexes and more.
Red Top Pond gets big improvements for anglers
| idfg-rphillips
Anglers have another fishing opportunity and improved facilities at the Red Top Pond near Caldwell. Idaho Fish and Game recently added a fishing dock and parking area to the 10-acre pond. It has warmwater fish, such as bass and bluegill, which have existed for years and are self-sustaining populations.… more
Hunters still have options for big game controlled hunts
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for controlled hunts in June have more chances with a second controlled hunt drawing and Super Hunts.
Second draw
Over 2,800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing. … more
Second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags
| idfg-staff
NOTICE: These tags were available for 2016. 2017 tags will be available soon.
Over 2800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing.
Hunters can apply for these tags during the second… more
Sockeye run to Sawtooth Basin already tops last year's total
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game officials reported that 85 sockeye have returned to the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley, compared with 56 last year. There's still about six weeks to go for this year's sockeye run.
River temperatures became lethal by mid summer last year, so fisheries managers trapped 35 sockeye at… more
Dworshak Kokanee Salmon Update - August 2016
| idfg-dparrish
Sean Wilson, Research Fisheries Biologist in the Clearwater Region, finished their annual trawl survey the last week in July on Dworshak Reservoir. Survey results indicated high kokanee salmon densities and larger than average size (10 - 11") - which he attributes to our BPA funded nutrient enhancement… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet August 8 in Boise
| idfg-mdemick
Setting of sage grouse seasons will be a major item on the agenda when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meets in Boise August 8.
The commission will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Fish and Game’s Headquarters office, 600 S. Walnut.
Commissioners will also approve the fiscal 2018 budget, consider a… more
Agenda: Fish and Game Commission Meeting August 8, 2016
| staff
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting AgendaAugust 8, 2016
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Headquarters Office
600 South Walnut, Boise, Idaho 83712
(208) 334-3700 Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change. AUGUST 8 TIME NO. AGENDA… more
August 1 is the deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags; discounted second elk tags also go on sale
| idfg-mdemick
Big game hunters who drew controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, August 1 to buy their tags.
Tags may be purchased at any Fish and Game office, any vendor or by telephone at (800-554-8685), or online from the Fish and Game website.
Any… more
Idaho hunters in for another great big-game season
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s fall hunting season is likely to be outstanding. Coming on the heels of an all-time record white-tailed deer harvest in 2015 and the highest harvests in more than a decade for mule deer and elk, hunting this fall should be similar last year.
Let’s take a quick look at the 2015 hunt.… more
Idaho man wins bighorn sheep tag in lottery
| idfg-mdemick
Matt Hansen of Idaho Falls was the lucky winner of a hunting tag from the 24th Annual Bighorn Sheep tag lottery drawing July 27. The tag is offered under a partnership between Idaho Fish and Game and the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation.
“I’m beyond excited to get it,” Hansen said.
He plans to… more
Early hunts are great options with unique challenges
| idfg-mdemick
With a number of hunting opportunities opening in early August on or near private lands, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters that they can increase their success and avoid potential conflicts by obtaining landowner permission in advance and taking extra precautions to properly care for their harvested game.
… more
Chinook fishing to close on most of Idaho rivers
| idfg-mdemick
Most of Idaho's remaining Chinook salmon fishing seasons will come to a close Sunday, August 14.
Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon on the mainstem Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, and Lochsa rivers at the end of fishing hours (9 p.m. Pacific Time… more
Rapid River hatchery closed to the public until July 2017
| idfg-mdemick
Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins, ID, including the adjacent day-use park, will be closed to the public from Aug. 1, 2016, until July 2017, during renovation of the hatchery’s water supply structures. The construction will not impact fish rearing operations at the hatchery. U.S. Forest Service Trail #113 will remain… more
Homestead Trail Now Open
| idfg-eoneale
The popular Homestead Trail – part of the Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) – is once again open for use by foothills recreationists. The trail was closed after the Table Rock wildfire roared through the area, burning more than 2,500 acres, and nearly 1,000 acres of wildlife habitat on the WMA. “We’re happy… more
Leonia, Montana Access Site is Open on the Kootenai River
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Flows are stable and cold in the Kootenai River, and the rainbow trout are biting well! Two years ago Idaho Fish and Game and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks pooled funds to open a primitive river access site off of Leonia Road in Montana. This access site is great for launching rafts,… more