Press Releases and Articles
Chinook salmon seasons to end in lower Clearwater and North Fork Clearwater rivers
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The lower Clearwater River from the Cherrylane Bridge upstream to the Orofino Bridge will close to fishing for all Chinook salmon at the end of fishing hours (9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, May 27. In addition, the North Fork Clearwater River will close to fishing for all Chinook salmon effective the end of… more
Information Sought On Menan Area Bald Eagle Killer
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MENAN - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is investigating the shooting of an adult bald eagle along the Snake River a short distance upstream from the Menan boat ramp. A conservation officer was called to private property along the river in May and found the dead eagle and several… more
Millions of hatchery smolts get clipped before leaving for the ocean
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
It’s no secret that Idaho steelhead and salmon anglers rely on hatcheries for fish that they can take home and eat, and anglers can identify “keepers” because a small fin on their back is removed when the fish are young. The clipped adipose… more
Trap education effort partners with Rattlesnake avoidance training for dogs
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By Evin Oneale, Conservation Educator, Idaho Fish and Game
Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 21st annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day’s events.
To… more
Summer Chinook seasons set on Upper Salmon and South Fork
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The Fish and Game Commission has approved fisheries for 2016 on the Upper Salmon River and South Fork Salmon River. Seasons will open on June 18 in both rivers and will remain open until further notice.
Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day, only two of which may be adults. The possession… more
Time to take the family fishing
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Looking for a fun family-friendly activity close to home? Try fishing.
June will be a busy month for Idaho Fish and Game as they will be releasing thousands of catchable-sized rainbow trout at fishing waters throughout the state. With Free Fishing Day around the corner, local ponds will be great places to… more
Big game controlled hunt deadline approaching
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The application period for this fall’s deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunts goes through Sunday, June 5.
Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://fishandgame.… more
Surveys show Boise River has healthy trout populations
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Fish and Game took an in-depth look at the namesake river of Idaho’s capitol city, and found some interesting things, and you can see them in a new video available at https://idfg.idaho.gov/video/
The lower Boise River (from Lucky… more
Video: Boise River Trout - Preserving Idaho's Urban Gem
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Idaho Fish and Game biologists surveyed the lower Boise River trout population in June 2015. Unlike previous fall surveys, this was a much larger survey from Lucky Peak to Middleton. This survey collected information to answer questions about brown trout stocking success, trout migration patterns, angler catch and… moreSummer seasons set for South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers
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On Tuesday, May 17, Fish and Game commission set the summer chinook season for the upper Salmon River and South Fork of the Salmon River to open June 18, 2016.
Chinook bound for those rivers are entering the Columbia River and aren’t expected to reach Idaho until June. It’s too early to get a good indicator… more
Lower Clearwater closes for chinook fishing May 20
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The Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge near Lewiston upstream to the Cherry Lane Bridge will close to all Chinook salmon fishing at the end of fishing hours (9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, May 20.
The closure is because the harvest quota for adult Chinook salmon has been met in… more
Moose, goat, and sheep controlled hunt results available online
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Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts are now available.
Hunters can find out if they were successful in drawing tags by going to the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ch and entering their hunting license numbers.
Results are… more
“Take Me Fishing” trailer visiting area lakes
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The Idaho Fish and Game “Take Me Fishing” trailers have geared up for another season of fishing fun. Stocked with fishing tackle, the agency’s five "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local fishing spots throughout the state to promote fishing.
Wrapped with vibrant fish illustrations, the trailers are easy… more
Still time to enter Super Hunt drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is Tuesday, May 31.
The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 34 big game tags handed out in two drawings. Entries are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn, and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in Idaho including general hunts and controlled… more
Free Fishing Day aims to hook new anglers
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Saturday, June 11, 2016, has been designated as Free Fishing Day in Idaho.
On that day, anyone can fish without having to possess a valid fishing license. And that covers non-residents as well as residents.
Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such… more
Commission to meet in Coeur d’ Alene this week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed seasons for Chinook salmon fishing on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers when they meet Tuesday, May 17 in Coeur d’ Alene.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. (PST) tonight at Fish and Game’s Panhandle Region office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave… more
Young wildlife best left alone
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With May and early June being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds those well-intentioned people that find baby animals that appear to be abandoned to leave them alone. Chances are the mother is close by waiting for you to leave.
This dilemma is the same for a deer… more
Gear up for Kokanee fishing
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By Martin Koenig, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
The warm weather may finally be here to stay, and for many anglers across the state, warm spring weather means kokanee fishing.
With kokanee fisheries scattered across the state, opportunities abound for anyone to experience these exciting and… more