Press Releases and Articles
Free Fishing Day Aims to Hook New Anglers
| idfg-staff
LEWISTON - - Saturday, June 11 is Idaho's Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day afield by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. All other fishing regulations pertaining to limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in… moreFree Fishing Day is June 11
| idfg-staff
If you want to go fishing, but don't have a license, your chance is coming up. Every year the Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers people a chance to try fishing without purchasing a license on Free Fishing Day. This year Free Fishing Day is Saturday June 11. For this one day only anyone can fish in Idaho.… moreBoaters Warned About Zebra Mussels
| idfg-staff
As you head to the water this spring, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game asks that you keep an eye out for a small mollusk called the zebra mussel. The warning is especially critical to those who are purchasing used boats from states east of the Rockies. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can take… moreKids Conservation Clinic set June 4
| idfg-staff
A National Guard youth and kids outdoor clinic is set to begin at 8 a.m. June 4 at the Atwood Ranch near Payette. The event is open to families and youth ages six to 17 and includes a fishing clinic on stocked ponds, an archery range, 4-H pellet gun range for teaching basic firearms safety and shooting, the… moreSportsman Wins Big, Gives it Back
| idfg-staff
Every year, hundreds of Idaho hunters apply early for controlled hunt tags in hopes of winning one of two drawings for cash prizes. The prizes of $550 and $450 are offered by the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation to encourage hunters to apply early. This year's winner of the first drawing for $550 didn't buy a… moreCommission Simplifies Rain Checks for Troops
| idfg-staff
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a new policy to allow Idahoans involved in military conflicts to get rain checks or refunds on fishing and hunting licenses and tags. The new rules allow military personnel involved in any armed conflict to qualify for a refund or rain check on an Idaho tag and… moreAsk Fish and Game
| idfg-staff
Q: I understand that salmon fishing is closed three days a week. Can I still catch and release salmon on those days? A: No. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has changed the rules to allow salmon fishing on Friday through Monday only. Regardless of whether you keep any fish, anyone who is targeting salmon on a… moreJune 11 is Free Fishing Day
| idfg-staff
Saturday, June 11 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… moreGroups Host Kid's Conservation Day
| idfg-staff
Sunscreen, bug spray and a child's enthusiasm are nearly all that's needed to attend a National Guard Youth and Kids Conservation Day to be held at Atwood Ponds in Payette on Saturday, June 4 beginning at 8:00am. There is no fee associated with the conservation day which will include lunch, fishing clinics, the… moreTripod Reservoir Slated for Repairs
| idfg-staff
The recent, frequent rainfall has taken its toll on one of southern Idaho's more popular fishing holes. Rain-related damage to the footbridge crossing Tripod Reservoir's spillway led Fish and Game officials to remove the footbridge recently, with repairs scheduled for sometime after the Memorial Day weekend. "We… moreHorsethief Reservoir Visitors Take Note
| idfg-staff
by Evin Oneale If a stay at Horsethief Reservoir is in your Memorial Day plans, be sure and pack your mud boots. Recent, unprecedented rainfall has made a muddy mess of much of the area surrounding the popular recreation site. "The west side road is in rough shape," Fish and Game utility craftsman Dennis Hardy said… moreDon't Wait to Apply for Hunts
| idfg-staff
Hunters who plan to apply for big game controlled hunts should not wait until the last day. Tuesday, May 31, marks the end of the month-long application period. The Idaho Fish and Game licensing division is advising hunters to apply as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of bogging down the computer licensing… moreCORRECTION
| idfg-staff
Editors: Regarding the Idaho Fish and Game news release of 5-19 on changes to Idaho chinook seasons, there was a typo in the line saying "The new rule changes will take effect on Friday May 30." That date is actually May 20. Our apologies for the error.Henrys Fork Trout Population On The Rise
| idfg-staff
ISLAND PARK - As fishing season approaches, many anglers may be wondering how trout populations in the area look. In order to find out, biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish… moreSalmon Fishing Reduced to Four Day Week
| idfg-staff
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved changes to the statewide spring Chinook salmon season. The Commission approved Fish and Game staff recommendations to allow fishing for spring Chinook on Friday through Monday only on the rivers that remain open statewide. The Commission also approved the… moreCommission Approves More Crane Permits
| idfg-staff
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved the harvest of more sandhill cranes this year. 440 sandhill crane permits will be available in four Idaho counties. 300 permits will be available to hunters in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties, 70 will be available in Teton County, and 70 will be available in Fremont… moreMaking Perch at Lake Cascade
| idfg-staff
By Evin Oneale, Regional Conservation Educator Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region The dream of restoring Lake Cascade's once flourishing yellow perch fishery is just a bit closer, thanks to recent efforts by Idaho Fish and Game staff and the cooperation of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife… moreMary Dudley Named Conservationist of the Year
| idfg-staff
The Idaho Wildlife Federation has named Mary Dudley this year's Conservationist of the Year. As Southwest Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Dudley is responsible for developing volunteer projects to improve and restore habitat for an abundance of wildlife. That includes recruiting, organizing, and supervising volunteers… more