Press Releases and Articles
F&G to offer tags starting Dec. 7 for 35 CWD surveillance hunts with 1,527 tags available
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will offer 1,527 deer tags for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts with the discounted tags sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. MST on Dec. 7 at Fish and Game regional offices only. These specialized hunts are intended to gather 775 CWD samples with strict… more
Fish and Game provides a mentored waterfowl hunt for disabled American veterans
| idfg-tthompson
In late November, staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, partnered with the Idaho Division of Veteran Services to provide an opportunity for disabled American veterans (DAV) to enjoy a day of mentored waterfowl hunting. This year, two veterans participated in a Commission-approved mentored duck hunt… more
Open house set in Salmon Dec. 6 to collect comments on upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house in Salmon for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey… more
Nov. 29 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week on the upper Salmon River, steelhead angler effort and catch rates were similar to what was observed two weeks ago. The majority of anglers continued to be found either downstream of North Fork in location code 15 or upstream of North Fork in location code 16. Angler effort in other areas of the… more
Fish and Game schedules open house to collect comments about upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons and Rules.
Two proposals in the Magic Valley Region are for turkey hunts in the region.
The Magic Valley… more
Recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho left folks ready to hit the woods this winter with traps in tow
| idfg-tjross
Nearly 75 people participated in a recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho. The day was hosted by the Intermountain Fur Harvesters at the Farragut Shooting Range Center, and it was just in time for trapping seasons. With the exception of bobcat (opens Dec. 14), trapping seasons are in full swing in… more
Large bull elk killed and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in North Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game has received information about a 6x6 bull elk that was shot with a firearm and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in the Panhandle Region. Fish and Game is requesting the public to report any information about the incident.
The investigating officer… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for December 2021 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in December. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of… more
November notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
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All of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to general public use on the following dates and times:
In observance of Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 26.
Reserved Use: The Farragut Public Shooting Range hosts activities that enhance and strengthen the shooting… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public comment through Dec. 10, 2021. Fish and Game welcomes input from the public, and encourages references to specific sections or pages of the plan when leaving a general comment.
To… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2022-2023
| idfg-cliess
In January 2022, Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey and furbearer for 2022-2023. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 10, 2021.
Fish and Game… more
Fish and Game will offer a new mountain lion hound hunting opportunity on Craig Mountain WMA
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a new trial opportunity for mountain lion hunting with hounds on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Starting December 2nd, hound hunters will have the opportunity to check out a key that allows them to access routes that are located behind locked gates… more
Hunter recipes: Gramma's wild turkey and rice casserole
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Who doesn’t love a good ol’ casserole with canned soup? Like many of you, I’m guessing that we all have a go-to casserole recipe that can be easily adapted to wild game. This is one of my in-law’s favorites, and we substituted chicken for the sous vide wild turkey in a previous Idaho Fish and Game recipe.… more
DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after Chronic Wasting Disease found in Idaho deer
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho Fish and Game are encouraging hunters to take precautions when handling deer, elk or moose due to recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish and Game announced the first detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho in two mule deer taken by hunters during… more
MK Nature Center's Holiday Bird Seed Sale is Dec. 3-4
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The MK Nature Center will host its 15th annual bird seed sale on Dec. 3 and 4. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds. Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs and day-to-day operations at the MK Nature Center.
High-quality bird seed, including black-oil… more
Mule deer buck killed and left to waste near Burley
| idfg-tthompson
A Citizens Against Poaching hotline tip on November 12, 2021 led Fish and Game Conservation officers to a mule deer buck that had been shot by a firearm and left to waste near Burley. The buck was found on what is known locally as Peterson Island east of Burley.
Mule deer buck killed and left to… more
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) are different, and here's how they differ
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho had an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) during summer, mostly in white-tailed deer in the Clearwater and Panhandle areas. The EHD outbreak killed deer throughout the summer and fall. Idaho Fish and Game also received positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from two mule deer bucks taken… more
F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as Chronic Wasting Disease management zone and authorizes emergency hunts
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 22 authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic Wasting Disease. The goal of the emergency hunts is to get a valid number of samples to determine how widespread the disease may be in the area. The hunts will be for… more