Press Releases and Articles
September fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
It’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,600 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in September:
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 26,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these Idaho fishing… more
Compound expansion project at Lewiston F&G office begins early Sept
| idfg-jbruns
Lewiston Fish and Game office is undertaking the first phase of a regional office compound expansion project. The project(s) are being completed to make improvements to the regional office and compound area to meet expanded program needs now and into the future.
Clearwater regional management… more
Roads on Cecil D. Andrus WMA will reopen to motorized traffic on Aug. 30
| idfg-aswitalski
Starting Monday, Aug. 30, access roads on the Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area will be reopened to the public.
Due to seasonally dry conditions and high fire danger, WMA roads were temporarily closed to motorized traffic to mitigate the risk of fire and allow Fish and Game staff time to complete road… more
Hunters need to be aware of changes to black bear seasons in Weiser, Council area units
| idfg-bpearson
Bear hunting season is nearly here, and there are some major changes to the black bear seasons in the Weiser and Council areas, including Units 22, 31, 32, and 32A, that Fish and Game wants to remind hunters about.
When the Fish and Game Commission approved the 2021-22 big game seasons back in March 2021,… more
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille during late-August
| idfg-prust
Walleye concentrations have not changed much since the July update, with most fish still located primarily in the western portions of Lake Pend Oreille.
Most walleyes are near the Sandpoint bridges, in the northern portions of Oden Bay and around Fisherman's Island. Walleye also continue… more
Aug. 29 is the deadline to comment on proposed changes to 2022-24 fishing rules
| idfg-mkoenig
Idaho Fish and Game is asking for public comment on potential changes for the update of the fishing regulations booklet for next the three-year cycle (2022-2024). Anglers can find a complete list of the proposals and their explanations on the Fish and Game website on the “Public Comment” webpage. Comments will be… more
Tips for safely removing a bat from your house
| idfg-tthompson
A recent report of a rabid bat in Blaine County has raised concerns with homeowners who find a bat in their house and how to safely remove it. While the rate of rabies in bats in Idaho is extremely low, as with any wild animal, personal safety is always encouraged when handling and releasing any wildlife.
Bats… more
Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming in September
| idfg-jjackson
Have you wanted to learn more about the history of the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello? Its purpose? What fish and wildlife call this area home? Things to do there? Then come on out to a free lecture series this September!
Hear from guest speakers on a variety of topics focused on this special place.… more
Fish salvage order issued for two southeast Idaho reservoirs
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for two southeast Idaho water bodies, Condie and Winder Reservoirs in Franklin County, effective August 16, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
During the salvage order timeline at both Condie and Winder Reservoirs:
Fish may be taken by any… more
Hunt safe skills workshop to be hosted at the Panhandle Regional office in September
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a "Hunt Safe Skills Workshop" in September.
Field days, previously required in conjunction with Fish and Game online hunter education courses, have not yet been reinstated after necessary changes due to… more
Fire restrictions to be removed in North Idaho on Aug. 27
| idfg-rphillips
Cooler weather and significant moisture has prompted public, state and tribal land managers to rescind all fire restrictions in the Coeur d’Alene Dispatch Zone on Friday, August 27 at 12:01 a.m. Although several large fires and complexes in the northern panhandle are still under active suppression, the recent… more
Fish and Game works with the City of Glenns Ferry and local winery to reduce crop loss due to depredating deer
| idfg-tthompson
Over the last several years a local vineyard in Glenns Ferry has been working with Fish and Game to reduce crop losses caused by a small herd of mule deer. The herd, living within city limits, has a long history of causing extensive damage to the grape crop resulting in thousands of dollars of crop losses each year.… more
Deer death numbers continue to climb throughout the Clearwater region due to hemorrhagic diseases
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff is monitoring the extent of the disease causing deer to die across the region. Test results have confirmed a hemorrhagic disease is causing deer deaths in the Kamiah area and other places in the Clearwater area.
Hemorrhagic disease is not uncommon to white-tailed deer. Fish and Game… more
Second big game controlled hunt drawing and swan results now available
| idfg-rphillips
Results of the second big game and swan controlled hunt drawing have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags and, if they drew, purchase them at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or through the Fish and Game app.
… more
Now is a great time to freshen up on your bear awareness and identification skills
| idfg-tjross
Fall is fast approaching, and it's a time when people are not the only ones trying to fill their bellies with delicious berries. Bears are also trying to fatten up for winter hibernation.
Homeowners, campers and hunters can help keep bears wild and avoid costly property damage by taking… more
Fish and Game is seeking information regarding illegal harvest of bull trout in N. Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game has information regarding illegal harvest of bull trout on the Pack River in the Lake Pend Oreille basin this summer. Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking any information the public may have that might lead to identification of the people involved.
Bull trout were listed as “… more
Big game hunters should have good hunting for 2021, but there are some disease concerns
| idfg-rphillips
If you want the quick version of what the 2021 big game season is likely to look like, here it is: similar to last year for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. There’s been no dramatic changes to the statewide populations for those animals up or down, and the statewide harvests for 2021 should also be similar to… more