Press Releases and Articles
Fire-related closures, restrictions in place or coming soon for Large Tracts Program lands
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In response to extreme fire danger and strained fire suppression resources in North Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game’s corporate partners have implemented fire-related closures or restrictions on private lands enrolled in the Large Tracts Access Program.
The North Idaho Timber Group will close all public roads and… more
Stage 2 fire restrictions to be implemented in north-central Idaho starting Friday, July 16
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Press Release courtesy of Jim Wimer, Public Affairs Specialist / Fire Information (208) 451-4654 • james.wimer@usda.gov
The Grangeville Interagency Dispatch Zone, which includes lands and fire response areas for the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Lands, Clearwater Potlatch… more
Hunters, anglers and other recreationist's guide to wildfire season
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Wildfires can threaten public safety, destroy property, harm productive wildlife habitat, create nuisance smoke, and much more. It’s in everyone’s interest to prevent wildfires from occurring, and human-caused wildfires are unfortunately common during summer, but doing your part to prevent wildfires can make a… more
Private Land Closures Announced Due to Excessive Fire Danger
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2021
Contact info:
Peter Stegner: (208) 310-5949, peter.stegner@rileystegner.com
Hancock… more
Road closures on Craig Mountain WMA due to Snake River complex fire activity
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Recreationists are encouraged to stay clear of Craig Mountain WMA due to fire activity. The Snake River Complex includes Captain John Creek Fire, Shovel Fire and Hoover Ridge Fires. Smoke jumpers, three dozers and numerous pieces of heavy equipment are actively fighting the Snake River Complex Fire. The complex is an… more
Cow and calf moose relocated out of Hailey neighborhood to Silver Creek
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Numerous reports of a cow moose with a very young calf in a Hailey neighborhood began to come into Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Regional office shortly before the July 4th holiday weekend. The cow moose had been seen for some time in the same area of Hailey, but the addition of the calf prompted concerns about the… more
Fish and Game places Stage 1 fire restrictions on department-owned lands in the Magic Valley
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The Magic Valley is currently experiencing potentially extreme fire conditions brought on by on-going impacts from several years of drought throughout the Magic Valley. In response to these severe conditions, Fish and Game has implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective July 1, 2021 on all Fish and Game owned… more
Man injured by grizzly bear after encountering a female with a cub
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A man was attacked by a grizzly bear early Friday, July 9, in the Kilgore area near Island Park in Eastern Idaho after encountering a female with a cub. The man was injured in the attack, but able to return to the cabin he was staying in and call 911. His injuries were not life threatening, and he was treated at… more
Several wildfires have started due to a lighting storm that moved through northern Idaho
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Lighting storms with multiple strikes resulted in several wildfires throughout the Panhandle Region and northern Idaho. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and Timber Protection Association fire crews are working hard to contain the fires in the Mission Flats area near Cataldo and Graham Mountain. Please continue to… more
Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Mosquito Flat
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Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Sawtooth Hatchery released 250 jack Chinook salmon in Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis on Thursday, July 8.
“Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to have any Chinook salmon fisheries in the Upper Salmon River this year, due to low wild fish returns, as well as low adult… more
No camping at F&G's Boise Headquarters or MK Nature Center prior to capped elk zone tag sales
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Due to ongoing construction of Fish and Game’s new headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise and related safety concerns, there will be no camping allowed on the Headquarters or Fish and Game's Morrison Knudsen Nature Center (MK Nature Center) premises, including the parking lot, prior to the start of the… more
Twin Lakes and Spirit Lake access sites will be closed part of the week of July 12 for routine maintenance
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The Twin Lakes access site will be closed to all public use on July 12 and 13. This site is located in the channel between Upper and Lower Twin lakes on West Twin Lakes Road.
Spirit Lake access site will be closed at dusk on July 12 and remain closed through July 15. This site is… more
Fire crews continue to make headway on multiple fires on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Lighting storms with multiple strikes resulted in fires throughout the region. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) fire crews are working hard to make headway to contain the fires in the Hoover Point area, Corral Creek, Captain John areas of Craig Mountain WMA. Please continue to stay clear of these locations to allow… more
Fish salvage order issued for Mormon and Fish Creek reservoirs
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The Magic Valley Regional Office of Fish and Game has been monitoring the water level and temperatures at different locations within the region and have found conditions in some reservoirs no longer suitable for fish survival. (Fish managers face difficult choices when high heat threatens fish) In response, a… more
Dixie fire exceeds 7,000 acres as firefighters continue suppression efforts
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Release courtesy of Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, US Forest Service
Firefighting resources are still engaged in suppression operations on the Dixie fire, located 40 miles southeast of Grangeville and 15 miles south of Elk City near the community of Dixie. The fire is estimated to be about 7,000 acres… more
F&G increases patrols at Cartier Slough to address littering and safety concerns
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Over the last few years, Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) next to the popular Beaver Dick Park off of Highway 33 has experienced an increase in visitor use by locals and college students as they enjoy the hunting and hiking opportunities it offers. Unfortunately the WMA has also experienced an increase in… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – July 7, 2021
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and this week we cover seasons and rules information and… more
South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update – 7/6/21
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Hey everyone. I hope you all had a safe and happy Independence Day weekend! For those of you who fished the South Fork over the long-weekend – it was great to see you out there! For those of you who didn’t – you’ve got another shot at it.
Here is a table showing our summary statistics for the South Fork… more