Press Releases and Articles
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
If you're on the way to your favorite fishing spot but find yourself in a pinch and without a fishing license, the only things you need to purchase a ready-to-use license in Idaho are smartphone and cell service, and you can purchase and download one whether you're a first-time customer or have purchased a license… more
Teton River access sites vandalized and a $1,000 reward is offered for information
| idfg-jbrower
Teton County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Fish and Game are asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of several access sites along the Teton River. Rainey Bridge, Teton Creek and Fox Creek West access areas all received damage.
It has been determined that the incident likely… more
Mountain lions sightings continue throughout the Wood River Valley, caution advised
| idfg-tthompson
During late April and in May, multiple sightings of mountain lions have been reported by residents of Ketchum and Sun Valley. Most of the reports are of a female lion with two kittens, but some reports are of a single adult lion. Most reports have been sightings in neighborhoods within city limits. Some reports… more
Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed May 30 and 31
| idfg-kcampbell
During the summer, the range is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No customer sign-ins after 3 p.m. (unless under special permission). Range staff lock the gates and leave the premises at 4 p.m. Please be respectful of volunteer Range Safety Officers' time.
The daily use… more
Black bear yearling removed from Northwest Boise neighborhood and released
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game and Boise Police officers removed a yearling male black bear from a Northwest Boise neighborhood on Thursday, May 20 and successfully released the bear in a forested area near Pilot Peak between Boise and Idaho City.
Officers were able to sedate the 78-pound bear after it climbed a tree in… more
Updates on North Fork Clearwater Ranger District Road Conditions as of May 18
| idfg-jbruns
As of the morning of May 18, the road to Kelly Forks and Old Kelly Ranger Station are free of snow with a few small rocks. Forest Road 255 to Deception Saddle is passable, a few small snow drifts and a slide that is skinny to get by. Forest Road 250, Black Canyon is impassable due to three large slides full of snow… more
Turn in your steelhead tags! - U of I study update
| idfg-bbowersox
Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Since steelhead angling has wrapped up around the state, we wanted to provide another update on the University of Idaho steelhead catch-and-release study. But, before we get into some data, we wanted to encourage anglers one more time to submit any unreported… more
Warmwater fishing is a fun way to catch lots of fish and maybe your dinner, too
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho is famous for its fishing, and the spotlight often shines brightest on its trout, steelhead and salmon fisheries. While trout are consistently ranked as Idaho’s favorite gamefish, angler surveys have long shown that bass rank as a close second. That’s not surprising considering Idaho has abundant and excellent… more
Chinook Fishing Updates - 5/19/21
| idfg-jmessner
Hey everyone.
Lower Salmon/Little Salmon Chinook Fishery
Hopefully by now you’re all aware that there is a Chinook Salmon fishery currently open and running Thursdays through Sundays on the Lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River (Rapid River Hatchery stock). The preseason harvest share forecast for… more
Idaho Fish and Game hatcheries reopen for visitors
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game has reopened its hatcheries to visitors in response to reduced Covid restrictions, but will not offer tours at this time. All public visits will be self-guided.
Hatcheries have been closed to visitors since spring of 2020, but they have traditionally welcomed the public to see their operations… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 18, 2021
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/18/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/18/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/18/2020). Here is what I have to report.
Run Update
As of… more
Spring Newsletter Available
| idfg-sfocht
The Idaho Master Naturalists are working hard across the state...starting to volunteer and making the most of online, virtual trainings and education sessions. Check out all the great work they are doing by reading the seasonal newsletter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDzmKTKeSmvm6DZLdJdNvQX6kt27XyQr/view?usp=… more
Wildlife Express: Bees of Idaho
| idfg-scassinelli
Did you know Idaho has 707 native bee species? A University of Idaho scientist who studies bees believes the number is high because we have so many diverse habitats where different bees have adapted to different plants.
Find out what makes a bee a bee and how you can help monitor bee populations in the… more
Deadline to apply for Super Hunt is May 31, and here is how one winner fared in 2020
| idfg-bpearson
It’s time to apply for the first of two drawings for Idaho’s Super Hunt tags, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply is May 31 for the first drawing for Idaho’s most exclusive tags, and Super Hunts are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those… more
Trail users are encouraged to safely enjoy and share Idaho’s trails with wildlife
| idfg-tthompson
Spring and summer bring many opportunities for Idahoans and visitors to explore Idaho’s trails which open up access to many backcountry destinations. When trekking up a trail just outside of town or deep into Idaho’s mountains everyone should be aware of their surroundings that they share with many species of wildlife… more
Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020
| idfg-bpearson
Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April. Fish and Game biologists will continue monitoring through May, but traditionally less than 5 percent of the mortalities occur after April.
“In years with milder winters, like this one, we tend to see the… more
Recreational shooters: Know your target to protect nongame birds
| idfg-bpearson
Spring is a popular season for recreational shooters in southwest Idaho, but it’s also a critical time of year for a number of nongame bird species that nest in, or are commonly found in, popular shooting areas. While the majority of hunters and recreational shooters follow the law, Fish and Game officials remind… more