Press Releases and Articles
BCR Ammo Amnesty Program Has Ended
| idfg-eoneale
It was popular while it lasted, but like all good things, BCR's steel ammo amnesty program has come to an end.
Steel-jacketed ammo is normally banned at BCR, but wet conditions during February and March minimized the sparking risk, and the program served as an educational opportunity to inform shooters of the… more
Director Schriever's letter to Idaho Sportsman Package supporters
| idfg-staff
Thank you for your Idaho Sportsman Package purchase!
Hunters, anglers and trappers like you support wildlife conservation by purchasing licenses, tags and permits, and we at Idaho Fish and Game proudly recognize your support. Sportsmen and women also contribute to conservation through federal taxes paid… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 4: Salmon River Scoop Trap
| idfg-sputnam
The Salmon River smolt trap is a scoop trap that is approximately 50-feet long. Scoop traps are ideal when there is significant river flow, such as on the Salmon River, to push fishes into the trap.
The stationary trap scoops fishes out of the moving water. Fishes enter the trap. Then… more
Spring turkey hunting outlook good for 2021 and similar to 2020
| idfg-bpearson
According to Idaho Fish and Game biologists around the state, turkey hunters in Idaho can expect more of the same in 2021 — which is great news for hunters looking to bag a gobbler during the spring season.
“The turkey outlook for the 2021 spring season is looking pretty positive,” said Jeff Knetter, statewide… more
Public lands turkey hunting is a great way to tag a bird during spring
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho hunters are blessed with about two-thirds of the state being publicly owned, or open for public hunting, which provides some great opportunities for turkey hunting. The birds are plentiful in Idaho, and many of them are found on public land where anyone can access them.
Wildland turkey hunting… more
F&G seeks public help in suspected elk poaching case near Emmett
| idfg-eoneale
The big bull elk with a distinctive set of antlers was something of a celebrity to folks living in Emmett. Now Fish and Game is asking people for information regarding the suspected poaching of a large bull elk northeast of Emmett near Black Canyon Dam in late February.
Citizens Against Poaching is offering a… more
April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking 7,600 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region this April. It's time to grab the family and head out into the sunshine for a fun filled day of fishing!
Stocking of all waters… more
March 29 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-mdemick
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River began to shift upstream during the past week. Effort increased considerably near the confluence of the Pahsimeroi River and upstream of the East Fork in location code 19, while effort downstream of Salmon declined.
The majority of steelhead were… more
April trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
April may be known for its finicky spring weather in southeast Idaho, but here is a “forecast” anglers can really rely on to plan their outings. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 34,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations throughout… more
Idaho Fish and Game collaborate on new trout conservation video with MeatEater
| idfg-imalepeai
With more than 6,300 trout per mile, the South Fork of the Snake River is widely recognized as one of the premier trout destinations in the West. Through a unique management program that rewards anglers to harvest rainbow trout to protect native Yellowstone cutthroats, Idaho Fish and Game is working to ensure it… more
Hatchery highlights for April: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Spring is here, and hatchery staff have ramped up fish stocking around the state, with trout bound for water bodies in each of Fish and Game's seven regions. About 213,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout Idaho during April, more than three times as many as they stocked in March.… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - April
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing 35,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.
Fishing is part of a healthy lifestyle and costs very little to get started. An annual fishing license costs around $30, and children under 14 years of age do not need a… more
F&G Commission cancels two meetings, postpones agenda until May 6 quarterly meeting
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has canceled telephone conference calls scheduled for April 1 and April 15. The April 1 call was to discuss pending legislation, but the Idaho Legislature will be out of session at that time. The agenda items for the April 15 meeting will be postponed and taken up during the May 6… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period opens April 1
| idfg-bpearson
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts begins on April 1 and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online or at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685.
Hunters are reminded that Fish and Game no longer accepts mail-in… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 4: Snake River Dipper Trap
| idfg-sputnam
The Snake River smolt trap is a dipper trap that is 90-feet long. Dipper traps are ideal when there is less river flow to guide the fishes into the trap. This is the situation at the head of the Lower Granite Dam Reservoir during the beginning of the spring trapping… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for April 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 63,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in April. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of… more
Wildlife Express: Let’s talk bass!
| idfg-scassinelli
Idaho has some great bass fishing across the state. From the Panhandle to the far reaches of the south, bass fishing can be extremely fun.
Ready to go fishing? We provide tips on how to catch bass and more in this month’s Wildlife Express.
Bass – [PDF, 4 MB] Bass Activities – [PDF… more
Panhandle Region waters to be stocked with trout in April
| idfg-kcampbell
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at several locations across the Panhandle Region this April. This will be the first load of hatchery fish making their way into Panhandle Region waters during 2021 with thousands more hatchery fish scheduled to be stocked… more