Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers to keep their license profiles current
| idfg-eandersen
Since COVID-19 hit Idaho in March 2020, it directly impacted Idaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers ability to access services provided by Fish and Game. These restrictions dramatically impacted the amount of products bought online by sportsmen and women.
The Fish and Game website has been an increasingly… more
Fish and Game to provide two fishing events in the Magic Valley over spring break
| idfg-tthompson
With most, if not all, Magic Valley schools closed during the week of March 22 – 26 for spring break families are encouraged to take advantage of early spring weather by going fishing at a local pond or lake. To make it easier to go fishing, Fish and Game staff from the Magic Valley Region will be hosting two fishing… more
Spring turkey controlled hunt results now available
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters who applied for spring controlled turkey hunts can now check for the results online. All controlled hunt turkey tags were applied for, so there will be no leftovers available except for a landowner permission hunt.
Applicants who provided a valid email on their online license profile will receive an… more
Spring fishing kicks off in Lewiston with freshly stocked rainbow trout at Kiwanis Park pond
| idfg-jbruns
Clearwater hatchery staff busily work to prepare the truck loaded with fish as they begin to release 750 rainbow trout into Kiwanis Park pond. “There’s some big ones in there," says one of the hatchery workers as she secures the hose and watches the fish enter into the water.
And after the… more
Farragut Public Shooting Range announcements: summer hours and range closures
| idfg-kcampbell
Beginning the week of April 5, Farragut Public Shooting Range will resume its open summer business schedule of Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The range will be closed on May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.
The 100 yard range will be closed for private events on the following days:… more
Prescribed fires planned for Market Lake WMA between March 18 and April 15
| idfg-bgullett
A series of prescribed burns are planned to occur on Market Lake Wildlife Management Area between March 18 and April 15. The Idaho Fish and Game has contracted the Bureau of Land Management to conduct a series of controlled burns designed to remove dead vegetation and improve wetland productivity. Large portions of… more
Calling first time youth turkey hunters -- clinic at Lapwai range and hunt in Hells Canyon scheduled for mid April
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game, Snake River Adventures and Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club are teaming up to sponsor a youth turkey hunting clinic and hunt for first-time turkey hunters, ages 8-12. An evening clinic will be held at the Lewis Clark Wildlife Club on Wednesday, April 7 from 5-8 p.m., to learn about turkey… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Weekly Update #1 Feb. 28 - March 6 - The Wait
| idfg-jbruns
Co-Author: Devan Reid, Sr. Fisheries Technician
The Smolt Monitoring Project crews in Lewiston spent most of their first fish-trapping week clearing debris out of the Snake River fish trap to allow migrating salmon and Steelhead Trout smolts to enter the livewell. While they waited for fishes to arrive, they… more
Peregrine capture permit application period runs through April 15
| idfg-bpearson
The application period for the 2021 peregrine falcon take season is open March 15 through April 15.
Under the current seasons and rules, which were adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in March 2019, no more than two nesting or juvenile wild peregrine falcons may be captured annually in Idaho to be… more
March 15 Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased again during the previous week, especially in the areas downstream of North Fork, in location code 15. Angler effort upstream of North Fork was similar to last week with bank and boat anglers spread out between Challis and North Fork. Anglers interviewed… more
Winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves tracking slightly above average
| idfg-bpearson
Statewide winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves fitted with tracking collars was average to slightly above average through the end of February.
"From a statewide perspective, winter survival is tracking very close to what we saw last year," said Rick Ward, deer and elk program coordinator… more
Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from the public about four dockets of proposed rule changes. The comment period opened on March 3. To view the negotiated rulemaking notices, visit https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2021/03.pdf.
People can view and comment… more
Catch fish for the future--S. Fork broodstock collection update as of March 16
| idfg-jbruns
Updates provided by regional Sr. fisheries technician, Allison Lebeda:
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers are making great progress in meeting the 2021 steelhead broodstock collection goal from the South Fork Clearwater River, but help is still needed! So far, with the help of more than 230 anglers, 577… more
Fish & Game to host Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake public meeting virtually on March 24
| idfg-kcampbell
Fishery staff will share updates on the Lake Pend Oreille fishery and activities planned for 2021 at the annual State of the Lake public meeting online on Wednesday, March 24 starting at 6 p.m. PDT.
Anglers and other community members interested in the status of the diverse fish stocks in Lake Pend… more
Nonresident regular deer tags sold out, whitetail tags available; returned tags go on sale April 22
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident regular deer tags have sold out, and nonresident whitetail-only tags are likely to sell out soon. Nonresident hunters can buy a whitetail tag online or at vendors, or see the current availability of nonresident tags on the nonresident tag quota webpage. Some nonresident elk tags also remain.
The… more
More donated trout being stocked in Southwest Idaho waters
| idfg-eoneale
Trout destined for restaurant dinner plates are instead coming to Southwest Idaho fishing waters, the result of a pandemic-induced sluggish economy and temporary restaurant closures across the country.
Blind Canyon Aqua Ranch near Wendell, Idaho has donated more than 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout, all… more
Area bird lovers asked to temporarily remove and clean bird feeders due to a suspected outbreak of salmonellosis
| idfg-mdemick
Update: Put your bird feeders up, but keep them clean says Idaho Fish and Game
Wild birds that frequent feeders in the winter can be especially susceptible to disease outbreaks of salmonellosis, due to the large numbers of birds coming to feeders.
Outbreaks associated with bird… more