Press Releases and Articles
Habitat Improvement Efforts Continue at Fort Boise WMA
| idfg-eoneale
Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are in full swing and area closures may be in effect. WMA visitors should be aware of construction locations when they visit the WMA.
Crews are working in the central part of the WMA, southwest of Sand Hollow… more
Reported mountain lion attack on dog near Carey
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game officials received a report from a southern Idaho family that their dog was attacked and taken by what was described as a mountain lion. The reported attack occurred on Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 approximately 17 miles east of Carey, Idaho along Highway 20. The family reported visiting the Wild… more
Idaho Fish and Game’s Project WILD goes virtual with WILD About Turkeys workshop
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Project WILD workshops have traditionally been a great way for educators to discover fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation and ecological concepts in a classroom. With many learning and training opportunities shifting to online formats during the COVID-19 pandemic this school year… more
Hitting the hard deck at Henrys Lake
| idfg-jbrower
Henrys Lake has been good to anglers this year and catch rates underneath the ice are continuing that trend into the colder months. Sub-zero temperatures near the end of October prompted a few brazen ice anglers to venture out onto the newly frozen lake several days before Halloween. “Henrys Lake is often one of the… more
Counting Chinook in the River of No Return
| idfg-cmcclure
In September, IDFG conducted its annual aerial Chinook Salmon survey in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness (i.e., Middle Fork Salmon River and tributaries) where biologists surveyed approximately 460 miles of available spawning habitat from a helicopter. Aerial surveys began in 1957 and small… more
Walleye monitoring on Ririe Reservoir
| idfg-jheckel
Since the discovery of illegally introduced Walleye to Ririe Reservoir in 2008, annual monitoring of Walleye populations were implemented to determine their status and impacts on the existing fishery. Fall Walleye Index Netting (FWIN) conducted by fisheries biologists began in 2010 and ran consecutively until… more
F&G seeking information about bull elk shot and left to waste in Unit 66
| idfg-jbrower
A branch antlered bull elk was shot and left to waste sometime between Oct. 15 and Oct. 21 in Unit 66 near Flag Knoll. Fish and Game Conservation Officers are looking for any information the public may have about the incident.
Three elk carcasses in total were discovered in close proximity to each… more
Two elk found shot and left to waste in Blaine County
| idfg-tthompson
The public’s help is sought in the killing of two cow elk north of Carey, Idaho in the area of Road Canyon. Fish and Game officers received a report of two cow elk, one fully intact and the other partially processed that had been left to rot up Road Canyon along the Little Fish Creek Road. A bull elk carcass was also… more
Trail to Jimmy Smith Lake recently improved
| idfg-mdemick
Thanks to Thompson Creek Mine, the trail to Jimmy Smith Lake now provides safe access to the popular fishing destination and surrounding area.
Two mine employees recently used a mini-excavator to widen and remove rocks from the trail starting at the trailhead to the south end of the lake. The… more
Access to camping at Silver Creek West restricted due to footbridge construction
| idfg-tthompson
The construction contractor will begin to stage equipment to install the footings for the new Silver Creek West footbridge which will require the closure of the western portion of the Silver Creek West campground to the public. It is anticipated that the closure will remain in effect for several weeks. The eastern… more
Over 5,100 rainbow trout stocked in Elk Creek Reservoir and Dworshak last week
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery staff are now busy cleaning and winterizing fish stocking trucks after the final fall rainbow trout stocking last week. Approximately 3,000 fish were stocked in Elk Creek Reservoir near the town of Elk River and 2,100 fish were released into Dworshak Reservoir last Thursday, October 29.
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Thousands of snow geese visit Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Thousands of snow geese traveled through the Clearwater Region this fall. It is not uncommon to see snow geese cross through our region, especially this time of year. It is unusual to see the spectacular sight of the large quantity of these graceful birds in our region at one time.
Snow geese… more
Alpine Lakes: Off-Season Planning
| idfg-jmessner
High Mountain Lake fishing ranked as Idaho’s second most-favorite fishing activity in a randomized angler opinion survey conducted in 2017 (river/stream fishing was #1). It's no surprise that Idahoans love high mountain lake fishing, as Idaho has some of the most spectacular high mountain… more
Nov. 2: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort increased again this past week on the upper Salmon River, especially downstream of North Fork, in location code 15. Angler effort upstream of North Fork, in location code 16, also increased and catch rates in this area improved considerably, averaging 17 hours per steelhead caught. Anglers… more
Reward doubled for information in Tripod moose poaching case
| idfg-bpearson
Citizens Against Poaching is now offering a $1,200 reward for information about the recent moose poaching case that took place west of Tripod Meadow, which is west of Smiths Ferry, in Unit 24.
The reward for information leading to a citation in a case involving a trophy species, such as a moose… more
Hatchery highlights for November: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, Fish and Game hatchery staff have highlighted some stocking events for the month of November. Here's what they came up with:
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Large Tracts program maintains sportsmen's access to private timberlands [video]
| idfg-vosborn
Idaho is well known for all the public land that provides easy access to outdoor recreation, especially hunting and fishing. At the same time private lands, including the abundant corporate timberlands across North and Central Idaho, are some of the most productive for wildlife.
Traditionally, many… more
New F&G licensing system gives buyers more options and features
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has launched a new licensing system with a new contractor, and hunters, anglers and trappers will see new and more customer friendly services and options when buying licenses, tags and permits.
Here’s a quick look at some of the differences they will see.
If you buy licenses, tags and… more