Press Releases and Articles
Maiden Hunt 3: Join young Clara on her hunt, and her father discusses the importance of mentoring
| idfg-bpearson
Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia the tradition has been passed down through generations and shared with friends. For the tradition to continue, the each generation of hunters are tasked with passing the torch to the next.
Fish and Game's Maiden Hunt Series explores how rewarding it… more
Where are the fish in Henrys Lake? Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - September 2020
| idfg-jvincent
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter
September 2020… more
Hunters traveling out of state: Prevent CWD by knowing Idaho's carcass import rules
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters traveling out of state need to be aware of Idaho's rules on importing carcasses back into the state so they can help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. Fish and Game has not detected chronic wasting disease in Idaho, and your help is essential to keeping the state CWD free.
If you are… more
Hunters prepared with bear spray survive attack in Island Park
| idfg-jbrower
On the morning of Sept. 18, an archery hunter was attacked by a bear while pursuing elk in a remote area of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Two Top Mountain in Island Park. The victim and his hunting companion encountered the bear from a close distance while in thick brush. Though… more
'Sock Guy for Sockeye' earns national award for helping sockeye salmon
| idfg-rphillips
Twelve-year-old Topher Jones of Boise, also known as the “Sock Guy for Sockeye”, was among 25 winners of the 2020 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which annually honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant and positive difference to people and the environment.
Jones raised nearly $… more
Deadwood Reservoir produces the next generation of kokanee salmon for Idaho's lakes and reservoirs
| idfg-vosborn
Kokanee salmon are landlocked sockeye and popular fish for Idaho anglers, but save for a few rare lakes, they didn’t historically exist in most Idaho waters. So how did they get there, and how do they consistently produce tens of thousands of fun-to-catch and tasty fish for anglers?
The short answer is Fish… more
Farragut shooting range closed Sept. 18, 19 due to wildfire smoke
| idfg-ksiitari
Due to the projected local "unhealthy" air quality due to wildfires, the Farragut Public Shooting Range will be temporarily closed Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 for the safety of our customers and volunteer range staff.
The range expects to resume normal business hours Sunday, Sept. 20. Check the… more
Dad and daughter team up to set four state fish records
| idfg-mkoenig
Jon Urban shows off his latest catch/release state record - a 15.25-inch Lahontan Cutthroat Trout from Grasmere Reservoir.
When avid angler Jon Urban first started thinking about landing a state record fish, he was hoping for a white crappie. After all, beating the current 14.25-inch catch/… more
Ten tips for safe firearm handling while hunting
| idfg-bpearson
Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used, hunting is a dangerous activity. While there is always the potential that a hunter will be involved in a firearm accident, statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest… more
Idaho Moose Management Plan for 2020-2025 available online
| idfg-scassinelli
Since the early 2000s, Idaho’s moose populations have been stable or declining in most areas of the state. The Idaho Moose Management Plan 2020-2025 covers how Idaho Fish and Game and its partners will manage moose populations and hunting opportunities for the next six years.
This plan sets the overall… more
F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Hunting season is here, and a question commonly asked is “where can I go hunting?” There’s a lot of good answers to that question in Idaho, starting with nearly two-thirds of the state is public land, and most of it is open for hunting.
Idaho Fish and Game also provides more access for sportsmen and… more
Youth and Veterans/Active Military Waterfowl Weekend is Sept. 26-27
| idfg-bpearson
Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs, all under the supervision and guidance of an adult. For the first time this year,… more
People can comment about proposed fee rules that require legislative approval
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game is taking public comment on a variety of proposed fee rules that would affect fees for refunds, hunter education, and more. Deadline to comment is Oct. 7, and people can comment via email to rules@idfg.idaho.gov or mail to Paul Kline, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID, 83707.
All of these rules must… more
ATV Users: Know Where You Can Travel Before You Go
| idfg-eoneale
A common complaint heard every hunting season by Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) officers and biologists involves the violation of motorized vehicle restrictions. Few things are more frustrating for hunters than to rise well before sunup, hike to a favorite hunting spot – in a motorized restricted area – and just as the… more
Wildlife Express: Magnificent elk
| idfg-scassinelli
A new issue of Wildlife Express is out, and we're expanding beyond the school year so that you can enjoy monthly wildlife features and activities all year long.
This month covers one of Idaho's big game species. Found in diverse habitats around the state, elk live in sagebrush-covered deserts… more
Fish and Game Commission approves Clearwater Coho season and shooting hours for Upland Game Bird Permit areas
| idfg-staff
Meeting September 15 via conference call, the Commission approved a Coho season for the Clearwater River. Fishing for Coho on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream from Memorial Bridge begins immediately with fishing allowed 7 days a week.
Beginning September 17, Coho fishing is allowed on the Mainstem… more
Fish and Game wildlife research manager talks mule deer in podcast
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For over 20 years, Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Research Manager Mark Hurley has studied mule deer survival and ecology.
He recently sat down with Beaver State Podcast host Tim Akimoff from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss mule deer nutrition, predation, and climate.… more
Coho Salmon are coming and run forecast looks better than expected
| idfg-jdupont
The Coho Salmon Are Coming
The Coho Salmon are just starting to get to Idaho, so it may take a couple weeks before you chances of catching one become reasonable. For details on the Coho Salmon seasons and rules, please refer to the Coho Salmon Seasons and Rules.
For… more