Press Releases and Articles
Hunter how-to video: Field dressing game birds
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho is a bird hunter’s paradise, and upland game bird seasons provide a great opportunity for new hunters to get out into the field and be successful. It’s also a great way to bring some delicious meat for your table.
Fish and Game staff members and hunters Ian Malepeai and Emily Palmer demonstrate three… more
Hatchery highlights for September: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho's angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here's a sampling of some places that will get generous trout stockings during September.
To see more about what waters have been… more
Online sign-up required at Access Yes! properties in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Access Yes! is a program designed to allow hunter access to private land or facilitate hunter access to public land. The Clearwater Region is home to seven Access YES! properties, totaling nearly 13,000 acres accessible to sportsmen. Online sign-up is required for most of the properties in the Clearwater… more
Officers investigating shot and wasted 4x4 white-tailed deer off Harrisburg Road near Kamiah
| idfg-jbruns
Conservation officers are investigating a case regarding a shot and wasted mature 4x4 whitetail buck found on August 18. The deer was likely shot the evening of August 17 off Harrisburg Road near Kamiah. Officer Lucas Swanson and other area officers have gathered reports of several other illegally taken elk and… more
Construction work on Elk Creek Reservoir dam anticipated to be completed by September 5
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game encourages anyone visiting Elk Creek Reservoir near Elk River to stay clear of the construction area while improvements and repairs are being made to the dam. All the work will be focused on the dam and it is anticipated that the work should be completed by the end of this week, September 5. All… more
Idaho's early small game opportunities are a great gateway for new hunters
| idfg-bpearson
Hunting small game is a great way for beginners to get started, and some of the earliest fall hunting seasons — including squirrel, snowshoe hare, cottontail, dove and forest grouse — present excellent opportunities for new hunters to develop their skills and confidence without breaking the bank. The best part? Good… more
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes scheduled throughout Idaho
| idfg-jbruns
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes are being scheduled. Anyone that needs to take either or both classes in order to purchase a trapping license or wolf trapping tags are encouraged to visit the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) website to find and register for a class in their area or contact their local… more
Trapper Education and Wolf Trapper Certification courses scheduled for SW Idaho
| idfg-eoneale
Trapper Education courses are back on the schedule in Idaho’s southwest region, and persons desiring to take a course have four opportunities to do so in the month of September. For those desiring to secure their wolf trapper certification, two course offerings are available the same weekend.
Please note that… more
GODDE / MICA BAY ACCESS PROGRAM TO REOPEN
| idfg-bmoore
The Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen on schedule this fall. Access to the property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish… more
A wealth of hunting opportunities kick off Aug. 30 and Sept. 1
| idfg-bpearson
Some small game hunting seasons will open in Idaho on Aug 30 and Sept. 1, with opportunities including upland birds, upland game, and doves. Many general archery seasons for deer and elk also open on Aug. 30. There is a wealth of opportunity that this time of year provides for Idaho’s hunters.
To help you see… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 39,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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Madden Creek Road on Craig Mountain WMA now open after repairs
| idfg-jbruns
The Madden Corrals Road which was closed back in May due to a severe washout caused by heavy rainfall and runoff is now again open to the public. The temporary gate that was installed for the public’s safety has been removed and the public can once again travel out to the end of the road. A collaborative effort by… more
Public Meetings to Review State Highway 55 Construction Work Slated
| idfg-eoneale
Hunters, anglers and other recreationalists take note. If you drive the State Highway 55 corridor between Horseshoe Bend and Cascade, you might be interested in attending one of two upcoming virtual meetings hosted by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
Highway 55, between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations in the Upper Snake Region this September. These ponds are all close to town, making them an easy after school getaway or quick weekend outing. The cooler weather and shorter days should make… more
Mountain lion euthanized in Priest River
| idfg-ksiitari
Idaho conservation officers euthanized a mountain lion on Aug. 25 in the town of Priest River. The lion had been observed within city limits and reportedly killed a domestic cat near the junior high school. The pet’s owner observed the lion on her property a second time and contacted Fish… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in September
| idfg-mdemick
Even with COVID-19 concerns changing our daily lives, you can still get outside for some fishing adventures. Just remember to follow public health recommendations for social distancing, even when outdoors.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12- inch range at the… more
Fish salvage order issued for Big Wood River below Magic Dam and Richfield Canal diversion
| idfg-tthompson
The Big Wood Canal Company recently notified Fish and Game that they will be closing the gates in Magic Dam in late August or early September, functionally de-watering the Big Wood River below the dam and the Richfield Canal. The gates are closing earlier than normal due to a low winter snowpack, regional drought… more
2020 big game hunting outlook
| idfg-bpearson
Deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped rebound mule deer herds hit hard in recent years, and Idaho's elk herds continue to soar and harvests have come roaring back over the last six years.
Mule deerIn recent years, mule deer hunting… more