Press Releases and Articles
F&G dispatches mountain lion in Idaho Falls to protect the public
| idfg-jbrower
The mountain lion was reported by a resident of the area who spotted the animal walking through the neighborhood and quickly called local law enforcement. An IFPD Officer patrolling the area saw the adult lion crossing a road at about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and was able to corner the lion in the parking lot of a… more
Wood River Valley bears are already finding an easy meal in residential garbage containers
| idfg-tthompson
Residents south of Ketchum have been reporting black bears roaming their neighborhoods and getting into garbage cans and bird feeders. Since late April, four reports have come into Fish and Game about bears getting food rewards from residential garbage cans being left outside, and from bird seed and hummingbird… more
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
Imagine this scenario: You’re at your favorite fishing and camping spot for the weekend, and just as you grab your fishing rod to head to the lake or river, you realize you forgot to purchase a fishing license. Don't panic, if you have a smartphone and cell service, you can purchase and download a ready… more
Mule Deer Foundation receives grant to help fund shared coordinator position with F&G
| idfg-bpearson
On April 30, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the 2020 round of funding for the Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors program. To conserve migration corridors and winter range for elk, mule deer and pronghorn, 15 new grants totaling $3.1 million… more
Super Hunt lived up to its name in 2019 and hunters can apply now for 2020
| idfg-bpearson
It’s time to apply for the first of two drawings for Super Hunt tags, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply is May 31 for the first drawing for Idaho’s best hunts, and Super Hunt tags are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.
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Use caution when foraging for wild plants, mushrooms
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho is home to many tasty wild edibles, such as morels, huckleberries, hawthorn fruits, and cattail roots. Foraging is an increasingly popular activity in Idaho that often goes hand-in-hand with other outdoor spring activities, including hunting and fishing, and Fish and Game officials are reminding people that it’s… more
Fishing for Trout at Hagerman WMA
| idfg-vosborn
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area is like a park built around fishing, and it offers some of the most accessible and varied trout fishing in Idaho. With various lakes and ponds on the WMA, not to mention a hatchery, you can assure fish are always available to catch, and it provides family-friendly fishing and a great… more
Hagerman WMA is like a park for anglers
| idfg-vosborn
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area is an oasis for anglers because it offers numerous ponds, lakes and streams in a concentrated area and provides lots of family friendly fishing and a variety that suits all skill levels.
Hagerman Hatchery stocks thousands of trout in a dozen ponds on the Hagerman Wildlife… more
McCall-area provides a variety of fishing opportunities
| idfg-jmessner
Wow! April flew by and is gone! We’re now a week into May and the snow is almost completely gone in McCall and the surrounding valleys. The ice has come off the lakes and docks are being installed at the boat ramps. As the weather gets nicer and we move further ahead into the state’s ‘Idaho Rebounds’ plan,… more
East access of Mann Lake near Lewiston closed until further notice
| idfg-jbruns
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID) detected a relatively small quantity of an unknown substance on the ground above the high water line on the east side of Mann Lake Reservoir. This substance was believed to be dumped sometime during the evening hours of Thursday, May 7. To allow for cleanup of this material… more
Take Mom fishing for Mother's Day (or any other), and here's how to make it fun
| idfg-imalepeai
Taking the family fishing is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day because it keeps everyone together for a fun activity, and the fish don’t know if they’re taking mom’s, dad’s or the kids’ bait, so everyone has an equal chance to catch fish. Although the idea of taking the family fishing can seem overwhelming, the… more
Multi-year research project focuses on white-tailed deer in north Idaho
| idfg-jbruns
In 2019, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) started a multi-year research project in north Idaho to better understand how different big game species influence each other and how wildlife management activities (like harvest levels) influence those interactions. White-tailed deer are the most abundant large prey species in… more
Anglers are Reminded of Special Fishing Regulations on the Snake River Below American Falls Dam
| idfg-cwatkins
The tailrace fishery on the Snake River downstream of American Falls Dam to Eagle Rock has grown in popularity over the past several years. This stretch of the Snake River has long produced a fabulous recreational fishery, but it has increased substantially in both quality and diversity over recent history. Angler… more
May 5: Spring Chinook salmon fishing update
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/5/2020).
Once again we saw very few people fishing for Chinook Salmon last week. The few people we saw were fishing around Lewiston. By last Friday, 312 fish had passed over Lower Granite Dam, so it was not surprising that we did not… more
Yes, nonresident hunters can apply for big game controlled hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game staff have gotten some questions about this topic, so here’s a quick reminder regarding the temporary suspension of some nonresident licenses and tags.
Nonresident hunters can still buy a nonresident hunting license, which enables them to apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bears controlled… more
Cow elk shot near Campbell's Pond outside of Orofino
| idfg-jbruns
Conservation Officers are seeking the public’s help for information regarding a cow elk that was shot during the closed season near Orofino, Idaho sometime around April 15-17th, 2020. The animal was harvested along Grangemont Road near Campbell’s Pond. A Conservation Officer inspected the site on April 18th and… more
Idaho's Fish Marking Program - We Have Come A Long Ways
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho’s Fish Marking Program – We Have Come A Long Way.
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Braden Buttars and Joe DuPont
You set the hook and immediately your rod doubles over and there is no doubt you have hooked a big one (… more
Anglers, transporting live fish is illegal
| idfg-tthompson
During the spring fishing season is a good time to remind anglers that transporting or stocking any live fish in Idaho without a permit is both illegal and potentially damaging to ecosystems that support fish populations. Illegal introductions into any waterbody can cause significant short- and long-term damage to… more