Press Releases and Articles
Public's Help Sought in Triple Deer Poaching Case
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the Christmas break poaching of three mule deer bucks in the Sagebrush Hill area just northeast of Weiser.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-… more
Detecting fish in the fast lane
| idfg-bbowersox
This coming spring as salmon and steelhead smolts head to the ocean past Lower Granite Dam many of those fish will be swimming past a new PIT-tag detection system on one of the dams spillways. This new system will provide a lot of new information to help managers get a better understanding of how well Idaho's smolts … more
Panhandle aerial wildlife surveys scheduled for January
| idfg-ksiitari
Low-flying helicopters and airplanes will be circling over Panhandle forests during January as part of Fish and Game’s big game monitoring. Biologists will be looking for some of northern Idaho’s most prized large mammals including elk, mountain goat and moose.
Every winter,… more
More Camping Improvements Coming to Horsethief Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
Horsethief Reservoir continues to be a camping and fishing destination for outdoor enthusiasts across Idaho. As visitation continues to increase, the need has arisen to provide more structured camping to protect the very environment that visitors travel to Horsethief to enjoy.
That effort began in 2018, when… more
Wildlife capture work begins late January in Units 1, 6 and 10A
| idfg-jbruns
You may notice an increase in Fish and Game activity in game management units (GMU) 1, 6 and 10A associated with capture and monitoring efforts. Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) plans to continue a multi-year research project in these units within the Panhandle and Clearwater regions. The project is designed to better… more
F&G offering $550K for firearm and archery shooting range grants
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Idaho Fish and Game enhances recreational shooting ranges through its Shooting Range Development Grant program to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Idaho. Applications for grants are due Feb. 1, and can be found at the link below… more
Steelhead anglers continue to report tags for F&G, U of I research
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Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
As the new year begins, we thought it would be a good time for an update on the steelhead encounter rate and catch and release mortality study. We have continued to get some tag reports from anglers over the past month and now have a total of 138 tags reported as of… more
Deer management plans for 2020-2025 available online
| idfg-scassinelli
The Idaho mule deer and white-tailed deer management plans for 2020-2025 are available on the Idaho Fish and Game website. These plans cover how Fish and Game will manage Idaho mule deer and white-tailed deer populations, hunting, and habitats over the next six years.
The Idaho Mule Deer Management Plan… more
Horsethief Reservoir Hosts Youth Ice Fishing Event
| idfg-eoneale
The 11th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Day at Horsethief Reservoir is just around the corner and kids and their parents are invited to spend a fun-filled day on the ice, fishing for rainbow trout. Sponsored by Idaho Youth Outdoors, Idaho Fish and Game and a host of others, this free event kicks off at 10:00am on Saturday,… more
Enter 2019 volunteer time by January 20th, 2020
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Please enter all your 2019 Volunteer and Education time for the IMNP by January 20th 2020. Final year end reports will be run on that day and 2019 will no longer be accepted. If you have problems logging on or entering your time, contact sara.focht@idfg.idaho.gov or 208 287 2906.
Mountain Lion Killed Following Dog Attack Near Cascade
| idfg-eoneale
An adult male mountain lion was killed by a hunter after it attacked and partially consumed a domestic dog at a residence a few miles south of Cascade, Idaho. The attack occurred late Friday night, January 3rd.
The following morning, remains of the shepherd mix were found cached behind the owner’s residence by… more
Watch out for wildlife on the move
| idfg-jjackson
As winter weather brings on a winter wonderland, it also increases the movement of big game, namely mule deer, elk, and moose. Animals will migrate to lower elevations where there is usually less snow, warmer temperatures, vegetation for browsing and thermal cover. To get to these important winter ranges, they often… more
Apply for spring bear controlled hunts soon
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for black bear can apply from January 15 through February 15.
Spring 2020 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2019… more
Now is the Time to Take Hunter Education
| idfg-jcreson
Life will soon be hectic with spring sports and summer vacations making winter a perfect time to take Hunter Education!
Don't miss out on the Boise course starting January 14th.
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/151880
We also have our first instructor-led course scheduled… more
Elk calf freed from a discarded tomato cage and bucket near Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
On Saturday morning, December 28, Fish and Game officers received reports from Blaine County residents about an elk calf that had become entangled in a discarded tomato cage and bucket just north of Hailey. By mid-day, officers were able to locate the calf on the west side of Highway 75 in a grove of trees.
… more
Water Levels May be Dropping at Some Birding Island WMA Ponds
| idfg-eoneale
Work continues on the main weir at Birding Island WMA. Due to this ongoing construction, water cannot be diverted into some of the more popular waterfowl hunting ponds on the WMA, including 9th, Island, Muskrat, Swan and New.
Pond depths will be restored as soon as construction efforts are complete which… more
Safe Boating Reminders for Waterfowl Hunters
| idfg-bflatter
The onset of winter can only mean one thing; the waterfowl season is in full swing across Idaho! While many waterfowl hunters walk to their favorite hunting spot, numerous others utilize boats with motors to reach their chosen hideaway.
As a conservation officer and an avid waterfowler myself, I frequently see… more
Please watch for wildlife on highways and avoid costly collisions
| idfg-mdemick
Winter is already tough for deer, elk and other big game animals, and being near busy roads and highways can be deadly, so drivers are asked to keep a sharp eye out and avoid costly and potentially dangerous collisions.
With more snow in the higher elevations, big game herds throughout the… more