Press Releases and Articles
From Brownlee to Swan Falls, Snake River smallmouth are abundant, mobile and healthy
| idfg-bpearson
The Snake River’s smallmouth bass population attracts a lot of anglers, and spring is often when they find the largest fish. Many anglers know the large fish are often females that are in the shallows during spawning season, and some of those bass move into the Snake River’s tributaries to spawn. Some anglers wonder… more
Fish and Game Commission meeting May 16-17 in Grangeville
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Grangeville on May 16-17, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the Senior Center at 108 Grangeville Truck Route. People can address the commission on any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will continue at 8 a.m.… more
Monitoring shows winter fawn survival below average, calf survival average
| idfg-bpearson
The late winter snow took a toll on radio-collared mule deer fawns during March and April, but it had less effect on collared elk calves.
“That record snow pack that we observed in February did not do fawns any favors,” said Daryl Meints, Fish and Game’s deer and elk coordinator. “It will not be like the… more
Enter Super Hunt drawings for Idaho's best deer, elk, moose and pronghorn hunts
| idfg-epalmer
Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, and keep hunting, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal.
Winners of the Super Hunt Combo are able to hunt four species - deer, elk, pronghorn and moose - in any open hunt.
… moreChinook Salmon Update for the Clearwater River, lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River fisheries (5/8/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. It is time for the weekly spring Chinook Salmon update for the fisheries in the Clearwater River Basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (Rapid River Run) (5/8/19).
Run Update
Since I wrote you last, counts have been jumping around a lot. This has resulted in a… more
Horsethief Reservoir campgrounds open May 15
| idfg-eoneale
Horsethief Reservoir campgrounds will open to visitors on Wednesday, May 15th. There is no reservation system at Horsethief; all camp sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Some parts of the popular camping area remain muddy, or even snowbound, but the warmer weather should help dry things… more
Clearwater Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for May
| idfg-jbruns
Over 49,400 catchable- sized rainbow trout will be stocked at the following locations during May.
Body of Water Week To Be Stocked Number To Be Stocked
Campbells Pond May 6-10 2000
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Anglers: It's illegal to transport live fish
| idfg-mkoenig
With the warming weather, it’s time to head to the lake and catch some fish! Spring is a great time to harvest crappie, bass or trout for the dinner table. While most anglers know the bag limits for each species, some are unaware it is illegal to transport live fish in Idaho without a permit, which are only issued for… more
Panhandle Region fishing trailer schedule for May and June
| idfg-ksiitari
Anyone looking to try fishing for free is invited to visit one of 17 fishing trailer events hosted by Panhandle Fish and Game staff during May and June. Geared toward new anglers, these events loan out equipment and provide assistance so all participants have to do is show up.
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A Wildflower Seed Collection Manual for the Bees to Bears Climate Adaptation Project
| KristinaBoyd
We all love wildflowers! They trumpet in the summer with bright blues and yellows and reds, and vibrate with life as bees, butterflies, moths, flies, and beetles collect their nectar and pollen. But we often forget about the amazing cycle of life that continues after the blooms fade. Seed collection is an… more
Fish Stories from Hagerman WMA
| idfg-vosborn
Fishing ponds at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area are an early draw for anglers eager to go fishing in the spring.
The Hagerman Wildlife Management Area has about a dozen ponds and lakes, Rainbow trout are stocked in the ponds starting in early March and stocking continues throughout the summer and… more
Anglers still needed to help with stocked landlocked Chinook study
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game biologists are in the midst of a multi-year study in four Idaho reservoirs to evaluate the performance of hatchery-stocked Chinook salmon, and how they can be best used to improve certain fisheries around the state. But assistance from anglers is needed for the study to be successful.
Idaho Fish… more
New archery range opens in Boise Foothills at F&G's Boise River WMA
| idfg-bpearson
Archers can stalk foam animals in the Foothills at Idaho Fish and Game's new archery range on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area, and other recreationists may notice some changes to trail use in the area near the range.
The 20-target, walk-through range has stations dispersed… more
The Treasure Valley's newest community fishing pond is in West Boise
| idfg-bpearson
Sterling Pond in is the Treasure Valley’s newest community fishing pond, and it’s already ready for anglers.
The roughly half-acre pond can be found in the northwest portion of Sterling Park, which is located at the corner of W. Irving St. and N. Mitchell St. in West Boise. Fish and Game began… more
Big trout means big smiles for Magic Valley anglers
| idfg-csundquist
Anglers in the Magic Valley Region have been catching some giant trout in local fishing ponds recently after Clear Springs Foods in Mackay donated nearly 900 hatchery broodstock to Idaho Fish and Game. Hagerman State Fish Hatchery staff have been busy stocking these fish out into regional waters in late April, … more
Weekly update for the Clearwater and Rapid River run spring Chinook Salmon fisheries (5/1/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. As promised, I am starting my weekly updates for the spring Chinook Salmon fisheries that are occurring in the Clearwater River basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (5/1/19).
In these weekly updates, I will try to provide the most up-to-date information on run sizes,… more
Tools of the fish trapping trade
| idfg-bbowersox
Often fish trapping requires nets and PIT-tags. But when you are trapping on the mainstem Snake RIver near Lewiston tools like a chainsaw can come in handy. Spring runoff brings out-migrating juvenile salmon and steelhead trout smolts to the Snake River but, besides fish, the fish trap is also effective at catching… more
Collared grizzly bear in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest is a reminder to be bear aware
| idfg-ksiitari
A grizzly bear was confirmed northeast of Magee in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest on April 29. Both grizzly bears and black bears can be found in most of the Panhandle and people are encouraged to be aware and take appropriate precautions when recreating in bear country.
As spring… more