Press Releases and Articles
Hagerman WMA is a great early season fishing destination
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing on March 1, and it provides lots of early season opportunities to catch rainbow trout and the Hagerman area's famed "banana trout."
Idaho Fish and Game's Hagerman Wildlife Management Area just south of the City of … more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant applications being accepted
| idfg-mdemick
Applications are now being accepted for the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant, which provides competitive funding for officially recognized non-profit organizations to implement projects broadly supported by the local sportsman community and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations, or… more
Gas explosion at IDFG residence near Powell causes minor injuries
| idfg-jbruns
On Saturday March 16 at approximately 5:15 p.m., there was an explosion at the Fish and Game’s officer residence in Powell. The agency-owned residence had a propane system, and the explosion occurred during the final move out of belongings after the retirement of the resident conservation officer. Of the three people… more
March 18: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-mdemick
Steelhead angler effort increased throughout the upper Salmon River over the past week.
Once again angler effort and catch was highest downstream of North Fork in location code 15, although effort and catch increased in all the upriver location codes as well. The number of drift boats increased during the week… more
Application period for peregrine capture open through April 15
| idfg-bpearson
During their Wednesday, March 13 meeting in Boise, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules to continue annual capture of up to two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry through 2021. The 2019 permit application period is open March 15 through April 15.
Two… more
F&G seeking comments on Migratory Game Bird season proposals
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane.
People can review proposals and comment online at Fish and Game’s public involvement page. Hunters can also visit regional… more
Videos - The decline and recovery of burbot in the Kootenai River
| idfg-ksiitari
Burbot have made an amazing comeback in northern Idaho. The Kootenai River Research Team has studied burbot since 1957, tracking the decline and resurgence of this unique, native species. In this video, the crew shares some of the history, research, biology and even fishing tips for Kootenai… more
Clearwater Region schools welcome arrival of Steelhead eggs
| idfg-jbruns
“Our fish are here!!,” was a common expression heard across local classrooms as Clearwater Region schools anxiously waited for their 100 fish eggs to arrive on Monday, March 4. Mentors delivered Steelhead eggs to 21 locations throughout the Lewis-Clark valley and surrounding areas. This outreach effort is part of… more
Final Draft Upland Game Management Plan 2019-2025
| idfg-bstuder
The final draft preview of the 2019-2025 upland game management plan is available online at the request of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
Please note that this is still a draft plan.
Download Final Draft -- 3.6 MB PDF
This plan is expected to be on… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-bpearson
The spring turkey controlled hunt drawing results are available through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt permits for spring turkey at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.
Those without an online license system account can get… more
F&G receives federal steelhead permit and fishing continues
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game on March 15 received federal reauthorization for its steelhead fishing season, so fishing will continue uninterrupted, and the two areas currently closed will reopen immediately.
Steelhead fishing resumes in the following locations:
The Main Salmon River between Warren Creek and… more
Upper Snake Region is accepting applications for the 2019 Commission Community Challenge Grant
| idfg-jbrower
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is pleased to announce the development of the Commission Community Challenge Grant program. This exciting new grant program provides competitive funding for officially recognized non-profit organizations to implement projects that are broadly supported by the local sportsman… more
F&G Commission sets 2019-20 big game seasons and rules
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on March 13 set the 2019-20 big game seasons, and a full copy of the new seasons and associated rules will be available on Idaho Fish and Game’s website in early April and paper copies will be available in mid to late April at Fish and Game offices and license vendors.
Seasons… more
Hunter Education Instructors needed in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Are you a safe and responsible hunter or trapper? Are you passionate about hunting ethics? Do you like sharing your knowledge and skills with youth and adults new to Idaho’s hunting traditions? If so, consider becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor.
To get started, attend one of Fish and Game’s … more
White-tailed deer research project underway in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Additional Fish and Game vehicle traffic has been reported by sports persons in the Clearwater Region over the last few weeks. In big game management units 15 and 10A, IDFG has started a multi-year research project to better understand how predator and prey big game populations influence each other and how… more
Ice anglers at Mackay Reservoir urged to use caution
| idfg-jbrower
The Big Lost Irrigation District informed Idaho Fish and Game and anglers that it will begin to increase the amount of water released from the Mackay Dam beginning Mar. 11 to draw down the reservoir in anticipation of the incoming spring runoff.
The water master of the irrigation district plans… more
Spring is prime time for Treasure Valley ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Love fishing but can’t seem to find the time to travel for a extended trip to a favorite lake, reservoir or river? That shouldn’t prevent anglers in the Treasure Valley from picking up their rod and reel and fishing on a weekend, or after work, because there are ample fishing opportunities nearby. … more
March 11: Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to improve over the last week. Angler effort and catch increased significantly downstream of North Fork in location code 15. This area had the best catch rate and the highest amount of angler effort over the weekend. Effort near the Pahsimeroi River in location… more