Press Releases and Articles
Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens
| idfg-rphillips
If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing:
Ice fishing is a good reason to get outside during winterWinter… more
F&G seeks information on unlawful elk killing near Prichard
| idfg-mrhodes
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking assistance in solving the case of an unlawfully taken elk on Saturday, Dec. 1. Someone killed an elk near Mile Marker 4 of the Beaver Creek drainage near Prichard.
Some of the meat, and the head, were taken from the carcass. If anyone has any information about who may have… more
2019 Nonresident Elk and Deer Tags Update
| idfg-staff
Sales began for nonresident elk and deer tags on December 1, 2018.
As of 8:45 am MST, both the Bear River elk zone B tag and the Diamond Creek elk zone A tags have sold out.
Other wil zones will not be updated, unless they sell out, until a later date. Generally these are updated weekly.
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Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think
| idfg-mdemick
Winter feeding of deer and elk near homes cannot only be harmful to them, but can ultimately be dangerous, according to Jason Husseman, Idaho Fish and Game district wildlife biologist based in Salmon.
While feeding that cute little fawn in your yard may seem helpful, Fish and Game says the unintentional… more
Confiscated game meat donated to those in need
| idfg-mdemick
Each year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes unlawfully taken fish and wildlife that is often processed and donated to charity organizations.
After each case in finalized through the court system and with the magistrate’s approval, Fish and Game donates the edible meat and fish to… more
Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning in early December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer and elk numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned throughout the state.
"People may see and hear low-flying helicopters in Idaho’s outdoors throughout the winter,” said Fish… more
Southwest Region trout stocking schedule for December
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 9,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River – Barber Park to Glenwood Bridge December 3 1,440
Boise River – Eagle… more
Governor appoints former state BLM director, Tim Murphy, to Fish and Game Commission
| idfg-staff
Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointment today of a new member to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, representing southwest Idaho on the seven member panel.
For more information, please read the Governor's press release.
IDFG Partners with Landowners and Schools to Rehabilitate Keithly Fire
| idfg-myoung
On July 25, 2018, the Keithly Fire began southwest of Midvale, Idaho in Washington County,. It burned 17,600 acres of public and private land that was composed of important rangeland that not only fed livestock, but was home to mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, and sage grouse, among many… more
Information sought on Mule Deer buck shot from Tammany Rd. Nov 10
| idfg-jbruns
Conservation officers are seeking information regarding a Mule deer buck that was shot from Tammany Creek Road around 3:45 p.m. Saturday November 10, 2018. The buck was shot from the roadway and died in a hay field a short distance away.
“After the buck was shot, the suspects were alarmed by passing traffic… more
CWD has been detected in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming
| idfg-bstuder
Wyoming has issued a press release on the finding: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Chronic-wasting-disease-detected-in-Grand-Tet…. Wyoming border
Idaho Fish and Game continues to monitor and sample for CWD with no detections in Idaho.
Gift Certificates, Wildlife Guides, and Wildlife Prints-- Let Fish and Game Help You with Your Holiday Shopping!
| idfg-jjackson
Looking for a simple way to fill those holiday wish lists, especially for those who are hard to buy for?
Shop at your regional Fish and Game office!
For your favorite hunter or angler of any age, consider buying a gift certificate that can be used toward the purchase of licenses, tags, or permits.… more
Learn how to cook a classy wild game meal of your own
| idfg-epalmer
Here is an easy, tasteful Chukar recipeChukar hunting is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy what Idaho has to offer.
Ingredients for Chukar piccata:
4 breasts, pounded thin
2 tbs flour
1 egg, scrambled
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (more… more
Time to shop for 2019 hunting and fishing license deals
| idfg-imalepeai
With Black Friday and holiday shopping deals going on, here are some Idaho Fish and Game “hacks” you may not be aware of that can save you money and increase your opportunities.
Hack #1: Purchase a 3-year youth license for your 17-year-oldIf a youth purchases a, 3-year youth license while they are 17, they… more
See the changes to fishing rules for 2019-21 seasons
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game commission set seasons and rules for the 2019-21 fishing seasons at its Nov. 14 meeting in Coeur d'Alene. New rules to take effect Jan. 1 are as follows:
StatewideEstablish June 8, 2019; June 13, 2020; and June 12, 2021 as “Free Fishing Days.” These dates are the Saturday after the… more
Steelhead will be released into Boise River Nov. 21
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will stock 150 to 200 hatchery steelhead into the Boise River on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The steelhead are trapped at Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River, and they will be released in equal numbers at five locations: Glenwood Bridge, Americana Bridge, below the Broadway Avenue Bridge behind Boise… more
Mule Deer Buck Found Shot and Left to Waste in Southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a dead buck discovered just off Miles Canyon Road (also known as Mill Canyon Road) near Liberty, Idaho, in Game Management Unit 78. The buck, a large 4x5 mule deer, was shot and left to waste on the south side of the… more
F&G Commission votes to continue general hunts for Sawtooth Elk Zone in 2019
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 14 voted to continue a general hunt with capped tags for the Sawtooth Elk Zone in 2019, which typically sells out in minutes due to its popularity with hunters.
Commissioners may adjust the number of tags available in the zone when it sets its seasons and rules in March… more