Press Releases and Articles
Grizzly bear hunt canceled after judge orders federal protection for the bears
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A federal district court judge in Montana on Monday, Sept. 24 ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes portions of Idaho.
"Putting the Yellowstone grizzly population back on the endangered species list is a setback for grizzly bear… more
Youth steelhead clinic Oct 25 & 27 in Lewiston
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Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8am -1pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston.
Life history of a steelhead… more
Youth can participate in pheasant hunting clinic in Genesee, Oct. 6
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting the annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, Oct. 6 in Genesee. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have passed hunter education and possess a valid 2018 hunting license.
Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. in Genesee for shooting… more
Updated: Nonresident/second elk tags are sold out, deer tags still available
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Nonresident elk tags are sold out for 2018Nonresident deer tags sold out in 2017, and are selling faster this year. Out of the 15,500 available, less than 3,000 remained on Sept. 21. Nonresident deer tags are also available as second tags, and hunters can see how many tags are left on the nonresident tag information… more
Youth Pheasant Hunts scheduled in Salmon and Challis
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host Youth Pheasant Hunts for Salmon and Challis-area youth age 10-17 on Saturday, October 6. Both hunts will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Salmon and Challis.
Salmon youth will begin their day at the Fish and Game office learning about pheasants and… more
Gov. Otter proclaims Saturday, Sept. 22 as Idaho Hunting and Fishing Day
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C.L. “Butch” Otter, Governor of Idaho, has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 to be Hunting and Fishing Day.
According to the proclamation, Idaho has a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling that dates to before statehood, and carries forward to this day.
In addition, the proclamation… more
Little Camas Reservoir is open to salvage fishing
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Idaho Fish and Game on Thursday, Sept. 20 opened Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County to salvage fishing because of low water conditions.
Anglers participating in the salvage must have a valid Idaho fishing license. The salvage order removes the bag limit, possession, and size limits, and anglers can use… more
F&G dropping Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Friday, Sept. 21
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Idaho Fish and Game will remove the stage 1 fire restrictions from lands it owns or manages, which will be in conjunction with Idaho Department of Lands removing restrictions statewide, effective Friday, Sept. 21.
Fish and Game may continue to prohibit fires in localized areas, which will be posted to notify… more
Here's where trout are being stocked in SW Idaho in October
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 28,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to milder weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED… more
Beavers get a new home
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game releases some beavers in Cottonwood Creek in the South Hills after they had gotten in trouble in the valley below.
IDFG routinely receives phone calls from landowners regarding beavers causing damage to private property. In most cases, beaver have chewed the… more
Double check fire situation before heading out hunting
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Hunters planning their first trips should remember to check Fish and Game's fire information page to see if their hunts may be affected.
Large fires have burned in Central and North Idaho. Fire closure boundaries change as fires are put out and we get into fall, but it’s important that hunters know fire… more
Grab a kid and go hunting, Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend is Sept. 29-30
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Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs, all under the supervision and guidance of an adult.
Here are the rules you need… more
Here are rules and reminders for hunting on Idaho state endowment lands
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As you head out to hunt on Idaho Department of Lands parcels, the please keep these three things in mind:
Fire season isn't over yet, and people cause most fires.
Although temperatures are expected to drop and relative humidity to rise in the coming weeks, we are still very much in fire season and will… more
Get the facts about bats, including how to remove one from your house
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Many people's interest in bats peaks around Halloween when they're used as scary decorations, but Idaho's bats are much more than a prop. They're an interesting and important Idaho wildlife species, and Rita Dixon, Fish and Game's wildlife action plan coordinator, recently shared her expertise about bats in a podcast… more
Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded
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Hunters and anglers who have poorly printed licenses and fading tags can get a replacement tag or license free of charge.
Idaho Fish and Game is providing a couple ways for sportsmen and women to get new copies.
Bring your faded licenses or tags to any regional Fish and Game office and request a… moreUpland game bird update: Here's what hunting looks like in 2018
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Idaho is a big state with a broad mix of habitats, elevations and climates, and the state contains a variety of upland game birds. Upland bird populations are cyclical, and their health and numbers typically depend on favorable weather conditions, which are often very localized.
All that means upland birds… more
Elk Burger Recipe
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Here's how to make the perfect Elk burger!
Processing your own meat is rewarding and gives you the ability to customize the meat cuts your family will use and enjoy for the coming year. When butchering at home, you control quality and therefore the flavor of your food.
… more
Young grizzly removed from Eastern Idaho and sent to a wildlife sanctuary
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Idaho Fish and Game removed a third bear (two grizzlies, one black bear) from the wild in Eastern Idaho this summer because the bears were attracted to food left out by people. In early September, a young grizzly bear was trapped and later transferred to a Texas wildlife sanctuary, where it will remain.
The… more