Press Releases and Articles
Mule Deer
| idfg-staff
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are the most common large mammal in Idaho. The deer’s scientific name reflects one of the animal’s most recognizable features – its large ears. Hemionus means half-mule.
Mule deer are the largest of the two deer species in Idaho. Bucks average about 250 pounds and develop… more
A steelhead update from Joe DuPont (8/28/18)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is late enough in the year that we now have a good feel for what the hatchery steelhead A-run to Idaho is going to be like. These are the hatchery fish destined for the Salmon and Snake rivers. At this point in time (8/28/18), typically over 70% of these hatchery stocks of steelhead should… more
Low steelhead return prompts reduced bag limit starting Sept. 3
| idfg-rphillips
In order to reduce harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead, Idaho Fish and Game has temporarily reduced the daily bag limit to one steelhead starting Sept. 3. The lower bag limit applies in the Clearwater River from the mouth to Memorial Bridge, North Fork of the Clearwater River, Snake River, Salmon… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 13,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge September 3, 17 1,440/1,440
Boise… more
Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
| Anonymous (not verified)
With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight?
Get your answer on Saturday, September 8 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range located at 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road… more
Fall turkey hunters should be aware of new rules regarding what tags are eligible
| idfg-rphillips
Under new rules, there are three types of turkey tags available each calendar year: general tag, extra tag and special unit tag. A hunter may purchase one general tag, two extra tags, and three special unit tags.
Here’s how each tag can be used:
The general tag and one extra tag may be used during… more
Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September
| idfg-rphillips
Aug. 30 kicks off many archery seasons for deer and elk, general hunts for bear, mountain lion and wolves, as well as seasons for some upland game birds and animals with more seasons opening in September.
Big game animalsMany archery seasons for deer run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 30. For details by unit,… more
Brush up on the new trespassing law before you go hunting or fishing
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s new trespass laws took effect July 1, and hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of what’s changed before they head into the field, but also what’s unchanged.
Before delving into the changes, there a few things to remember:
You still need permission to be on private… more
2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters can look forward to a good fall season in 2018, with similar elk and white-tailed deer populations as last year and likely more mule deer in many areas.
Despite a setback in 2017 following a hard winter that mostly affected mule deer, most of Idaho’s deer and elk herds and harvests have been at… more
GODDE / MICA BAY ACCESS PROGRAM TO REOPEN
| idfg-bmoore
Due to the recent moisture and cooling temperatures, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen. Access to the property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish… more
Boat Ramp Construction Begins at Roberts Access
| Anonymous (not verified)
Construction of a new boat ramp at Roberts Access on the Snake River south of Weiser is now underway. Owned and managed by Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG), the popular waterfowl and angling site will be closed to public access until ramp construction is complete.
Roberts Access south of Weiser on the… more
New upland game opportunity for 2018: red squirrel season opens Aug. 30
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters taking to the field on Aug. 30 can add red squirrel to their list of potential quarry. Aug. 30 is the traditional opening date for cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare. The season for all three species will run through March 31, 2019.
Bag limit for red squirrels is eight per day.
Here's more… more
F&G Commission approves sage grouse season with two new area closures
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 23 set the 2018 sage grouse hunting seasons and rules, which includes portions of Owyhee County and portions the Upper Snake Region closed due to damaged habitat from fires.
The season will run Sept. 15-21 with the traditional one bird per day and two-birds in… more
Winners announced for second Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-vosborn
Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked.
Of the 17,302 entries, 4,220 were for two deer tags, 5,220 were for two elk tags, 1,718 were for two pronghorn tags, 3,583 were for one moose tag, and 2,561 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four… more
Walleye Discovered in Lake Cascade
| Anonymous (not verified)
An angler fishing for smallmouth bass and perch on Lake Cascade near Crown Point earlier this week instead reeled in an adult walleye, measuring more than 19 inches in length. Fish and Game regional fisheries manager Dale Allen positively identified the fish on Wednesday, August 22.
The fish was illegally… more
Catfish surprise at Horseshoe Bend Pond [Video]
| idfg-vosborn
Tammy Thomas went fishing at Horseshoe Bend Pond with the hopes of catching a bluegill or bass. Little did she expect a very large catfish to end up on her line, let alone have a Fish and Game conservation officer witness and film her reeling it in.
While on a recent patrol at Horseshoe Bend Pond. Craig… more
F&G traps and relocates North Idaho grizzly spotted on private lands
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game recently trapped and released a sub-adult grizzly bear that was spotted several times in North Idaho. F&G conservation officers hauled a trap to a location near where the bear was spotted digging up and eating a goat that had been buried on private property near Chilco.
Officers… more
How to use brucellosis test kit
| idfg-vosborn
Did you receive a brucellosis test kit in the mail from Idaho Fish and Game? If you did, this video is being provided to help you collect a vial of blood and send it back to Fish and Game for testing. Thank you for participating in this vital work to test wildlife for brucellosis in Idaho. You can learn more about… more