Press Releases and Articles
Anglers can expect big smallmouth bass at Dworshak Reservoir, but below-average numbers of kokanee
| idfg-jbruns
With spring well underway and weather improving, many anglers are heading to Dworshak Reservoir, and Fish and Game's fisheries managers have offered their forecast for the upcoming months.
KokaneeThe one constant with reservoir's kokanee population is that it is constantly changing from year to year.… more
Construction Work Slated for Spring Shores Road at Lucky Peak Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
Construction work will soon begin to complete the last piece of a multi-year project which allows deer and elk to safely migrate across State Highway 21 between Lucky Peak Reservoir and the Wilderness Ranch area.
Contractors working for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be installing specially… more
Clearwater weekly steelhead update (4/30/18)
| idfg-vosborn
This Saturday marked the 2018 Spring Chinook Salmon opener. There were a few die-hard anglers fishing at the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge at the beginning of Creel Section 1, but overall effort was minimal. There are a few Steelhead anglers still fishing on the North Fork of the Clearwater and on the Little Salmon… more
Upper Salmon River weekly steelhead report (4/30/18)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead angler effort over the past week on the upper Salmon River was limited to the stretch of river just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery. Due to high flows and low visibility, river conditions downstream of this area were poor, and no interviews were obtained from other location codes. Anglers interviewed in… more
Spring Chinook run-status update, April 27
| idfg-jdupont
I have to admit I was thinking of delaying this update in hopes that the outlook would improve. But, I made a promise, and I’m sticking to it, so here's what we're dealing with for the Chinook run.
At this point, I have been focusing on two things to evaluate the strength (or weakness) of this year… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet May 9-10 in McCall
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its quarterly meeting May 9-10 with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Northfork Lodge, 200 Scott St. in McCall. During the public hearing, people can address the commission on any matters pertaining to Fish and Game.
The meeting will… more
Apply now for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Applying for a coveted controlled hunt for deer, elk or pronghorn? Improve your chances of hunting your dream unit by also entering the Super Hunt drawing at the same time you apply.
Here’s the deal. Thousands of hunters apply for controlled hunts every year hoping to snag one of those prime… more
Map Rock site on the Snake River was renovated for anglers and hunters
| idfg-rphillips
Map Rock recreation site on the Snake River south of Nampa reopened in April for anglers, hunters and other recreationists, and when people return, they will see a renovated site under different management.
Map Rock is about 6 miles northwest of Walters Ferry along Map Rock Road on the north… more
Black's Creek Range Upcoming Events
| idfg-eoneale
There are a number of special events coming to BCR in the months ahead. Join in, or come out and spectate.
Cowboy Action Shooting Idaho State Championship 2018 Renegade Shootout --
July 5-8, 2018 - Free Admission for Spectators
A great spectator event has competitors dressing in "Old West"… more
Farragut Shooting Range reopens May 4 and will be open Friday through Sunday through November
| idfg-pcooper
The Farragut Shooting Range will open for the 2018 season on Friday, May 4. It will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. through the first week in November.
The range is managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and has been the recipient of several range grants from the… more
Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules
| idfg-mdemick
With Idaho’s spring black bear hunting season underway, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that there are specialized regulations that they have the responsibility to follow.
Hunters are encouraged to carefully review a copy of the 2017-2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure. Black bear… more
Panhandle Panfish: A Fun and Easy Way to Enjoy North Idaho’s Fishery Resources
| idfg-cwatkins
It looks as though spring has sprung in north Idaho, and for many of us that means getting outside to soak up some sun with a fishing rod in hand. Just take a look at the local boat launches and you’ll see just how excited anglers are getting about spring fishing opportunities. The Panhandle Region enjoys some great… more
Blue Mountain and Kids Creek ponds stocked with steelhead
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 100 steelhead each in Blue Mountain Pond and Kids Creek Pond Monday, April 23.
Blue Mountain Pond is adjacent to the golf course in Challis. Kids will enjoy fishing from the banks and having a family picnic in the pond's two gazebos. Kids… more
Elk poaching spree ends with jail, fines and penalties
| idfg-eoneale
Multiple seasons of elk poaching have ended poorly for two men who now face jail time, hunting license revocations and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the citizens of Idaho for their crimes.
An anonymous call to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline started it all.
In September… more
Spirit Lake Chinook Fishery Update
| idfg-cwatkins
Since 2016, Spirit Lake has been part of a statewide study to evaluate the performance of hatchery-stocked Chinook salmon. These Chinook are landlocked (meaning they do not migrate to the ocean), but can still reach large sizes in waters with abundant kokanee. Prior to 2016, there were no Chinook salmon in Spirit Lake… more
Fisheries Management at Work
| idfg-rryan
In the Panhandle Region and throughout the state, fisheries biologists are gearing up to learn more about the fish in area lakes and streams. The Idaho Fish and Game monitors fish populations around the state all year long, but spring and summer are a particularly busy time. Biologists sample fish populations to… more
Spring Chinook season opens April 28
| idfg-rphillips
Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers opens April 28 and will run until closed by the Fish and Game director.
Fisheries managers are forecasting a run of 66,000 spring Chinook, roughly double last year’s return and slightly above the 10-year average of 62,000, but so far,… more
F&G commission sets 2018-19 seasons and rules for migratory birds
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set rules for the 2018 migratory bird season, which includes ducks, geese, mourning doves, American crow, snipe and coots, and sandhill cranes.
Most seasons will be very similar to last year with adjustments of opening dates so they remain on Saturdays.
Duck… more