Press Releases and Articles
Make sure your prices are correct for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat applications
| idfg-rphillips
To ensure applications are correctly entered, hunters applying for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat tags in April are encouraged to apply online, by phone or in person at Fish and Game offices or license vendors.
Application fees for these species have increased for both residents and nonresidents, and… more
CAP Call Catches Poachers Before Leaving Idaho With Ill-Gotten Gains
| idfg-dmeyer
On Sunday December 10, Idaho Fish and Game Officers received a call from the Citizens Against Poaching hotline regarding deer remains found in the desert north of Eden. A concerned sportsman was worried that the deer may have been shot with a rifle in an archery only hunt. The caller was uncertain that this was a… more
Waterfowl Dumped near Kuna Butte
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding two recent cases of wanton waste associated with the dumping of multiple Canada goose, mallard and goldeneye carcasses near Kuna Butte, southwest of Kuna.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers… more
Upper Salmon River weekly steelhead fishing report (2/5/18)
| idfg-vosborn
A mild winter has resulted in a much earlier start to the spring 2018 upper Salmon River steelhead fishery compared to previous years.
Creel personnel began interviewing anglers on Friday, February 2nd. Catch rates were excellent on Friday, but Salmon River conditions deteriorated over the weekend due to… more
Clearwater steelhead fishing report (2/4/18)
| idfg-vosborn
This past week we saw an increase in angling effort on the South Fork of the Clearwater but catch rates were poor. Effort on the main river dropped over the weekend as water levels increased and the water clarity became poor. The anglers fishing from boats on the main river still did well at the Slaughterhouse Hole… more
Non-profit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish… more
Anglers! Have your say in upcoming fishing rules and the statewide fisheries management plan
| idfg-rphillips
During February and March, Fish and Game’s fisheries managers will work with the public to shape three fishing proposals: 2018 Chinook salmon seasons, upcoming statewide fishing seasons and rules through 2021, and updating Idaho’s long-term fisheries management plan.
Chinook salmon seasons are set annually,… more
Lake trout fishing at Priest Lake will continue; anglers don't show a strong preference to change it
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game will likely continue managing Priest Lake as primarily a lake trout fishery while also protecting native cutthroat trout and bull trout in Upper Priest Lake.
Over the past several years, F&G fisheries managers have done extensive public outreach to see if a management… more
Hells Canyon Bighorn Sheep Capture set for February 4th-10th
| idfg-jbruns
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plan to capture 100 bighorn sheep in three Hells Canyon herds February 4th –10th as part of the ongoing Hells Canyon Initiative to restore bighorn sheep populations. Bighorn… more
Helping 6 Wildlife Species Beat Climate Change Odds
| idfg-mlucid
Helping 6 Wildlife Species Beat Climate Change Odds
An invasive frog in the wetlands of North Idaho is triggering climate related habitat work on one of Idaho Fish and Game's Wildlife Management Areas. In recent years warm temperature loving American bullfrogs have… more
Federal bill could improve access to hunting and fishing
| idfg-mdemick
A bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate by Montana Senator Steve Daines and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet would benefit Idaho hunters, anglers and landowners by increasing the resources available to pay landowners willing to open their private property for allowing hunting and fishing access.
The bill… more
2018-2019 Upland Game Seasons and Rules available here
| idfg-vosborn
See the new 2018-2019 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules.
The new rule booklets include several changes for hunting turkeys, rabbits and trapping. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the changes in mid-January, after a year-long process seeking public input on proposed changes.
… more
Clearwater weekly steelhead report (1/28/18)
| idfg-vosborn
This week on the Clearwater anglers have been moving further up river with effort remaining on the mainstem below Orofino. It has remained centralized around the Pink House access area and on the North Fork. Anglers have had success throughout the week but once again the majority of fish caught had to be released due… more
February Shooting Events at BCR
| idfg-eoneale
February is a busy month at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range (BCR) with eight special shooting events scheduled. Or maybe you'd just like to come out for a little recreational shooting. Either way, we look forward to seeing you at BCR!
The list of scheduled shoots includes two M1 Carbine shoots, a Small… more
Mountain lions in Wood River Valley
| idfg-khatch
SUN VALLEY- This winter has been an interesting one for the Wood River Valley. After last year’s record snowfall, this year has nearly been the opposite, with very little snow.
Fewer elk and mule deer are calling the river bottoms home due to the open hillsides, but many of the mountain lions that prey on them… more
Wolf Trapper Certification Classes Scheduled in Coeur d'Alene
| idfg-eoneale
Idaho rules require a Wolf Trapper Certification class be completed and passed before a person can purchase wolf trapping tags. The course includes instruction in the classroom and a field demonstration, followed by a written exam. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.
Two separate and complete… more
Attention landowners, farmers & producers: Access YES opportunity!
| idfg-jbruns
Do you currently allow hunting or fishing, but cannot keep up with or do not want to manage all of the hunters and anglers on your property? Or, are you interested in allowing people to hunt or fish, but are not sure about the hassle of managing sportsmen at your doorstep? Idaho Department of Fish and Game… more
Clearwater steelhead fishing report (1/22/18)
| idfg-vosborn
This week on the Clearwater the majority of effort was located in the areas surrounding Pink House in Orofino. There was some effort on the North Fork primarily on the bridge, but this week the amount of effort dropped in comparison to last week. Although most of the fish are being released, they have been in good… more