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Gettin’ Lek-ky: A look at the unique and peculiar lives of SW Idaho’s sharp-tailed grouse

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Anyone who’s ever taken a drive along Idaho Highway 95 knows what sagebrush country looks like. It’s yellowish-brown, spans as far as the eye can see and often appears completely void of life upon first glance. But have another look — pull out the binoculars if you need them — and after a while, a whole world of fauna… more

Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6/1/2023

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Following up from last weeks’ blog, we’ve seen another 690 adult hatchery Chinook headed for Sawtooth hatchery cross over Bonneville Dam. We saw an additional PIT-tagged Pahsimeroi fish over the weekend, but still not much information on this return. 

F&G biologists track tiger muskie at Winchester Lake

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Anglers may notice a large pair of antennas connected to a battery box and solar panel at Winchester Lake this year. This contraption is a radio telemetry receiver, and its purpose is to track radio tags, which were surgically implanted in tiger muskie stocked at Winchester Lake. 

The tags are equipped with… more

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/30/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

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Hi everybody.

It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/30/2023). So, let’s get right to it.

RUN UPDATE

The migration of Idaho-bound spring Chinook Salmon past Bonneville Dam is about complete. Over the past few days (since 5/27/2023), very few spring Chinook Salmon destined for the… more

Super Hunt application period ends May 31

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Deadline for the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, you can enter to win the best of the best hunts. The Super Hunt drawing includes tags for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All… more

Boating etiquette: be quick and courteous at boat ramps

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As summer arrives, more people will be boating and boat ramps can get busy. To ensure things go as quickly and efficiently as possible, follow these tips. And remember that everyone is trying to enjoy their day on the water, so people need to work together. 

Be patient, and don’t let a short temper spoil a… more

Important dates to help plan your June

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From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines. 

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings.… more

MK Nature Center will host ‘Celebrating Pollinators’ event on June 10

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Idaho Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center located in Boise is hosting its ‘Celebrating Pollinators’ event on June 10. This family-friendly event will kick off at 10 a.m. and run til 3 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per person, ages 3 and over.

Various education stations will be available for visitors to learn about the… more

Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023

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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout, as well as a couple of tiger trout stocking locations this June. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish… more

Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon July 29

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A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on Saturday July 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93 North.  

Although this class is still months away, wolf trapper education classes are usually offered just a few times a year locally - so if you need a class… more

Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2023 in the Magic Valley Region

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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 25,000 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

Don’t forget to purchase your 2023 fishing license!

Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on… more

Clearwater Region waters to be stocked with trout in June

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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June

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Anglers will have approximately 15,640 freshly stocked trout to catch at area fishing holes in June.  

Idaho Fish and Game will stock 10 to 12-inch rainbow trout at the following locations: 

June fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

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Catch the fun on Free Fishing Day June 10 at Kid’s Creek Pond

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The 28th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon will be held Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 10, in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week.   

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/23/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

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Hi everybody.

It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/23/2023). So, let’s get right to it.

RUN UPDATE

Don't let yesterday's drop (from 2,500 to 1,500 fish) in daily fish counts make you think Idaho's spring Chinook run over Bonneville Dam is complete (see figure below). The high,… more

A recording of the 2023 'South Fork Snake River Rundown' presentation now available

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If you were not able to make the in-person meeting on the South Fork Snake River management and efforts to protect native Yellowstone cutthroat trout, you can now watch the presentation given by Upper Snake Fisheries Manager Brett High in the video below. For addition al information and updates please visit the… more

Boise moose last seen in Foothills and F&G asks people to report it if it remains in the area

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A moose reported near Boise’s North End early May 22 was last seen in the north Boise Foothills near Wyndemere Drive, and Fish and Game officials are asking anyone who spots the moose over the next few days to report it to (208) 854-8964. 

The moose was first reported roaming near Shenandoah Dr. and Shaw… more