Press Releases and Articles
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 5/22/2023
| idfg-gschoby
Hi all,
Many of you have been anxiously awaiting some news on the upper Salmon River Chinook run and the potential for fisheries we may be able to offer in the summer of 2023. Well I’m happy to share some relatively good news…
I’ll focus on the return of adult hatchery Chinook to Sawtooth… more
Get outside with Idaho Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer!
| idfg-jjackson
Let’s go fishing! Don’t have a fishing pole? Haven’t bought your license yet? No worries. Idaho Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer is back for its 13th year in southeastern and eastern Idaho, and it is stocked with everything you need to have some fishing fun this Memorial Day weekend.… more
Idaho’s black bears are emerging from their winter dens
| idfg-tthompson
It appears that we are finally on our way towards spring after a long winter. With plants starting to break their long winter dormancy, wildlife will soon be doing the same. Black bears that live in south-central Idaho and other parts of the state are waking up, and they will be very hungry.
After spending… more
Yearling moose are often found in search for new territory during the summer months
| idfg-tthompson
In Idaho, as spring turns to summer moose, especially yearling animals begin to wander in search of new territory that will provide them with luscious food sources and cool water.
South-central Idaho has robust moose populations, especially in the South Hills near Twin Falls and other southern Idaho mountain… more
Hunter education course offered in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Salmon, May 30 through June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. each evening, and June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.
The course will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93 North, and is designed for students ages 9 and older. Seating is… more
Warm Slough Access Area closed due to flooding
| idfg-jbrower
Warm Slough Access Area in Madison County will be closed until further notice due to flooding.
Illegal off-roading during these flooded conditions has caused considerable resource damage and created a public safety concern.
If anyone has information about the damages caused to the area, please… more
I found a bat in my home — what do I do?
| idfg-staff
They come out after sunset in the summertime, swooping through the backyard hunting for moths, flies, beetles, spiders, crickets, and other insects. That is all okay. But what if you find a bat trapped inside your home? First, stay calm.
Many people assume bats carry rabies, that is, spreading the disease… more
10 tips for taking kids fishing
| idfg-mdemick
Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family adventure.
From the fresh air to the excitement of feeling a tug on your line, fishing provides the perfect excuse to spend together-time outdoors. Plus, introducing… more
Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat
| idfg-cliess
Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to www.GoOutdoorsIdaho.com.
Hunters who were not successful in the draw can expect to receive a refund of the tag fees paid during the application process. Applicants who submitted online… more
Memorial Day Weekend: The perfect reminder to recreate responsibly and reignite the flame for outdoor adventures
| idfg-cliess
The long-awaited delight that rewards and reenergizes those who developed a heated bitterness towards winter is finally upon us — Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of outdoor-minded folks crawl out of their winter hibernation hoping to soak up the sun’s rays.
The recreational gems of this state are… more
What’s the harvest rate for trout populations in Idaho alpine lakes?
| idfg-kmeyer
This past winter was very good for snowpack in Idaho mountains, which is great news for trout anglers. High river flows in the spring clean the gravel that trout use for spawning and revitalize important stream habitat components such as undercut banks and large wood pieces. High flows re-fill impoundments like… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/18/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
The first thing I want to bring to your attention is that our commission met today and lowered the daily limit to 1 adult for the Rapid River run fishery (lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers) which will take effect on Monday (May 22, 2023). For more details on the Chinook regulations, please… more
F&G Commission reduces Chinook bag limits for Salmon and Little Salmon rivers
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced bag limits for Chinook salmon fishing on the Salmon River and Little Salmon River that will take effect May 22.
While Chinook counts at Bonneville Dam improved dramatically in mid May, the return to the Little Salmon River is not expected to meet the preseason… more
McCall hatchery construction closure extends through July 1
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s McCall Fish Hatchery will remain closed to the public to finish construction of two holding ponds. The holding ponds will be used to house adult Chinook salmon broodstock awaiting spawning, and will allow the hatchery to more efficiently address challenges posed by low flows and high water… more
F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on May 18
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Thursday, May 18 at 9 a.m. MDT via conference call. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office in Boise or any regional Fish and Game office to listen in.
There will be no opportunity for public comment or questions during the meeting.… more
Highland Valley Road on Boise River WMA will be closed to motorized vehicles on May 16-17
| idfg-bpearson
Between May 16 and May 17, Idaho Fish and Game will be closing Highland Valley Road to motorized vehicles due to road construction on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area. There will be large gravel trucks and other equipment working the road, resulting in unsafe conditions for both construction crews and… more
F&G Commission reduces controlled hunt tags in response to severe winter
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission cut deer and pronghorn controlled hunt tags during its May 11 meeting in Jerome after Fish and Game staff recommended reductions due to winter severity in the Southeast and Upper Snake Regions.
Hunters should take note when applying for big game hunts that some have changed and… more
Tex Creek, Montpelier, and Georgetown Wildlife Management Areas open up to public entry
| idfg-jbrower
Tex Creek, Montpelier, and Georgetown Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are once again open to public entry beginning May 15, 2023. Human entry closures were enacted at these locations in late winter to protect wintering wildlife. As conditions have improved, the… more