Press Releases and Articles
Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August 13. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited. To register, go online to Fish and Game’s website or… more
These 10 Idaho ‘Great Lakes’ provide anglers plenty of spacious fishing opportunities long into summer
| idfg-cliess
Idaho’s “Great Lakes” are not only large in size, but also provide excellent fishing opportunities for trophy-sized fish. In many cases, they offer a user-friendly experience because services and accommodations are typically on the lakes, if not close by. (How many times have you arrived at the fishing dock only to… more
Walleye fishing is heating up on Lake Pend Oreille!
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July and Aug. are great times to target walleye in Lake Pend Oreille; in fact, successful walleye anglers might argue they are some of the best times.
Similar to previous years, July and early Aug. are on track to produce a lot of opportunity for anglers and a lot of walleye returned in the angler… more
More trout are on their way to Panhandle waters this August
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If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy the sunshine and your favorite drink while soaking a line, look no further. Over 3,700 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in Aug.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/… more
Second controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and swan runs Aug. 5-15
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If you’re among those that didn’t draw a controlled hunt this year, don’t sweat it. The application period for the second controlled hunt drawing runs from Aug. 5 through Aug. 15. These tags were either not bought by a hunter who drew them, or no one applied for them in the first drawing.
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Public can comment on F&G's draft State Wildlife Action Plan through Aug. 31
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Idaho Fish and Game is taking comments on its Draft Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan 2022, which is a statewide plan for conserving and managing Idaho’s most at-risk fish and wildlife and the habitats they depend on. People can review the draft plan and submit comments by August 31.
This plan revises the 2015… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - August
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 25,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in August.
With the exception of one location, all fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/… more
Early season elk hunts are great options, but come with challenges
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho’s early season antlerless elk hunts have started, and hunters are already heading outdoors to take advantage of what looks to be a great season. While these early hunts have some advantages, hunting during hot weather requires extra precaution and special care to prevent spoiling of meat.
“Always get… more
Returned nonresident big game tags go on sale Aug. 4 and are available to residents as second tags
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Idaho Fish and Game will sell returned nonresident, general-season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on August 4. Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com or by calling (800) 554-8685. A list… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2022
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 86,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this August. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 17,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in August. All stocked fish are rainbow trout unless otherwise specified in the comments section. Beat the summer heat by fishing early in… more
Wolf Trapper Education courses scheduled across Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game has just posted a number of wolf trapper education classes across the state. Classes are available in all regions between now and December. Anyone wanting to trap wolves in Idaho must attend a wolf trapper education course. Pre-registration is required. If you or someone you know is interested… more
F&G welcomes first sockeye of 2022 to the Sawtooth Basin, and more are on the way
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game trapped two sockeye at fish traps in the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley on July 28, which are the first fish for 2022 and part of what could be the largest sockeye return in years. Through July 28, there were 2,041 sockeye counted at Lower Granite Dam about 30 miles downstream from Lewiston, which is… more
August trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
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Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August. Even Jensen Grove Park Pond in Blackfoot is getting some trout due to… more
Rabid bat discovered in downtown Boise; public health officials urge residents to take precautions
| idfg-bpearson
Editor's Note: The following is a joint press release from Central District Health and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.A bat tested positive for rabies after it was found Tuesday, July 26 on a sidewalk on Bannock Street, across from Cecil D. Andrus Park in downtown Boise. Reports suggest that two other dead… more
Sage-grouse and Sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1, F&G Commission increases grouse tags available for 2022
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Hunters wanting to hunt Sage-grouse or Sandhill cranes can buy tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 1, and both will be available in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis. Sage-grouse and Sandhill crane tags cost $22.75 each for residents and $74.25 for nonresidents.
Hunters can buy tags at Fish… more
Niagara Springs Creek day-park to be closed for construction until mid-August
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The ever-popular Idaho Power Company Niagara Springs Creek day-park located directly across and adjacent to the Niagara Springs Steelhead Hatchery will be closed to all public access beginning July 29, 2022 due to construction. The park will remain closed until the construction is completed which is anticipated to be… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (7/27/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon and Lochsa River Fisheries
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (7/27/2022)
Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon and Lochsa River Fisheries
by Joe DuPont
Hi everybody, it is time for my last weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (7/27/2022). All fisheries that… more