Press Releases and Articles
Giving kids a taste of nature in the Panhandle Region
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In today’s highly digital and modernized world, it’s easy for nature to take a back seat. Not so was the case for the second and fifth grade classes of Southside Elementary in the Lake Pend Oreille school district.
In early-June, Idaho Fish and Game staff participated in a field trip of a Fish and Game-managed… more
Idaho Fish and Game rescues a sturgeon from canal in Blackfoot
| idfg-jjackson
At approximately 9 am on Wednesday, June 29, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel from both the Southeast and Upper Snake Regions responded to reports of a sturgeon trapped in a canal in Blackfoot.
When personnel arrived, the sturgeon was swimming with at least a third of its body above the water. … more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 45,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in July.
All stocked fish are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 30,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Clearwater Region waters to be stocked in July
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking over 13k catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to… more
How to camp safely in bear country and avoid unwanted encounters
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Summer is upon us, leading many to escape to the mountains to relax and camp. Before you head to the hills, Fish and Game wildlife biologists remind everyone to be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, when camping over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond.
Food storage when camping is especially important… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 27,990 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following locations in July.
LOCATION
WEEK STOCKED
# OF TROUT
Alturas Lake
July 18-22
1,740… more
Controlled hunt drawing results available for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and turkey and swan
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Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, fall turkey and swan controlled hunt drawings are available online. Applicants who provided a valid email address will receive notification of their draw results.
Email notifications will be steadily sent to applicants throughout the day, so some applicants… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update: 6/29/2022
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Hi everybody, here’s the weekly upper Salmon River Chinook update:
Angler effort increase since opening weekend, with an estimated 612 hours fishing over the past week. No interviewed anglers reported catching a salmon. Below is the breakdown of angler effort by river section in the upper Salmon River… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/28/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon and Lochsa River Fisheries
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/28/2022)
Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon and Lochsa River Fisheries
by Joe DuPont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/28/2022). We have one final… more
Biologists begin grizzly bear research trapping in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Idaho Fish and Game will conduct grizzly bear research trapping in the Upper Snake Region from early July until late August. This research is part of an on-going effort to monitor grizzly bears in eastern Idaho. Grizzly trapping takes place during this time to avoid spring and fall black bear hunting seasons.
… more
June 28, 2022 - South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update
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The South Fork Salmon River Chinook fishery has been open for almost two full weeks now. Effort has been very minimal and no anglers have reported catching a salmon on the South Fork yet, but I’m very happy to report to you that the fish are beginning to show up!
Three PIT tagged adult Chinook Salmon… more
Chinook fishing season will end on the Little Salmon River on July 1
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Chinook fishing on the Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream to Smokey Boulder Road will close at the end of fishing hours on July 1. Anglers can see what areas remain open for fishing by checking the Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules webpage.
Using genetics to track wild Chinook salmon and steelhead returns
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Each year, biologists sample thousands of Chinook salmon and steelhead at Lower Granite Dam as they return to spawning tributaries in the Snake River basin. This opportunity allows biologists to gather data to better understand salmon and steelhead populations in Idaho. As part of this process, a small piece of… more
MK Nature Center bridge closed for re-decking project July 5-8
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The main bridge at the MK Nature Center in Boise will be closed for a construction project July 5-8. During this time, the bridge will be closed to visitor access for replacement of the decking.
As an added safety precaution, the nature center grounds will be closed during evening hours beginning at 5 p.m.… more
Two yearling moose captured and removed from Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, Idaho Department of Fish and Game received reports of two moose in the vicinity of Mountain View Cemetery on the south end of 5th Avenue in Pocatello.
Fish and Game personnel responded and were able to dart and transport the two moose to a more remote location in… more
Update and preliminary results of rainbow trout suppression on the South Fork Snake River for the conservation of Yellowstone cutthroat trout
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In our April newsletter we described the background and justification for our ongoing efforts to conserve native cutthroat trout in the South Fork Snake River by suppressing rainbow trout. Below is an update with some preliminary results from our suppression efforts over the spring of 2022. Click on the picture below… more
Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 5: On the Water (VIDEO)
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Once you’ve got a grip on casting and have done your homework on places to go, it’s time to get out on the water. Whether you’re floating dry flies along the current or drifting nymphs through a promising pool, it’s time to put your fly fishing skills to the test.
Taking that first step in the water can be a… more