Press Releases and Articles
F&G biologists work to protect a popular Yellowstone cutthroat fishery from pelican predation
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Blackfoot Reservoir, located about 40 miles east of Pocatello, is home to two divergent, yet symbiotic, conservation stories that have been playing out in southeast Idaho for nearly 30 years, leaving Fish and Game biologists to find new innovative ways towards one common solution.
On one side of the coin is… more
New Fish and Game K-9 officer joins the department in the Magic Valley Region
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Enforcement staff with the Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region have selected a new K-9 officer to join their ranks. Riley, a two-year-old chocolate lab, was recently selected to join three other Department K-9’s across the state. His specialized training will be occurring over the coming months, led by his handler,… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Season Update: 6/22/2022
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Hi everybody, here’s the weekly upper Salmon River Chinook update:
The 2022 Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery opened up this past Saturday, June 18th. The fishery is now open from 100 yards upstream of the North Fork Salmon River confluence to the posted boundary 100 yards downstream of the Sawtooth… more
Fish and Game partners with local non-profit to provide a day of fishing for special-needs youth and their families
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Called Beyond Adventures, a local non-profit with a goal of providing fishing and hunting opportunities to special-needs and disabled youth, recently teamed up with staff from the Magic Valley Region to provide a day of fishing in Twin Falls. The event, held at the new community fishing pond in the Rock Creek… more
Two yearling bull moose captured in Twin Falls and relocated near Fairfield
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On Saturday, June 18, 2022 the Twin Falls County Sheriff reported that they received multiple reports of two moose in close proximity to Highway 30 west of Twin Falls. Fish and Game officers were unable to locate the moose until Sunday evening, June 19, when a decision was made to relocate the moose in the interest of… more
Remainder of Lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 26
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Fishing for Chinook salmon on the remainder of the Lower Salmon River will be closed effectively Sunday, June 26 at the end of fishing hours. This closure is for the portion of the Lower Salmon River from the Hammer Creek boat ramp upstream to the uppermost boat ramp at Vinegar Creek.
Check out the Chinook… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/21/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River Fisheries
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/21/2022)Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River Fisheries
by Joe DuPontHi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/21/2022). We have a closure coming up for the Rapid River run fishery, so please be… more
June 21, 2022 – South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update
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The South Fork Salmon fishery is officially open, but not a whole lot has changed since last week regarding run progress. The graph below shows estimated number of South Fork Salmon adult Chinook Salmon that have passed the respective dams so far this year.
IDFG Run TimingThe current estimate… more
Giant trout stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon
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Over 90 super-sized trout, which average seven pounds, were stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond on Thursday, June 16.
The extra-large rainbows were used in the production of trout raised at Riverence Hatchery, formally Clear springs Foods, in Mackay who donated them to Idaho Fish and Game. Referred to as brood… more
Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 4: Where Fish Live (VIDEO)
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To catch fish, you need to place your fly where fish will see it. That means learning a bit about where fish live and their behaviors.
Many fly anglers will tell you one of the reasons they love fly fishing is because they learn so much about the fish they pursue. Every kind of fish has its own particular… more
Fish and Game officials remind recreational shooters that targeting protected nongame birds and protected ground squirrels is illegal
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Temperatures are starting to climb and the days are long, and that’s good news for recreational shooters looking to get out of city limits to shoot guns. Summer is a popular season for recreational shooters across the state, but it’s also a critical time of year for some nongame bird species that nest in, or are… more
Here are 10 tips to get you started on a backcountry fishing trip
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If you’re unfamiliar with Idaho’s backcountry, it may make you nervous about traveling to the state’s wildest places, but the backcountry and its alpine lakes offer great fishing and amazing experiences in some of the state’s most scenic places.
You may have heard that even a day trip requires a… more
Hunters shoot grizzly bear in self-defense in Ruby Creek drainage
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On Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, Idaho Fish and Game staff received a report that a grizzly bear had been shot by two hunters in self-defense. The hunters were actively hunting black bears, and had just harvested a black bear in the Ruby Creek drainage. As the hunters worked towards retrieving the harvested black bear, a… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 15, 2022
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Fishing is in full swing in the Clearwater River… more
Bridge to Hayden Pond near Salmon to be replaced starting in early July
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Summer visitors to Hayden Pond, south of Salmon, are asked to be patient while the bridge spanning Hayden Creek to the popular fishing pond is replaced.
The existing dilapidated bridge will be removed and replaced with a new 50-foot long by 12-foot wide bridge along with new concrete support structures. There… more
Upper Salmon River Summer Chinook Fishery Update - 6/15/2022
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Good news! The IDFG Commission accepted the summer Chinook fishing season proposals for the upper Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River and Lochsa River yesterday. The season will open this weekend, June 18. Full details can be found here.
The upper Salmon River will be open from the mouth… more
New procedures, prices starting in June at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range
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Starting in June, patrons of the Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range in Kuna should be aware of some changes, including a newly-implemented cased firearms policy and a new fee for using multiple ranges at the complex.
In their continuing efforts to make Black’s Creek the safest place in the state to shoot,… more
Need to check in a bear, mountain lion or moose in the Panhandle? Here’s everything you need to know
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Mandatory checks for bears, mountain lions and moose are an important tool we use to understand and manage those species. The Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Regional office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we are ready and available to conduct mandatory checks during those hours of operation.… more