Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Fish and Game partnering with City of McCall to improve access on the North Fork Payette River in McCall
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Idaho Fish and Game and the City of McCall are planning to submit a funding proposal for a project to improve conditions at an existing access area on the North Fork Payette River in McCall.
Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather
| idfg-cliess
Temperatures (and snow) are starting to fall across much of the state. With the onset of cold air and water temperatures, anglers and waterfowl hunters are encouraged to take precautions and practice boating safety this winter.
Nearly every year, there is a boating accident in Idaho involving duck hunters or… more
Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
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Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas. The purpose is to gather abundance and herd composition information that helps game managers understand population… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Dec. 10
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Members of the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) will meet on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. to assist Idaho Fish and Game with the assessment of winter conditions and observations related to big game animals (movements, depredations, activity on roadways, body conditions, mortalities) in the Southeast… more
Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s snowcapped mountains are entering their postcard phase, and temperatures range from chilling to biting cold. Many of Idaho’s big game animals have migrated down from the mountains and are inhabiting winter range until spring.
Fish and Game is preparing for emergencies by stockpiling feed and… more
Johnson Pond near Salmon stocked with warmwater fish
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers now have a new fishing opportunity at Johnson Pond near Salmon. Idaho Fish and Game recently stocked a mix of over 780 Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed to the 6.5-acre pond.
“We’re excited to offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass and sunfish in Johnson Pond,”… more
Fish and Game to begin helicopter surveys and big game captures in the Clearwater Region
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Beginning in December, wildlife staff will be busy conducting aerial surveys and capture work throughout the Clearwater Region during the next couple of months. The purpose is to gather abundance and herd composition information that helps game managers understand population numbers and trends. In addition to… more
Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho
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Regulated trapping in Idaho is a legacy with deep cultural roots. Well before the days of statehood, trappers traversed much of Idaho’s mountains in pursuit of elusive furbearers.
The practice still occurs today, and it plays an important role in managing wildlife populations, particularly in managing predators… more
Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter picks up
| idfg-cliess
Looking for an excuse to wader up and tie on some flies or jigs? Look no further than one of Idaho’s native unsung heroes: the mountain whitefish.
Mountain whitefish, the disco ballish, tight-lipped river dwellers that populate a majority of Idaho’s streams and rivers, are often overlooked and underhooked… more
VIDEO: How F&G is improving family fishing at Moose Creek Reservoir
| idfg-jbruns
Moose Creek Reservoir is one of dozens of family fishing waters across the state that are managed to provide a safe and fun fishing experience where anglers will have a good chance of catching fish.
Managing these waters is not without challenges. Such is the case at Moose Creek Reservoir where… more
Winchester Lake will experience lower water levels in the future
| idfg-jbruns
Winchester Lake Dam recently went through some modifications that will result in lower lake levels in the future. Due to safety concerns, the breakaway walls on the spillway were removed. These breakaway walls were designed to capture spring runoff and hold the lake water level about 3 feet above the… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (12-03-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Thanksgiving week was the coldest week so far on the Upper Salmon River this fall, but despite the chilly temperatures, steelhead anglers were still having success downstream of Deadwater in location codes 14 and 15. The fishing was much tougher upstream of Deadwater though because the slush (or frazil) ice started… more
Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
In north Idaho, the general pheasant season runs from Oct 12th through December 31st. You can find more information regarding seasons and rules in the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Regulation Book.
Hunters, 18 years of age and older, intending to take advantage of stocked birds by hunting on… more
White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information regarding the shooting of a white-tailed deer in the parking lot of the Orofino Elementary school parking lot at 1000 Michigan Ave, Orofino, ID during the evening hours of November 26th, 2024.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call… more
Important dates to help plan your December
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season closers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during December 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. Here are… more
Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations
| idfg-Noah.Frost
If you told me years ago that my fisheries degree would have me studying aeronautical charts and piloting drones, I’d have called you crazy. But here we are.
Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and… more
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
| idfg-cliess
Another season in the books. You and your trusty firearm spent countless hours roaming the mountain slopes and drainages that Idaho is known for and likely in all kinds of weather.
For all the times your firearm’s had your back (literally), now is the point in the year when you have its back. Whether you… more
Black's Creek closed on Nov. 29
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Black's Creek Public Shooting Range is closed today, Friday, Nov. 29. The range will reopen for normal winter hours on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.