Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game relocates black bear cub out of Ketchum
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After weeks of sightings, a young black bear cub was trapped and relocated out of Ketchum by Fish and Game biologists on December 12, 2024. The cub had been reported several times by residents in downtown Ketchum, many times these reports were of the bear getting access to residential garbage and other food sources… more
Bull moose shot and left to waste along Zaza Road near Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish and Game enforcement officers are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect of a poached and wasted bull moose that was reported on December 1st, 2024 near Lewiston, Idaho. The moose was shot with a rifle along Zaza Road on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, south of Larabee… more
Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season
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Share your love for the outdoors by buying an Idaho resident hunting license, fishing license, or Sportsman’s Package for friends and family this holiday season. 2025 licenses are now on sale.
Fishing and hunting provide a good excuse to get outside, see the beauty of Idaho's wildlife, and spend quality time… more
The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding
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We all know that neighbor that takes bird feeding to Olympic games-level extremes. With tree limbs sagging under the weight of countless feeders and a back lawn that looks like it was ripped straight from Augusta Country Club, they stand out on their back porch with arms outstretched as a myriad of birds swoop in to… more
Fish and Game to host open house to discuss revitalizing the Billingsley Creek North access site
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Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, is applying for a grant seeking funds to improve an existing public fishing and boating access site located on the Billingsley Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located near Hagerman, Idaho.
Increased use and failing existing infrastructure have resulted in the need… more
F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza
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Avian influenza remains a threat to wild birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of several locations reporting cases of wild bird die-offs. Unfortunately, the disease will have to run its course in most instances. Fish and Game personnel cannot respond to all cases of infected wild birds, but staff are… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - December
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While winter might put a stop to fish stocking in most of the state, the fish keep coming in the southern portion of the Southwest Region in December. Between the Boise River and several Treasure Valley community ponds, more than 3,000 fish will be stocked in the Southwest Region this month – so bundle up and get… more
Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
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Idaho Fish and Game is again inviting burbot fishermen to participate in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program to gather information that will help make burbot fishing even better. The best part? Simply for participating, anglers will receive free swag and be entered into a free raffle for a chance to win some… more
Idaho Fish and Game provides anglers an update on Chesterfield Reservoir’s trout fishery
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Chesterfield Reservoir is located in Caribou County in southeast Idaho. This 1200-acre fishery is popular year-round for anglers wanting to catch rainbows, browns, and cutthroats.
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
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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
| idfg-mdemick
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
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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
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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