Press Releases and Articles
Trap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
| Anonymous (not verified)
Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 24th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day’s events.
To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.… more
Southwest Region 2019 Free Fishing Day events
| Anonymous (not verified)
Saturday, June 8th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other… more
Avoid high water this Memorial Day by fishing a local pond or lake
| idfg-mdemick
High water this Memorial Day weekend will likely put a temporary damper on fishing many local rivers and streams, but fortunately, local ponds and lakes are a good bet for anxious anglers.
These close-to-home fishing holes provide families with young children a good chance of catching fish. Add a… more
Top 10 tips when fishing with kids
| idfg-mdemick
Fishing can be a fun sport for kids and parents. Besides spending quality time together outdoors, families can get away from their hectic schedules and enjoy a sun-filled day laughing, talking and enjoying the fresh air.
But introducing young children to the sport, which may seem daunting for some,… more
Weed Treatment Scheduled for Duff Lane Ponds
| idfg-jcassinelli
Eurasian watermilfoil has returned to Middleton's Duff Lane Pond. Fish and Game staff plan to treat the pond on Monday, May 20th with a granular herbicide that will kill the invasive aquatic weed and help keep the pond fishable.
Signs announcing the treatment will be placed at the pond, and the… more
Hunters will soon get a look at new deer management plans
| idfg-rphillips
The statewide management plans for mule deer and white-tailed deer are being revised, and hunters will want to take note of upcoming opportunities to review and comment on the plans and talk to wildlife managers about them.
Fish and Game officials presented drafts of the management plans to the Fish and Game… more
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
Imagine this scenario: You’re at your favorite fishing and camping spot for the weekend, and just as you grab your fishing rod to head to the lake or river, you realize you forgot to purchase a fishing license. Don't panic, if you have a smartphone and cell service, you can purchase and download a ready-to-use … more
F&G employee dies and another severely injured in vehicle collision near Hazelton
| idfg-rphillips
Two Fish and Game employees were involved in a severe, multi-vehicle collision on May 14 on westbound Interstate 84 near Hazelton. Douglas Megargle, 52, died in the accident. He was the Magic Valley Regional Fisheries Manager and a full-time employee of the department for 22 years. Sally Rose, 60, is in intensive care… more
Chinook Salmon update for the Clearwater River, lower Salmon River, and Little Salmon River fisheries (5/14/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. It is time for the weekly spring Chinook Salmon update for the fisheries in the Clearwater River Basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (Rapid River Run) (5/14/19).
For those who like to fish on the Clearwater River run please read on for an explanation on why we will… more
Sandpoint District Fishing Report
| idfg-rmorris
Warmer weather is upon us and anglers are eager to get out to try their luck around area lakes and rivers. While patrolling area waters, I have seen a large increase in the number of anglers out and about over the past two weeks. Some waters are definitely fishing better than others and here are a few notables to give… more
Chinook salmon fishing in the Clearwater River basin is closed until further evaluation
| idfg-jdupont
Chinook salmon fishing in the Clearwater River basin will remain closed May 18-19 due to lower than expected returns of adult Chinook, which includes the following rivers: Clearwater River, North Fork Clearwater River, Middle Fork Clearwater River, and South Fork Clearwater River. If more fish return, the fishing… more
From Brownlee to Swan Falls, Snake River smallmouth are abundant, mobile and healthy
| idfg-bpearson
The Snake River’s smallmouth bass population attracts a lot of anglers, and spring is often when they find the largest fish. Many anglers know the large fish are often females that are in the shallows during spawning season, and some of those bass move into the Snake River’s tributaries to spawn. Some anglers wonder… more
Fish and Game Commission meeting May 16-17 in Grangeville
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Grangeville on May 16-17, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the Senior Center at 108 Grangeville Truck Route. People can address the commission on any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will continue at 8 a.m.… more
Monitoring shows winter fawn survival below average, calf survival average
| idfg-bpearson
The late winter snow took a toll on radio-collared mule deer fawns during March and April, but it had less effect on collared elk calves.
“That record snow pack that we observed in February did not do fawns any favors,” said Daryl Meints, Fish and Game’s deer and elk coordinator. “It will not be like the… more
Enter Super Hunt drawings for Idaho's best deer, elk, moose and pronghorn hunts
| Anonymous (not verified)
Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, and keep hunting, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal.
Winners of the Super Hunt Combo are able to hunt four species - deer, elk, pronghorn and moose - in any open hunt.
… moreChinook Salmon Update for the Clearwater River, lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River fisheries (5/8/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. It is time for the weekly spring Chinook Salmon update for the fisheries in the Clearwater River Basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (Rapid River Run) (5/8/19).
Run Update
Since I wrote you last, counts have been jumping around a lot. This has resulted in a… more
Horsethief Reservoir campgrounds open May 15
| Anonymous (not verified)
Horsethief Reservoir campgrounds will open to visitors on Wednesday, May 15th. There is no reservation system at Horsethief; all camp sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Some parts of the popular camping area remain muddy, or even snowbound, but the warmer weather should help dry things… more
Clearwater Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for May
| idfg-jbruns
Over 49,400 catchable- sized rainbow trout will be stocked at the following locations during May.
Body of Water Week To Be Stocked Number To Be Stocked
Campbells Pond May 6-10 2000
… more