Press Releases and Articles
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for March 12
| idfg-jjackson
Members of the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) will meet 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 Region.
The… more
Irrigators in Salmon Region asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring
| idfg-mdemick
To keep fish from getting stranded in irrigation ditches, irrigators who divert water from local rivers and streams are asked to contact Idaho Fish and Game’s Anadromous Fish Screen Program at 208-756-6022 at least one week prior to turning their water on.
This will allow Fish and Game to get any fish screen in… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - March
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 28,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in March.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Introduction to youth archery class beginning in April at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in North Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for youth ages 10-16: Introduction to Youth Archery!
Summer 2024 Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region
| idfg-tjross
If hands-on learning is your thing, look no further than our Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region! Not only do participants leave hunter education certified, but they also leave with more specialized hunting and fishing know-how compared to a standard hunter education class.
'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' gathering to be held on March 21 in St. Maries
| idfg-tjross
The third of four “Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game” gatherings will take place on March 21 in St. Maries. The gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Cormana Building (1100 W Idaho St., St. Maries, 83861).
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-05-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 5, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Wednesday, February 28 and Sunday, March 3, 2024.
The spring steelhead fishery has been a good one so far in 2024. With the early breakup of the Deadwater ice jam on… more
Meet the artists behind your Fish and Game hard cards
| idfg-cliess
In the world of hunting, fishing and trapping, experiences are often the highest form of reward for the time spent pursuing fish and wild game and connecting to nature. Sportsmen and women—similar to artists—collate their own personal book of experiences, enthusiastically shared at the dinner table or around the… more
South Fork Clearwater River anglers advised that camping is not allowed on ITD properties
| idfg-jbruns
As anglers make plans to fish the South Fork Clearwater River this year for steelhead, they should be aware of an Idaho law that prohibits camping on certain state-owned property (see statue below). This law applies to Idaho Transportation Department property (ITD) which includes many of the pull offs along the South… more
March ‘Wildlife Express’ goes deep into Idaho’s microfishes
| idfg-cliess
If you thought this article was going to be about transparent film sheets that store printed information in miniature form, then we’re sorry to disappoint. However, even the most enthusiastic microfiche fan might enjoy learning about Idaho’s microfishes.
Many microfish are part of the minnow family—a name often… more
Big game scoring day to be held in Idaho Falls
| idfg-jbrower
Ever wonder how that big buck you shot last year would score in the record books? Well March is your chance to get big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scorers.
Fish and Game is hosting a free scoring event to be held on March 28th… more
Walleye population in Ririe Reservoir on the rise
| idfg-jheckel
Walleye were illegally introduced to Ririe Reservoir and were first discovered in 2008. In 2009, monitoring of the walleye population began to determine its status and changes to the existing fishery. Fall Walleye Index Netting (FWIN) began in 2010 and occurs during the end of October when the water temperature drops… more
Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts
| idfg-cliess
Spring black bear controlled hunt draw results are now available.
The results have been posted through Idaho Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters can check their account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for spring black bear. Email notifications will be sent to those who… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (02-27-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report was collected between Tuesday, February 19 and Sunday, February 25.
The spring steelhead fishery on the upper Salmon River continued to ramp up during the past week. Angler effort increased in all… more
Important dates to help plan your March
| idfg-cliess
From controlled hunt results to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month 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.… more
Hayden and Kids Creek ponds to be stocked in March
| idfg-mdemick
Warmer weather is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about your first fishing trip.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch range at two area fishing holes March 18-22.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for March 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 17,180 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. 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
Banana bonanza! Fish and Game to stock banana trout in Mann Lake
| idfg-jbruns
Back by popular demand, Idaho Fish and Game will stock banana trout in Mann Lake beginning this March. For those who went bananas for these fish last year, keep an eye on the Clearwater regional stocking page.