Press Releases and Articles
Irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water on
| idfg-mdemick
To keep fish out of 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 one week prior to turning their water on.
This will allow Fish and Game enough time to get all fish screens in place and… more
'Take Me Fishing' trailer will tour SW Idaho ponds in April through June
| Anonymous (not verified)
Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game’s fishing trailer will soon be making more than 25 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
To learn more about the trailer program, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. More… more
2019 Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area Newsletter
| idfg-jbruns
Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) Annual Newsletter
Hello Folks! Welcome to the Craig Mt Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) annual newsletter! We hope to use this letter as a way to inform the public of what has been done and what we plan to do each year on the WMA! First off let us meet the local… more
Spring Hours Begin at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
| Anonymous (not verified)
Warmer weather has arrived and spring is definitely in the air. For those itching to get out and do a little sport shooting, Black's Creek Public Shooting Range (BCR) will be expanding shooting hours starting in April.
Beginning April 1, BCR will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for April
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Caldwell Pond #2 April 1 500
Lane Pond (Middleton) April 1 225
Eagle Island… more
Seven wolves taken in control actions in the Lolo Elk Zone
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has completed wolf control actions in northern Idaho's Lolo elk zone to improve elk survival in the area. Seven wolves were taken during the operation, which started in late February. The operation is consistent with Fish and Game's Elk Management Plan and Lolo Predation Management Plan.
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Most radio-collared fawns and elk calves survived unusually snowy February
| idfg-bpearson
Despite February storms that battered much of Idaho and pushed snowpack and precipitation above average in most areas, radio-collared young fawns and elk calves were faring relatively well across the state through the end of February.
Idaho Fish and Game biologists have been monitoring… more
Turkey Hunting Tips and Tricks
| idfg-staff
Like other game, knowing a bit about your quarry and its habitat will make your turkey hunt more successful and enjoyable. Turkeys can be found in a variety of habitats. Diversity is important. Turkeys prefer to roost at night in large trees. Trees that are close to clearings with low brush and other ground cover are… more
Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Fish & Game to host public meeting March 26 on pike removal project
| Anonymous (not verified)
Plummer, Idaho - The Coeur d’Alene Tribe Fisheries Program and Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold a public meeting in Plummer on Tuesday, March 26 to discuss a new project designed to reduce northern pike abundance in the southern end of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The project goal is to boost survival of… more
Hagerman WMA is a great early season fishing destination
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing on March 1, and it provides lots of early season opportunities to catch rainbow trout and the Hagerman area's famed "banana trout."
Idaho Fish and Game's Hagerman Wildlife Management Area just south of the City of … more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant applications being accepted
| idfg-mdemick
Applications are now being accepted for the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant, which provides competitive funding for officially recognized non-profit organizations to implement projects broadly supported by the local sportsman community and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations, or… more
Gas explosion at IDFG residence near Powell causes minor injuries
| idfg-jbruns
On Saturday March 16 at approximately 5:15 p.m., there was an explosion at the Fish and Game’s officer residence in Powell. The agency-owned residence had a propane system, and the explosion occurred during the final move out of belongings after the retirement of the resident conservation officer. Of the three people… more
March 18: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-mdemick
Steelhead angler effort increased throughout the upper Salmon River over the past week.
Once again angler effort and catch was highest downstream of North Fork in location code 15, although effort and catch increased in all the upriver location codes as well. The number of drift boats increased during the week… more
Application period for peregrine capture open through April 15
| idfg-bpearson
During their Wednesday, March 13 meeting in Boise, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules to continue annual capture of up to two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry through 2021. The 2019 permit application period is open March 15 through April 15.
Two… more
F&G seeking comments on Migratory Game Bird season proposals
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane.
People can review proposals and comment online at Fish and Game’s public involvement page. Hunters can also visit regional… more
Videos - The decline and recovery of burbot in the Kootenai River
| Anonymous (not verified)
Burbot have made an amazing comeback in northern Idaho. The Kootenai River Research Team has studied burbot since 1957, tracking the decline and resurgence of this unique, native species. In this video, the crew shares some of the history, research, biology and even fishing tips for Kootenai… more
Clearwater Region schools welcome arrival of Steelhead eggs
| idfg-jbruns
“Our fish are here!!,” was a common expression heard across local classrooms as Clearwater Region schools anxiously waited for their 100 fish eggs to arrive on Monday, March 4. Mentors delivered Steelhead eggs to 21 locations throughout the Lewis-Clark valley and surrounding areas. This outreach effort is part of… more
Final Draft Upland Game Management Plan 2019-2025
| idfg-bstuder
The final draft preview of the 2019-2025 upland game management plan is available online at the request of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
Please note that this is still a draft plan.
Download Final Draft -- 3.6 MB PDF
This plan is expected to be on… more