Press Releases and Articles
Bird Seed Sale Thank You
| idfg-sfocht
Thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, and customers for making the 2018 Bird Seed Sale a success. The money raised from this event helps us run the Nature Center! If you missed it, we have a few bags of seed left. Winter is an uncrowded and beautiful time to visit! Hope to see you here in 2019.
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Fawn dies in Rexburg after eating toxic yew shrub
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officer Andrew Sorensen received a call on Dec. 19 about a deceased mule deer fawn on the outskirts of Rexburg. The fawn belonged to a group of about 25 mule deer that hang out on the south end of town every winter. Upon investigation, Sorensen determined that the young fawn had ingested a large amount of… more
Here's A Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea - BCR Punch Cards!
| Anonymous (not verified)
Looking for that last minute Christmas gift for your sport shooter? We've got you covered!
Pick up a BCR punch card or annual pass and give a little holiday cheer to that special someone on your list.
All three are available at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range - open Christmas weekend and Christmas… more
Lake Cascade should continue to produce good perch fishing, but jumbos may decline
| idfg-pjanssen
Since 2012, Fish and Game’s McCall fisheries staff has conducted annual fall surveys on Lake Cascade by using gillnets and recording the species and sizes captured in the nets.
Overall, perch numbers are similar to 2017 numbers, but down from annual surveys since 2012 (see below). Also perch greater… more
Motorists, please watch for wildlife during winter, and know salvage laws
| idfg-rphillips
Winter is a tough time for wildlife, especially big game, because it can be among the most hazardous seasons for them. Deer, elk and other animals are usually congregated in lowlands commonly known as “winter range,” which is often near cities, communities and highways. That also puts them close to vehicle traffic,… more
Perch Hunters of Lake Cascade
| idfg-vosborn
Anglers are hitting the ice on Lake Cascade.
Conditions
As of December 14, 2018, the ice on Lake Cascade was thick enough for anglers to venture out on the lake to pursue the promise of plentiful and large perch.
Regional fish biologist, Paul Janssen, reported the ice was 5… more
Share your thoughts with F&G about managing Horsethief Reservoir
| idfg-jkozfkay
Are more campground improvements on the way at Horsethief Reservoir? Southwest Region staff is hosting an open house Jan. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m at the Nampa Regional Office, 3101 S. Powerline Rd. to talk about management of this popular campground and recreation area owned and operated… more
Deputy Director Ed Schriever named as new Director of Idaho Fish and Game
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore on Friday, Dec. 14 announced the hiring of Ed Schriever as the new Fish and Game Director. Schriever will replace Moore on Jan. 13, who in November announced his retirement.
Schriever, 59, has been Fish and Game’s Deputy Director of Operations since 2015, and was… more
Talk to F&G about upcoming moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019-20
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunting seasons for 2019-20, and hunters can attend open house workshops around the state to provide comments.
Open houses will be at the following dates and places:
Dec. 18, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., … more
Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game biologists in the Salmon Region want to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019 and 2020.
Hunters are encouraged to attend any of two open houses where they can visit with local wildlife biologists about the proposals and provide… more
Steelhead fishing continues uninterrupted with two new area closures
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Dec. 7 approved an agreement to keep most steelhead seasons open, but steelhead fishing in two areas closed effective 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7, 2018.
Closure areas include:
The Main Salmon River between Warren Creek and the Copper Mine… more
Lots of options available for Magic Valley ice anglers
| idfg-jthiessen
Winter is here, and the Magic Valley is a destination for ice anglers because of its reliable ice and many places to fish from local ponds to large lakes and reservoirs.
Rainbow Trout through the ice at Dog Creek Reservoir CAPTION: Rainbow Trout through the ice at Dog Creek Reservoir… more
Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens
| idfg-rphillips
If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing:
Ice fishing is a good reason to get outside during winterWinter… more
F&G seeks information on unlawful elk killing near Prichard
| idfg-mrhodes
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking assistance in solving the case of an unlawfully taken elk on Saturday, Dec. 1. Someone killed an elk near Mile Marker 4 of the Beaver Creek drainage near Prichard.
Some of the meat, and the head, were taken from the carcass. If anyone has any information about who may have… more
2019 Nonresident Elk and Deer Tags Update
| idfg-staff
Sales began for nonresident elk and deer tags on December 1, 2018.
As of 8:45 am MST, both the Bear River elk zone B tag and the Diamond Creek elk zone A tags have sold out.
Other wil zones will not be updated, unless they sell out, until a later date. Generally these are updated weekly.
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Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think
| idfg-mdemick
Winter feeding of deer and elk near homes cannot only be harmful to them, but can ultimately be dangerous, according to Jason Husseman, Idaho Fish and Game district wildlife biologist based in Salmon.
While feeding that cute little fawn in your yard may seem helpful, Fish and Game says the unintentional… more
Confiscated game meat donated to those in need
| idfg-mdemick
Each year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes unlawfully taken fish and wildlife that is often processed and donated to charity organizations.
After each case in finalized through the court system and with the magistrate’s approval, Fish and Game donates the edible meat and fish to… more
Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning in early December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer and elk numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned throughout the state.
"People may see and hear low-flying helicopters in Idaho’s outdoors throughout the winter,” said Fish… more