Press Releases and Articles
F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. MST at Fish and Game's headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. The meeting will be streamed live via Zoom, however, members of the public in attendance or online can observe the meeting; but there… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Feb. 6
| 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
F&G will resume project starting Feb. 5 to reduce deer densities in the Slate Creek area and minimize CWD spread
| idfg-rphillips
Starting Feb. 5, Fish and Game staff will resume a control action to reduce deer density in Slate Creek and adjacent areas as a continued attempt to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease. The project is expected to last up to 4 weeks.
This is the second year of control actions in and around the… more
Bighorn sheep and elk aerial surveys planned in the Salmon Region during February
| idfg-mdemick
Wildlife biologists with Idaho Fish and Game will take to the sky across the Salmon Region during February to get a closer look at bighorn sheep and elk numbers.
Pneumonia hits Hells Canyon bighorn sheep, F&G and neighboring states monitoring the effects
| idfg-rphillips
A pneumonia outbreak was detected in bighorn sheep in northern Hells Canyon in mid-December and is ongoing. Potentially affected bighorn sheep populations are located along the Snake River and tributaries. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Department of Fish… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Conditions Report (1/31/2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone,
With the recent warm weather, we wanted to send out an update about river conditions on the Upper Salmon River as we move into February. This report is based on observations from Tuesday, January 30th.
The first thing to touch on is the status of the Deadwater ice jam. As of Tuesday, January… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for February 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 7,600 catchable-sized rainbow trout this February. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Important dates to help plan your February
| idfg-cliess
From controlled hunt application periods to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during February 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… more
ICYMI: Fish and Game Commission Meeting January 25, 2024
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Watch the full recap of the January 25, 2024 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Boise, Idaho.
Topics covered include: Upland game, furbearer, turkey and falconry season setting for 2024-2025; land acquisition proposals; and electronic salmon and steelhead permits.
Kids win big at Hyde Pond Kids Ice Fishing Derby
| idfg-mdemick
Over 60 young anglers came out for the 31st Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby held Jan. 27 at Hyde Pond near Salmon. The kids had a fun-filled morning learning about fishing and spending time in beautiful winter weather with family and friends. Anglers traveled from far and wide throughout Lemhi County, southeastern… more
'Spotting' Salmonids: Put your fish ID skills to the test!
| idfg-cbaum
Idaho is home to many salmonid (trout, salmon, and whitefish) species, and it can be tricky to know who is who! These fishes are really important to the streams and lakes they thrive in and to the people who rely on them. So when you are out fishing, knowing your stuff can be helpful for protecting fish populations and… more
Bighorn sheep capture effort scheduled in Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working with the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation on its third year of a research program in the Salmon Region to improve bighorn sheep populations.
Hunter, bowhunter & trapper education courses scheduled in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a number of hunter education, hunter/bowhunter education, trapper education, and wolf trapper education classes throughout the Clearwater Region over the next several months. Please click here for a complete list of classes currently available. Additional… more
F&G will introduce 'e-tags' for salmon and steelhead fishing on April 1
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is implementing electronic salmon and steelhead permits to allow “e-tagging” of harvested salmon and steelhead through the Go Outdoors Idaho mobile app starting on April 1. E-tagging will be optional when you buy your permits, and paper tags will still be available for those who prefer the… more
F&G gathering public comments on Chinook seasons, 2025-27 statewide fishing seasons, and fish management plan
| idfg-rphillips
Listen up, anglers. Idaho Fish and Game has a trio of season setting and management plan comment periods opening up in February, and the department would like angler input on all of them. They include setting the 2024 Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon fishing seasons and bag limits, the upcoming 2025-27 statewide fishing… more
F&G Commission approves 2024-25 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules; see 2024 spring turkey controlled hunts here
| idfg-cliess
Turkey hunters looking to apply for 2024 spring turkey controlled hunts can apply from Feb. 1 to March 1. The Fish and Game Commission recently approved the 2024-25 upland game seasons and rules at the January Commission Meeting in Boise, and information on the newly approved 2024 spring turkey controlled hunts can be… more
Hunters and anglers are reminded that license permits are only valid for one calendar year
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Magic Valley region are reminding hunters and anglers that purchase hunting or fishing permits as additions to their licenses that the permits are only valid for one calendar year. Permits can include a two-pole fishing permit, migratory bird permit, sharp-tailed grouse… more