Press Releases and Articles
VIDEO: How F&G is improving family fishing at Moose Creek Reservoir
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Moose Creek Reservoir is one of dozens of family fishing waters across the state that are managed to provide a safe and fun fishing experience where anglers will have a good chance of catching fish.
Managing these waters is not without challenges. Such is the case at Moose Creek Reservoir where… more
Winchester Lake will experience lower water levels in the future
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Winchester Lake Dam recently went through some modifications that will result in lower lake levels in the future. Due to safety concerns, the breakaway walls on the spillway were removed. These breakaway walls were designed to capture spring runoff and hold the lake water level about 3 feet above the… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (12-03-2024)
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Thanksgiving week was the coldest week so far on the Upper Salmon River this fall, but despite the chilly temperatures, steelhead anglers were still having success downstream of Deadwater in location codes 14 and 15. The fishing was much tougher upstream of Deadwater though because the slush (or frazil) ice started… more
Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Region
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In north Idaho, the general pheasant season runs from Oct 12th through December 31st. You can find more information regarding seasons and rules in the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Regulation Book.
Hunters, 18 years of age and older, intending to take advantage of stocked birds by hunting on… more
White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information regarding the shooting of a white-tailed deer in the parking lot of the Orofino Elementary school parking lot at 1000 Michigan Ave, Orofino, ID during the evening hours of November 26th, 2024.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call… more
Important dates to help plan your December
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From tags sales to season closers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during December 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. Here are… more
Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations
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If you told me years ago that my fisheries degree would have me studying aeronautical charts and piloting drones, I’d have called you crazy. But here we are.
Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and… more
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
| idfg-cliess
Another season in the books. You and your trusty firearm spent countless hours roaming the mountain slopes and drainages that Idaho is known for and likely in all kinds of weather.
For all the times your firearm’s had your back (literally), now is the point in the year when you have its back. Whether you… more
Black's Creek closed on Nov. 29
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Black's Creek Public Shooting Range is closed today, Friday, Nov. 29. The range will reopen for normal winter hours on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Statewide trout stocking highlights for December 2024
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 3,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout this December. 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
Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee Meets Dec. 2
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The Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, in Soda Springs. Meeting time, location, and agenda items follow.
Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Historical Enders Building
76 S Main St., Soda… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for December 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in December. 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
Lake Pend Oreille fishing logbooks must be turned in by Dec. 10 for a chance to win prizes
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If you are a fisherman participating in the angler science program on Lake Pend Oreille, thank you for investing time and energy into helping Idaho Fish and Game. Information collected by anglers will help Fish and Game manage the trophy rainbow trout fishery.
More steelhead bound for the Boise River
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More steelhead are headed for the Boise River the day before Thanksgiving.
Approximately 110 additional steelhead will be released into the Boise River on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Fish and Game fish stocking trucks will be releasing fish at the usual locations:
Glenwood Bridge Americana Bridge… more
Video: See bighorn sheep management in the field and the partnership between F&G and the Wild Sheep Foundation
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Bighorn sheep are elusive animals who inhabit some of Idaho’s most rugged and remote terrain. Knowing what’s happening with bighorn herds can be a challenge, and sometimes, big challenges are best accomplished with a team.
In this case, the team consists of Idaho Fish and Game and the Wild Sheep Foundation… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (11-26-2024)
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Inconsistent weather and river conditions made fishing more challenging on some days last week, but many anglers still managed to catch steelhead. Angler effort was similar to the previous week, with most bank anglers observed downstream of North Fork, while boat anglers were primarily spread out between Spring Creek… more
Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G offices, vendors after Dec. 9
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For anglers wanting to buy a paper salmon and steelhead permit for late 2024 or early 2025 will need to do so in person at a Fish and Game Office or license vendor location after Dec. 9. E-tags for steelhead/salmon can be bought online at any time. Anglers can buy the e-tag online through the Go Outdoors Idaho app or… more
Join F&G staff in Garden Valley on Dec. 3 to talk impacts of 2024 fires on big game herds
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On Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fish and Game will host a public meeting in Garden Valley to discuss the impacts of this year's fires on big game herds in the Sawtooth units. The meeting will be held at Garden Valley High School, 1053 Banks Lowman Road.
U.S. Forest Service staff will also be… more