Press Releases and Articles
Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15
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Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag has until Aug. 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available for a second drawing. The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt drawing runs Aug. 5-15. To see big game tags available, check out the Controlled Hunt Information… more
ICYMI: Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 27, 2023
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Watch the full recap of the July 27, 2023 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Coeur d'Alene.
Topics covered include: 2023 sage-grouse season setting, fall Chinook and coho salmon forecasts, shed antler seasons, as well as others.
Important dates to help plan your August
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From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during August 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… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2023
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 90,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this August. 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
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for August 2023 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 21,675 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in August. 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
Walleye fishery update in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
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Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, located in southern Idaho near Rogerson, Idaho is a popular fishery, particularly for walleye. The reservoir, located within the Magic Valley Region is one of only three managed walleye fisheries in the state.
August trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
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Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 7,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August— not to mention over 450 tiger trout are headed to Montpelier… more
Pennal Gulch Access Area near Challis to close temporarily Aug. 10-14
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The Pennal Gulch Sportsmen’s Access Area on the Salmon River downstream of Challis will be temporarily closed from Friday, August 10 at 5 p.m. through Monday, August 14 at 11 a.m. The access area gate will be locked during this period.
Summertime Trout Slam
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"Trout Slam" programs aren't new these days. There’s the Wyoming Cutt-Slam, and also the Utah Cutthroat Trout Slam, and the well-known California Heritage Trout Challenge. OK fine – even Nevada has their own Native Fish Slam too!
But when it comes to fishing, bigger is better! That's where the Western… more
First sockeye of 2023 returned to Stanley area on July 26
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Idaho Fish and Game staff on July 26 trapped the first sockeye of the 2023 run in the upper Salmon River near Stanley. Through July 26, there were 1,295 sockeye counted at Lower Granite Dam about 30 miles downstream from Lewiston, which is well above the 10-year average of 754 sockeye crossing the dam by that date… more
Kid’s Creek and Blue Mountain Meadow ponds stocked with Jack Chinook Salmon
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Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released approximately 37 jack Chinook Salmon in Kid’s Creek Pond and 47 jacks in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond Wednesday, July 26.
Big game hunters: check for hunt changes before buying your tags
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Big game hunters are reminded to check for changes to the 2023 big game seasons that were adopted by the Commission in their March meeting. Due to harsh winters, and other population factors, changes were made to many hunts that could affect hunters expecting the same as last year.
Idaho Fish and Game… more
August trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 20,390 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in August.
August trout stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
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August heat is a good time to plan a summer fishing adventure. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Clearwater Region will be releasing 1,050 catchable-sized trout at two locations this month!
Craig Mountain WMA Firewood Sale
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Idaho Fish and Game is selling firewood permits for the harvest of dead and dying timber on the Craig Mountain WMA. The sale will begin July 25th and will end October 1st or in the event of a Stage 2 fire restriction. Areas open to harvest include Fish and Game owned land within 100ft of open roads. Some gates will be… more
Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, Idaho, effective July 24 through Oct. 30, 2023.
During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:
Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric… more
Aug. 1 deadline to buy controlled hunt tags is fast approaching
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The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
It is the applicant's responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be… more
Youth Shotgun Skills Clinic planned in Salmon, Aug. 10-12
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Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game, Lemhi Rifle Range, and Bud Salsbury will host a Youth Shotgun Skills Clinic August 10-12 in Salmon.
Bud Salsbury is an avid upland bird hunter, champion dog handler, and student of Matt Dryke, an Olympic Gold medalist in sporting clays. This clinic will help youth… more