Press Releases and Articles
Youth Outdoor Skills Day set for May 13, at Beaver Dick Park
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Controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan and fall black bear and turkey runs May 1 through June 5
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The application period for fall 2023 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.
Hunters can also apply for the first Super Hunt drawing through May 31.
Hunters… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Is it time yet to trade your snowshoes for your wading shoes? Well, snow is clinging to the southeast Idaho landscape longer than normal this spring, but remember, snowy winters make happy fish... and anglers, too! Look at what’s headed your way in the Southeast Region during the month of May-- over 50,000… more
In-person bowhunter education class coming up in Blackfoot
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Are you interested in archery hunting this fall? You may need bowhunter education, especially if you are new to archery hunting or wish to hunt in Idaho where an archery permit is required. Though online bowhunter education is always an option, here is your chance to take an in-person bowhunter education… more
Southeast Region Fish and Game apologizes for public call-in issue with its final winter feeding meeting
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The Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) held its final meeting for the 2022/2023 winter season on the evening of April 25. Unfortunately, the call-in number for the public was not functioning, and regrettably those members of the public who wished to listen to the meeting could not do so.… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2023 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 62,900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Due to lingering winter conditions that limit vehicle access into some locations, not all stocking may occur as… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 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 500,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this May. 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
May trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
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Anglers will have approximately 3,500 freshly stocked rainbow trout to catch at area fishing holes in May.
Important dates to help plan your May
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From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during May 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.… more
April 25: Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-mdemick
Last week on the upper Salmon River, the majority of steelhead anglers were observed either close to the Pahsimeroi River confluence or upstream of the East Fork in location code 19.
Deadline coming up! Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closes April 30
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A reminder to big game hunters that Sunday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Folks can apply for one of these three species in a year, and those who apply for a moose, sheep or goat hunt are ineligible for most deer, elk and pronghorn controlled hunt… more
MK Nature Center bridge will be closed April 24-28
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The main bridge at Fish and Game's MK Nature Center in Boise will be closed April 24-28 for a construction project. During this time, the main bridge will be closed to visitor access for replacement of the railing.
As an added safety precaution, the nature center grounds will be closed during evening hours… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for April 25
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Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Address: Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region Office
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Fish and Game will end winter feeding in southeast Idaho April 30
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Idaho Fish and Game has begun wrapping up winter feeding operations for deer and elk in the Southeast Region. Deer feeding concluded on April 21, and elk feeding will finish by April 30. Feeding operations first began in the region on Feb. 3 as winter conditions were becoming more severe, especially in Caribou, Bear… more
BLM to temporarily close Eagle Creek Road on weekdays for repairs
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The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office is temporarily closing Eagle Creek Road east of Lewiston in Nez Perce County during the work week, and occasionally on the weekends, so road crews can do reconstruction and maintenance work. The temporary closure of this 15-mile stretch of two-track road is expected… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/20/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
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Hi everybody.
The spring Chinook Salmon season starts this Saturday (April 22, 2022), so I figured it was time to start providing my weekly spring Chinook Salmon fishery updates. I will be providing updates on the Rapid River Run fishery that occurs in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers, the Hells Canyon… more
Application period for fall 2023 swan controlled hunt opens May 1
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Application period is May 1 through June 5 for fall 2023 swan controlled hunt in the Panhandle Region. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.
Hunters with a valid 2023 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license vendor, Fish and Game office, or with a credit… more
A recording of the 2023 Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' meeting presentations and videos is now available online
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If you missed the 2023 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" meeting on April 13, you can now watch the presentations that were given and the videos that were shown at the meeting. Please visit our Lake Pend Oreille Fisheries website or click the video below to watch it.