Press Releases and Articles
Gov. Brad Little proclaims May 9 F&G day in response to 125-year milestone
| idfg-rphillips
Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed May 9 as Idaho Fish and Game day in recognition of 125 years of managing the state's wildlife on behalf of Idahoans. The department will host a celebration from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on May 9 at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise. The event is free and the public and media are invited.
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F&G Commission meeting May 15-16 in Coeur d'Alene
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at Idaho Fish and Game’s Panhandle Regional Office at 2885 W. Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. A public hearing will begin on May 15 at 7 p.m. PDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/8/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
I’m back from the conference I was at, so let’s get right to my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (May 8, 2024).
Run Update
Since my last update on 4/20/2024, fish counts at Bonneville Dam picked up considerably, peaked on May 3 at almost 6,000 adult fish, and then have dropped off… more
Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat
| idfg-cliess
Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to www.GoOutdoorsIdaho.com.
Hunters who were not successful in the draw can expect to receive a refund of the tag fees paid during the application process. Applicants who submitted… more
Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road on Craig Mountain continue
| idfg-jbruns
Joint press release with Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Work to repair numerous road washouts and damage continues on the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. In addition to storm repair work, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is administering an active road… more
Instructor-led hunter education courses coming up in Southwest Idaho between May and July
| idfg-bpearson
Southwest Idaho currently has 13 instructor-led courses slated to start between May and July with seats still available, with more courses to come. Among the upcoming offerings in the Southwest Region are Hunter Education Certification, Hunter & Bowhunter (Combo) Education Certification, and several different… more
Youth Outdoor Skills Day and 125 Celebration set for May 11, at Beaver Dick Park
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game is celebrating 125 years of wildlife conservation at our annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day event. Come join in the fun on Saturday, May 11th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33 from 9am-2pm. The entire event is free and open to the whole family. Participants that take part in at least six skills booths… more
Important dates to help plan your May
| idfg-cliess
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. Here are… more
Deer Creek Reservoir toilet temporarily out of service
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game's 64 acre Deer Creek Reservoir located 11 miles north of the community of PIerce is getting a new concrete vaulted toilet structure installed around May 20th. To prepare for the install, Fish and Game crews will be taking down and removing the current concrete toilet structure on Tuesday, May 7.… more
Be sure to check current regulations before venturing out to local rivers and streams
| idfg-jbrower
With warmer temperatures, fishing has really picked up on several regional rivers and streams. Conservation Officers with Idaho Fish and Game want to remind those anglers to check the current fishing regulations before heading out to fish.
Conservation Officer Steve Roberts from the Mackay patrol area… more
Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears
| idfg-tthompson
Spring has arrived, and so have bears coming out of hibernation. With plants starting to break their long winter dormancy, wildlife are doing the same. Black bears that live in south-central Idaho and other parts of the state are waking up, and they will be very hungry.
After spending the winter months burning… more
VIDEO: Wildlife overpass near Boise is protecting big game migrations and motorists
| idfg-rphillips
Building a bridge isn’t exactly a cutting-edge idea considering it’s been around for thousands of years, but what about building a bridge for wildlife? Again, not exactly new, but relatively new for Idaho as a way to protect both Idaho’s motorists and important migration routes for deer, elk and other wildlife.
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Deadline Alert: Elk plan comment period ends May 5
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in managing elk populations and guide harvest recommendations.
It will function as the action plan for Idaho elk management through 2030… more
Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River
| idfg-jbruns
Joint press release with Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation have begun prescribed burns on the North Fork Clearwater Ranger District to improve elk habitat. The project had to be carefully… more
Fish and Game and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Work Together to Reduce Fire Risk and Improve Forest Ecosystems on the Palouse
| idfg-jbruns
Joint press release with Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have completed the second phase of a multi-year project designed to reduce fuels and restore forest conditions in the Palouse District. The Little Boulder… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule – May
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 155,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in May.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 66,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. 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
It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this May
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good way to kick off spring, look no further. Over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in May.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change… more