Press Releases and Articles
Idaho, Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide updates on Bear Lake fishery at public meeting on Oct. 17
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Fisheries biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2024, at an upcoming public meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Garden City Convention Center… more
F&G cancels Oct. 5 returned nonresident tag sale due to few tags and licensing system upgrades
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game has cancelled its returned nonresident tag sale scheduled for Oct. 5 due to few tags available and scheduled upgrades to the licensing system.
“We have concerns that we have such a small number of tags and some known system issues that could frustrate a lot of hunters, which we… more
F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office at 600 S. Walnut in Boise or visit a regional office to listen in.
The special meeting will not include a public hearing, and no… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 31,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in October. Many community ponds in Southwest Idaho are getting their first shot of fish since spring, as fall approaches and water conditions improve – making for… more
Pheasant season opens Oct. 14 or Oct. 21 depending on the area
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Pheasant season opens Oct. 14 in North Idaho and Oct. 21 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page 11 of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules.
Fish and Game will stock nearly 30,000 pheasants this year at locations in every region of the state. Hunters can see a… more
F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting
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Hunting season is here, and a question we commonly get is, “Where can I go hunting?” There’s a lot of good answers to that question in Idaho, starting with nearly two-thirds of the state is public land — and most of it is open for hunting.
Idaho Fish and Game also provides more access for sportsmen and… more
Hunters: Be aware of possible prescribed burn in a portion of Unit 73 in October
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a 264-acre prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October.
“The planned prescribed fire will target 264 acres of Douglas fir and aspen stands,” said BLM… more
Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
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Ordering online or by phone is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women are reminded to allow enough time for their products to be mailed before their outings.
Fish and Game recommends allowing 10 business days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: The items… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in October
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game staff will stock 1,900 trout in the 10-12-inch range at four area waters in October.
Sportsmen/women need to respect Snake River closures due to quagga mussels
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game reminds all hunters, anglers, and trappers to beware of closures in the Snake River between Twin Falls and Niagara Springs, along with nearby waterways, due to the recent discovery of highly invasive quagga mussels by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. ISDA is currently surveying the area to… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for October 2023
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 320,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this October. 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
Fishery biologists are being trained to see redd
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No, we don’t train fisheries professionals to become suddenly enraged! I’m referring to an annual meeting of fisheries professionals focused on identifying the nests, or “redds,” of spawning adult Chinook salmon.
This year, as in most others, we all met at Marsh Creek near Stanley for redd count training.… more
Pheasants to be stocked at three locations in Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Bird hunters should be excited that beginning in early October, pheasants will be stocked weekly at Pratt Creek, Kirtley Creek, and the Pahsimeroi River Access areas.
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
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Hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and even though that feels like forever ago, it's still worthy of a reminder. Here are some basic things to remember:
You need permission… more
Fish and Game closes all fishing in a portion of the Snake River in response to quagga mussel detection near Twin Falls
| idfg-tthompson
On September 18, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of quagga mussels at larval life stages in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake River near Twin Falls. These findings marked the first time a rapid response plan has been put into action for quagga mussels in Idaho.… more
Critical tip from the public leads to conviction for wildlife crimes in Fremont County
| idfg-jbrower
On September 15th, 2023, Brad Nicholas Hill was sentenced as part of a plea deal in Fremont County for wildlife violations that occurred in February of 2022 near the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
In 2022, Idaho Fish and Game Officers received an anonymous tip through the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline… more
Improvements to the Morton Slough fishing and boating access site on the Pend Oreille River are now complete
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The Idaho Fish and Game fishing and boating access site at Morton Slough on the Pend Oreille River recently received significant improvements. Fish and Game received feedback from previous users about overcrowding and a desire for increased parking capacity. Fish and Game heard what they were saying, and they listened… more