Press Releases and Articles
April 11: Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-staff
Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest in location code 17, between the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers, and the largest increase in angler effort was observed upstream of Challis. Angler effort downstream of North Fork in location code 15… more
Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring
| idfg-cliess
Old man winter is finally hitting the bricks, and as the temperatures creep up, fish get a little more active and Idaho Fish and Game stocking trucks start delivering more fish across the state.
Maybe ol’ Saint Nick delivered a new fishing pole to a kid during Christmas, or your trusty old fishing rod has… more
Deadline to comment on Draft Pronghorn Management Plan extended until April 16
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Pronghorn Management Plan 2023-2028. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the protection and management of pronghorn populations and guide harvest recommendations.
The plan identifies major issues that… more
Fish and Game officer shoots dog for chasing and killing a deer in Pocatello
| idfg-staff
In the early evening on April 10, 2023, an Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer shot and killed a dog for chasing and killing a deer in south Pocatello.
The officer was responding to an unrelated wildlife call in a neighborhood off of South 5th Avenue when he was approached by several members of the public… more
Kootenai River anglers: Get your creel packets turned in by May 1 for a chance to win some great prizes!
| idfg-tjross
If you are one of the many anglers who participated in the 2023 Kootenai River Angler Science Program, thank you for investing time and energy into helping us. Information collected by all of you will help us manage the burbot fishery in the Kootenai River.
Handguns 101 skills course will be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in the Panhandle Region on May 6
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA certified instructors will again be teaching Handguns 101 – A Fundamentals Workshop on May 6 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The class is geared toward new or potential gun owners with little or no experience with handguns.
Brand new youth archery league beginning in May at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in North Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for youth ages 10-16: Introduction to Youth Archery!
Grizzly and black bears are coming out of hibernation, and here’s some helpful tips for how to live and recreate in bear country
| idfg-tjross
North Idaho is home to both grizzly and black bears, and nearly all of Idaho has black bears. Each spring, they emerge from hibernation ready to feast and pack on fat for next winter. Unfortunately, this insatiable appetite can often land them in areas and situations where public safety is at risk. But there are some… more
Juvenile mountain lion caught in residential chicken coop in Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
A juvenile mountain lion was caught in the Woodside subdivision in Hailey after it got into a chicken coop, late in the evening on April 7. That evening, Blaine County Dispatch received a call from a Hailey resident saying they had heard a disturbance in their chicken coop. The homeowner investigated, and when finding… more
Mule deer near Homedale tests positive for bluetongue virus
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game received a positive detection for bluetongue — a virus transmitted by gnats that is similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) — in a yearling, male mule deer collected west of Homedale along the Snake River. The carcass was collected March 12 after a landowner reported seeing three dead deer.… more
Coyote conflicts with off-leash dogs continue in the Boise foothills
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game recently received a report of coyotes attacking a dog in the Boise Foothills. Wildlife managers and enforcement staff are monitoring the situation closely. To keep people and their pets safe, Fish and Game is recommending that recreationists with dogs avoid the area for the next few weeks. … more
F&G Commission will meet via conference call on Thursday, April 13 at 9 a.m. MDT
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Thursday, April 13 at 9 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
Winter feeding update for the Southeast Region (04/07/2023)
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) initiated the feeding of deer and elk at several locations in the Southeast Region beginning in early February.
Approximately 30 tons of deer feed is currently being distributed to 23 authorized… more
Don’t let an extended winter put a damper on your turkey hunting kickoff
| idfg-cliess
Spring turkey hunting season is upon us, despite what the view outside our windows may indicate. This seemingly eternal winter has been one for Idaho’s record books and will no doubt shake up this year’s spring turkey hunt.
That is, however, not a reason to sound the alarm and hang up the shotgun until… more
Tundra swans shot and left to waste near Saint Maries in North Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game has received information about six tundra swans that were shot and left to waste near Saint Maries in North Idaho. Fish and Game is requesting the public to report any information about the incident.
Forest Service News Release: Winter Travel Restrictions Extended Through May 1
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Falls, ID, April 04, 2023– The 2022/2023 winter has been especially hard for local wildlife. Wildlife agencies are continuing to see an elevated level of mortality in big game animals due to the deep snow and continued cold. These concerns prompted the Caribou-Targhee National Forest to work in… more
Trumpeter swan illegally killed in Bear Lake County
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the illegal killing of a trumpeter swan in Bear Lake County. On the afternoon of Saturday, April 1, Senior Conservation Officer Kolby White received a report of a dead swan floating in the Bear River near the bridge on Pescadero Lane west of Bennington.
White retrieved… more
Parking lot at Crystal Springs Pond in Bingham County to be temporarily closed on April 11
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Idaho Fish and Game will be closing the parking lot at Crystal Springs Pond for 24 hours on April 11 for repaving if weather allows.
Crystal Springs Pond is a 5-acre family-friendly pond located near Springfield in Bingham County. Last fall, it was drained to reduce the presence of dense nuisance… more