Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2023 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 36,450 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. 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);… more
Know the rules for motorized travel in some big game hunting units
| idfg-cliess
With increasing use of motorized vehicles such as side-by-sides and ATVs by big game hunters, everyone, especially those using motorized vehicles, need to be aware of the motorized hunting rule. The rule applies when someone is actively hunting big game using a motorized vehicle. The rule is in effect from Aug. 30… more
F&G surveys fish populations in the Snake River prior to quagga mussel treatment
| idfg-tthompson
On Oct. 1-2, 2023, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologists from across southern Idaho used non lethal electrofishing techniques in the Snake River to mark fish in three short reaches of the river. Two of the reaches were in areas where quagga mussel larvae were detected by Idaho Department of Agriculture’s monitoring… more
Careful…that may not be the trophy bull you think it is
| idfg-cliess
You pull the binoculars up to your eyes and, lo and behold, that blurry brown object just off the side of the road appears to be an elk. And not just any elk — a massive six-point bull. Or so it seems.
Taking a shot on that suspiciously still bull might seem tempting, but it could also be a very costly mistake… more
Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game
| idfg-cliess
Every hunting season, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated.
Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the woods.
Know the area you're hunting… more
Know your species before heading into the mountains this fall
| idfg-tjross
Is that a mule deer or a white-tailed deer? A moose or an elk? A black bear or a grizzly bear? These are questions asked and thoughts pondered by many a sportsman each hunting season.
While it may seem like an easy task, correctly identifying your target species can be challenging at times. Weather conditions,… more
Hot tips for processing salmon and steelhead
| idfg-csullivan
Fall salmon and steelhead fishing is in full swing, and many happy anglers are celebrating the fall season with delicious fish in their coolers and on their tables. Filleting and processing large salmon and steelhead can be intimidating to some people, so this article was written to help those individuals and maybe… more
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Henrys Lake
| idfg-jbrower
On the evening of Sept. 30, a hunter shot and killed a large adult female grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged the man while hunting for elk, northwest of Henrys Lake.
The hunter was moving through heavy timber when the large grizzly came out of the brush a short distance away from him.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/03/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, now that we are into October, we thought it would be a good time to issue the first steelhead fishing report for the fall 2023 season on the Upper Salmon River. IDFG personnel made multiple trips downriver last week to check for anglers and collect interviews. While there were a small number of anglers out… more
Reminder about important changes to waterfowl seasons in the Panhandle
| idfg-tjross
Hunters are reminded that season dates for Canada geese in Area 3 now include a split season. It is important for hunters to remember the Canada goose season will be closed for a 12-day period from Oct. 23–Nov. 3, opening again on Nov. 4. For more information, see page 9 in the 2023-24 Idaho Migratory Game Bird… more
(VIDEO): Here's what deer and elk hunting will look like in 2023
| idfg-cliess
With general archery seasons wrapping up in most parts of the state and deer and elk rifle seasons just around the corner, here is some helpful information to help temper hunters' expectations.
Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a wolf trapper education class in Pocatello on Saturday, Oct. 7, and there is still space available. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.
Anyone intending to trap wolves in Idaho must… more
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 203,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!
Important dates to help plan your October
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during October 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
F&G Commission closes fishing, hunting and trapping along portion of Snake River due to recent detection of quagga mussel larvae
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call on Friday morning, Sept. 29 and voted to close fishing, hunting and trapping below the high-water mark of the Snake River around Twin Falls where quagga mussel larvae were detected. The closure will span approximately 23 miles of the Snake River, from the… more