Press Releases and Articles
Idaho man wins bighorn lottery tag that raised a record $185,000 for sheep conservation
| idfg-bpearson
For the Meridian hunter whose ticket was pulled for the 29th Annual Bighorn Sheep Tag Lottery, the winning ticket represents the hunt of a lifetime. For Idaho Fish and Game, it means more than $185,000 in funding to benefit wild sheep conservation in Idaho.
Aaron Neilson was the lucky winner of the 2020… more
Elk depredation continues to occur throughout southern Idaho
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game staff in the Magic Valley Region continue to work with local agricultural producers in an effort to reduce agriculture crop damages caused by big game. Requests from landowners for depredation assistance continues to come in from all areas within the Region, which stretches from Galena Summit south to… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations in the Upper Snake Region during the month of August. All trout stocked will be rainbows unless otherwise mentioned in the comments. Don't miss your chance to throw in a line at these great… more
Distance won’t stop us: monitoring salmon and steelhead in the middle of the Frank Church wilderness
| idfg-jpoole
Way out in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area, 30 miles from the nearest road, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) staff are learning more about salmon and steelhead in one of the most wild places in the lower 48 states. At the University of Idaho’s Taylor Wilderness Research Station (pictured… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 18,000
catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August.
Location Week Stocked Number of Trout
Boise River – Barber Park to Glenwood… more
Lake Lowell produces record catfish for Meridian angler
| idfg-mkoenig
Reed Monson landed a catch-and-release state record with his 33-inch Channel Catfish from Lake Lowell.
Congratulations to Reed Monson of Meridian on landing a new catch/release state record for channel catfish. Reed was fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Lowell on Friday, July 24 … more
Weiser Black Bear Working Group Releases Final Report
| idfg-eoneale
Black Bear Game Management Units (GMUs) 22, 31, 32 and 32A have traditionally been managed through controlled hunt permits only, leading to high quality bear hunting opportunities. In recent years, Fish and Game staff have dealt with an increase in black bear depredation issues on private lands, coupled with an… more
2020 nonresident deer/elk tags currently unavailable as second tags unless some are returned
| idfg-rphillips
With the sellout of over-the-counter, nonresident deer and elk tags, there are no nonresident tags currently available to be sold as second tags for the 2020 hunting season, which customarily became available on Aug. 1.
In recent years when nonresident over-the-counter deer and elk tags did not sell out, Idaho… more
Dworshak Kokanee Update
| idfg-jdupont
Dworshak Reservoir Kokanee Update
by
Sean Wilson
Kokanee fishing has been good this year on Dworshak Reservoir. If you haven’t been out, or are thinking of going again, you still have time, but don’t wait. As adult kokanee get ready to… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in August
| idfg-mdemick
Even with COVID-19 concerns changing the way we are currently living, working, and recreating, you can still get outside for some fishing adventures. Just remember to follow public health recommendations for social distancing, even when outdoors.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 13,… more
Hunters can weigh in on the proposed 2020 fall sage-grouse hunting season
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters can see the season proposals and comment online for the 2020 sage-grouse hunting season. Statewide sage-grouse populations are up slightly from last year, but down from the 2016 peak. Most proposed seasons will allow for 7-day, or 2-day, hunting seasons depending on the area. Deadline to comment is… more
Fish stocking continues statewide, and here are some highlights for August
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho's angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here's a sampling of some places that will get generous trout stockings during August.
To see more about what waters have been stocked… more
Early elk hunts require special preparation
| idfg-bpearson
With some early season elk hunts starting Aug. 1, Idaho Fish and Game officials remind hunters that they can increase their chances of success and avoid possible problems by obtaining landowner permission, knowing the area they intend to hunt and take extra precautions to properly care for the… more
Dust off your firearm or bow and get dialed in before the hunting season
| idfg-bpearson
In the middle of the summer, hunting season might seem like it’s still a long ways away, but this is the perfect time to prepare for success in the fall.
Hunting season isn’t as far away as one might think: There are hunts in a handful of elk zones that kick off as early as Aug. 1 (primarily… more
F&G commission approves 2020 fall Chinook salmon season
| idfg-bpearson
Fall Chinook fishing on the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers will open Aug. 18, and Sept. 17 for the North Fork Clearwater River. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the season during their meeting in Idaho Falls on Thursday, July 23.
Idaho Fish and Game fisheries managers expect 18,150 adult fish… more
Mule deer buck shot within Salmon city limits
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a young mule deer buck within the city limits of Salmon.
On Friday July 24, Idaho Fish and Game received a call about a young mule deer buck located in the 300 block of North St. Charles Street. The deer was reported… more
Sandhill crane and swan tags available August 1
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters are reminded that Sandhill crane tags and swan tags will be available first-come, first-served starting at 10 a.m. MDT, August 1 at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online, or by calling 800-554-8685.
Because Aug. 1 falls on a Saturday, hunters will will not… more
Blue Mountain Meadow Pond stocked with Jack Chinook Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Sawtooth Hatchery released approximately 75 jack Chinook Salmon in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond in Challis Friday, July 24.
"This will make for some great fishing, as jacks are very feisty and make excellent table fare,” said Greg Schoby, Fish and Game Fisheries… more