Press Releases and Articles
Boise man catches new catch/release state record grayling from mountain lake in the Sawtooths
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Brian Brooks released this 16.2-inch Arctic grayling over the July 4 holiday to earn a new catch/release state record!
Congratulations to Brian Brooks of Boise on landing a new catch/release state record Arctic Grayling. Brian hiked high up into the Sawtooth Mountains, where he landed and… more
After promising early results from lake trout suppression, kokanee stocking resumes in Payette Lake
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For the first time since 2014, Idaho Fish and Game has stocked kokanee salmon into Payette Lake in McCall. Hatchery staff stocked a total of about 400,000 kokanee into the lake in late June, and will continue to stock that many kokanee every year until at least 2024.
Resuming kokanee stocking follows two… more
July 6 Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Fishing Report
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Chinook angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased over the 4th of July weekend. Once again, the majority of anglers were observed fishing downstream of the Yankee Fork Salmon River confluence, but effort also increased upstream of Stanley, near the Sawtooth Hatchery.
An estimated 39 hatchery… more
Generous donation leads to upgrades at Wilson Ponds
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A recent donation by the Gem State Fly Fishers has resulted in some significant upgrades to Idaho Fish and Game’s Wilson Ponds. Improvements to the pond complex include the installation of 10 steel benches in various locations around the ponds, as well as the addition of steel railings to all of the fishing docks. The… more
Shelley Pond Receives Hatchery Rainbow Trout for the First Time
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Located along the Snake River, about 2 miles west of Shelley, this 12 acre fishing pond bears the community namesake. The pond has traditionally provided some limited fishing opportunity when fish are entrained during high spring runoff, but has not received a consistent supply of fish over time.
After… more
Blackfoot man loses hunting and trapping privileges for numerous wildlife crimes
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Gage Allen of Blackfoot, after reaching a plea agreement with the Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, was sentenced June 24 for various wildlife crimes dating back to 2007. In January of 2019, Allen was charged with numerous wildlife violations, including four felony charges related to illegally trapping and… more
The Clearwater River Fisheries Working Group
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The Clearwater River Fisheries Working Group and its Members
The Clearwater River in Idaho is widely known for its amazing fishing opportunities for steelhead and Chinook Salmon. Some of the fisheries, like the steelhead fishery, have been occurring for years and attract people from around the world,… more
Bridgelip Suckers - How a nongame fish can help guide fisheries management decisions
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In May of this year, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) began sampling for Bridgelip Suckers at Williams Lake in Salmon, Idaho. In recent years, home owners and anglers have reported observing suckers in the lake. It is not known if Bridgelip Suckers have always been present in Williams Lake or if… more
Large-scale wildlife research projects continue throughout north Idaho
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Idaho research crews are busy working on several concurrent research projects to improve monitoring capabilities for big game in forested landscapes and determine how large predator and ungulate populations affect each other. Based on those interactions, managers will decide what actions would be most effective… more
New Disabled American Veteran discounts for muzzleloader and archery permits take effect July 1
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A new law that takes effect July 1 reduces the archery and muzzleloader permit fees specifically for Disabled American Veterans. Only holders of Disabled American Veteran licenses are eligible for the discounted permits.
The new fees for both permit types are $3.75 for resident and $5.75 for nonresident… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Fishing Report
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The 2020 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opened this past Friday, June 26.
Angler effort on opening day was high with anglers spread out throughout the fishery area. Over the weekend, the majority of anglers were observed fishing downstream of the Yankee Fork Salmon River, and poor weather on Sunday… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
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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 35,… more
Boise River WMA Archery Range Now Open
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The popular 3-D archery range at Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is now open. As Governor Little's Idaho Rebounds plan continues to evolve, range guests are asked to adhere to proper social distancing standards and use hand sanitizer often while at the range.
Summer Hours Return to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
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July marks the return of summer hours to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range. BCR is now open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday through Monday.
BCR reopened on June 13th and we'd like to keep it that way! But we need your help. As the Idaho Rebounds plan continues to unfold, all visitors are asked to exercise… more
White-tailed deer collar data picks up migrations prior to fawning
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For the first time since the early 1990’s, Fish and Game has collars on white-tailed deer in game management unit 1 in northern Idaho. Biologists use GPS collars to better understand deer movement and survival, answering the call from hunters for more data on one of the Panhandle’s most… more
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - June 2020
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Henrys Lake Quarterly NewsletterJune 2020
COVID-19
Many of you may have noticed that the hatchery has been closed to the public and our IDFG… more
Six men plead guilty, are sentenced in 2018 poaching case in Franklin County
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Jay Reeder, Brandon Porter, Rick and Jesse Earl and Dustin Hollingsworth of Preston, Idaho and Brian Miller of Pennsylvania all reached plea agreements in a Franklin County court for the illegal killing and possession of three mule deer and 16 elk, including several trophy class animals in the fall of 2018 near… more
Nonresident regular deer tags sold out on June 26
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Regular nonresident deer tags sold out on June 26, and while some whitetail-only tags remain, nonresident hunters who plan to buy one should do so soon because they are likely to sell out quickly.
Nonresident elk tags sold out on June 17. Fish and Game projections based on current sales rates show that the… more