Press Releases and Articles
F&G seeking information in mountain lion case
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game is seeking information on a young female mountain lion that was shot and left on private property near Lake Hollow in the Medicine Lodge area.
"We know it was shot between 5 p.m. on Aug. 27 and 9 a.m. Aug 28," says Officer Tim Klucken. "If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the area… more
USGS national CWD map updated
| idfg-bstuder
The USGS updated the CWD map for the United States on 8/27/2019.
Of significance to Idaho hunters, is the new section in northwest Montana related to the deer found in Libby.
More information can be found at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/expanding-distribution-chroni…… more
GODDE / MICA BAY ACCESS PROGRAM TO REOPEN
| idfg-bmoore
The Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen on schedule this fall. Access to the property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish… more
Southwest Region September Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 9,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River – Barber Park to Glenwood Bridge September 2, 23 1,080/1,080… more
Impacts of wading pools to both people and migrating fish
| idfg-jbruns
On a hot summer day, few things are as enjoyable as soaking in a cool mountain stream. A seemingly harmless task of stacking rocks to create pools in streams or rivers may seem inviting, however, human created wading pools have several unintended consequences including; 1) restricting fish passage to cool oxygenated… more
Environmental DNA (eDNA) Reveals Pacific Lamprey Distribution in Idaho
| idfg-sputnam
Did you know determining a species distribution can be as easy as taking a water sample? Recently, IDFG crews collected environmental DNA (eDNA) samples to help fisheries biologists and managers understand Pacific Lamprey distribution in the Snake River downstream of Hell's Canyon Dam. The USDA Rocky Mountain Research… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in September
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 2,900 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range in late August-early September at the following locations:
Location; Week Stocked; Number of Trout
Blue Mountain Meadow Pond; Sept. 9-13; 300 Hayden Creek Pond; Sept. 9-13; 1,000 Hyde Creek Pond; Sept. 9-13;… more
Magic Valley Region trout stocking schedule for September 2019
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking nearly 29,000 10" - 12” catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of Water… more
F&G Commission approves 2019 sage-grouse season
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 22 set the 2019 sage-grouse hunting seasons and rules, which included expanded closures in Owyhee County, a restrictive two-day season in some areas in the central part of the state (see map: Zone 3), and a seven-day season in portions of Owyhee, Twin Falls, Oneida and Cassia… more
Commission approves fall Chinook fishing, reduces steelhead bag limit
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently opened the fall Chinook salmon fishing season on the Snake, Salmon and Clearwater rivers starting Aug. 24 and reduced the fall steelhead bag limit to one fish per day and three in possession.
For full Chinook fishing rules see the Chinook Fishing Seasons and Rules. … more
Hatchery highlights for September: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game produces over 30 million fish annually at its hatcheries, and stocks them into waters throughout the state every year, providing Idahoans with fishing opportunities for a variety of species.
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking… more
Hunting skills clinic set for Sept 14 at shooting range in Lapwai
| idfg-jbruns
If you loved the Hunt and Fish Idaho Expo, you'll be sure to enjoy the hunting skills clinic at the Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club (LCWC) range, 27007 Tom Beall road on Sat, Sept 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. This event is free of charge and will be held in conjunction with LCWC 20th anniversary.… more
F&G Commission approves agreement to continue recreation access on state endowment lands
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 23 approved a memorandum of agreement with the Idaho Department of Lands to continue public access for hunting, fish, trapping and other recreation on about 2.3 million acres of state endowment lands.
Fish and Game will provide $.25 per acre annually to the Department of… more
Idaho's early small game opportunities are a great gateway for new hunters
| idfg-bpearson
Hunting small game is a great way for beginners to get started, and some of the earliest fall hunting seasons — including squirrel, snowshoe hare, cottontail, dove and forest grouse — present excellent opportunities for new hunters to develop their skills and confidence without breaking the bank. The best part? Good… more
Gavers Lagoon stocking suspended prior to lagoon rehabilitation
| idfg-tthompson
Stocking of rainbow trout has been suspended at Gavers Lagoon, located at the Hayspur Hatchery near Picabo, due to an upcoming rehabilitation project. Normally, the popular lagoon is stocked on a regular basis for anglers who like to fish in the Wood River Valley.
Handicapped accessible fishing… more
Crossing private land to access public land for big game hunting is a privilege, not a right
| idfg-tthompson
Often, big game hunts in Idaho require hunters to cross private land to reach their hunt unit that is usually on publicly-owned land. Many private landowners allow the public to cross their land, because they are often hunters themselves and support providing access to others so they can hunt on public lands and… more
Hunting season is here: see what's open in late August and September
| idfg-bpearson
Aug. 30 kicks off many archery seasons for deer and elk, general hunts for bear, mountain lion and wolves, as well as seasons for some upland game birds and animals with more seasons opening in September.
Big game animalsMany archery seasons for deer run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 30. For details by unit,… more
Use those 'emergency' items in your hunting pack for more than emergencies
| idfg-rphillips
Every year, hunters find themselves deeper into rugged country than they expected, staying longer than they planned, or they might encounter an unexpected situation. Add to that fall weather, which in Idaho means anything from 70s and sunny to rain, snow and sub freezing temperatures, and sometimes within hours… more