Press Releases and Articles
Chinook Salmon update for the Clearwater River, lower Salmon River, and Little Salmon River fisheries (5/22/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. It is time for the weekly spring Chinook Salmon update for the fisheries in the Clearwater River Basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (Rapid River Run) (5/22/19).
Run Update
At this point, we think the runs of Chinook Salmon over Bonneville Dam that are… more
Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules
| idfg-mdemick
With spring black bear hunting season well underway, Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that using bait comes with easy to follow rules. Yet each spring, some run afoul with the law when their blunders could easily be avoided.
Here are a few reminders every bear baiter should follow:… more
Freeman Lake campground closed
| idfg-ksiitari
Camping is no longer available at the Freeman Lake Access Site, located five miles north of Oldtown in Bonner County. The site will remain open for day use and access to the public boat launch is still available.
Located off of Freeman Lake Access Road on the west side of the lake, the site offers a dock, boat… more
Summer fishing guide
| idfg-rphillips
Memorial Day weekend for many Idahoans is the unofficial kick off to the summer camping and fishing season. If you’re doing the first and not the latter, you’re missing out on a fantastic opportunity. May is among the best months for Idaho’s ponds, lakes and reservoirs, and some rivers will also be good for fishing.… more
Shedding light on a new depredation tool: Landowner Permission Hunts
| idfg-jbruns
Three new hunts called Landowner Permission Hunts in Game Management Units 10A and 14 of the Clearwater Region have been eliciting many questions from landowners and sportsmen alike. Landowner Permission Hunts are a type of depredation hunt designed to address multiple depredations over a large area.
Conflict… more
Pintail Point at Henrys Lake opens to the public through Access Yes! program
| idfg-jbrower
Pintail Point, a piece of private property along Henrys Lake, has enrolled in Idaho Fish and Games’ Access Yes! program. Access Yes! is a program designed to improve access to private land or through private land to public land by compensating willing landowners who provide access. The Pintail Point … more
Idaho Fish and Game Partners with the Western Native Trout Challenge
| idfg-staff
Idaho anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Western Native Trout Challenge and earn bragging rights while helping the Western Native Trout Initiative conserve 21 species of native trout.
“No one appreciates the beauty and value of wild, native trout more than anglers,” said Jim… more
Youth-only controlled hunts offer exclusive opportunities for big game
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho offers lots of opportunity for kids interested in big game hunting, and young hunters have until June 5 to apply for tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts set aside exclusively for youth.
Controlled hunt tags are available for many of Idaho's best hunts, including… more
Grizzly bear family observed feeding in Island Park
| idfg-jbrower
A female grizzly with cubs was observed digging gopher caches near Harriman State Park May 14. This is the third year in a row bears have been observed in this location and is likely the same mother grizzly returning to a known food source. “The sow put her legendary… more
Timber companies and F&G agree to leases for public access to private timber lands
| idfg-rphillips
A new partnership between Idaho Fish and Game and PotlatchDeltic will provide and preserve public access for hunting, fishing and trapping on 567,002 acres of private land in Benewah, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah and Shoshone counties through a lease agreement.
A second agreement expected to be finalized by early… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat results now available
| idfg-rphillips
Results of the moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt draw have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.
Those without an online license system account… more
Trap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
| idfg-eoneale
Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 24th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day’s events.
To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.… more
Southwest Region 2019 Free Fishing Day events
| idfg-eoneale
Saturday, June 8th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other… more
Avoid high water this Memorial Day by fishing a local pond or lake
| idfg-mdemick
High water this Memorial Day weekend will likely put a temporary damper on fishing many local rivers and streams, but fortunately, local ponds and lakes are a good bet for anxious anglers.
These close-to-home fishing holes provide families with young children a good chance of catching fish. Add a… more
Top 10 tips when fishing with kids
| idfg-mdemick
Fishing can be a fun sport for kids and parents. Besides spending quality time together outdoors, families can get away from their hectic schedules and enjoy a sun-filled day laughing, talking and enjoying the fresh air.
But introducing young children to the sport, which may seem daunting for some,… more
Weed Treatment Scheduled for Duff Lane Ponds
| idfg-jcassinelli
Eurasian watermilfoil has returned to Middleton's Duff Lane Pond. Fish and Game staff plan to treat the pond on Monday, May 20th with a granular herbicide that will kill the invasive aquatic weed and help keep the pond fishable.
Signs announcing the treatment will be placed at the pond, and the… more
Hunters will soon get a look at new deer management plans
| idfg-rphillips
The statewide management plans for mule deer and white-tailed deer are being revised, and hunters will want to take note of upcoming opportunities to review and comment on the plans and talk to wildlife managers about them.
Fish and Game officials presented drafts of the management plans to the Fish and Game… more
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
Imagine this scenario: You’re at your favorite fishing and camping spot for the weekend, and just as you grab your fishing rod to head to the lake or river, you realize you forgot to purchase a fishing license. Don't panic, if you have a smartphone and cell service, you can purchase and download a ready-to-use … more