Press Releases and Articles
Big trout means big smiles for Magic Valley anglers
| idfg-csundquist
Anglers in the Magic Valley Region have been catching some giant trout in local fishing ponds recently after Clear Springs Foods in Mackay donated nearly 900 hatchery broodstock to Idaho Fish and Game. Hagerman State Fish Hatchery staff have been busy stocking these fish out into regional waters in late April, … more
Weekly update for the Clearwater and Rapid River run spring Chinook Salmon fisheries (5/1/19)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi Everybody. As promised, I am starting my weekly updates for the spring Chinook Salmon fisheries that are occurring in the Clearwater River basin and in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers (5/1/19).
In these weekly updates, I will try to provide the most up-to-date information on run sizes,… more
Tools of the fish trapping trade
| idfg-bbowersox
Often fish trapping requires nets and PIT-tags. But when you are trapping on the mainstem Snake RIver near Lewiston tools like a chainsaw can come in handy. Spring runoff brings out-migrating juvenile salmon and steelhead trout smolts to the Snake River but, besides fish, the fish trap is also effective at catching… more
Collared grizzly bear in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest is a reminder to be bear aware
| idfg-ksiitari
A grizzly bear was confirmed northeast of Magee in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest on April 29. Both grizzly bears and black bears can be found in most of the Panhandle and people are encouraged to be aware and take appropriate precautions when recreating in bear country.
As spring… more
Southwest Region Fishing Trailer Schedule for the Month of May
| idfg-eoneale
The month of May will be busy for Fish and Game’s fishing trailer, with more than a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond.
To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at https… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for the Month of May
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing
more than 70,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Caldwell Pond #2… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Panhandle Region
| idfg-ksiitari
Hatchery crews have a busy month planting 10 to12-in rainbow trout at over 26 locations in northern Idaho. Some of the most popular Family Fishing Waters will see their first round of hatchery trout for 2019, including Spicer Pond in St. Maries, Gene Day Pond in Osburn, and Steamboat Pond on the North Fork Coeur d’… more
Sounds of Spring
| idfg-mlucid
Pacific chorus frogs are one of the first sounds of spring in north Idaho. This species sings for just a few weeks each year beginning in mid-April. If you haven't heard them yet this year you still may have a few days left.
Just take a walk anywhere near standing water at dusk or later. They are as likely to… more
April 29: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
During the week of April 22, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River was limited to the upper areas of location code 19 near Stanley. No interviews were obtained downstream of the East Fork Salmon River due to increased river flows and poor visibility. Anglers that were interviewed in location 19 averaged 5… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 35,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. Fish on!
Location … more
Found a baby animal in the wild? Leave it be
| idfg-jjackson
You have heard of deer season, bear season, turkey season, and with warmer weather making appearances across the state, we have left ski season behind to welcome fishing season. But, right now, there is another important season just getting underway…baby animal season.
When visiting the great outdoors in the… more
Grab your fishing rod, Salmon regional waters to be stocked in May
| idfg-mdemick
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,400 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following location in May.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Blue Mountain Meadow Pond… more
Video: Biologists fit sage grouse with GPS trackers in Eastern Idaho
| idfg-jbrower
Biologists are placing GPS transmitters on female sage grouse in order to study how they nest, raise chicks, and utilize the landscape after the Grassy Ridge fire.
Ten reasons why you should consider applying for a controlled big game hunt
| idfg-rphillips
Controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear hunts runs May 1 to June 5, and it’s an excellent opportunity to try for a chance at Idaho’s best hunts. For new hunters, or people who’ve recently moved to Idaho, controlled hunts may seem complicated, but there are good reasons to apply for… more
Steelhead to be stocked in Blue Mountain Meadow and Squaw Creek ponds
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery will release 100 steelhead each in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond and Squaw Creek Pond by Friday, April 26.
Blue Mountain Meadow Pond is adjacent to the golf course in Challis. Squaw Creek Pond is located about 3 miles west of Clayton on Highway 75, then… more
Farragut shooting range opens May 3
| idfg-jkunkle
The Farragut public shooting range will open for the year on May 3. Hours of operation are Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per shooter, per day.
This multi-use, family oriented range located at 33644 N. Shooters Rd. in Athol is owned and operated by… more
Snake River sturgeon poachers sentenced
| idfg-dmeyer
During the Fall of 2018, Conservation Officer John Beer investigated a report of two Minidoka county men who had illegally harvested a large sturgeon. The men located the sturgeon while fishing near the Snake River on the south side spillway of the Minidoka Dam. They loaded the huge fish into the trunk of a Dodge… more
Help Track and Map Bumble Bees
| idfg-vosborn
The Pacific Northwest is home to nearly 30 species of bumble bees and many of them face an uncertain future. As part of the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas Project, Idaho Fish and Game and its conservation partners are collecting field observations of bumble bees. The goal is to map bumble bee populations in the… more