Press Releases and Articles
Clearwater Region Chinook Update 5/4/18
| idfg-jdupont
Message from Clearwater fisheries manager, Joe DuPont.
Run SizeWell, things are looking better than last week. Last week counts at Bonneville Dam were the worst we had ever seen for that time of year (April 26). Now (as of 5/3/18) we have moved up five spots to the 6th worst out 80 years of… more
Apply now for Idaho's Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-vosborn
Hunters hoping to enter Idaho’s first Super Hunt drawing have through May 31 to apply.
With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and each entry helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands.
Super Hunt entries… more
May kicks off the annual wildlife baby boom, and please let them be
| idfg-mdemick
Spring is here, and with it comes baby wildlife season.
The chance of encountering young animals from baby birds to lone deer fawns increases. But what should you do - or not do - if you find a baby animal in your yard or in the hills?
While humans often have good intentions when they… more
Cocolalla Lake campground closure
| idfg-adux
Idaho Fish and Game manages a fishing and boating access site on the northern end of Cocolalla Lake. This is the only public boat ramp on the lake which makes it popular with anglers. In addition, a small camping area has been available for many years at this site. This fishing and boating access site is free of… more
Clark Fork and Pack River Angler Survey Underway
| idfg-adux
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in cooperation with Avista, began conducting a 10-month angler creel survey on the Clark Fork River from Lake Pend Oreille to Cabinet Gorge Dam on February 1. Additionally, we began surveying anglers fishing the Pack River, Grouse Creek, and Lightning Creek on March 1. We plan to… more
Catastrophe averted, trout rescued after being stranded on the freeway
| idfg-staff
Stranded fish are a sad, but regular occurrence in Idaho as reservoirs get drained, ponds dry up and irrigation canals get shut down seasonally, and Fish and Game usually provides a salvage season so anglers can catch the fish. But a salvage season probably wasn't the best option when a stocking truck got stranded on… more
Anglers can expect big smallmouth bass at Dworshak Reservoir, but below-average numbers of kokanee
| idfg-jbruns
With spring well underway and weather improving, many anglers are heading to Dworshak Reservoir, and Fish and Game's fisheries managers have offered their forecast for the upcoming months.
KokaneeThe one constant with reservoir's kokanee population is that it is constantly changing from year to year.… more
Construction Work Slated for Spring Shores Road at Lucky Peak Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
Construction work will soon begin to complete the last piece of a multi-year project which allows deer and elk to safely migrate across State Highway 21 between Lucky Peak Reservoir and the Wilderness Ranch area.
Contractors working for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be installing specially… more
Clearwater weekly steelhead update (4/30/18)
| idfg-vosborn
This Saturday marked the 2018 Spring Chinook Salmon opener. There were a few die-hard anglers fishing at the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge at the beginning of Creel Section 1, but overall effort was minimal. There are a few Steelhead anglers still fishing on the North Fork of the Clearwater and on the Little Salmon… more
Upper Salmon River weekly steelhead report (4/30/18)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead angler effort over the past week on the upper Salmon River was limited to the stretch of river just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery. Due to high flows and low visibility, river conditions downstream of this area were poor, and no interviews were obtained from other location codes. Anglers interviewed in… more
Spring Chinook run-status update, April 27
| idfg-jdupont
I have to admit I was thinking of delaying this update in hopes that the outlook would improve. But, I made a promise, and I’m sticking to it, so here's what we're dealing with for the Chinook run.
At this point, I have been focusing on two things to evaluate the strength (or weakness) of this year… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet May 9-10 in McCall
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its quarterly meeting May 9-10 with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Northfork Lodge, 200 Scott St. in McCall. During the public hearing, people can address the commission on any matters pertaining to Fish and Game.
The meeting will… more
Apply now for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Applying for a coveted controlled hunt for deer, elk or pronghorn? Improve your chances of hunting your dream unit by also entering the Super Hunt drawing at the same time you apply.
Here’s the deal. Thousands of hunters apply for controlled hunts every year hoping to snag one of those prime… more
Map Rock site on the Snake River was renovated for anglers and hunters
| idfg-rphillips
Map Rock recreation site on the Snake River south of Nampa reopened in April for anglers, hunters and other recreationists, and when people return, they will see a renovated site under different management.
Map Rock is about 6 miles northwest of Walters Ferry along Map Rock Road on the north… more
Black's Creek Range Upcoming Events
| idfg-eoneale
There are a number of special events coming to BCR in the months ahead. Join in, or come out and spectate.
Cowboy Action Shooting Idaho State Championship 2018 Renegade Shootout --
July 5-8, 2018 - Free Admission for Spectators
A great spectator event has competitors dressing in "Old West"… more
Farragut Shooting Range reopens May 4 and will be open Friday through Sunday through November
| idfg-pcooper
The Farragut Shooting Range will open for the 2018 season on Friday, May 4. It will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. through the first week in November.
The range is managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and has been the recipient of several range grants from the… more
Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules
| idfg-mdemick
With Idaho’s spring black bear hunting season underway, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that there are specialized regulations that they have the responsibility to follow.
Hunters are encouraged to carefully review a copy of the 2017-2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure. Black bear… more
Panhandle Panfish: A Fun and Easy Way to Enjoy North Idaho’s Fishery Resources
| idfg-cwatkins
It looks as though spring has sprung in north Idaho, and for many of us that means getting outside to soak up some sun with a fishing rod in hand. Just take a look at the local boat launches and you’ll see just how excited anglers are getting about spring fishing opportunities. The Panhandle Region enjoys some great… more