Press Releases and Articles
Second group of elk ushered across highway near Sugar City
| idfg-jbrower
A group of 150 elk moved out of Teton Canyon earlier this week and headed west towards Highway 20 near Sugar City, again causing concern for passing motorists. They were preceded by a similar group of elk which moved out of the canyon in late-January and crossed Highway 20 with the assistance of Fish and Game,… more
Hunter and trapper education instructors needed – orientation classes offered in February
| idfg-tatwood
Interested in teaching Hunter, Bowhunter or Trapper Education? Idaho Fish and Game will be offering a series of free New Instructor Orientation classes throughout the southeast region in February from 5:30-7:30 PM at the following locations:
February 24 Oneida County Road… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake Ice Conditions Update (2/7/20)
| idfg-jmessner
Lake Cascade Update - February 7th, 2020
Ice conditions have improved dramatically over the past week. As of yesterday (February 6th), the 1+ foot of slush that was sitting on top of the ice was firmed up nicely. The new snow we received overnight last night (February 7th) was wet, and has… more
Not all hatchery steelhead are adipose-clipped
| idfg-bbowersox
“Do Idaho hatcheries clip the adipose fin on every steelhead they release?”
As with many things in our salmon and steelhead world, clipping or not clipping hatchery fish can get a little complicated. Some hatchery steelhead smolts are released with their adipose fin still intact on… more
River Restoration Series: Monitoring Fish Populations
| idfg-mkoenig
In our third habitat restoration film Restoring Rivers, Restoring Fish, we show how biologists study fish to understand whether habitat projects are working, and how to improve restoration in the future.
Many of Idaho's rivers have been altered by a long history of land uses. Activities like mining, timber… more
Mule Deer shot and left off Lindsey Creek Road over 2 months after season closed
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a mule deer buck off of Lindsey Creek Road on January 30-31 in Lewiston.
Citizens Against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a… more
Broodstock Collection on the South Fork 2020
| idfg-jbruns
By Jaime Robertson, Regional Fisheries Technician
Since 2010, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has been recruiting volunteer anglers to catch adult steelhead from the South Fork Clearwater River. We rely on anglers from around the region, other states, and even other countries to collect steelhead… more
Become an Idaho Master Naturalist! Open house and introductory meeting coming up in Pocatello on February 13
| idfg-jjackson
You may have heard of Master Gardeners, Master Instructors, Master’s Degrees, masterpieces, or have a MasterCard in your wallet. But do you know what a Master Naturalist is?
An Idaho Master Naturalist is a person who enjoys nature, outdoor recreation, supporting conservation, and is interested in continually… more
To protect wildlife and public safety, give moose in town space
| Anonymous (not verified)
During the winter, it is not surprising to see moose within city limits in the Idaho Panhandle and in other parts of the state. Moose move to lower elevations to avoid deep snowpack and take advantage of milder weather conditions. As the largest member of the deer family, moose sightings… more
Volunteers wanted for Magic Valley wildlife habitat improvement projects
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to assist in planting sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings this spring in two locations in the Magic Valley. These native shrub communities provide food and shelter to a variety of wildlife including mule deer, elk, sage grouse and other upland birds, as… more
Auction tag brings $165,000 for bighorn conservation and managment
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Special Bighorn Sheep Auction Tag for 2020 brought $165,000 at the recent Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and Sporting Expo, better known as “The Sheep Show,” which took place in Reno in January.
The winning bid was the highest for a year in which the auction tag cannot be used in Hunt Area 11 in… more
Deadline to apply for spring bear controlled hunts is approaching
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters have through Feb. 15 to apply for this spring's controlled black bear hunts.
Spring 2020 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2019-20 Big Game Seasons and Rules book available at all license vendors and online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/rules/big-game.
To apply for a controlled hunt,… more
2020-21 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules available online
| idfg-bpearson
See the new 2020-21 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules.
The new rule booklets includes several changes for hunting turkey and trapping. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the changes in mid-January.
The seasons and rules brochure includes an updated list of spring controlled… more
Live raptors in Treasure Valley hunters education classrooms
| idfg-daygen
There is nothing like being in the presence of a raptor – to see the huge eyes of owl or to view the curve of a hawk’s beak – and some lucky students are getting a glimpse into the world of raptors and other protected nongame birds during their hunter education classroom instruction in the Treasure Valley. A live… more
River Restoration Series: Engineering, heavy equipment renew habitat for Idaho's fish
| idfg-mkoenig
In our second film of the habitat restoration series, we take a closer look at the construction process and techniques to help restore streams.
Many of Idaho's rivers have been altered by a long history of land uses. Activities like mining, timber harvest, agriculture, road building, flood control and others… more
Video: F&G staff rescue bull elk entangled in hay tarp
| idfg-jbrower
Wildlife biologists from Idaho Fish and Game rushed to the rescue of a bull elk that had become entangled in a hay tarp in the Monteview area Thursday morning.
A local landowner called Fish and Game to report the animal after discovering the encumbered elk on his property. Clark County… more
Fish and Game officers euthanize a mountain lion within Hailey city limits
| idfg-tthompson
On Thursday January 30, Fish and Game officers and local law enforcement were notified of a large mountain lion roaming in the Woodside subdivision in Hailey. Once located, the lion continued to run through many neighborhood yards, before taking refuge under a tree. The officers then attempted to haze the lion using… more
F&G wants your help to curb illegal carcass disposal
| idfg-jbrower
Wildlife Management Areas, such as Market Lake in Eastern Idaho, continue to have problems with the illegal dumping of animal carcasses along roads and in public parking areas.
“Illegal dumping has been an ongoing issue,” says Brett Gullett, Market Lake Biologist. “Carcass dumping can, and… more