Press Releases and Articles
Safety tips when living in proximity to mountain lions
| idfg-tthompson
Reports of mountain lions in the Wood River Valley are down considerably from the winter of 2019-2020. Last year, Fish and Game reported nearly 100 incidents involving mountain lions in the Wood River Valley, which included several attacks on pets.
While reports have diminished this winter, mountain lions… more
Winter surveys show high numbers of mule deer fawns in the Upper Snake
| idfg-mpfander
Mule deer fawn numbers are looking really good across much of the Upper Snake Region as we head into the rough part of winter.
"Our fawn production across the region was pretty incredible," said Upper Snake Region Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks. "I think that we have only had fawn ratios rivaling these… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - February
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 9,800 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. Two of the treasure Valley’s newest ponds are including in the schedule; Dick Knox Pond in Emmett and Star City Pond West in Star.
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NEW TIMESHEETS available now!
| idfg-sfocht
A new and improved Idaho Master Naturalist Timesheet is available. It won't look too much different than the old one, except for the ADDED feature of being able to see your entries after you enter them. You are also able to download your entries into Excel, if you choose. If you recorded time for 2021 on the old… more
BCR Ammo Amnesty Program On Now
| Anonymous (not verified)
BCR shooters, do you have a stockpile of Wolf or TulAmmo that you’ve been unable to shoot at BCR due to the steel ban?
Well, here’s some good news.
Through the months of February and March, and subject to daily weather conditions, shooters are allowed to use the following ammunition at BCR: Wolf,… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 7,350 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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Magic Valley trout growers donate thousands of live trout for anglers to catch
| idfg-tthompson
If you’re an angler looking for a winter escape, you are in luck. Local trout processors have an over abundance of fish due to declining markets. Despite the unfortunate business circumstances, many producers donate their fish to Fish and Game to bolster public angling opportunities across southern Idaho.… more
Apply for spring turkey controlled hunts starting Feb. 1
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for turkey can apply from Feb. 1 through March 1. Spring 2021 turkey controlled hunt information is in the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules book.
Hunters who have a 2021 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at… more
Public's Help Sought in Waterfowl Carcass Wasting Case
| Anonymous (not verified)
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent dumping of 34 whole and partially field-dressed waterfowl carcasses behind the Fred Meyer store at Glenwood and Chinden in Garden City.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain… more
Canada geese carcasses dumped near Aberdeen
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for information regarding another waterfowl waste case in southeast Idaho. At least 5 Canada geese were discovered at the base of a cliff where they had been tossed and left to waste after being shot. The disposal site was likely accessed via a two-track dirt road off of… more
Mountain lion take season closed in Units 66A and 76
| idfg-jjackson
Mountain lion take season closures have occurred in several southeast Idaho game management units over the last several weeks, with new orders closing the take season for BOTH male and female mountain lions in Units 66A and 76, effective Jan. 21, 2021. The specifics regarding the closures for these and other Southeast… more
Ice fishing update, Jan. 22: Cascade and Payette Lakes
| idfg-mthomas
Snow and travel conditions have improved following a week of colder temperatures. On Friday, Jan. 22, I visited two access areas on Lake Cascade to check surface and ice conditions. At Van Wyck access, I measured 3 inches of snow and 14 inches of ice. At Boulder Creek access, I measured 5 inches of snow, 2 inches of… more
One too many bighorns leads to more than $11,000 in penalties
| Anonymous (not verified)
A successful bighorn sheep hunt in the canyonlands of Owyhee County is a thing to be celebrated. But for a Parma man and his wife, that celebration eventually led to lawlessness.
In 2017, only one bighorn sheep hunt tag was allotted for hunt unit 40, an area encompassing the vast southwest corner of Idaho.… more
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - January 2021
| idfg-jvincent
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Reflecting back on 2020: A year in review- Bumblebees & bats
| idfg-jbruns
The Wildlife Diversity Program works to protect almost 10,000 species. That is 98% of Idaho’s biodiversity!
From songbirds, raptors, bats, squirrels, frogs, and lizards, to thousands of insects and other invertebrates, as well as Idaho’s native plants, many nongame species are common and can been… more
Providing Safe Fish Passage at Irrigation Diversions is Critical to Salmon Recovery
| idfg-jkeith
When discussing the decline of wild salmon populations, most people tend to focus on one or two of the most controversial issues such as dams, gill-netting or predation. However, there are other important pressures that are sometimes overlooked. One such pressure is fish entrainment.
Fish… more
Commission meeting Jan. 27-28 in Nampa
| idfg-bpearson
The Fish and Game Commission will meet in Nampa on Jan. 27-28, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. MST Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Southwest Region Office, 15950 N. Gate Blvd. People can address the Commission about any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
Due to the Governor’s Stage 2 Stay… more
Additional services proposed for Horsethief Reservoir campgrounds, upgrades to take place in 2021
| idfg-jmessner
Horsethief Reservoir continues to be a camping and fishing destination for outdoor enthusiasts across Idaho. As visitation continues to increase, the need has arisen to provide more structured camping to protect the very environment that visitors travel to Horsethief to enjoy.
That effort began in 2018, when… more