Press Releases and Articles
Control actions in February removed 17 wolves from the Lolo elk zone
| idfg-koelrich
Idaho Fish and Game has concluded wolf control actions done during February that removed 17 wolves in the Lolo elk zone north of Highway 12. Similar control actions have taken place in eight of the last nine years to reduce predation and improve elk survival in this herd that is well below elk management objectives.… more
March 17 Panhandle sportsmen's breakfast canceled
| Anonymous (not verified)
The March 17 sportsmen's breakfast has been canceled per the Panhandle Health District's recommendations for mass gatherings and public events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fish and Game Panhandle staff typically host a sportsmen's breakfast the third Tuesday of each month except June, July, August and October… more
F&G releases rehabbed raptors in Upper Snake
| idfg-jbrower
Through a partnership between Fish and Game and Teton Raptor Center (TRC) several injured raptors were recently rehabilitated and returned to the wild. All of these birds were reported by concerned citizens and taken to TRC to receive the care they needed to make a full recovery. This unique collaboration is one way… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-bpearson
The spring turkey controlled hunt drawing results are available through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt permits for spring turkey at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.
Those without an online license system account can get… more
F&G Commission drops steelhead size restriction from Clearwater basin and portion of Snake River
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission removed the size restriction starting March 13 on steelhead fisheries in the Clearwater River basin and Snake River downstream of Couse Creek.
The daily bag limit for steelhead in the Clearwater River, Middle Fork Clearwater River (downstream of Clear Creek), South Fork… more
River Otter trapping season closed in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Salmon Region was reached at 5 p.m. Friday, March 6. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region closed at 5 p.m. Monday, March 9.
Any otter trapped in the… more
Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery closed to public access until 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Officials with Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region have announced that the Niagara Spring Hatchery will be closed to public access for the next several months due to construction activities. It is anticipated that the hatchery grounds will re-open to the public in early 2021.
Construction has already begun on a… more
License sales at Boise headquarters now available at MK Nature Center
| idfg-bpearson
Following the completion of a remodeling project, the MK Nature Center Visitor’s Center reopened March 9 for all license and tags sales previously available in the headquarters building.
With the impending demolition of the Idaho Fish and Game’s headquarters office, license sales will be available at the… more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission to meet March 19-20
| idfg-bpearson
The Fish and Game Commission will meet March 19-20, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the main auditorium at St. Luke's Plaza, 720 E. Park Blvd. in Boise. People can address the Commission about any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will resume in Nampa… more
Spring is prime time for Treasure Valley ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Love fishing but can’t seem to find the time to travel for an extended trip to a favorite lake, reservoir or river? That shouldn’t prevent anglers in the Treasure Valley from picking up their rod and reel and fishing on a weekend, or after work, because there are ample fishing opportunities nearby. … more
March 9: Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort increased this past week on the upper Salmon River, but catch rates declined. Over the weekend, the majority of bank anglers were observed downstream of North Fork in location code 15, and boat anglers were spread out between Challis and North Fork.
Snow slides downstream of North Fork… more
Idaho's Kokanee Hatcheries
| idfg-vosborn
Idaho anglers have a kokanee habit. Every year, millions of fingerlings are planted in up to 18 lakes and reservoirs to sustain popular kokanee fisheries across the state. To meet the demand, Idaho's kokanee hatcheries work through the winter to produce the fish many anglers enjoy.
Public’s Help Sought in Sturgeon Poaching Case
| Anonymous (not verified)
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a white sturgeon from the Boise River.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) 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 day.
On March… more
Bull elk shot and left to waste near Dingle in Bear Lake County
| idfg-jjackson
Sometime before 10 PM on March 4, a bull elk was shot twice approximately 30 yards off of the Dingle Pond road, in Dingle in Bear Lake County. The elk only traveled 20 yards before it died from its wounds.
The dead elk was in clear view of the road and was spotted in the dark. It appeared that no efforts were… more
Salmon River steelhead anglers reminded of reduced limits
| idfg-mdemick
As the weather warms and steelhead anglers look to shake their winter blues along the Salmon River, they need to be aware of reduced daily and possession limits.
Due to lower numbers of returning steelhead, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission modified the seasons and reduced bag limits statewide for… more
Grab your steelhead gear - Deadwater is out!
| idfg-mdemick
The Deadwater ice jam on the Salmon River below North Fork broke free on the afternoon of March 5. Water visibility will be impacted downstream for a few days and a rain/snow mix is forecasted over the weekend, which may prolong reduced water visibility. Anglers can expect great fishing once conditions improve.
… more
Burbot fishing ramps up with peak spawning season in the Kootenai River
| Anonymous (not verified)
For much of the year, most burbot in the Kootenai River system reside in the deep, slow flowing pools or in the deep, cold waters of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. But once February arrives, burbot rapidly begin transitioning to spawning mode and start moving to shallower water in the… more
March trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Is it that time of year again? Yes, it’s fish stocking time! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during March.
Location Week to be Stocked Number of Trout American Falls… more