Press Releases and Articles
Commission modifies summer Chinook salmon bag and possession limits for South Fork Salmon River
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission modified daily bag and possession limits for summer Chinook salmon fishing on the South Fork Salmon River effective July 17.
New Daily and Possession Limits South Fork Salmon River
Daily: Four Chinook salmon, only two of which may be adults Possession: 12… more
Upcoming instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
For those looking to hunt in Idaho this fall and still needing their hunter education certification, the Magic Valley Region will be offering an instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert on August 14-15. The class will be held at the Rupert Outdoor Shooting Complex and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
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Black bear euthanized after breaking into Swan Valley residence
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On the night of July 12, a male black bear entered an occupied residence by tearing through a window screen while the homeowners inside slept. Upon gaining entry, the bear ransacked the kitchen and ate a pumpkin pie from the table. Fortunately, in this instance, the residents were unharmed and only became aware of the… more
Rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County, public health officials advise residents to take precautions
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) recently confirmed rabies in a bat on July 14 located in Blaine County, south of Stanley. The case is the first confirmed rabid bat in South Central Idaho this year and serves as a reminder to take extra precautions should you encounter one.
The rabies virus can… more
Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling bull moose from Burley
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
On Tuesday, July 14, the Magic Valley Regional Office received a report from Cassia County Dispatch of a yearling bull moose inside a gated area behind a business in Burley.
To ensure the safety of both the moose and the public, Fish and Game wildlife staff, with assistance from the Cassia County Sheriff's… more
July 14, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update
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Proposal Would Increase Daily Limit to Two Adults
Good news continues for South Fork Chinook anglers.
The South Fork Salmon River fishery remains open seven days per week, and this Thursday (July 16) the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider a proposal to increase the daily bag limit from one adult… more
Chinook fishing on the Upper Salmon River will end on July 15
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Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon on the Upper Salmon River from the posted boundary just upstream of the mouth of Valley Creek upstream to the posted boundary just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery weir at the end of fishing hours on July 15. Fishing is still open on the Lochsa River and… more
Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth. Also, what is a chiselmouth?
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Before our Sportfishing Program Coordinator could close Idaho’s record books during what’s turned into a wallop of a record fish season, Carmen, Idaho angler Akeley Fahnholz tossed her hat into the ring.
While fishing on June 8 along the Salmon River up near the town that shares the same name, Akeley… more
F&G releases the first generation of 'captive broodstock' kokanee
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About four years ago, a “What if?” idea became reality, and kokanee anglers will soon be catching the results. During June, about a million kokanee fingerlings raised from Idaho Fish and Game’s first “captive broodstock” were released into Idaho’s lakes and reservoirs. Many of those fish will reach catchable size… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/8/2026
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Here’s the latest update for the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery, with the most recent numbers through Sunday July 5, 2026.
For the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery to date we estimate:
Anglers have harvested 103 hatchery adult Chinook salmon and 8 hatchery jacks and have released an… more
July 8, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update
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South Fork Salmon River Fishery Expands to Seven Days per Week
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook fishery is expanding to seven days per week, effective today (July 8).
With roughly half of our harvest share still available and fishing conditions beginning to change, the IDFG Director has authorized an… more
2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card
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Idaho Fish and Game is now accepting art submissions for the 2027 durable hard card licenses — your chance to have your work featured on a collectible that hunters and anglers carry with them all year long.
Each year, these wallet-sized licenses showcase original artwork highlighting Idaho’s iconic species… more
Fish and Game stocking jack Chinook salmon in New Meadows pond
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Looking to reel in a salmon without heading to the river? Idaho Fish and Game is stocking Meadow Creek Pond with surplus jack Chinook salmon this week, giving anglers a rare opportunity to catch these tasty fish close to home.
Approximately 100 jack Chinook salmon (less than 24 inches) from the Rapid River… more
SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week
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Beginning July 8, the Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River will increase from four days per week to seven days per week. With water levels dropping and water temperatures increasing, this change is being implemented to increase the likelihood of reaching the harvest share.
For more… more
F&G closes access to Boise River WMA due to Claremont Fire
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UPDATE: Some trails on the Boise River WMA have reopened; however, the status of roads and trails around the Claremont Fire is evolving. Please abide by posted signage and stay off roads and trails marked as closed.
Fish and Game’s Southwest Region has closed access to the Boise River WMA due to the… more
F&G Commission meeting July 15-16 in Jerome
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 15 and 16 at Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Regional Office at 324 South 417 East in Jerome. A public hearing will begin on July 15 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public hearing will have a three-minute time limit,… more
Fish salvage order issued for the Big Wood River below Magic Dam and the Richfield Canal Diversion
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region has been informed by the Big Wood Canal Company that the gates on Magic Reservoir Dam will be closing sometime around July 5, leading to substantial flow reductions or cessation of flow which functionally de-waters the Big Wood River approximately 1.25 miles below the dam… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/1/2026
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Here’s the latest update for the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery, with the most recent numbers through Sunday June 28, 2026.
Through the first two weeks of the fishery, we estimate:
Anglers harvested 68 hatchery adult salmon and released an estimated 17 unclipped adult salmon. Angler effort… more