Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission seeks to intervene in federal lawsuit about black bear baiting
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Sept. 4 asked a federal court to let it join a federal lawsuit regarding black bear baiting on national forest lands in Idaho and Wyoming to defend its authority to regulate hunting activities without additional federal regulations. Filings were submitted in the United States… more
Make the call to catch poachers, (800) 632-5999
| idfg-bpearson
With some hunting seasons underway and more opening soon, Idaho Fish and Game asks the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of wildlife laws, and program the number into the contacts in your smart phone.
“The public plays a critical role in catching poachers… more
Open house regarding potential airboat closures on Coeur d'Alene River WMA
| Anonymous (not verified)
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is considering airboat closures on a limited portion of the Coeur d’Alene River Wildlife Management Area.
IDFG strives to provide a variety of hunter experiences on our Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). In most of the Coeur d’Alene WMA, airboat use is possible for those… more
Steelhead Catch and Release Graduate Study Update
| idfg-bbowersox
Written by Will Lubenau (University of Idaho)
Work on the University of Idaho and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game catch-and-release steelhead angling study continued over the past month. We have included a brief update below with some recent information. Remember, the most important data for the study… more
Upcoming Farragut range closure dates
| Anonymous (not verified)
The Farragut Shooting Range Center will be closed for reserved events at the times listed below.
Sunday, September 22nd- 100 yard range closed to general public from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Friday, September 27th- Entire range closed to general public from 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm.
Saturday, September 28th… more
New Fall River fish numbers available
| idfg-jbrower
The rainbow trout population in the Fall River has not been surveyed in over a decade. Idaho Fish and Game biologist John Heckel wants to change that. Heckel recently conducted population estimates on rainbow trout in two different sections of the river.
"Our intentions are to develop long term… more
Road Closure Could Impact Some Sawtooth Zone Archery Hunters
| Anonymous (not verified)
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing Forest road 579 from Sept. 16 – Sept. 29 to replace a culvert with an Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) structure. The AOP will accommodate post fire flows or runoff as a result of the Bearskin Fire.
“We want to give the public, particularly archery hunters, enough… more
'Tis the Season for Seeds
| KristinaBoyd
Fall can be a full-time pursuit up here in north Idaho. There's hunting and meat processing, crop harvesting and putting up, wood cutting and splitting, soccer and football practice, and of course... seed saving.
The glory of spring and summer flowers is fading in the valleys, but the bounty that they bring… more
Comment period open for proposed rules that will go before the 2020 Legislature
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters, anglers, trappers and other interested people can comment on proposed Fish and Game rules published in the Idaho Administrative Rules September Bulletin.
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written or emailed comments must be delivered on or before Sept. 25 to… more
September Sportsmen's Breakfast
| idfg-mellstrom
Fish and Game will host a Sportsmen's Breakfast on September 17 at the Fish and Game Panhandle Regional Office in the Hunters Education wing. The office is located at 2885 W Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene.
Breakfast starts at 6:30 am, with the program beginning at 7 am. This month, we will be giving an… more
F&G Commission looks to manage nonresident hunters and seeks nonresident fee increase
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is looking at ways to manage the number and distribution of nonresident big game hunters in response to concerns about hunter crowding and congestion in some popular hunting areas.
Fish and Game commissioners and staff heard from resident hunters while updating the… more
Attention Unit 11 Hunters: Power pole replacement between Eagle Creek and Deer Creek
| idfg-jbruns
Hunters should be advised that Avista utilities will be conducting a power pole replacement on the ridge between Eagle Creek and Deer Creek in Unit 11 on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Gates will stay locked during this time and sportsmen can expect truck traffic on the Swamp Creek road. Work will begin Sept… more
Salmon and Steelhead Days comes to MK Nature Center on Sept. 4-6
| idfg-bpearson
September 4-6 marks the 23rd Salmon and Steelhead Days at the MK Nature Center in Boise. The event celebrates Idaho’s anadromous fish by involving fifth grade students in hands-on learning about salmon and steelhead.
Over the course of the three-day educational event, nearly 2,300 students from southwest… more
Sweet, Idaho bull elk returns to captivity
| Anonymous (not verified)
Editor noteAn update to this story is available at https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/sweet-idaho-elk-headed-lone-star-state
A young bull elk, given a second chance at freedom when returned to the wild country of Bear Valley, Idaho in mid-August, is back in captivity. On Sunday, September 1, Fish and Game… more
F&G expands Chinook fishing in the Clearwater River system
| idfg-bpearson
On Friday, Aug. 30, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s fall Chinook fishery permit, and anglers should be aware of some changes to the structure of the season in the Clearwater River, as well as modifications to the daily and possession limits in all of the… more
Prescribed Burn Scheduled in Unit 42
| Anonymous (not verified)
In you plan to hunt in Owyhee County this fall, you might need to know that the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Twin Springs area on Juniper Mountain during a five- to seven-day window between September 9-30.
This window overlaps with several archery and any-weapon big… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Fall isn’t just for hunting! 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 September.
Some notable stocking highlights include:
Bear River (Oneida Narrows reach below the dam) – 2,250… more
Volunteer opportunities available for wildlife habitat projects in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-scassinelli
Interested in helping Idaho Fish and Game with wildlife conservation projects and events? Become a volunteer!
Fish and Game volunteers play a valuable role fulfilling a variety of functions from planting seeds and native shrubs for restoration and rehabilitation projects, to promoting public education,… more