Press Releases and Articles
Springtime can bring conflicts with off-leash dogs and coyotes during breeding season
| idfg-tthompson
Coyote activity around the Magic Valley, especially in those areas where people are recreating, provides Idaho Fish and Game an opportunity to remind recreationists to take precautions with their pets to reduce the risk of conflicts with coyotes, especially during the denning season.
Fish and Game officials in… more
April trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Spring has sprung! Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Idaho Fish and Game hatchery personnel will be trucking over 42,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout to fisheries in the Southeast Region this month. Go get ‘em!
2025-26 Idaho Big Game Season and Rules available online
| idfg-rphillips
The 2025-26 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet is now available online. The Fish and Game Commission set the new seasons and rules in March, and the public comment period garnered about 14,700 comments from hunters. The department altered many of the initial proposals based on that feedback.
"People who… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-08-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 8, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 31 and Sunday, April 6.
The majority of steelhead angler effort on the Upper Salmon River last week was observed upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in… more
Don't Be a Litter Bug: Spring cleaning for Idaho’s public land
| idfg-Kayla.Brauer
As the weather improves and temperatures warm, it’s fair to say that all Idahoan’s will be itching to get outside! Idaho Fish and Game’s Conservation Officers would like to remind those who will be enjoying Idaho’s outdoor spaces to be mindful of their trash and encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to leave our public… more
Attention anglers: Spring fishing closures on multiple Magic Valley Region fisheries are in effect
| idfg-tucker.brauer
Early spring can be a great time to dust off the fishing rod and get out to enjoy a spring day while looking to hook into a hungry rainbow trout. But, before heading out for a day on the water in April and May, anglers are reminded to check out the new 2025 – 2027 fishing rule book that will point out that by… more
Deadline alert: Applications for F&G Commission Community Challenge Grants are due by April 15
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission's Community Challenge Grant program is open for applications March 1 through April 15. Grants provide competitive funding for officially recognized nonprofit organizations to implement projects that are broadly supported by the local sporting community and enhance… more
F&G offers tips to avoid conflicts as bears come out of hibernation this spring
| idfg-jbrower
Spring is a critical time for bears as they emerge from hibernation and search for food. Natural food sources can be scarce early in the season, making unsecured garbage, pet food, bird feeders, and other human-related attractants a significant temptation. If a bear becomes accustomed to unnatural foods, it can lead to… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 28,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in April.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
New instructor orientations offered in the Southeast Region
| idfg-tatwood
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region will be hosting four New Instructor Orientation workshops throughout the region beginning the end of April. If you are a safe and responsible hunter or trapper, you are passionate about hunting and trapping ethics, or you want to share your knowledge and skills with youth and… more
Kids Creek Pond & Johnson Pond to be stocked with steelhead
| idfg-mdemick
Now’s a good time to grab the kids, your fishing gear, and head to a local fishing hole. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery will release 200 adult steelhead into Kids Creek Pond Thursday, April 3, followed by approximately 200 steelhead into Johnson Pond on Friday, April 4. … more
The closure of a portion of Boise River WMA ended on April 1, but read this before you dust off your hiking boots
| idfg-bpearson
The portion of the Boise Front Segment of Boise River Wildlife Management Area, west of Highway 21, reopened to the public on April 1, following a months-long closure aimed at benefitting wintering big game and accommodate rehabilitation efforts following the Valley Fire.
Although this… more
Embrace the challenges and rewards of wildland turkey hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho hunters are blessed with about two-thirds of the state being publicly owned, and hundreds of thousands more acres are open for public hunting. That provides great opportunities for turkey hunters because many birds are found on public land where anyone can hunt them. But be prepared for – and embrace – the… more
Angler survey taking place on Coeur d’Alene Lake in 2025
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game, in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, is conducting an angler survey, also known as a creel survey, on Coeur d’Alene Lake and its chain lakes in 2025.
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River Angler Science Program packets by April 15 for a chance to win prizes!
| idfg-tjross
If you are one of the many anglers who participated in the 2025 Kootenai River Angler Science Program, thank you for investing time and energy into the program. Information collected by all of you will help Idaho Fish and Game manage the burbot fishery in the Kootenai River.
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-01-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 1, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 24 and Sunday, March 30.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River continued shifting upstream last week. Angler effort increased significantly… more
Prescribed burn occurring at Market Lake this April
| idfg-jbrower
Ririe Reservoir Walleye Update
| idfg-bmartin
The illegal introduction of Walleye into Ririe Reservoir resulted in the establishment of this predatory species and is a concern to fishery managers because of the potential for Walleye to negatively impact other fish populations, specifically kokanee and trout. Ririe Reservoir is one of the most popular flatwater… more