Press Releases and Articles
F&G announces 'Introduction to Wing Shooting' skills course in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region, in partnership with Snake River Quail Forever, has announced a new course titled "Introduction to Wing Shooting," slated to run on the fourth Sunday of each month from April to July at the Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Complex, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road, Kuna.
Targeting… more
E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game’s new electronic salmon and steelhead permit rollout—aka e-tags—is now available through the Go Outdoors Idaho mobile app.
Selecting an e-tag is optional when buying salmon and steelhead permits online and in-person, and paper tags are still available for those who prefer the traditional… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period is now open
| idfg-cliess
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online, at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685.
Apply online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.comHunters are reminded that Fish and… more
Deadline to apply for Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee is extended to Oct. 31
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public volunteers to serve on a Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee that recommends which public shooting ranges should receive grant funds totaling up to $550,000 annually.
Anyone interested in applying for a position on the Citizens Shooting Advisory… more
Rainbow trout schedule for May 2024 in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking approximately 33,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/… more
Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order
| idfg-rphillips
Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1, and through June 30, 2024. See map below.
A March federal court decision was based on wolf trapping's alleged potential effect on grizzly bears.
“We’re very disappointed in this decision,” Fish and… more
Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods
| idfg-tthompson
NOTE: The banner image is not a picture of the reported mtn. lion in Twin Falls.
Over the last week, residents of Twin Falls have reported sightings of a mountain lion within city limits. Initial reports were in neighborhoods around Carriage Lane and Addison Ave. and more recently in the… more
Salmon Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for April
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers will have approximately 1,850 freshly stocked trout to catch at the following locations in April:
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED … more
Idaho Fish and Game debuts new podcast, ‘Hook and Bulletin’
| idfg-cliess
Introducing, the brand-new podcast from Idaho Fish and Game—Hook and Bulletin.
The Hook and Bulletin podcast is a weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation stories from around the Gem State. More specifically, this weekly podcast will give Idaho’s sportsmen and women a quick, digestible… more
Hunter education course offered in Leadore
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Leadore April 29 & 30, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each evening, May 3 from 3 to 6 p.m., and May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
River otter trapping season closed in Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game was notified that the Salmon Region's limit of 15 river otters was met on March 26. 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 Salmon Region closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 29. … more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 38,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in April. With spring in the air, the northern part of the region will get its first shot of fish since the fall, and ponds and reservoirs in the southern portion will… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for April 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 64,825 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in April. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Important dates to help plan your April
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during April that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings.… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 225,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this April. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-26-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 26, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, March 18 and Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Angler effort shifted noticeably upriver last week, with a significant reduction in effort observed downstream of Salmon, ID… more
Hunter harvest stats show drop in elk and mule deer harvest, bump in whitetails in 2023
| idfg-cliess
It didn’t take a whole lot of rubbing the crystal ball to forecast a less-than-stellar mule deer harvest in 2023 because of the severe winter that preceded it. And with last fall’s harvest stats now available, the story that commenced after one of the worst eastern Idaho winters on record can be told.
Ironically… more
How's kokanee fishing? It's a tricky question that relies on sound management and help from Mother Nature
| idfg-rphillips
Kokanee salmon are prized by Idaho anglers. In good years, stocking and management by Idaho Fish and Game, along with good environmental conditions, can create banner kokanee fishing. But within a few years, those same fisheries can turn belly up, which can be confusing – and frustrating – for anglers and… more