Press Releases and Articles
Tiger Trout, an exciting new fishery at Deer Creek Reservoir
| idfg-rhand
By: Robert Hand and Joe Dupont
Deer Creek Reservoir is a 75 acre lake located in Clearwater County about 10 miles north of the town of Pierce, Idaho. This reservoir has become a popular destination for anglers because of its beautiful scenery and the unique trout fishing opportunity it provides. … more
Magic Valley Ice Fishing Report
| idfg-jthiessen
2019 Ice Fishing Report: January
Magic Reservoir: Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass
December saw sketchy ice conditions and fishing was slow, with a few reports of 8” Perch being caught off the dam. January has turned on for Perch fishing, with buckets of 8-10” fish being caught… more
Bees to Bears Climate Adaptation Project Video
| Anonymous (not verified)
The Idaho Panhandle Bees to Bears Climate Adaptation Project is working to restore 250 acres of forested lowland habitat, a priority conservation target in Idaho's State Wildlife Action Plan. This project is being implemented on the Boundary-Smith Creek Wildlife Management Area and to help 6 Species of Greatest… more
Helicopter crews take flight for Panhandle elk study
| Anonymous (not verified)
Helicopter crews will fly the Silver Valley, North Fork Coeur d’Alene River and St. Joe River drainages to capture and collar elk for the sixth year of an ongoing elk survival study. This data helps inform big game seasons and address factors limiting to herd health and hunting opportunity.
Over the winter,… more
Mountain Lion Take Season Closed in Units 70, 73, and 73A in Southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
The take season for mountain lion has closed in Game Management Units 70, 73, and 73A in southeast Idaho effective January 7, 2019. 2017-2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules states that the mountain lion take season is to be closed when 8 female mountain lions have been harvested. This harvest limit has been met. dog… more
Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby planned Feb 2 at Jimmy Smith Lake
| idfg-mdemick
Bundle up the kids, grab the fishing gear and head to Jimmy Smith Lake Saturday, Feb. 2 for the 4th Annual Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby.
The free event is for youth ages 16 and under and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is from 9:30 to noon. All kids who register before noon and are present… more
Fish and Game Dispatches Mountain Lion in Lava Hot Springs
| idfg-jjackson
A mountain lion was dispatched by Idaho Department Fish and Game in the town of Lava Hot Springs just before midnight on January 4.
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office notified Idaho Fish and Game at 6:47 pm Friday night that a mountain lion had been observed walking through Lava Hot Springs, even coming within… more
Bird Hunters and Dog Walkers
| idfg-dmegargle
While you are outdoors enjoying the many recreational opportunities that Idaho has to offer, please be aware during this time of year that trapping season is open and traps may be set near your favorite place to hunt or hike. If by chance your dog does wonder into a trap there are… more
Fish and Game Publishes Snail and Slug Monitoring Tool
| Anonymous (not verified)
If you are planning to celebrate the New Year with a couple of beers you might have more in common with snails and slugs than you think. Idaho Fish and Game recently published a paper evaluating the best ways to do surveys for snails and slugs and, among other things, we tested the old gardening… more
Pigeon and dove die off in Kuna area caused by common pigeon virus
| Anonymous (not verified)
As reports of mourning and Eurasian collared dove die offs in the Kuna area filter in to Fish and Game offices, forensic testing on several dead birds from the area has pinpointed the cause of death as pigeon paramyxovirus, a strain of paramyxovirus that is common to pigeons and doves.
Similar dove die offs… more
New Kootenai River burbot fishery opens for anglers on Jan. 1
| Anonymous (not verified)
Idaho anglers will once again have the opportunity to fish for and harvest burbot in the Kootenai River, its tributaries and Bonner Lake starting Jan. 1. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved fishing rules for 2019-21 that included a burbot season, allowing anglers to harvest six burbot per day with no… more
Eight reasons to buy your 2019 hunting and fishing licenses now
| idfg-rphillips
You need a new hunting and fishing license before your first outing of 2019. You might procrastinate, and then run around looking for an open store to buy a hunting or fishing license because you’re leaving early for your first trip, or buy it right away and have peace of mind, as well as a full year of hunting and… more
Lewiston Regional Office reopened - 12/28/2018
| idfg-bstuder
Friday update: the networks have been restored. The Lewiston regional office will be open again Friday, 12/28.
Normal business hours are from 8am to 5pm.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
The Clearwater Regional office in Lewiston, Idaho was closed, Thursday, December 27, 2018. The closure… more
2019-2021 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules Available
| idfg-bstuder
The 2019-2021 Idaho fishing seasons and rules booklets are available.Highlights include:
What's new? Read an article describing the changes from 2018. Steelhead anglers, please take note of the 2019 season adjustments. Vendors should have printed booklets around January 1.
The… more
Free Parking Donations-Thanks Volunteers!
| idfg-sfocht
Nature Center Volunteers stood out in the parking lot on cold nights asking BSU football fans for parking donations! BSU fans responded generously and we thank all those involved for your support of the MK Nature Center. Go Broncos!
Bird Seed Sale Thank You
| idfg-sfocht
Thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, and customers for making the 2018 Bird Seed Sale a success. The money raised from this event helps us run the Nature Center! If you missed it, we have a few bags of seed left. Winter is an uncrowded and beautiful time to visit! Hope to see you here in 2019.
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Fawn dies in Rexburg after eating toxic yew shrub
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officer Andrew Sorensen received a call on Dec. 19 about a deceased mule deer fawn on the outskirts of Rexburg. The fawn belonged to a group of about 25 mule deer that hang out on the south end of town every winter. Upon investigation, Sorensen determined that the young fawn had ingested a large amount of… more
Here's A Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea - BCR Punch Cards!
| Anonymous (not verified)
Looking for that last minute Christmas gift for your sport shooter? We've got you covered!
Pick up a BCR punch card or annual pass and give a little holiday cheer to that special someone on your list.
All three are available at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range - open Christmas weekend and Christmas… more