Press Releases and Articles
Recent cases of rabid bats mean people should take precautions
| idfg-rdixon
News of recent cases of rabid bats in various parts of Idaho have left residents nervous about encountering bats inside or outside their homes. It is important that people understand how to best handle a bat that is found in their home, including what precautions to take to prevent exposure to rabies.
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Shout Out to Landowners!
| idfg-snass
Landowners offer a service for all of us who love to hunt, fish and watch wildlife by providing habitat on their properties. Many go the extra mile, enrolling their land into special programs that develop fields specifically to create cover and forage for wildlife.
“By doing these types of… more
Governor Recognizes Historic Role of Hunting and Fishing in Wildlife Conservation
| idfg-mkeckler
Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter this week recognized the 80th Anniversary of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act signed into law in 1937.
The act was the first of three laws establishing federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment that are used to fund wildlife conservation throughout the… more
Mule deer hunters can help shape management through an online survey
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game managers want to hear people’s opinions about mule deer hunting in Idaho, so they’re asking hunters to take an online survey and share their thoughts.
Fish and Game revised its Mule Deer Management Plan in 2008, and managers periodically re-evaluate plans so they can remain responsive to hunters… more
Unit 20A Access Difficult this Fall
| Anonymous (not verified)
Planning to hunt unit 20A this fall? Several normal access points are currently closed.
The Stoddard Pack Bridge was lost in a March rock slide. This bridge crossed the Salmon River at the northeast corner of unit 20A on the Salmon River Road. Identified for national emergency funding, the bridge will be… more
Fish and Game commission suspends wolf baiting proposal
| idfg-rphillips
At their meeting on Aug. 26, Idaho Fish and Game commissioners unanimously decided to suspend rulemaking to allow using bait to hunt wolves. Commissioners also discontinued rulemaking to restrict use of game cameras and two-way electronic communications as aids to taking big game.
Those were among several… more
American Falls Reservoir west boat ramp closing after Labor Day
| idfg-mkoenig
For those of you that fish American Falls Reservoir, read this news release from Bureau of Reclamation. It sounds like BOR is starting up construction again at the west-side boat ramp and will close the ramp after Labor Day weekend. Here's a link with the story posted below. American Falls Boat Ramp Replacement… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 12,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge September 4, 18 1,080/1,080
Boise River - below… more
Kokanee Salmon Arrive and Chinook Salmon are Spawning
| idfg-sfocht
Forty beautiful Kokanee salmon arrived at MK Nature Center yesterday and they they have added a "splash" of color in the alpine lake.
If that was not enough to get you here, in the same viewing window, you can watch huge Chinook salmon spawning and defending their nest site. The resident trout are active and… more
Mourning dove, sandhill crane, and early goose seasons open Sept. 1
| idfg-mdemick
The 2017 mourning dove, sandhill crane, and early Canada goose seasons open Friday, September 1.
The mourning dove season runs through October 30, with a daily bag limit of 15 and a possession limit of 45.
Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their range into Idaho.… more
Sage-grouse season set
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a restrictive season for sage-grouse.
The 2017 season will run from September 16 to September 22, with a daily bag limit of one bird, and a possession limit of two birds. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt.
The Sage-grouse… more
Know Before You Go – Is your favorite hunting area open in southwest Idaho?
| Anonymous (not verified)
With hunting seasons approaching, prospective hunters should do their homework and determine if their favorite hunting area is open for vehicle and/or foot travel. Statewide fire closures can be found on the Fish and Game fire page at: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fire.
For example, a large portion of the area… more
Snake River Sturgeon Research Underway
| Anonymous (not verified)
Many of you know that Idaho Fish and Game partners with Idaho Power Company to stock young sturgeon in several reaches of the Snake River.
Idaho Power Company has launched a study to monitor survival of young sturgeon stocked below CJ Strike Reservoir. They are using specialized equipment under… more
Mountain Goat Counts Slated for Early September near Yellow Pine
| Anonymous (not verified)
Idaho Fish and Game biologists will take to the air in early September to count mountain goats near Yellow Pine, Idaho. The mountain goat surveys will focus on an area north of the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River Road between Monumental Creek and the South Fork of the Salmon River.
The… more
Fire restriction placed on Fish and Game managed lands and access areas across southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
Because of the current fire risk condition in southeastern Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is imposing a Stage I fire restriction on Fish and Game managed lands across the Southeast Region, effective immediately.
Until further notice, the following restriction applies to all Wildlife Management… more
Why are Idaho's steelhead runs so low?
| idfg-jdupont
After sending a recent e-mail about our poor steelhead A-run, one of the most common questions I got was, why would this run be so poor? I probably dug into this more than I should have, which may bore some with all my graphs, but I wanted to make sure I answered all the questions people asked.… more
Face down fish counts for Idaho's salmon and steelhead
| idfg-sputnam
The next time you see a group of people crawling face down up a stream in wetsuits, don’t be alarmed. It’s probably an Idaho Fish and Game snorkel survey crew collecting information to help better understand and monitor Idaho’s salmon and steelhead populations.
Every year salmon and steelhead migrate hundreds… more
Leftover controlled hunt tags available August 25
| idfg-mdemick
Over 470 deer and 500 elk controlled hunt tags not issued during the recent second drawing for deer, elk, antelope and black bear will go on sale first come, first served Friday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
There are no leftover tags available for pronghorn or black bear. For a list of… more