Press Releases and Articles
Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery works to be disease free
| idfg-csundquist
Hatchery employees at Niagara Spring Hatchery near Wendell are taking precautions against a potential disease outbreak by vaccinating their steelhead smolts.
The vaccination process is simple, as the fish are immersed into a vaccine bath for one minute and returned to a rearing unit immediately after.
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Bear visits continue in campground near Ketchum
| idfg-khatch
IDFG file photo: This is not the bear that's been visiting campgrounds. Black bears are common in Idaho and are usually nonaggressive, but people should always use caution and maintain their distance. CAPTION: IDFG file photo: This is not the bear that's been visiting campgrounds. Black bears are… more
Clearwater Chinook Update (7/18/17)
| idfg-bbowersox
I wanted to get a final fishery update out today, even though the Clearwater Region’s spring/summer Chinook fisheries are still winding down for the year. I have included the most recent fishery information from the Little Salmon River and Hell’s Canyon as well as a look toward next year based upon the jack… more
Water Quality Health Advisory issued for Little Camas Reservoir: Blue-Green Algae Related
| idfg-dmegargle
An algae bloom health advisory was issued by the Central Health District on July 18, 2017. High concentrations of a toxin producing algae were documented; however, actual toxin levels were still relatively low. An advisory was issued on the basis of past hazards and the likelihood of toxins present in the… more
What the heck is an elk doing under a helicopter? F&G elk monitoring
| idfg-bmoore
The Panhandle region has placed nearly 300 GPS collars on cow and 6-month old elk calves in the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe River drainages since 2014. Perhaps you’ve had a sighting of these collared animals on your game camera or heard about our helicopter capture effort in the winter and wondered what we’re doing.… more
F&G is seeking public input on sage-grouse hunting proposals
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game is proposing one option for the 2017 season, which is the same as the season offered in 2016. Statewide, the proposed seven-day season would be from September 16 through September 22, with a one-bird daily limit within sage-grouse range, except in designated closed areas.
Here is the season… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update (7/17/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Chinook angler effort and success increased this past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest over the weekend, and the majority of anglers were observed fishing near the Buckhorn Bridge area. Since Monday July 10th, Chinook anglers have harvested an estimated 43 hatchery adult Chinook and 48… more
Fires force closures at Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-rphillips
Due to two fires, Fish and Game has closed the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area 30 miles south of Lewiston.
Lightning ignited the fires on Friday, July 14, and the WMA will be closed to the public until further notice past the Deer Creek Road and past Hoover Point to allow… more
Mosaic art installed at MK Nature Center in Boise
| idfg-snass
Sculpin, dragonflies, trout and mink are all creatures that live in or near rivers, including the stream that runs through Boise’s MK Nature Center. Now, these animals will are also displayed on a new piece of public art at the nature center.
The mosaic wall was created by Boise artist Anna Webb. She began by… more
Salvage Order Issued For Lower Big Lost River
| idfg-glosinski
Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the lower Big Lost River below the Moore Diversion.
The salvage, which suspends fish bag, possession, and size limits only on the river stretch downstream of the Moore Diversion through August 31, 2017.
High water this spring likely caused an unknown number… more
Hunting depredating elk at night – with a dart gun
| idfg-jpowell
John Guthrie is all smiles as he enters the blind, where they spent most of the night trying to dart unwelcome elk in a crop field. CAPTION: John Guthrie is all smiles as he enters the blind, where they spent most of the night trying to dart unwelcome elk in a crop field.
I told Landowner/… more
Fish and Game Commission to consider proposed rules at July meeting
| idfg-mdemick
When the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meets July 26… more
Trout stocking resumes on the South Fork of the Payette River
| idfg-rphillips
After a long hiatus, hatchery rainbow trout are headed back to the South Fork of the Payette River near Lowman starting July 18 to provide a few more fish for anglers to catch.
A few more? More like 3,000 per month more during summer.
The fish will be stocked around four locations… more
Leftover turkey controlled hunt permits available July 17
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho turkey hunters have one last shot at 124 leftover fall turkey controlled hunt permits that will be available first-come, first served starting at 10 am MDT, July 17 at all Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or by calling 800-554-8685.
Available permits by hunt number are:… more
Resident Sawtooth Zone Elk A & B Tags sold out
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Sawtooth Zone Elk A and B tags for residents in game management hunt units 33, 34, 35 and 36 are sold out for 2017.
Due to high demand, half of the Sawtooth Zone elk tags were sold only at Fish and Game offices and license vendors beginning at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, with the remaining half sold only… more
Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area: Food plots coming on nicely
| idfg-dmegargle
The food plots have been planted and are now popping out of the ground at Niagara Springs WMA. Food plots of sorghum, millet, sunflowers, and soybeans were all planted this year to provide forage and cover for both game and nongame wildlife.
Some roads remain closed after heavy winter snows
| idfg-khatch
Sportsmen need to be aware that some roads will remain closed through hunting season because of heavy spring runoff. The South Fork of the Boise from Bounds Creek Campground near Big Smoky for about eight miles is projected to be closed for the next three years or longer because of severe road damage. Check with your… more
Did You Draw a Panhandle Antlerless Elk Controlled Hunt Tag?
| idfg-lwolf
Some lucky people recently found out that they drew an antlerless elk controlled hunt in the Panhandle Region. Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5 and 6 have long controlled hunts for antlerless elk than run from August 1 through December 31. These hunts were put in place to target the growing number of elk… more