Press Releases and Articles
Bull shot and left to waste near Lenville Road outside of Moscow
| idfg-jbruns
Local conservation officers received a call of a dead elk 4 miles southwest of Moscow near Lenville Rd. Upon investigation, a bullet hole was found in the bull, and it appeared to die right where it was shot. Based on body condition, the bull was likely shot the morning of Oct. 11 or the evening of Oct. 10.… more
Two elk shot and not fully salvaged near Bovill
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game officers were notified of two elk harvested in Bob’s Creek near Bovill that were not fully salvaged. Senior Conservation Officer, Brian Perkes investigated both elk and found that the tenderloins had not been retrieved as required by state law. Both elk would have been harvested sometime between… more
F&G officers seek information about cow moose shot illegally in Adams County
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking information about a cow moose that was illegally shot and left to waste in Adams County, near No Business Mountain in Unit 32A.
The cow moose was discovered on Oct. 15, about 200 yards east of Forest Service Road 245, near its intersection with the… more
The Maiden Hunt Series (Part 5): Aubree
| idfg-cliess
Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia the tradition has been passed down through generations and shared with friends. For the tradition to continue, each generation of hunters are tasked with passing the torch to the next.
Fish and Game's Maiden Hunt Series explores how rewarding it can be… more
Waterfowl season kicks off in Southwest Idaho on Sunday, Oct. 19 - here’s what you need to know
| idfg-bpearson
If you haven’t pulled your decoys and waders out of storage yet, you’re almost out of time: Waterfowl season in Southwest Idaho kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 19.
In addition to charging your flapper batteries, tuning your calls, and untangling decoy weights before you head out, you should also be sure to… more
See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know
| idfg-scassinelli
Fall is a crucial time for bats as they migrate or prepare for hibernation. It’s not uncommon to find a bat roosting on the side of buildings or homes. However, there’s no need to panic; they are often just resting to conserve energy while passing through.
Bats are frequently misunderstood. They are not… more
Interested in teaching hunter education? Attend new instructor orientation in Jerome Nov. 22
| idfg-talberti
Idaho Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region is seeking new volunteer hunter education instructors to help ensure that the newest generation of Idaho hunters has a thorough understanding of safety, ethics, and conservation.
New instructor orientationThe Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome will host an… more
A quick and dirty guide to elk hunting this year
| idfg-cliess
Sure, some might argue that the peak of elk season spans the first and last days of September while you traipse around the woods with a compound bow in your hand, listening for bugles. I’m not going to dispute that; however, there are several opportunities throughout the fall to go after elk, and the point of this… more
Trout pond at the Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins will close to fishing and public access on Oct. 24
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing in the trout pond at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery will permanently close at the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 24 due to the impending facility redesign and construction project at that is expected to start in November.
The trout pond will be replaced with a new adult salmon holding and spawning… more
Don't trust AI for hunting and fishing regulations; go to the source
| idfg-rphillips
Are you new school, cutting edge, and tech savvy? Beware, it could cost you a ticket if you’re getting your Idaho Fish and Game season dates and regulations from AI or search engine results. It’s better to be old school and check the printed Seasons and Rules booklets, or check online directly from Fish and Game’s… more
Pack River delta habitat restoration work to begin soon
| idfg-tjross
A large habitat restoration effort is set to begin this fall on the Pack River delta, continuing work to improve fish and wildlife habitat in Lake Pend Oreille. Construction on the third phase of the project will begin in late-Oct. or early-Nov., just east of the area locals refer to as Mud Lake.… more
Clearwater region rainbow trout stocking schedule- October
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 46,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in October!
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler… more
White-tailed deer tooth collections and antler measurements to begin for units 2, 10A and select controlled hunts
| idfg-tjross
Panhandle and Clearwater hunters planning to pursue white-tailed deer in units 2, 10A and select controlled hunts are encouraged to participate in the third year of Idaho Fish and Game’s age study.
Participation is voluntary, and hunter-provided samples help wildlife managers better understand the… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-14-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the second Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for the fall 2025 season, and the data discussed in this report were collected from October 6 through October 12. Angler effort increased modestly last week, with most of the effort observed downstream of North Fork in location codes 14 and 15… more
Idaho Fish and Game's King Hill boating and access site in the Magic Valley Region will be closed October 20, 2025 through December 19, 2025
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
The Idaho Fish and Game King Hill fishing and boating access site will be closed from October 20, 2025 through approximately December 19, 2025, while crews complete necessary upgrades to the parking area. The closure is part of ongoing efforts to enhance fishing and boating access for anglers and other… more
Idaho Fish and Game recognize 2 hunter education instructors on 45 years of service
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is pleased to announce that two hunter education instructors in the Clearwater Region were recently recognized for 45 years of service to the program. David Owsley of Orofino and Mike Hallisey of Deary were the recipients of this prestigious recognition.
Both David and Mike were… more
Idaho Fish and Game seeks identity of suspected poachers in the Coeur d’Alene area
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of committing various wildlife crimes involving big game in the Coeur d’Alene area.
Part 4: When the depredation bill comes due, how F&G pays for damages to private lands caused by big game
| idfg-rphillips
Roughly a third of Idaho’s land is privately owned, and many of the state's big game herds spend at least a portion of their year on private land. That’s why working with landowners is critical to maintaining abundant and healthy big game herds. Many landowners appreciate wildlife on their property, even if they cause… more