Press Releases and Articles
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 19,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in October.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to… more
Part 3: Depredation hunts: Idaho Fish and Game's most misunderstood hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Most hunters think of Idaho deer and elk hunts occurring in the fall when they get to pursue their favorite quarry across Idaho’s vast backcountry and additional hunting access provided on private lands ranging from corporate timberlands to rural farms and ranches.
Many of the traditional, general and… more
Hunters: Remember to allow at least 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
| idfg-cliess
Ordering online or by phone is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women are reminded to allow enough time for their products to be mailed before their outings.
Fish and Game recommends at least 10 business days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: The items… more
Officers investigating illegal killing of up to 4 moose in Elk River and Clarkia areas
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers began investigating the illegal killing of up to four moose in the Elk River and Clarkia areas. The moose were killed on PotlatchDeltic corporate timber lands between Oct. 3 and 5. Conservation officers are looking for additional information including kill sites and people in… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-09-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the first of the weekly Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing reports for the fall 2025 season. IDFG interviewed steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday through last Sunday, with no anglers reporting catching a steelhead. Angler effort was low during the first weekend of October… more
White-tailed deer illegally shot and left to waste in southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a white-tailed deer buck that was illegally shot and left to waste in Game Management Unit 68A in southeast Idaho sometime between Sept. 20 and Sept. 23.
The only hunts available for deer in Unit 68A are controlled archery-only hunts from Aug. 30 – Dec. 19.… more
Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stations
| idfg-cliess
Check stations are an opportunity for Fish and Game staff to talk to thousands of hunters and see thousands of harvested animals. The goal is for Fish and Game personnel to get information and learn what's happening in the field and also answer questions, collect samples for chronic wasting disease… more
What EHD means to Clearwater Region white-tailed deer hunters
| idfg-jbruns
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is not a threat to humans or livestock, but it can be alarming to hunters and landowners who encounter sick or dead deer. Fish and Game has received many questions about the outbreak, what it means for hunting this year, and what to expect for the future of white-tailed deer… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off this fall
| idfg-mdemick
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of ditches, local irrigators who divert water from rivers and streams in Idaho’s Salmon Region are asked to call Idaho Fish and Game’s Fish Screen Program at 756-6022 several days before shutting off their water for the season. … more
Careful…that may not be the trophy bull you think it is
| idfg-cliess
You pull the binoculars up to your eyes and, lo and behold, that blurry brown object just off the side of the road appears to be a moose. And not just any moose— a very respectable bull. Or so it seems.
Taking a shot on that suspiciously still bull might seem tempting, but it could also be a very costly mistake… more
Pheasant season opens Oct. 11 or Oct. 18 depending on the area
| idfg-cliess
Pheasant season opens Oct. 11 in north Idaho and Oct. 18 in south and east Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on pages 11-12 of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules booklet.
Fish and Game will stock nearly 29,000 pheasants this year at locations in every region of the state.… more
10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fall
| idfg-cliess
Statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest recreational activities in the country. That’s not to say that accidents can’t happen, and practicing safe firearm handling can greatly reduce the risk.
In recent years, about 280,000… more
Part 2: Depredation prevention can keep landowners content and big game herds abundant
| idfg-rphillips
A couple sits inside a pickup late on a winter night when most people are warm and safe indoors. The wind whistles and snowflakes the size of moths fly by their windshield as they scan the darkness with a spotlight for telltale glowing eyes of an elk herd coming to feed on a haystack.
A few blasts of an… more
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 185,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!
Temporary public access closure at Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello
| idfg-tatwood
Idaho Fish and Game will be temporarily closing all public access to the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello for necessary repairs, starting Tuesday Oct. 7. Public access is expected to resume the afternoon or evening of the 7th, depending on construction progress.
Please for your safety, respect the… more
Comment period is open for Fish and Game's proposed rulemaking, deadline to comment Oct. 22
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved the following proposed rules to proceed to the public comment phase. Comment period is open and deadline to comment is Oct. 22. Comment here.
Here’s a summary of the proposed changes.
Chapter 13.01.03: Public Use of Lands Owned or Controlled by the… more
Bear injures hiker in Fremont County
| idfg-jbrower
Fremont County – A hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30.
The hiker, an adult male, was traveling alone on the South rim of Squirrel Creek when a bear charged at him through the thick timber from a short distance away. The bear bit the… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 38,100 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. The stocking date and number of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more