Press Releases and Articles
BLM to conduct prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon west of Malad
| idfg-jjackson
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November. One burn will be 190 acres and the other will be 264 acres. Smoke will be visible from Malad… more
Important dates to help plan your October
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during October that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 37,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (9-30-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, October is nearly here, which means that steelhead fishing will soon start to pick up on the Upper Salmon River. Based on the number of phone calls we’ve already received, there is more excitement around this year’s steelhead run then we’ve had in quite a few years, so we thought now would be a good time… more
Summary of results from chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in Unit 1
| idfg-tjross
Sample results from the recent chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in a portion of Unit 1 yielded two additional white-tailed deer that tested positive for CWD; results are pending from 11 remaining samples. Idaho Fish and Game and the Commission are discussing next steps in light of the additional… more
Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group will meet October 1
| idfg-bbieri
The purpose of the Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group is to review current processes for how Idaho Fish and Game issues general season deer and elk tags to nonresidents, and to develop recommendations to the Commission on potential improvements. This group will review options, including using a draw system and… more
Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5
| idfg-cliess
Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 11. Youth ages 17 years and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter aged 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older cannot hunt during the… more
Pack it out or bury it, but don’t burn it!
| idfg-cliess
During the morning of Sept. 22, yet another wildfire sprung up on Idaho’s dry and fire-prone wildlands, this time burning a portion of Idaho Fish and Game’s Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and neighboring lands near Lucky Peak. The wildfire—dubbed the Three Point Fire—was quickly contained and extinguished,… more
Heads up hunters and anglers: Idaho Power closing North Park campground and boat ramp at C.J. Strike on Oct. 1
| idfg-bpearson
The following is a news brief from Idaho Power:
Idaho Power’s North Park Campground and boat ramp on C.J. Strike Reservoir will close from Oct. 1 through December while the company upgrades the docks between the park and the nearby U.S. Air Force Marina.
Boaters can access the reservoir from Cottonwood… more
F&G seeks information about mule deer buck illegally shot near Emmett
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for any information they may have about a mule deer buck that was illegally shot north of Emmet, near Van Deusen Road in Unit 32.
Fish and Game officers were first notified of a dead mule deer, located about 13 miles north of Emmett on Bureau… more
Tune in to these two special edition ‘Hook and Bulletin’ podcast episodes just in time for hunting season
| idfg-cliess
As we dive headlong into the fall big game hunting season and CWD Awareness Week, we’ve cooked up not one, but two bonus episodes of the Hook and Bulletin podcast to get you ready for your hunt.
Ep. 27 - 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting OutlookEpisode 27 boils down the 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook into bite-sized… more
Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities
| idfg-bpearson
The Snake River has received much acclaim as the go-to public land duck hunting destination in Idaho, but it’s certainly not the only place where hunters have an accessible place to hunt waterfowl. About two-thirds of Fish and Game's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are managed with waterfowl in mind—… more
Pheasant hunting season in the Panhandle is just a few weeks away
| idfg-tjross
Whether you are a new hunter or a seasoned veteran, pheasant hunting opportunity in 2024 will not disappoint!
Youth marksmanship skills workshop to be hosted in the Panhandle Region on Oct. 5
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a Youth Marksmanship Skills Workshop on Oct. 5 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
MK Nature Center in Boise welcomes five Upper Columbia River sockeye salmon
| idfg-cliess
On Sept. 20, five Upper Columbia River sockeye salmon arrived at the MK Nature Center in Boise—and yes, they had a little help from the tanker truck. The fish were delivered from the Eagle Fish Hatchery Complex, and they have quite a story to tell.
Chronic wasting disease Community Chat meetings in Bonners Ferry have concluded
| idfg-tjross
With the Unit 1 surveillance hunt now over and many resulting chronic wasting disease samples in process and pending final results, no new information relative to the CWD situation in Unit 1 will be available for several weeks. As such, Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region is ending Community Chat meetings,… more
F&G is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29. The goal is to help hunters, and others who value Idaho’s wildlife, to learn and understand why managing the disease is critical to Idaho’s future, and the role hunters play in it.
Fish and Game State Wildlife Manager Rick… more
Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military runs the weekend of Sept. 28-29
| idfg-cliess
Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs—all under the supervision and guidance of an adult.
But, you don’t just have to be… more