Press Releases and Articles
North Idaho Bear Fair to be hosted at Bonner County Fairgrounds on Sept. 27
| idfg-tjross
If you live in north Idaho, you live in bear country, plain and simple. North Idaho is home to both black and grizzly bears, and living and recreating safely in their midst requires intentionality and specific training and skills.
To help with this, Idaho Fish and Game is happy to offer a free “North Idaho Bear… more
“Getting to yes” on spearfishing in Idaho
| idfg-tjross
A new opportunity for Idahoans
On July 1, spearfishing for certain game fish in specific locations was legalized in Idaho. Before that, it was only permitted for unprotected, nongame fish species. The effort represents a strong collaboration between the public, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and Fish and… more
Hunters asked to help with Chronic Wasting Disease testing in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Big game hunters are asked to help Idaho Fish and Game monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) by providing samples from their harvested deer or elk.
CWD is a contagious and always-fatal disease that affects mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, caribou and moose. There is no cure for this fatal… more
IDAHO’S FALL CHINOOK SALMON SEASON UPDATE: 9/12/2025
| idfg-jdupont
The fall Chinook Salmon season in the Snake River basin opened on August 18, and good numbers of fish are starting to enter Idaho. So, I thought it would be good to send out an update to share with you what we are learning and whether any changes in the season may occur in the future.
Run Status
Fall… more
Conservation project planned to protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Teton Canyon
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a conservation project this fall to protect native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the Teton River Canyon. On Oct. 8, biologists will conduct a rotenone treatment on the lower 5.5 miles of Badger Creek to reduce non-native rainbow trout that pose a threat to the genetic integrity of… more
Waterfowl hunters should be aware of access changes at Fort Boise WMA and Roswell Marsh WHA
| idfg-bpearson
Waterfowl hunters heading to Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area this season will face a major change: as of July 1, the WMA is open only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Access outside those hours is prohibited. The same rule also applies at the nearby Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area.
Idaho Fish and Game staff have… more
Lower Granite Dam counts say one thing, but catching says another: Fall Chinook report
| idfg-mdobos
Fall Chinook salmon anglers who are keeping an eye on window counts at Lower Granite Dam might not be aware of why fishing near Lewiston and Clarkston in late summer doesn't always match up to their expectations. To have a successful hatchery program that continues to bring adult fall Chinook back to the Snake River,… more
Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot effective Sep. 8 through Oct. 15, 2025.
During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:
Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits.… more
Wasted white-tailed buck near Winchester
| idfg-jbruns
On the night of Sept. 6 around 8 p.m., a mature white-tailed buck was shot and left to waste off Woodside Road, just south of Winchester Lake State Park. The deer appears to have been shot at night using a spotlight and high-caliber rifle. No attempt seemed to be made to recover or harvest any portion of the meat.… more
F&G is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 15-21
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 15-21. The goal is to help hunters, and others who value Idaho’s wildlife, to understand why managing the disease is critical to Idaho’s future, and the role hunters play in it.
Why CWD management is important for huntersCWD is a… more
Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife
| idfg-cliess
Friendly competition among outdoorsy couples can come in many ways, shapes, and forms—who shot the biggest buck last year; who limited out first on doves; who cooked the better camp meal; and last but not least, who caught the bigger fish.
Recently, one couple—the Holts—got to experience this firsthand.
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Being a good witness means being prepared if you spot a hunting violation, here's how
| idfg-rphillips
Hopefully your hunting season is all about making great memories and enjoying Idaho's outdoors, but you may encounter someone violating hunting rules. Being a good witness not only helps Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers investigate a case, it ultimately increases the likelihood a violator who's stealing Idaho’… more
2025 Upland Game Bird Forecast
| idfg-cliess
OverviewIdaho, with one of the most rugged landscapes in the union, offers a ton of upland game bird hunting opportunities. Whether you find yourself in the high-mountain timber or the lowland-sagebrush steppe, there’s a good chance you’re in upland bird country.
Upland game birds are sensitive to environmental… more
Youth pheasant hunt scheduled Oct. 4 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Get ready for pheasant hunting season this year as Idaho Fish and Game will host a youth pheasant hunt Saturday, October 4 in Salmon.
Designed for youth ages 10 to 17, the event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The youth will begin their day at the Fish and… more
Meet Idaho's Pacific Lamprey
| idfg-ethan.marklund
A prehistoric creature inhabits the Clearwater and Salmon River systems called the Pacific lamprey. These critters have lived in these waters for over 400 million years! This means that they were around before the age of dinosaurs.
Witness a hunting/fishing violation? Call CAP and report it, or go online, and you're eligible for a reward
| idfg-rphillips
With fall hunting seasons happening, Idaho Fish and Game is asking people to call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at (800) 632-5999 if they witness a violation of fish and game laws. People are also encouraged to add that number to their cell phones so it’s always available.
Callers to the CAP… more
Idaho's Steelhead Fishery Update, September 2, 2025
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody. With Idaho’s fall steelhead season starting to kick into full gear, I figured now would be a good time to put out a fall steelhead update. In this update I will be discussing Idaho’s early and late steelhead returns and what you could expect in the future.
STEELHEAD
Idaho’s Early… more
Large Tracts Program: Know before you go
| idfg-tjross
Parcels in enrolled in Idaho’s Large Tracts Program can change ownership at any time. Hunters, anglers and recreationists should never assume last season’s access is still valid this season. Always confirm land status before your trip by checking the Idaho Hunt Planner.
Idahoans are fortunate… more