Press Releases and Articles
Turkey hunters in North Idaho are reminded to report leg bands from harvested turkeys
| idfg-tjross
With wild turkeys clucking, strutting and gobbling throughout the woods of North Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game is reminding wild turkey hunters to please report leg bands from turkeys harvested in the Panhandle.
Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes
| idfg-cliess
It's officially spring, folks. And that means the peak of baby wildlife season is in full bloom. And it doesn't matter whether you're a backwoods hunter, hiker, bird watcher or sidewalk stroller: People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer. And there is a pretty… more
Warm Slough Access Site moves to day-use only Feb. 1 - Sept. 30
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game's Warm Slough Access Site's status has recently changed from a 10-day camping limit to day-use only from February 1st through September 30th. Warm Slough is located in Madison County, about 5 miles north of Highway 33 along the Henry’s Fork River.
This decision was made with public… more
Application period for fall 2025 swan controlled hunt opens May 1
| idfg-cliess
The application period is May 1 through June 5 for the fall 2025 swan controlled hunt in the Panhandle Region. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.
Hunters with a valid 2025 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts online with a credit card at gooutdoorsidaho.com, at any… more
Shooting skills clinic planned in Salmon May 10
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a Shooting Skills Clinic on May 10 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lemhi County Public Rifle Range.
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/23/2025: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
The spring Chinook Salmon season starts this Saturday (April 26, 2025), so I figured it was time to start providing my weekly spring Chinook Salmon fishery updates. These updates will cover the Rapid River Run fishery that occurs in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers, the Hells Canyon… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-22-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 22, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, April 14 and Sunday, April 20. This will be the last report issued for the spring 2025 steelhead season.
Steelhead angler effort last week was almost entirely… more
Idaho Fish and Game investigating illegal killing of a pronghorn near Aberdeen
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a pronghorn in southeast Idaho.
A member of the public discovered a dead adult pronghorn doe near the intersection of Gehring Road and Lava Beds Road southwest of Aberdeen. The carcass was located approximately 200… more
Youth Outdoor Skills Day event set for May 10, at Beaver Dick Park
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game is once again hosting its annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day event. Come join in on the fun Saturday, May 10th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33 west of Rexburg from 9am-2pm. The entire event is free and open to the whole family. Those participating in six or more skills booths will be entered into a… more
Fish and Game’s Twin Lakes access site in North Idaho to be reopened soon
| idfg-tjross
The Idaho Fish and Game Twin Lakes boating access site closed for construction Sept. 18, 2024. The site was originally scheduled to reopen around April 15, 2025, but load limits on local roads delayed the project. Work has resumed and the site is on track to reopen before the end of April. The site is located in… more
Here’s how mule deer fawns and elk calves have fared through mid-March
| idfg-cliess
Statewide winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves has shown to be right in line with years past. Through the middle of March 2025, 67% of fawns and 93% of calves (with tracking collars) have neared the finish line on their first winter.
But, the race isn’t over just yet.
Depending on weather,… more
F&G Commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2025-26
| idfg-cliess
During its conference call on April 15, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2025-2026 migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow, and sandhill crane. Because it was a special meeting of the Commission, no public comment or question opportunities were held during the meeting.… more
An Angler's Guide to Kokanee Management: How F&G manages cyclical populations (VIDEO)
| idfg-rphillips
If you ask kokanee anglers what they want, odds are good they will say more fish and bigger ones. That’s not being greedy, that’s just an honest answer about what they’d prefer. But there are tradeoffs, variables and unknowns that keep “more and bigger” from happening, which is the cold shower of reality when it comes… more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission rescinds Snake River hunting, fishing, and trapping closure due to quagga mussels
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
At their April 15, 2025 meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission rescinded their Snake River closure to hunting, fishing and trapping below the high-water mark near Twin Falls that had been in place since September 29, 2023.
The closure was put into place in response to the detection of quagga mussels by the… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-15-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 15, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, April 7 and Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Steelhead angler effort remained high last week upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19, while continuing… more
Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking class to be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in May
| idfg-tjross
Get ready to impress your friends, family or neighbors at your next get together by learning the ins and outs of Dutch oven cooking! An Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking class will be held at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Spearfishing opportunities could expand, F&G taking comment on proposals until April 28
| idfg-rphillips
Currently, spearfishing is only allowed for nongame fish species, however, in winter 2025, the Idaho Legislature approved an administrative rule proposed by the Fish and Game Commission allowing spearfishing as a legal method of take in waters prescribed by the Commission. The rule takes effect July 1, 2025, and it was… more
Deadline extended to April 24 for strategic plan web comments
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is updating its strategic plan in 2025 and wants to hear from Idahoans who are interested in shaping future wildlife management in the state. Known as The Compass, Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan was last updated in 2015. Much has changed in Idaho since then, so it’s important for those who value… more