Press Releases and Articles
Hunters: Be aware of possible prescribed burn in a portion of Unit 73 in October
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a 264-acre prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October.
“The planned prescribed fire will target 264 acres of Douglas fir and aspen stands,” said BLM… more
Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
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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 allowing 10 business days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: The items… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in October
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Idaho Fish and Game staff will stock 1,900 trout in the 10-12-inch range at four area waters in October.
Sportsmen/women need to respect Snake River closures due to quagga mussels
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Idaho Fish and Game reminds all hunters, anglers, and trappers to beware of closures in the Snake River between Twin Falls and Niagara Springs, along with nearby waterways, due to the recent discovery of highly invasive quagga mussels by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. ISDA is currently surveying the area to… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for October 2023
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 320,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this October. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Fishery biologists are being trained to see redd
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No, we don’t train fisheries professionals to become suddenly enraged! I’m referring to an annual meeting of fisheries professionals focused on identifying the nests, or “redds,” of spawning adult Chinook salmon.
This year, as in most others, we all met at Marsh Creek near Stanley for redd count training.… more
Pheasants to be stocked at three locations in Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Bird hunters should be excited that beginning in early October, pheasants will be stocked weekly at Pratt Creek, Kirtley Creek, and the Pahsimeroi River Access areas.
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
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Hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and even though that feels like forever ago, it's still worthy of a reminder. Here are some basic things to remember:
You need permission… more
Fish and Game closes all fishing in a portion of the Snake River in response to quagga mussel detection near Twin Falls
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On September 18, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of quagga mussels at larval life stages in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake River near Twin Falls. These findings marked the first time a rapid response plan has been put into action for quagga mussels in Idaho.… more
Critical tip from the public leads to conviction for wildlife crimes in Fremont County
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On September 15th, 2023, Brad Nicholas Hill was sentenced as part of a plea deal in Fremont County for wildlife violations that occurred in February of 2022 near the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
In 2022, Idaho Fish and Game Officers received an anonymous tip through the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline… more
Improvements to the Morton Slough fishing and boating access site on the Pend Oreille River are now complete
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The Idaho Fish and Game fishing and boating access site at Morton Slough on the Pend Oreille River recently received significant improvements. Fish and Game received feedback from previous users about overcrowding and a desire for increased parking capacity. Fish and Game heard what they were saying, and they listened… more
Homestead Loop Road Open on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Road work is completed on the Homestead Loop Road on Craig Mountain WMA. Please be courteous to other drivers on the road and keep the road looking nice by driving slow. Contact the IDFG office at 208-799-5010 if you have any questions.
F&G closes access to waters on lands along the Snake River in the Magic Valley Region
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In response to the recent detection of invasive larval quagga mussels in the Snake River at the Centennial Water Park in Twin Falls, Idaho Fish and Game is temporarily closing water access to the public on lands owned and managed by Fish and Game along the Snake River effective Sept. 21. The closure extends from… more
Several Sportsmen’s Access sites on Salmon River to close temporarily this fall
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Construction work is planned to improve several Fish and Game Sportsmen’s Access sites along the upper Salmon River this fall. These improvements will temporarily close Bobcat Gulch, Fourth of July, Colston, Deer Gulch, and South Butte sites between September 25 and mid-October.
Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 7-13
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Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 7-13. 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 age 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older cannot hunt during the youth hunt.
For… more
Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land
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Remember the adage “treat others how you would want to be treated?” Well, that doesn’t apply to just elders and grade school teachers. Hunters and private landowners share a unique relationship that often gets overlooked until about a month or so before hunting season opens.
With many of Idaho's hunting… more
Clearwater Region offers stocked pheasant hunting opportunities, and youth hunting area.
| idfg-jbruns
With the dog days of summer behind us, hunters can begin to gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, pheasant season! With only a few weeks until season opener, it is time to tune up bird dogs, dust off your blaze orange vests, and purchase your hunting license. The statewide youth-only pheasant season will run… more
Idaho Master Naturalists Summer Newsletter now available
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See and read about what Idaho Master Naturalists are doing state-wide-A LOT! This newsletter is written by and is for Idaho Master Naturalists. Click here to ENJOY!