Wildlife Conservation and Management

Idaho's Wildlife Conservation and Management

Idaho Fish and Game is charged with preserving, protecting, perpetuating and managing all wildlife in the state for present and future generations. Most animals are not hunted, trapped or fished.

Wildlife Management Areas improve and maintain wildlife habitat for both game and nongame species and provide access for disabled hunters, fishermen, and wildlife watchers.

Our management plans, provide guidance and overall direction and help identify both statewide and regional population and management objectives

Programs indirectly related to hunting or fishing include wildlife diseases, the Wildlife Diversity Program, Idaho wetland habitat inventory, and information on lands and landowners.

News

Federal bill could provide new federal money for wildlife conservation

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 5:43 PM MDT

If the act becomes law, Idaho Fish and Game intends to use its share of the funds to conserve fish and wildlife with an emphasis on more than 200 species of greatest conservation need, which include greater sage-grouse, wolverine and wild steelhead.

State Wildlife Action Plan Wildlife Conservation and Management
'Maverick' moose relocated from downtown Burley

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 11:50 AM MDT

On June 3, Cassia County Sheriff’s Office notified Fish and Game about a moose that had been spotted within the city of Burley near the Pleasant View cemetery. Around 5 p.m. that day, Fish and Game conservation officers and wildlife staff responded to the area, and they were able to tranquilize the moose near the Maverick gas station on east Main Street.

Moose Hunting Big Game Hunting Wildlife Conservation and Management Idaho Watchable Wildlife Program Magic Valley Region Moose (Alces americanus)
Video: Watch seven species of north Idaho wildlife pass by one remote camera

Friday, May 25, 2018 - 4:20 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game uses remote cameras on many wildlife projects across the state. Seven different species visited this single camera when it was deployed for one month during the summer of 2017. The camera was located in northern Idaho's Purcell Mountains Game Management Unit 1.

Wildlife Conservation and Management Panhandle Region State Wildlife Action Plan
Mountain lion found in Pocatello tranquilized and relocated

Monday, May 14, 2018 - 4:04 PM MDT

On the morning of Friday, May 11, Fish and Game personnel tranquilized and removed an adult male mountain lion near the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello. It was transported and released to a remote location in southeast Idaho the same day.

Wildlife Conservation and Management Mountain Lion, Cougar, or Puma (Puma concolor)
Dance of the Sage Grouse

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 3:04 PM MDT

Every spring sage grouse descend on leks across southern Idaho for their annual courtship. Wildlife biologist Michelle Kemner-Commons describes what the pops, struts and sparring means in the sage grouse world.

Wildlife Conservation and Management Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)
When wildlife gets into trouble, F&G staff are often first responders [VIDEO]

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 1:37 PM MDT

When deer, elk and other wildlife get into a hazardous situation and need a helping hand, Fish and Game typically gets the call.

Enforcement Wildlife Conservation and Management Salmon Region Southwest Region Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
Skade's Jumping Slug: Idaho's Newest Wildlife Species

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 3:41 PM MDT

When the rut is on or the powder flies, my family drops everything and heads for the hills. Our love for the mountains inspired us to name our daughter, Skade, after the Norse goddess of winter, skiing, and bowhunting; Skaði. Like all parents, we’re excited to share our passions with Skade.

State Wildlife Action Plan Wildlife Conservation and Management Idaho Watchable Wildlife Program Panhandle Region Pale Jumping-slug (Hemphillia camelus) Skade's Jumping-slug (Hemphillia skadei)