Wildlife Conservation and Management | Idaho Fish and Game

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

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)
The many ways deer can get into trouble [VIDEO]

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

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)
F&G Commission moves forward with grizzly bear hunt, delays decision on extending wolf hunting and trapping seasons

Monday, March 26, 2018 - 2:18 PM MDT

At its March 22 meeting in Boise, the Fish and Game Commission instructed staff to draft a proposal for a fall grizzly bear hunt in which one male bear could he harvested. Fish and Game biologists are scheduled to present the commission with proposed hunting season options for Commission action at the Commission’s May 10 meeting in McCall.

Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Conservation and Management Grizzly Bear or Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)
Shed hunt responsibly to protect big game animals

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 11:40 AM MST

Remember that while we're having an early case of spring fever, animals are still trying to survive winter. Although this winter has been relatively mild and adult survival will likely be high, young animals, especially fawns, might still be struggling.

Big Game Hunting Big Game Winter Feeding in Idaho Wildlife Conservation and Management Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Salmon Region
Mountain lion management includes close encounters with cats

Monday, February 26, 2018 - 2:16 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers recently recorded a video when they released a lion from a trap in the Clearwater Region.

Wildlife Conservation and Management Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Mountain Lion, Cougar, or Puma (Puma concolor)
Non-profit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation

Monday, February 5, 2018 - 12:58 PM MST

The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation's grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations, Idaho Fish and Game, and tax-exempt organizations.

Wildlife Conservation and Management

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