Press Releases and Articles
12,750 acres removed from Large Tracts Program after additional sale between Stimson Lumber Company and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe
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During 2024 and 2025, nearly 30,000 acres of private land enrolled in the Large Tracts Program were sold by Stimson Lumber Company to the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Recently, an additional 12,750 acres owned by Stimson were sold to the Tribe. The land is located on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation and has always been… more
Portion of Sterling Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Idaho will be closed for upcoming prescribed burn
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region is working with the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation to implement prescribed burns across a portion of the Sterling Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in southeastern Idaho north of Aberdeen.
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Homeowners and recreationists: Be vigilant during coyote mating and denning seasons
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With February comes the coyote breeding season, which can mean an increase in conflicts between coyotes and domestic dogs in the Boise area. With that in mind, Fish and Game biologists are reminding residents and recreationists around the Boise Foothills and elsewhere to take additional precautions with their pets to… more
Chinook season proposals to be posted on Feb. 11
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Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for upcoming spring and summer Chinook fisheries and gathering public input on the upcoming season proposals from Feb. 11 to Feb. 22.
Members of the public can view and weigh in with online comments once the proposals are posted on Feb. 11. After reviewing anglers… more
Temporary road closure at Sand Creek Ponds/Campground
| idfg-jbrower
Effective immediately, Fish and Game is temporarily closing the entrance road into the Sand Creek ponds and campground area due to muddy conditions. Melting ice and snow have made the roads unstable and vehicle travel difficult without causing long-lasting and damaging effects.
This closure is meant to… more
Salmon’s Hyde Pond Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby canceled due to uncertain ice conditions
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Out of an abundance of caution, Idaho Fish and Game has canceled the Hyde Pond Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, February 7, in Salmon.
With daily high temperatures reaching near 50 degrees in the days leading up to the event, Fish and Game is concerned about deteriorating ice conditions. The derby… more
River otter trapping season closed in the Salmon Region
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The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Salmon Region was reached on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.… more
Mountain lion euthanized following Lewiston sighting
| idfg-jbruns
The mountain lion first reported within Lewiston city limits on Feb. 1 was located and humanely euthanized during the early morning hours of Feb. 3 with assistance from the Lewiston Police Department. Due to the animal’s location and size, it was likely the same lion previously observed.
The animal was found… more
Mountain lion sighting on Lewis-Clark College campus in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
A mountain lion was sighted on the Lewis-Clark College campus during the late-evening hours of Sunday, Feb. 1. Surveillance footage later showed a young lion at the ticket booth by the baseball field. Fish and Game, campus security staff and Lewiston Police officers searched the area but did not locate the animal.… more
F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
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The Idaho Fish and Game Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold its second meeting on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. MST at Fish and Game's headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise. The meeting will be streamed live via Zoom. However, members of the public in attendance or online can observe the meeting,… more
Upcoming hunter education classes in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting several Hunter Education classes in the Clearwater Region in the coming months.
These hands-on classes cover:
Safe gun handling Hunting equipment and techniques Hunting regulations Ethical hunting practices Wildlife identificationSome classes also include Bowhunter… more
Bobcat check-in offered in Grangeville on Feb. 21
| idfg-jbruns
Attention Trappers!
To fulfill the mandatory bobcat check and harvest report, a bobcat check-in will be held at:
Rae Bros. Sporting Goods
247 E. Main Street
Grangeville, ID
Date & Time:
Saturday, February 21 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Fees:
$1.75 administration fee per trapper $… more
Annual South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock collection program starts Feb. 2
| idfg-jbruns
Grab your Steelheadin’ gear! Idaho Fish and Game’s annual South Fork localized broodstock program will relaunch next week! Started in 2010, the program utilizes volunteer anglers to collect adult hatchery steelhead returning to the South Fork Clearwater River. Steelhead caught by anglers will be placed… more
F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February
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Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting four public meetings for anglers to provide comments and opinions for spring/summer Chinook salmon fisheries. The meetings are slated for February, are free to attend, and (best of all) complimentary pizza and beverages will be provided.
Fish and Game fisheries biologists will… more
Henrys Lake angler hoists new state record trout out of ice
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Most anglers that wind up atop the Idaho state record fish leaderboards do so out of pure luck. But Robert Gregory’s story goes a little different.
Yellowstone cutthroat trout aren’t your run-of-the-mill trout. They are one of Idaho’s three native subspecies of cutthroat trout and are found almost… more
Second application period for nonresident general season deer/elk tags is February. 5-15
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Nonresident hunters interested in applying for the remaining general season deer and elk hunts can apply in the second drawing from Feb. 5 through Feb. 15.
Hunters are encouraged to review the Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure for details about the general season tags. Hunters should know the deer Game… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2026 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 6,400 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. The stocking date and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
River Otter Season Closure – Clearwater Region
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The river otter harvest quota of 20 otters for the Clearwater Region was reached on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. In accordance with regulations, the otter trapping season for the entire region will close 72 hours after the quota is met, at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Trappers may retain otters legally… more