Clearwater Region Press Releases and Blogs

Youth Pheasant Clinic planned in Genesee

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 4:44 PM MDT

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is pleased to host an annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Genesee, ID. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have completed hunter education and possess a valid 2017 hunting license.

Youth steelhead fishing clinic to be held in Lewiston

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 3:22 PM MDT

Anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Fishing Clinic to be held October 26 and October 28 at the Idaho Fish and Game office in Lewiston.

Fall chinook offer a chance to catch and keep big fish

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 11:10 AM MDT

Fishing season is in full swing, and mid September is the peak period to catch them in the Lewiston area, and October is prime for Hells Canyon. 

2017 Upland Forecast: Winter was tough on upland birds, but hunters will get more pheasants on WMAs

Monday, September 18, 2017 - 2:16 PM MDT

Pheasant stocking at Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas will increase by 37 percent thanks to the license and tag fee increase. 

Sept. 13: Updates on fires that may affect early season hunts

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 2:25 PM MDT

Fish and Game morning meeting set for October 4 in Lewiston

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 2:16 PM MDT

Craig Mountain Wing Barrels help monitor upland bird harvest

Thursday, September 7, 2017 - 11:14 AM MDT

Fish and Game wants to learn more about the area’s upland bird populations and sportsmen.

Wolf trapper education courses scheduled in Lewiston

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 4:42 PM MDT

Mule deer hunters can help shape management through an online survey

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 3:09 PM MDT

Fish and Game revised its Mule Deer Management Plan in 2008, and managers periodically re-evaluate plans so they can remain responsive to hunters and changing conditions.

Why are Idaho's steelhead runs so low?

Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 11:37 AM MDT

Idaho is experiencing a historic low steelhead run. There are many things that influence steelhead survival, but most signs point to abnormal ocean conditions affecting Idaho's steelhead run this year. 

Face down fish counts for Idaho's salmon and steelhead

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 6:40 PM MDT

Kokanee chronicle: sustaining Idaho's favorite land-locked salmon

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 1:13 PM MDT

Big game outlook: Similar numbers of elk and whitetails, fewer mule deer

Monday, August 21, 2017 - 2:41 PM MDT

Overall hunting success rates over the last five years have averaged 40 percent for deer and 23 percent for elk. Word has gotten out that big game hunting in Idaho has improved because the nonresident deer tags sold out last year for the first time since 2008.

Hunt & Fish Idaho EXPO!

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT

Hunt & Fish Idaho EXPO- August 25th & 26th

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 4:33 PM MDT

Fish and Game closes steelhead harvest to protect small run of fish

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 12:20 PM MDT

Closing harvest of hatchery steelhead while leaving it open for catch-and-release fishing will help ensure enough broodstock return to steelhead hatcheries to produce the next generation of fish, and also protect wild fish. 

Can triploid cutthroat improve fishing in backcountry lakes?

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 7:55 AM MDT

Biologists completed a three-year study of mountain lakes to compare two kinds of trout used for stocking. 

Can triploid cutthroat trout improve fishing in backcountry lakes? Part 1

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 3:29 PM MDT

Learn about bear behavior and help prevent unwanted encounters

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 2:21 PM MDT

Most black bear encounters are random when people and a bear happen to be in the same place at the same time, but sometimes bears are attracted to the same areas as people, and people should know how to avoid those situations, or deal with them when they occur. 

With fire contained, Craig Mountain WMA now open

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 10:23 AM MDT