Wildlife Conservation and Management Press Releases and Blogs

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.

 

The many ways deer can get into trouble [VIDEO]

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

 

 

Skade's Jumping Slug: Idaho's Newest Wildlife Species

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

Helping 6 Wildlife Species Beat Climate Change Odds

Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 4:39 PM MST

Wetlands are essential habitat

Friday, December 29, 2017 - 4:09 PM MST

Did you know that Idaho Department of Fish and Game is the lead state agency regarding on-the-ground wetland management, restoration, enhancement, and conservation? Our staff also works on wetland mapping, inventory, condition and function assessment, monitoring, and education.

Congress to consider bill to enhance Wildlife Conservation Nationwide

Monday, December 18, 2017 - 9:56 AM MST

Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon

Monday, December 4, 2017 - 12:30 PM MST

Restoring the Clark Fork Delta

Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 5:48 PM MST

 

 

International Effort Slows Invasive Bullfrogs

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 2:38 PM MST

 

 

Halloween Boo! Protecting Idaho Monsters

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 8:32 AM MDT

Video: Mink chases Chinook at MK Nature Center

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 2:41 PM MDT

 

 

Recent cases of rabid bats mean people should take precautions

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 6:25 PM MDT

Improving rabies awareness and preventing human exposure to rabid bats is a public health priority. At the same time, conservation of bats and the benefits they provide is also important.

Shout Out to Landowners!

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 6:01 PM MDT

I Found a Bat in my Home! What Do I Do?

Monday, June 26, 2017 - 8:22 AM MDT

Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore’s statement on Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s announcement delisting Yellowstone grizzly bears

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 1:57 PM MDT

The delisting of Yellowstone grizzly bears is a conservation success, and we are proud of the role that the states and local communities have played in grizzly bear conservation. 

Baby animals are better off when left alone

Monday, May 8, 2017 - 11:09 AM MDT