Wildlife Conservation and Management Press Releases and Blogs

Get the facts about bats, including how to remove one from your house

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 1:28 PM MDT

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.

'Maverick' moose relocated from downtown Burley

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

Video: Watch seven species of north Idaho wildlife pass by one remote camera

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

Mountain lion found in Pocatello tranquilized and relocated

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

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.

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.

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.