Wildlife Conservation and Management Press Releases and Blogs

Yearling moose relocated out of a Twin Falls residential neighborhood

Monday, July 19, 2021 - 1:58 PM MDT

Summer heat will cause some trout mortality, but halting fishing won't improve the situation

Friday, July 16, 2021 - 11:25 AM MDT

Well-intended anglers and angling groups have recently requested Fish and Game restrict or close fishing during extreme heat because they feel restrictions will reduce fishing-related mortality. Basing fishing closures on reduced risk to a relatively small portion of the local trout population is unlikely to change the overall numbers in the near or long term. 

F&G Commission awards $100K in Community Challenge Grants

Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 4:06 PM MDT

During their meeting on July 14, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission awarded $100,000 in funding to various organizations through the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant program.

Fish managers face difficult choices when high heat threatens fish

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 8:47 AM MDT

Fisheries managers closely watch extreme high temperatures and know what actions to take. These decisions aren’t taken lightly, and they can be controversial in the literal “heat of the moment,” but biologists have experience and scientific research to help guide them.

Aggressive food-conditioned black bear charges Ketchum resident within city limits

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 2:49 PM MDT

Awww, aren't they cute? These baby sturgeon are bound for the Snake River

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 1:55 PM MDT

These 1-inch fish could be 6 to 8-foot monsters 30 years from now. Sturgeon live incredibly long lives, and they may take 15 to 25 years to grow to 6 feet. They're protected in Idaho, and while anglers can fish for sturgeon, it's strictly catch-and-release fishing. 

North Idaho white-tailed deer fawn captures and camera efforts currently underway

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 1:41 PM MDT

Researchers head into their second season of radio collaring fawns and deploying remote cameras to help understand white-tailed deer populations.  Fish and Game is working to improve their understanding of white-tailed deer populations in Idaho, and equip wildlife managers with the tools to better manage one of Idaho’s most popular big game species. 

Osprey among birds illegally killed in Franklin County

Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 1:02 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of two pelicans, an osprey, and a Swainson's hawk in Franklin County.

Oh, deer! Mule deer rescued from mud pit by Fish and Game officer and helpful teen

Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 1:00 PM MDT

What a great ending for a mule deer doe trapped in a mud pit near McCammon over Memorial Day weekend.  “It was definitely a feel good day as a game warden,” says Senior Conservation Officer Nick Noll from the Southeast Region.   “I started this gig to help wildlife, and I think we literally saved a deer’s life.”

Mountain lions sightings continue throughout the Wood River Valley, caution advised

Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 5:15 PM MDT

To ensure that chances of conflict are minimized, residents are encouraged to be vigilant of their surroundings when engaged in outside activities. Parents should supervise the children when playing outside. Pet owners should keep their pets on leash when out walking, both in neighborhoods and on area trails.

Trail users are encouraged to safely enjoy and share Idaho’s trails with wildlife

Monday, May 17, 2021 - 3:10 PM MDT

Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020

Monday, May 17, 2021 - 10:31 AM MDT

Fish and Game has been monitoring winter survival of fawns for 23 years, and the average survival of fawns has been 57 percent. If, as anticipated, survival in 2021 continues to track similarly to 2020, it would mark two years of above-average survival for mule deer fawns statewide, which means mule deer herds are growing.

Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 1:51 PM MDT

Little Camas elk trapping project completed in the Magic Valley Region

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 11:21 AM MDT

Fish and Game to resume Little Camas elk trapping project

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 11:17 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game leads restoration of the upper Blackfoot River

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 9:55 AM MDT

F&G and many partners improved 8 miles of the Upper Blackfoot River for fish and wildlife.

Idaho Fish and Game collaborate on new trout conservation video with MeatEater

Monday, March 29, 2021 - 3:28 PM MDT

In summer of 2020, Ryan Callaghan of the popular television show MeatEater teamed up with Idaho Fish and Game to learn more about conservation strategies on the South Fork of the Snake River and answer intriguing questions, such as: “How can you help a fishery by removing fish?” and “Why does a state agency pay you to catch rainbow trout?” 

Fish and Game biologists trap grizzlies and get a spot on Meateater

Monday, March 22, 2021 - 1:12 PM MDT

Each summer, Idaho Fish and Game biologists trap grizzly bears in an effort to monitor their populations. During summer of 2020, a crew from the popular television show Meateater joined Fish and Game staff as they trapped and processed two adult grizzly bears. 

Prescribed fires planned for Market Lake WMA between March 18 and April 15

Monday, March 15, 2021 - 10:22 PM MDT

Large portions of the WMA will be closed to human entry during these intermittent burns and the public is asked to please respect all road and area closures for their own safety and the safety of the burn crews.

Winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves tracking slightly above average

Monday, March 15, 2021 - 10:36 AM MDT

Through February, winter survival is tracking close to last year's numbers. It's good news if that trend continues, because survival of both mule deer fawns and elk calves in 2019-20 ended up above-average at the end of the monitoring period. But threats to wintering wildlife are not over for 2020-21, and a lot can change in March and April.