Press Releases and Stories

Wild steelhead return exceeded expectations because of unusually small B-runs last fall

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 3:44 PM MDT

Fish and Game biologists did not initially see as many fish back as they would have liked, but they were pleasantly surprised in the spring.

Salvage Order Issued for Treasureton Reservoir

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 3:19 PM MDT

5-point bull elk killed and abandoned in Clearwater Region in 2017

Warm weather hunters can avoid meat spoilage with extra preparation

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 2:44 PM MDT

Early season hunters should know how to quickly get the animal out of the woods and where to take the meat so it can cool and age.

wide shot of the Rogerson fire September 29 2008

Hunters should check for wildfires in their hunting areas before their trips

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 2:16 PM MDT

Large fires are currently burning in Central and North Idaho and are likely to be burning when archery season opens at the end of August. Fires have created large closure areas that will temporarily curb hunters’ access to some areas.

Hunt & Fish Idaho EXPO- August 24th & 25th

Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 2:54 PM MDT

Snorkel surveys show stable fish populations in the North Fork of the Boise River

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 2:53 PM MDT

Despite being relatively "sterile", populations of native game fish in the North Fork of the Boise River include wild redband rainbow trout and bull trout, as well as mountain whitefish.

New rules in effect to prevent chronic wasting disease from entering Idaho

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 11:29 AM MDT

F&G attempting to trap young grizzly that raided chicken coops in North Idaho

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 4:58 PM MDT

Young grizzly trapped and relocated in Eastern Idaho

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 5:06 PM MDT

Habituated black bear lethally removed from Island Park area in Eastern Idaho

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 4:42 PM MDT

Get your hunter education course completed in time for fall hunts

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 2:39 PM MDT

If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license, or show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.

F&G Commission extends wolf hunting and trapping seasons

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 11:12 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved extending hunting and trapping seasons for wolves in many units.

Application period is Aug. 10-17 for second controlled hunt drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and bear

Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 3:32 PM MDT

It's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for over 2,250 unclaimed, controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and bear.

F&G seeks comments on proposal to extend check times for winter wolf snaring in two units

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 4:12 PM MDT

Currently trappers are required to check all snares or traps placed for gray wolves at least once every 72 hours; proposed rule would extend that time period for snares only and in limited areas

Spring/summer Chinook seasons end, but fall Chinook starts Aug. 18

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 2:00 PM MDT

All remaining Chinook salmon fisheries on the Snake, Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater and Upper Salmon rivers will close at the end of fishing hours on Aug. 12