Press Releases and Stories

Studying wildlife ecology through road-killed animals

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 10:28 AM MDT

Four wolf trapper courses scheduled across the state in November and December

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 3:42 PM MDT

Attention new wolf trappers: There are four upcoming wolf trapper education classes scheduled in Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Coeur d’Alene and Nampa. If you plan to trap wolves this season, plan to attend one of these classes.

Lower water levels expected at Moose Creek Reservoir in Clearwater Region

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:01 PM MDT

Deer opener in Upper Snake Region shows increased hunter success

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 5:09 PM MDT

Many hunters experienced a great opening weekend of the general deer season in the Upper Snake. Over 1,000 hunters passed through Fish and Game check stations after opening weekend in the region, and we saw some great bucks harvested.

Jump shooting: a low-cost gateway to waterfowl hunting

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 4:44 PM MDT

Southeast opening weekend shows modest improvement for deer hunters

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 4:09 PM MDT

North Idaho check stations show similar results, but fewer hunters on opening weekend

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 12:54 PM MDT

Clearwater region check stations show opening weekend success

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 6:10 PM MDT

Opening weekend hunter numbers were comparable to past years at the South Fork Clearwater check station near Mount Idaho. A total of 169 hunters visited the check station, compared to last season’s opening weekend visitation of 124 hunters. In 2016, check station hunter numbers were 176 on the first weekend of the season.

Pheasant releases expand hunting opportunity in the Clearwater through Dec. 31

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 4:53 PM MDT

The opening weekend of youth pheasant season on the Palouse River Youth Only Upland Game Area was a great success. This youth area was completely booked on opening weekend with 5 hunter/mentor pairs per day. With the help of Jim Hagedorn and the Game Bird Foundation, we are looking forward to another successful weekend.

Nonresident/second whitetail tags now sold out

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 1:34 PM MDT

Fish and Game has sold all its nonresident/second deer and elk tags. Nonresidents who want to ensure they get a general deer or elk tag for next year can start buying 2019 tags on Dec. 1.

WMA pheasant stocking evokes the 'Good ol' Days'

Friday, October 12, 2018 - 3:53 PM MDT

Southwest Idaho is home to five WMAs, and four of those will be stocking pen-reared pheasants for the 2018 fall season starting in mid October. 

Make the call to catch poachers, (800) 632-5999

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 11:15 AM MDT

Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 AM MDT

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game. 

Oct. 10 is new opener for wolf trapping in some units

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 11:12 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission in August extended hunting and trapping seasons for wolves in many units for fall/winter hunts.

Oct. 9: Idaho steelhead update from fisheries manager Joe DuPont

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 3:06 PM MDT

With steelhead harvest season opening Oct.15 on the Clearwater River, anglers are reminded that Idaho Fish and Game is continuing the one-fish bag limit for hatchery steelhead until Dec. 31 in order to continue reduced harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead. 

F&G assumes management of Hagerman steelhead hatchery

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 9:26 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game recently reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to assume operations of the Hagerman National Fish Hatchery, which raises about 1.6 million juvenile steelhead for release in the Upper Salmon River Basin.

Tips for a safe hunting season

Friday, October 5, 2018 - 4:06 PM MDT

Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are involved, hunting is a dangerous activity. There is the potential for a firearm accident, but statistics show a hunter is more likely to be seriously injured while driving to a hunting location than while actively hunting.

Waterfowl hunts open in portions of the state Oct. 6 and most others open Oct. 13

Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 3:26 PM MDT

Idaho hunters can expect waterfowl populations similar to last year with some improvements due to a wet spring that provided good nesting conditions for local birds. 

Transplant gives smallmouth bass a jumpstart in the Lower Payette River

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 3:33 PM MDT

As of October 3, Fish and Game crews transferred 850 smallmouths to the lower Payette River. The goal is to transfer 1,000 smallmouths with the hope that many of these fish will spawn next spring and contribute to rebuilding this important and popular fishery. 

Survey finds most mule deer hunters satisfied, but hunting management could improve

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 3:30 PM MDT