Salmon Region Press Releases and Blogs

2018 deer, elk harvests similar to 2017; above 10-year averages except mule deer

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 11:20 AM MST

Hunters took more mule deer and fewer white-tailed deer in 2018 compared to 2017, while the elk harvest was similar between the two years -- dropping by less than 2 percent from 2017 to 2018.

The 2018 elk harvest was about 15.4 percent above the 10-year average, and the overall deer harvest was less than 1 percent below the 10-year average.

Idaho’s 2019 & 2020 big game season proposals available online

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 2:24 PM MST

One strange day for a mule deer provides months of data for F&G biologists

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 3:18 PM MST

Fawn survival is key to maintaining mule deer populations. Fawns fitted with radio collars help determine if a herd is growing or decreasing, so they are a critical component in the formula biologists use to determine the health and population of mule deer herds across Idaho. 

Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Feb 2 at Hyde Pond

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 8:45 AM MST

Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on big game seasons for 2019-20

Friday, January 11, 2019 - 10:08 AM MST

Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby planned Feb 2 at Jimmy Smith Lake

Monday, January 7, 2019 - 8:54 AM MST

Eight reasons to buy your 2019 hunting and fishing licenses now

Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 3:43 PM MST

Don't wait to start hunting and fishing in 2019, there are lots of opportunities available right now. 

Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 12:52 PM MST

Steelhead fishing continues uninterrupted with two new area closures

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 7:46 PM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Dec. 7 approved an agreement to keep most steelhead seasons open, but steelhead fishing in two areas closed effective 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7.

Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 11:35 AM MST

Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:56 PM MST

Confiscated game meat donated to those in need

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:11 PM MST

Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:07 PM MST

Motorists urged to slow down and watch for wildlife

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 12:16 PM MST

F&G Director Virgil Moore announces retirement

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 3:12 PM MST

Fish and Game adds Kokanee to Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 8:37 AM MST

It's not too late to fill out your 2018 hunter reports

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:55 PM MDT

You can submit your harvest reports online or by calling (877) 268-9365. The phone option is available 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Please have your hunting tag number when calling.

Trapper Education Course scheduled in Salmon Nov. 3

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 8:29 AM MDT

Salmon region check station summary

Monday, October 22, 2018 - 3:40 PM MDT

Irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning off water

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 11:07 AM MDT