Salmon Region Press Releases and Blogs

Screen tender, Gary Funk, maintains a fish screen in the Pahsimeroi Valley

Irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning off water

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

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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.

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.

Updated Oct. 4: Please buy your deer tags early; nonresident general deer tags sold out, whitetail tags available

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 2:20 PM MDT

Please don’t wait until the last minute to buy your hunting license and deer tags. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day of deer season on Oct. 10. Avoid the long lines and potential wait by buying your tags early.

Hunters may be affected by prescribed fires near Gibbonsville

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 4:22 PM MDT

Youth Pheasant Hunts scheduled in Salmon and Challis

Friday, September 21, 2018 - 10:32 AM MDT

Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 2:05 PM MDT

Upland game bird update: Here's what hunting looks like in 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018 - 4:47 PM MDT

Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with upland bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and quarry.

Anglers: See proposed fishing rule changes for the Salmon region and comment here

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 2:14 PM MDT

Attention Anglers: give your comments on proposed fishing rules and statewide fish management plan

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 11:26 AM MDT

Williams Lake Boat Ramp near Salmon Improved

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 9:28 AM MDT

Improvements include new ramp and docks, resurface of parking lot and road.

Williams Lake is the largest lake accessible by boat within 60 miles of Salmon, Idaho.

Brush up on the new trespassing law before you go hunting or fishing

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 4:28 PM MDT

Elk bull group in Idaho photographed by Bryan Huskey

2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 3:24 PM MDT

White-tailed deer and elk herds and harvests have been at or near historic highs in recent years and well above long-term averages.

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.