Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission approves temporary antler gathering closure for Upper Snake and Southeast Regions
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set an antler gathering closure starting Jan. 1, 2024 and running through April 14, 2024 in the Upper Snake and Southeast Regions. The closure will only take place on public land, and activities other than antler hunting will not be affected.
The closure is… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/21/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 21st, 2023. The data for this report was collected between Monday, November 13th and Sunday, November 19th.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River started to decline during the past week, but catch rates… more
Fish for burbot and win prizes by participating in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program
| idfg-tjross
Fish and Game is inviting burbot fishermen to participate in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program to gather information that will help make burbot fishing even better. The best part? Simply for participating anglers will receive free swag and be entered into a free raffle for a chance to win some great prizes… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2024-2025
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey and furbearers for 2024-2025 in January 2024. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 3, 2023 at 6 p.m. MST.
Fish… more
MK Nature Center's annual bird seed sale coming Dec. 1 and 2
| idfg-cliess
The MK Nature Center will host its 17th annual bird seed sale on Dec. 1 and 2. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds! Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs and day-to-day operations at the nature center.
High-quality bird seed — including black-oil sunflower, dove and… more
ICYMI: Fish and Game Commission Meeting Nov. 16, 2023
| idfg-cliess
Watch the full recap of the Nov. 16, 2023 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Lewiston.
Topics covered include: White sturgeon and the mountain lion management plans, shed antler gathering closure proposals and land acquisition proposals.
Second wave of steelhead to be stocked in the Boise River
| idfg-bpearson
More steelhead are headed for the Boise River during the week of Thanksgiving.
Approximately 250 additional steelhead will be released into the Boise River on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Fish and Game fish stocking trucks will be releasing fish at the usual locations:
Glenwood Bridge Americana… more
Nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident deer and elk tags for the 2024 hunting season go on sale at 10 a.m. MST on Dec. 1. Licenses and tags can be bought online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, through the Idaho Fish and Game mobile apps for IOS and Android, or by phone at (800) 554-8685. They can also be bought in person at license vendor… more
Dike repair project at Ted Trueblood Wildlife Habitat Area slated to begin Nov. 20
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, will be conducting dike repairs at the Ted Trueblood Wildlife Habitat Area starting Nov. 20, with work expected to wrap up after about three weeks.
Visitors to Ted Trueblood WHA should be aware that the parking lot that intersects Highway 167 will… more
Residents urged to inspect their properties for objects that may entangle wildlife
| idfg-tthompson
No matter the year, wildlife, especially elk, deer and moose can become entangled in items left around homes and farmyards around Idaho. These entanglements tend to happen more frequently during the winter months but can happen anytime when wildlife is attracted to neighborhood yards and farms. As the calendar moves… more
Southwest Region Winter Feeding Advisory committee meets on Nov. 30
| idfg-bpearson
Meeting Date: November 30, 2023, 2 p.m. MST
Location: F&G Southwest Regional Office, 15950 N. Gate Blvd., Nampa 83687
The Southwest Region's Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet with regional Fish and Game staff to discuss anticipated winter conditions in the region, hear updates on the… more
Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee to meet
| idfg-tthompson
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023- 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MST
Address: 324 South 417 East, Jerome, ID 83338
The Magic Valley Region’s Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will be meeting with regional staff to discuss anticipated winter conditions and to make recommendations about potential winter… more
Steelhead are coming to the Boise River on Nov. 17
| idfg-cliess
Great news for Treasure Valley steelhead anglers — approximately 250 steelhead will be released into the Boise River on Friday, Nov. 17. The Fish and Game fish stocking trucks will be releasing fish at the usual locations:
Glenwood Bridge Americana Bridge Below the Broadway Avenue Bridge behind Boise State… more
Simplify your duck hunting game this year with this back-to-basics guide
| idfg-bpearson
Waterfowl hunting has a reputation for being expensive, but hunters don’t need to shell out (pardon the pun) tons of money on a boat or a truckload of waterfowl gear to be successful. That’s especially true in a state with as much public land as Idaho.
Jump shooting is a low-cost option for public… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/14/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 14th, 2023. The data for this report was collected between Monday, November 6th and Sunday, November 12th.
During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the Upper Salmon River remained high for the third week in a row.… more
Get caught doing the RIGHT thing this hunting season!
| idfg-jbruns
Hunting season is well underway, and Fish and Game wants to continue to remind hunters to review their regulations before heading out in the field. In the following video, Conservation Officer, Will Fuller provides an overview of 3 most common violations that officers see in the field during this time of year. These… more
CWD skull preparation for compliance in CWD management zone
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game receives many questions about how to properly care for a skull of a harvest deer or elk in a CWD management zone. In part 1 of the following skull preparation video series, Regional Conservation Officer George Fischer demonstrates how to remove and completely clean and dry a skull cap from a harvested… more
Pheasant stocking continues in the Clearwater Region through the month of December
| idfg-jbruns
Fall is not just for big game hunting! In this video, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist, Sam Spaulding provides more details about the pheasant stocking program in the Clearwater Region.
In northern Idaho, the general pheasant season continues through the end of December. You can find more information… more