Press Releases and Articles
Piles of Compost Information Offered
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The basics of composting will be demonstrated in a special MK Nature Center program September 27. Jennie Rylee, Education Coordinator for Boise City Public Works will be the presenter of this 90-minute program beginning at 10:30 a.m. A $3 donation is requested. The program will consist of an outdoor demonstration and… moreWrong Licenses Easier to Spot
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With a new computer software cross-checking system shared between the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, fishing and hunting license purchasers who are dishonest in their residency claims may quickly pay a price. Idaho State law requires 6-months continuous domicile in Idaho to… moreSockeye Released Wednesday Morning
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About 330 adult sockeye salmon were released September 16 and 17 at Redfish Lake. Idaho Fish and Game released sockeye during two events, on the evening of September 16 and the morning of September 17. These sockeye were reared in the Idaho hatchery at Eagle and the federal hatchery located in Washington. The effort… moreSuccessful Or Not, Hunters and Anglers Must Stop
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds all hunters and anglers, successful or not, that they must stop at all check stations they encounter. Each year, many hunters and anglers fail to stop at check stations because they were not successful on that specific trip. Most see the signs, but think they do not… morePursuing Small Game Perfect For Young Hunters
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LEWISTON - Although the majority of Idaho's general deer and elk rifle seasons are not quite open, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters that several small game season are underway and all make a perfect opportunity to introduce youth to the hunting tradition. "Many seasoned hunters enjoy… moreIdaho Fishing License Needed In Clearwater River
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LEWISTON - Some steelhead anglers have fallen prey to a persistent rumor that it is legal to fish in the Clearwater River on a Washington license. Not so, says Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "There is a sign on the north shore of the Clearwater River at the confluence with the Snake River that clearly marks the… moreOperation Doubletree Bears Fruit
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IDAHO FALLS - After months of undercover investigations and subsequent months of legal discussions, the scales of justice have finally come to rest regarding the primary subjects of IDFG's Operation Doubletree investigation. Bonneville County Prosecutors have announced out-of-court settlements with Idaho Falls… moreUpland game bird number strong
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JEROME - A wet spring followed by a warm weather helped produce one of the best crops of birds the Magic Valley has seen in the past 10-years. "Things just happened perfectly, " said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager. "Weather conditions from April through June were nearly ideal for nesting and… morePocatello Youth Sets Bighorn World Record
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By Harry Morse, Regional Conservation Educator, Pocatello The world record Rocky Mountain bighorn ram Justin Armstrong set his sights on was about to get away. Justin's range finder registered the ram at 203 yards, a maximum range for his muzzleloader. Decision time! With one well-placed shot, the 16-year-old… moreCommission to Meet in Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Idaho Falls October 2-3. The meeting, to be held at the Red Lion Hotel on the Falls, will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day. A public hearing will be held at the same location at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Commission will take a tour of the Upper… moreControlled Hunts Dropped for Fall Turkey
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Turkey hunters all over Idaho can hunt this year's fall seasons without having gone through the controlled hunt process. This is the first year since fall turkey seasons were established in Idaho that all hunts are general, meaning hunters can simply buy a turkey tag over the counter rather than applying earlier in… moreHunting in Bear Country
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind hunters to be aware of proper handling of game in bear country. When a hunter kills a big game animal, he or she should be aware that the gut pile and carcass provide an attractant for bears. Hunters, particularly in grizzly bear habitat, should try to remove… moreSteelhead Run Update
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The steelhead are on their way. The recent drop in the water temperatures in the Snake River has signaled the steelhead to continue to migrate to their home waters in Idaho. From Sept. 9 to Sept. 14 the number of steelhead crossing Lower Granite Dam (the last of eight dams on their travels from the ocean to Idaho)… morePlease Report Wolf Sightings
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nez Perce Tribe, is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to please report wolf sightings. In particular the agencies are interested in documenting pack activity, but also all wolf sightings, howling, and multiple tracks… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When I bought my deer tag, the vendor asked me what unit I intended to hunt. Am I limited to that unit? A. No. The information on your intended hunt is collected to help Fish and Game in its management. For example, if one particular unit appears to be drawing a mob, the department needs to know that and may want… moreDishonest Nonresident License Buyers Beware
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MOSCOW - With a new computer software cross-checking system shared between the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, fishing and hunting license purchasers who are dishonest in their residency claims may quickly pay the price. All fishing and hunting licenses purchased within six… moreDon't Spark a Wildlands Closure
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After one of the hottest and driest summers on record in most of the state, The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to be extremely cautious this hunting season. "The Forest Service has reported to us that fire conditions are extremely volatile out there," Kelton Hatch, Magic Valley regional… moreMore Bird Seasons Open Sept. 20
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Get ready, upland bird hunters! September 20 is the big day for you! Chukar and gray partridge, California quail and sage grouse seasons all open that Saturday when shooting hours begin one-half hour before sunrise. Sage grouse seasons run through Sept. 26 in Area 2 and through Oct. 12 in Area 3. There is no open… more