Press Releases

Grad Study Update - Where are wild steelhead spawning?

Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho

March 8: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report

Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased substantially during the past week. Angler effort increased in all location codes, and the majority of anglers were observed fishing between the Middle Fork Salmon and Pahsimeroi rivers in location codes 15, 16, and 17.

Public can comment on 2021-22 migratory game bird season proposals starting March 11

Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for migratory game birds in April and gathering public input on upcoming season proposals starting March 11.

MK Nature Center, parking lot in Boise closed until mid-April for construction

The MK Nature Center parking lot will be closed to the public starting March 8. The work is expected to wrap up by early- to mid-April. The Visitor Center and licensing desk will also be closed for the duration of the parking lot construction.

Idaho Power stocked 50,000 trout in C.J. Strike Reservoir in early March

Southern Idaho anglers got another excuse to go fishing in March after Idaho Powder stocked 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout in C.J. Strike Reservoir south of Mountain Home.

Hunter harvest was up for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in 2020 seasons

Idaho elk and deer hunters had increased harvests in 2020, and elk hunting continues to steam toward all-time highs for consecutive years of harvest above 20,000 animals.

March 3 ice fishing update: Lake Cascade, Horsethief Reservoir, Payette Lake

Warm days and cold nights in the McCall area have resulted in a hard-packed layer of snow on top of the ice at our local lakes making for favorable travel conditions.

MK Nature Center Parking Lot and Visitor Center CLOSED

Idaho discovers invasive mussels in aquarium products

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. For more information, contact the ISDA Invasive Species Hotline at 877-336-8676 or info@isda.idaho.gov.

Clark Fork River Delta Request for Qualifications

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Fish and Game to offer wolf trapper education classes in Coeur d'Alene

Two wolf trapper education classes will be available on April 4. Please keep in mind that April 4 is Easter. Participants must register in advance at any Fish and Game office or online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/education.

Pike removal to continue in sections of Lake Coeur d’Alene

Biologists with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe will resume gill netting efforts this spring to reduce northern pike numbers in Windy Bay, Benewah, Chatcolet, Round, and Hidden Lakes. In cooperation with the Idaho Fish and Game, the project aims to reduce pike predation on native, lake-run cutthroat trout in select areas of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Southern Idaho residents encouraged to temporarily remove bird feeders due to a suspected outbreak of salmonellosis

After reports of sick and dying birds began to reach biologists in northern Idaho, it appears that salmonellosis, also commonly known as salmonella, might have been detected in southern Idaho. Salmonellosis is a common and generally fatal bird disease.

Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes

Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from the public about four dockets of proposed rule changes. The comment period opened on March 3.

March 1: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report

Steelhead angler effort and catch both increased during the past week on the upper Salmon River.

Portable toilet damage in the Clearwater region is a budget & safety concern for Fish and Game

Three portable toilets were vandalized in the Clearwater region within the past 2 months.  

March trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

It's fish stocking time in the Southeast Region!  Find out if your favorite fishery is getting stocked this month.

Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and rules booklet available online now

Idaho's 2021-22 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and rules booklet is now available online, and should be hitting the shelves at regional offices and license vendors in mid to late-March.