Press Releases

Youth Pheasant Hunts scheduled in Salmon and Challis

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host Youth Pheasant Hunts for Salmon and Challis-area youth age 10-17 on Saturday, October 6. Both hunts will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Salmon and Challis.

Gov. Otter proclaims Saturday, Sept. 22 as Idaho Hunting and Fishing Day

Idaho has a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling that dates to before statehood, and carries forward to this day. 

Little Camas Reservoir is open to salvage fishing

Idaho Fish and Game on Thursday, Feb. 20 opened Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County to salvage fishing because of low water conditions.

F&G dropping Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Friday, Sept. 21

Idaho Fish and Game will remove the stage 1 fire restrictions from lands it owns or manages, which will be in conjunction with Idaho Department of Lands removing  restrictions statewide, effective Friday, Sept. 21. 

Here's where trout are being stocked in SW Idaho in October

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 28,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to milder weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.

Double check fire situation before heading out hunting

Hunters planning their first trips should remember to check Fish and Game's fire information page to see if their hunts may be affected. 

Updated: Nonresident/second elk tags are almost sold out

Nonresident elk tags sold out in 2017 and have been selling at a faster rate in 2018, so elk hunters wanting a nonresident tag or a nonresident tag as a second tag should not wait. 

Grab a kid and go hunting, Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend is Sept. 29-30

Duck and goose hunting are among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting.

Here are rules and reminders for hunting on Idaho state endowment lands

The Land Board and Idaho Fish and Game recently affirmed their support of public hunting and recreational access to endowment lands. More than 96 percent of endowment lands are accessible for recreation by foot, watercraft, or vehicle.

Get the facts about bats, including how to remove one from your house

Many people's interest in bats peaks around Halloween when they're used as scary decorations, but Idaho's bats are much more than a prop.

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

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.

Young grizzly removed from Eastern Idaho and sent to a wildlife sanctuary

Idaho Fish and Game removed a third bear (two grizzlies, one black bear) from the wild in Eastern Idaho this summer because the bears were attracted to food left out by people.

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

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan.

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

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan. 

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

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan. 

Williams Lake Boat Ramp near Salmon Improved

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.

Some Horsethief Reservoir Campgrounds Closing Early

Several Horsethief Reservoir area campgrounds will be closing just after Labor Day weekend and will remain closed until the spring of 2019. The closures come about three weeks earlier than normal.

Low steelhead return prompts reduced bag limit starting Sept. 3

In order to reduce harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead, Idaho Fish and Game has temporarily reduced the daily bag limit to one steelhead starting Sept. 3