Press Releases and Articles
Hunter and anglers are reminded they must stop at check stations
| idfg-rphillips
Check stations are an opportunity for Fish and Game staff to talk to thousands of hunters and see thousands of harvested animals. The goal is for Fish and Game personnel to get information and learn what's happening in the field and also answer questions, collect samples for chronic wasting disease… more
Here is what waterfowl hunters need to know for the 2023-24 season
| idfg-bpearson
The Southwest Idaho waterfowl season opened Thursday, Oct. 19, excluding Valley County, where the season has been open since Oct. 7. While some hunters may still be accustomed to the waterfowl season opener falling on a weekend, this is the third consecutive year in which the season has opened on Oct. 19.
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Fish and Game to continue to monitor fish mortalities following quagga mussel treatment
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game biologists continue to monitor the mid-Snake River for fish mortalities following the chelated copper treatment after the detection of quagga mussel veligers in mid-September. The Idaho Department of Agriculture completed their 10-day quagga mussel treatment in the mid-Snake River on October 13.… more
Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program: a chance to win prizes for fishing!
| idfg-tjross
If you’ve spent much time fishing on Lake Pend Oreille, then maybe you’ve been lucky enough to catch a big rainbow trout. If not, you’ve likely seen pictures of the truly impressive fish that reside there.
F&G Commission reopens fishing, hunting and trapping along portion of Snake River starting October 19
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and voted to reopen fishing, hunting and trapping at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 within the highwater mark from Highway 46 Bridge upstream to and including the partial bridge structure in the Snake River at the bottom of Yingst Grade (known as “the Broken… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/17/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 17th, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 9th and Sunday, October 15th.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River increased a moderate amount during the past week, with the… more
F&G biologists believe walleye are now established and reproducing in Lake Lowell
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game biologists learned on Oct. 10 that Lake Lowell now likely has a reproducing population of walleye. While the effects to Lake Lowell and other area fisheries are uncertain at this point, they are concerned about what this might mean for this fishery and others in Southwest Idaho.
During a recent… more
Black bear frequenting Salmon neighborhoods lethally removed by Fish and Game
| idfg-jbrower
Over the past several weeks an adult black bear had been routinely seen in Salmon, raising concerns since it continued to show no natural fear towards community residents. The bear had become habituated to living in and around city residents and frequently obtained food rewards, including fruit that had fallen from… more
F&G transfers warmwater fish to Treasure Valley Community Ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Anglers can expect a boost to warmwater fishing opportunities at six local community ponds in the Treasure Valley after receiving more than 10,000 fish from the Deer Flat Lowline Canal that were salvaged and transferred by Fish and Game staff.
Update: BLM to conduct prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of Malad as soon as Oct. 16 and 17.
| idfg-jjackson
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a 264-acre prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad this month. Smoke will be visible from Malad and the I-15 corridor.
“The planned prescribed fire will target 264 acres… more
Sportsmen’s access sites on upper Salmon River, North Fork boat ramp now open
| idfg-mdemick
Construction work to improve several Fish and Game Sportsmen’s Access sites along the upper Salmon River and improvements to the North Fork boat ramp has been completed. All temporary closures have been lifted.
Conflicts continue with bear in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
While Idaho Fish and Game is very aware of a bear frequenting several locations within the city limits of Salmon, efforts to capture it has been challenging.
Three elk shot out of season and left to waste near Kepps Crossing
| idfg-jbrower
On Oct. 12, Fish and Game Officers discovered three dead elk that were shot and left to waste on private property near the Kepps Crossing Road east of Idaho Falls in Bonneville County. All three elk were determined to have been killed on the morning of Oct. 12, and included a 6-point bull, a cow and a calf. No season… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/10/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 10th, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 8th.
The weather was excellent during the first full week of October, and we did have a few anglers report catching… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
| idfg-mdemick
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of ditches, local irrigators who divert water from area rivers and streams are asked to call Idaho Fish and Game’s Fish Screen Program at 756-6022 several days before shutting off their water for the season.
Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime
| idfg-jberl
Every year, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers rely on citizen reports to identify and investigate wildlife violations throughout the state. Without dedicated sportsmen and women doing the right thing — making the call and reporting — many wildlife violations would go undetected, undocumented and unsolved.… more
Fish and Game and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture actively monitor for fish mortalities during quagga mussel treatment in the Snake River
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) staff are monitoring the Snake River for fish mortalities as a result of the chelated copper treatment for quagga mussels. It was anticipated that there would be significant fish mortality in the six-mile segment of the river once treatment began.… more
Youth hunting season opens in the Clearwater Region Saturday, Oct. 7
| idfg-jbruns
No plans this weekend? No Problem! The statewide youth pheasant season begins this Saturday, October 7th, and runs through Friday, October 13th. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce the youth in your life to upland hunting. Here in the Clearwater Region, Fish and Game will stock two pheasant release locations… more