Press Releases and Articles
February 'Wildlife Express' goes underground for a closer look at the subnivean zone
| idfg-cliess
Chances are, if you've ever left your elk or deer meat in the deep freezer for too long, a fine layer of ice crystals forms around the vacuum bag. The process—known as sublimation—doesn't just occur in your freezer; you can also find examples of sublimation in nature, which is where you can find this month's edition of… more
The prize of the Kootenai River—a lobster-flavored freshwater cod—is the perfect way to cure cabin fever
| idfg-cliess
Burbot fishing on the Kootenai River is most productive during the winter months as burbot prepare to spawn in February and March. Unlike the summer months when burbot often hunker down in deep pools or in Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, this time of year they can often be found in shallower water or in tributaries… more
Anglers can now provide comments on F&G’s fishing seasons and fish management plan and attend public meetings to get more information
| idfg-cliess
Anglers have not one, but three different opportunities to leave public comments and shape Idaho’s fisheries:
2025-27 Statewide Fishing Seasons and Rules The (New) 6-Year Statewide Fish Management Plan 2024 Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons and Bag LimitsIdaho Fish and Game highly encourages angler… more
Fish and Game to hold two open houses in the Magic Valley to seek public input on three fisheries processes
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game has three public comment periods opening on February 12,2024 that will address important issues impacting anglers in Idaho. They include setting the 2024 Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon fishing seasons and bag limits, the upcoming 2025-27 statewide fishing seasons and rules, and rewriting the 6-year,… more
F&G officers investigating 49 ducks shot and left to waste in Canyon County
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a large number of ducks that were recently shot and left to waste in Canyon County.
On Feb. 1, Fish and Game conservation officers were made aware of 49 ducks – all mallards – that had been dumped roughly four miles south of… more
'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' gathering to be held on Feb. 15 in Priest River
| idfg-tjross
The second of four “Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game” gatherings will take place on Feb. 15 in Priest River. The gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Priest River Event Center (5399 Highway 2, 83856).
Grab your steelhead gear – Deadwater ice jam is out!
| idfg-mdemick
The Deadwater ice jam on the upper Salmon River broke free as of Wednesday, February 7, 2024. We expect the river to remain turbid in the downstream areas for a few days before improving.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir kokanee fishery showing signs of improvement after 2020 lows
| idfg-tucker.brauer
The 2020 kokanee season in Anderson Ranch Reservoir proved to be one of the worst on record, with dismal catch rates and poor overall fishing conditions.
The cause of this slump was simple.
The Anderson Ranch Reservoir kokanee population has traditionally been self-sustaining, requiring little hatchery… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 6,850 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Twin Bridges campground near Whitebird closed until further notice
| idfg-jbruns
Due to necessary Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) control actions, the Twin Bridges access site will be closed to overnight camping. Twin Bridges access site is located south of the community of Whitebird off of Highway 95. The camping closure will officially start Feb. 1 and will remain in effect until further notice.… more
F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. MST at Fish and Game's headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. The meeting will be streamed live via Zoom, however, members of the public in attendance or online can observe the meeting; but there… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Feb. 6
| idfg-jjackson
Members of the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) will meet to assist Idaho Fish and Game with the assessment of winter conditions and observations related to big game animals (movements, depredations, activity on roadways, body conditions, mortalities) in the Southeast Region.
The… more
F&G will resume project starting Feb. 5 to reduce deer densities in the Slate Creek area and minimize CWD spread
| idfg-rphillips
Starting Feb. 5, Fish and Game staff will resume a control action to reduce deer density in Slate Creek and adjacent areas as a continued attempt to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease. The project is expected to last up to 4 weeks.
This is the second year of control actions in and around the… more
Bighorn sheep and elk aerial surveys planned in the Salmon Region during February
| idfg-mdemick
Wildlife biologists with Idaho Fish and Game will take to the sky across the Salmon Region during February to get a closer look at bighorn sheep and elk numbers.
Pneumonia hits Hells Canyon bighorn sheep, F&G and neighboring states monitoring the effects
| idfg-rphillips
A pneumonia outbreak was detected in bighorn sheep in northern Hells Canyon in mid-December and is ongoing. Potentially affected bighorn sheep populations are located along the Snake River and tributaries. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Department of Fish… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Conditions Report (1/31/2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone,
With the recent warm weather, we wanted to send out an update about river conditions on the Upper Salmon River as we move into February. This report is based on observations from Tuesday, January 30th.
The first thing to touch on is the status of the Deadwater ice jam. As of Tuesday, January… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for February 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 7,600 catchable-sized rainbow trout this February. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more