Press Releases

Fish and Game partners with local non-profit to provide a day of fishing for special-needs youth and their families

Called Beyond Adventures, a local non-profit with a goal of providing fishing and hunting opportunities to special-needs and disabled youth, recently teamed up with staff from the Magic Valley Region to provide a day of

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Two yearling bull moose captured in Twin Falls and relocated near Fairfield

On Saturday, June 18, 2022 the Twin Falls County Sheriff reported that they received multiple reports of two moose in close proximity to Highway 30 west of Twin Falls.

Messner with his spring chinook salmon July 2014

Remainder of Lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 26

Fishing for Chinook salmon on the remainder of the Lower Salmon River will be closed effectively Sunday, June 26 at the end of fishing hours. This closure is for the portion of the Lower Salmon River from the Hammer Creek boat ramp upstream to the uppermost boat ramp at Vinegar Creek.

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/21/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River Fisheries

Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager Joe DuPont gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River fisheries.

June 21, 2022 – South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update

The South Fork Salmon fishery is officially open, but not a whole lot has changed since last week regarding run progress. The graph below shows estimated number of South Fork Salmon adult Chinook Salmon that have passed the respective dams so far this year.

Giant trout stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon

Over 90 super-sized trout, which average seven p

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Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 4: Where Fish Live (VIDEO)

With an increased interest in fly fishing it can be a little intimidating to learn the skills to fly fish. This video series will provide the information and techniques to give new fly fishing anglers confidence and success out on the water.

curlew in grass on the Sand Creek field trip May 2011

Fish and Game officials remind recreational shooters that targeting protected nongame birds and protected ground squirrels is illegal

While the majority of hunters and recreational shooters follow the law, Fish and Game law enforcement officials want to remind shooters they are likely to encounter protected nongame birds and ground squirrels. Killing protected nongame birds and certain species of ground squirrels is illegal.

Hunters shoot grizzly bear in self-defense in Ruby Creek drainage

On Wednesday, June 8^th, 2022, Idaho Fish and Game staff received a report that a grizzly bea

A Westslope Cutthroat from an Idaho alpine lake

Here are 10 tips to get you started on a backcountry fishing trip

If you’re unfamiliar with Idaho’s backcountry, it may make you nervous about traveling to the state’s wildest places, but the backcountry and its alpine lakes offer great fishing and amazing experiences in some of the state’s most scenic places.

Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 15, 2022

Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.

Bridge to Hayden Pond near Salmon to be replaced starting in early July

Summer visitors to Hayden Pond, south of Salmon, are asked to be patient wh

Upper Salmon River Summer Chinook Fishery Update - 6/15/2022

Good news! The IDFG Commission accepted the summer Chinook fishing season proposals for the upper Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River and Lochsa River yesterday.

New procedures, prices starting in June at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range

Starting in June, patrons of the Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range in Kuna should be aware of some changes, including a newly-implemented cased firearms policy and a new fee for using multiple ranges at the complex.

Need to check in a bear, mountain lion or moose in the Panhandle? Here’s everything you need to know

Mandatory checks for bears, mountain lions and moose are an important tool we use to understand and manage those species. The Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Regional office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we are ready and available to conduct mandatory checks during those hours of operation.