Press Releases

Draw results available for spring bear controlled hunts

Spring bear controlled hunt draw results are available now.

Idaho Fish and Game Commission extends wolf hunting and trapping seasons

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted nine proposed modifications to wolf hunting and trapping for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, extending wolf hunting opportunity, opening more areas to wolf trapping and extending trapping seasons, which all take effect immediately. 

Help sought in the killing of a golden eagle near Oakley

On February 10, 2020 officials with Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, received a report of a mature golden eagle found shot west of Oakley.

Hunter-Bowhunter Education Combo Course & Field Day offered in Salmon

Beginning hunters interested in pursuing wild turkey this spring or applying for a big game controlled hunt are encouraged to register for an upcoming course in Salmon.

Big game scoring day scheduled in Idaho Falls

Individuals wanting to have their big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett scorers will have an opportunity to do so free of charge this March.

Bobcat check-in in Grangeville: Feb. 23 from 2-4pm

Attention Trappers! A bobcat check-in will be held at Rae Bros Sporting Goods, 247 E. Main St. in Grangeville on Sunday, February 23rd from 2-4pm. Each trapper will be charged a $1.75 administration fee and $2 per pelt. 

2020 Craig Mountain Wildife Management Area Newsletter

Welcome to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) and Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area (JPWHA) annual newsletter! We hope to use this letter as a way to inform the public of what has been done and what we plan to do each year on the Wildlife Mangagement Area (WMA)!

Commission to meet via conference call February 20

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, February 20 to consider season setting proposals for wolves, for which the Department of Fish and Game solicited public comments from Jan. 27 through Feb. 10.

Two new sturgeon fishing access sites cleared in the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area

The Snake River supports a healthy population of white sturgeon in southern Idaho, providing anglers the opportunity to pursue the largest fish in Idaho. A prized fish for anglers to catch, anglers often are challenged to find public access sites.

MK Nature Center building closed through Feb. 24

The MK Nature Center Visitor’s Center is closed to visitors Feb. 10–24. The closure is to ensure public safety during a remodeling project inside the building.

Remember Idaho’s nongame wildlife when completing your taxes

Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife.

Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game.

Non-profit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation

The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for its 2020 grants cycle. The grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations and governmental organizations.

Spring steelhead fishing is another chance to catch big fish

Steelhead make their final push to the headwaters of Idaho’s famous steelhead streams during spring, which concentrates them in the upper tributaries of the Clearwater and Salmon rivers. 

Annual waterfowl count conducted at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area

On a recent cold and wintery January morning, staff and volunteers with Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, spent the morning estimating the number of waterfowl using the many ponds at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.

Elk hit by train near Dingle in Bear Lake County

In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, a train collided with a small group of elk near Dingle in Bear Lake County Idaho.

Hunters can pursue white-fronted, light geese in parts of southern Idaho

For hunters looking to continue waterfowl hunting, seasons for white-fronted and light geese are available in portions of southern Idaho during February and March. 

Second group of elk ushered across highway near Sugar City

A group of 150 elk moved out of Teton Canyon earlier this week and headed west towards Highway 20 near Sugar City, again causing  concern for passing motorists. They were preceded by a similar group of elk which moved out of the canyon in late-January and crossed Highway 20 with the assistance of Fish and Game, Idaho State Police (ISP),  the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and local landowners.

Hunter and trapper education instructors needed – orientation classes offered in February

Interested in teaching Hunter, Bowhunter or Trapper Education?  Idaho Fish and Game will be offering a series of free New Instructor Orientation classes at various locations throughout southeast Idaho in February.