Press Releases

Fishing forecast for lake trout in Priest Lake

Lake trout have been the primary target of anglers on Priest Lake for many years. Typically, this fishery provides good catch rates and a harvest opportunity for lake trout that are mostly 16-24 inches in size. However, recent angler reports suggest lower catch rates for lake trout than in the past. Check out our fishing forecast to learn what anglers can expect on Priest Lake and discovery why the fishery is changing. 

Black bear yearling removed from Northwest Boise neighborhood and released

Idaho Fish and Game and Boise Police officers removed a yearling male black bear from a Northwest Boise neighborhood on Thursday, May 20 and successfully released the bear.

Updates on North Fork Clearwater Ranger District Road Conditions as of May 18

As of the morning of May 18, the road to Kelly Forks and Old Kelly Ranger Station are free of snow with a few small rocks. Forest Road 255 to Deception Saddle is passable, a few small snow drifts and a slide that is skinny to get by.

Smolt Monitoring Project Week 9: Data

Turn in your steelhead tags! - U of I study update

Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game hatcheries reopen for visitors

Fish and Game has reopened its hatcheries to visitors in response to reduced Covid restrictions, but will not offer tours at this time. All public visits will be self-guided. 

Chinook Fishing Updates - 5/19/21

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Lower Salmon/Little Salmon Chinook Fishery

Warmwater fishing provides Idaho anglers with a plentiful variety of fish

Idaho has abundant and excellent warmwater fish populations, including some world-class fisheries for anglers. 

Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 18, 2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/18/2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/18/2021)

Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Spring Newsletter Available

The Idaho Master Naturalists are working hard across the state...starting to volunteer and making the most of online, virtual trainings and education sessions.

Deadline to apply for Super Hunt is May 31, and here is how one winner fared in 2020

It’s time to apply for the first of two drawings for Idaho’s Super Hunt tags, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply is May 31 for the first drawing for Idaho’s most exclusive tags, and Super Hunts are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.

Here’s what one Super Hunt elk tag winner did in 2020 after only two years of applying and purchasing just 10 entires.

Trail users are encouraged to safely enjoy and share Idaho’s trails with wildlife

Spring and summer bring many opportunities for Idahoans and visitors to explore Idaho’s trails which open up access to many backcountry destinations.

Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones

If you're on the way to your favorite fishing spot but find yourself in a pinch and without a fishing license, the only things you need to purchase a ready-to-use license in Idaho are smartphone and cell service, and you can purchase and download one whether you're a first-time customer or have purchased a license from Idaho Fish and Game before.

Wildlife Express: Bees of Idaho

Did you know Idaho has 707 native bee species? A University of Idaho scientist who studies bees believes the number is high because we have so many diverse habitats where different bees have adapted to different plants.

New law clarifies IDFG ability to enforce motorized travel restrictions on Large Tract Access properties

Under this new state law, violation of travel restrictions would result in an infraction for first time offenders and a misdemeanor for any second or further violations.

Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020

Fish and Game has been monitoring winter survival of fawns for 23 years, and the average survival of fawns has been 57 percent. If, as anticipated, survival in 2021 continues to track similarly to 2020, it would mark two years of above-average survival for mule deer fawns statewide, which means mule deer herds are growing.

Recreational shooters: Know your target to protect nongame birds

Spring is a popular season for recreational shooters in southwest Idaho, but it’s also a critical time of year for a number of nongame bird species that nest in, or are commonly found in, popular shooting areas.