Press Releases

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.

Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat now available

Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to the controlled hunt results webpage. 

Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 12, 2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/11/2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/11/2021)

Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Large lakes and reservoirs are great destinations for Memorial Day weekend

If last spring was any indicator, Memorial Day weekend could attract a lot of folks itching to get outdoors. If you’re thinking about heading out, fisheries staff has compiled some options for places that provide excellent fishing as well as lots of campgrounds, boat ramps, day-use areas and other facilities that can accommodate a lot of folks. 

Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food

After spending the winter months hibernating, black bears are now emerging from their dens. Once they leave their dens they are now hungry bears and will immediately start looking for food, mostly spring grasses, but pretty much anything that can provide easy calories.

Little Camas elk trapping project completed in the Magic Valley Region

Fish and Game biologists have wrapped up their trapping efforts in the Little Camas region of southern Idaho. The trapping project was aimed at reducing the size of the local elk herd that has a long history of living almost exclusively on private property and depredating on agricultural crops.

F&G Commission sets 2021-2022 migratory game bird seasons

During its meeting on May 6, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set migratory game bird seasons for 2021-2022.

Cameron, Murphy tapped to lead Commission

Meeting in Coeur d’Alene on May 6, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission elected Commissioners Greg Cameron and Tim Murphy as chair and vice-chair, respectively, for 2021-2022.

Smolt Monitoring Project Week 8: Maintenance

Lewis Clark Chapter Shares Class Recordings

Mushrooms are popping up around the state right now, especially morels! Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Lewis Clark Chapter had a speaker on mushrooms (highlighting morels) Here is the link to that presentation.

The Complexities of Idaho's Bull Trout

Idaho’s Bull Trout are dispersed across much of the state, ranging from the Canadian border all the way south to drainages such as the Boise River, Little Lost, and even the Jarbidge River which originates in Nevada. Here are the major life history types of Bull Trout in Idaho.

Clearwater region 'Take Me Fishing trailer' is coming to a location near YOU!

All fishing gear is supplied and is free and open to all ages. Come on by to cast a line!

Boise Angler Sets Rod/Reel Carp Record

Congratulations to Henry Charlier of Boise on landing a 34-pound common carp from the Snake River. Henry wrangled the lunker carp while fishing the stretch below CJ Strike Reservoir on May 3, 2021. The fish beats the previously-held record of 30.4 pounds, set by Alexander Veenstra last December. 

Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 5, 2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/4/2021

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/4/2021)

Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Feeding big game animals does more harm than good

While they may look harmless, people need to recognize that big game animals are wild animals and can be unpredictable and dangerous. All too often, feeding big game results in bad outcomes for the animal, people, or both. Fish and Game asks the public not to feed big game, and that well-meaning people can actually help by not feeding them.