Press Releases

During the spring wildlife baby boom, young animals are better off left alone

Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone. Fish and Game officials have a simple suggestion to people who discover baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Just leave them be.

Results available for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt drawing

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.

Bears are out of their dens and mountain lions continue to be seen throughout the Wood River Valley

Fish and Game has begun to get increasing reports of black bears looking for and finding food in residential neighborhoods. The key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to not allow them to access human food around neighborhoods, homes or your campsite.

F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to Avian Influenza

Wildlife managers are unsure how long the outbreak will last, and are unable to respond to every report of infected wild birds. Here is what the public can do to help.

Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 18, 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.

Payette River WMA Wildlife Viewing Blind

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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/17/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

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

Youth-only controlled hunts provide excellent foundational opportunities for big game hunting

Budding hunters have until June 5 to apply for tags for elk, deer, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts set aside exclusively for youth. The controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear hunts runs from May 1 to June 5, and winners will be posted online by July 10.

Whitworth-Duck Creek Lower Habitat Improvements

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Blackfoot River WMA Habitat Restoration

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Last Chance Springs Phase 2 Habitat Improvements

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Grace Hatchery Settling Pond Improvements

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Southeast Regional Office Maintenance Yard

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Lewiston Regional Office Facility Improvements - Phase II

Spring Newsletter-Idaho Naturalist News

The spring edition of the Idaho Naturalist News (seasonal newsletter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program) is available.

Idaho Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game partner with local radio stations for a “free fishing fiesta” at Eagle Island State Park

Memorial Day weekend marks unofficial opener to fishing season in Idaho, and to kick off the season, Idaho Fish and Game and State Parks have partnered with local Spanish-language radio stations to create a community event to introduce English and Spanish-speaking residents of southwest Idaho to fishing and recreational opportunities at the area’s state parks. Join us on May 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take Me Fishing! trailer is headed to a pond near you in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state

Anyone looking to try fishing for free is invited to visit one of the fishing trailer events hosted by Panhandle Fish and Game staff during May and June. These events are a great way to get the family outdoors and learn a new skill.

Dworshak Reservoir tops state record bass once again

Congratulations to Travis Wendt of Lewiston, Idaho on landing Idaho's latest state record fish. Travis hooked the massive 23.5-inch smallmouth bass while fishing Dworshak Reservoir on May 10th.