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Summer 2024 Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region

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If hands-on learning is your thing, look no further than our Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region! Not only do participants leave hunter education certified, but they also leave with more specialized hunting and fishing know-how compared to a standard hunter education class.

'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' gathering to be held on March 21 in St. Maries

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The third of four “Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game” gatherings will take place on March 21 in St. Maries. The gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Cormana Building (1100 W Idaho St., St. Maries, 83861).


 

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-05-2024)

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Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 5, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Wednesday, February 28 and Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The spring steelhead fishery has been a good one so far in 2024. With the early breakup of the Deadwater ice jam on… more

Meet the artists behind your Fish and Game hard cards

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In the world of hunting, fishing and trapping, experiences are often the highest form of reward for the time spent pursuing fish and wild game and connecting to nature. Sportsmen and women—similar to artists—collate their own personal book of experiences, enthusiastically shared at the dinner table or around the… more

South Fork Clearwater River anglers advised that camping is not allowed on ITD properties

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As anglers make plans to fish the South Fork Clearwater River this year for steelhead, they should be aware of an Idaho law that prohibits camping on certain state-owned property (see statue below). This law applies to Idaho Transportation Department property (ITD) which includes many of the pull offs along the South… more

March ‘Wildlife Express’ goes deep into Idaho’s microfishes

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If you thought this article was going to be about transparent film sheets that store printed information in miniature form, then we’re sorry to disappoint. However, even the most enthusiastic microfiche fan might enjoy learning about Idaho’s microfishes.

Many microfish are part of the minnow family—a name often… more

Big game scoring day to be held in Idaho Falls

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Ever wonder how that big buck you shot last year would score in the record books? Well March is your chance to get big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scorers.

Fish and Game is hosting a free scoring event to be held on March 28th… more

Walleye population in Ririe Reservoir on the rise

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Walleye were illegally introduced to Ririe Reservoir and were first discovered in 2008. In 2009, monitoring of the walleye population began to determine its status and changes to the existing fishery. Fall Walleye Index Netting (FWIN) began in 2010 and occurs during the end of October when the water temperature drops… more

Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts

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Spring black bear controlled hunt draw results are now available.

The results have been posted through Idaho Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters can check their account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for spring black bear. Email notifications will be sent to those who… more

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (02-27-2024)

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Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report was collected between Tuesday, February 19 and Sunday, February 25.

The spring steelhead fishery on the upper Salmon River continued to ramp up during the past week. Angler effort increased in all… more

Important dates to help plan your March

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From controlled hunt results to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings.… more

Hayden and Kids Creek ponds to be stocked in March

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Warmer weather is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about your first fishing trip. 

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch range at two area fishing holes March 18-22.     

Rainbow trout stocking schedule for March 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 17,180 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more

Banana bonanza! Fish and Game to stock banana trout in Mann Lake

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Back by popular demand, Idaho Fish and Game will stock banana trout in Mann Lake beginning this March. For those who went bananas for these fish last year, keep an eye on the Clearwater regional stocking page.

PAWS course coming to Pocatello on March 2

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If you like hitting the trails with your favorite four-legged hiking buddies, then consider signing up for an upcoming Pets and Wildlife Safety (PAWS) course.  Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with Companion Canines of Pocatello will be hosting this special event on Saturday, March 2, at the Southeast Region… more

Clearwater Region waters to be stocked with trout in March

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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking approximately 8,150 catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!

Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake… more

Reports of yew continue despite ordinances that prohibit the plant in many parts of Blaine county

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A recent death of a moose north of Ketchum in the Hulen Meadows subdivision has renewed concerns about wildlife eating ornamental yew plants, which are deadly to anything that eats the plant. Fish and Game officers were unable to determine the cause of death since a necropsy was not performed before the moose was… more

Statewide trout stocking highlights for March 2024

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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 80,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this March. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more