Press Releases and Articles
A long trip home: One Steelhead's journey to the Potlatch River
| idfg-jbruns
It’s springtime in Idaho and that means adult steelhead are returning to their birthplace to spawn the next generation of fish. Steelhead are an anadromous fish, meaning they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean as juveniles where they grow into adults before migrating back to freshwater to spawn.
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Idaho Fish and Game relocates mountain lion from Pocatello neighborhood
| idfg-jjackson
On April 18, Idaho Department of Fish and Game removed a young adult male mountain lion from a north Pocatello neighborhood off of Hawthorne Road.
At approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday morning, a Fish and Game conservation officer was contacted by the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) regarding a mountain lion in… more
Public open house scheduled for proposed boat ramp project on the Snake River in Bingham County
| idfg-jjackson
A public open house has been scheduled to discuss a proposed boat ramp project on the mainstem Snake River below McTucker Creek in Bingham County.
The open house will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Southeast Region Idaho Fish and Game office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello… more
Fish and Game suspects Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has investigated a recent surge in moose mortalities across the Upper Snake Region. Upon examination of the deceased animals, IDFG suspects Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease (AHD). So far, 16 moose calves, 1 adult moose, and 3 mule deer mortalities IDFG has examined have shown… more
F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2024-25
| idfg-cliess
During its conference call on April 17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2024-2025 migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane. Because it was a special meeting of the Commission, no public comment or question opportunities were held during the meeting.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-16-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, April 8 and Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Steelhead angler effort during the past week was primarily observed below the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery in location code 19.… more
F&G seeking members for a new Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is soliciting interest from mule deer hunters to participate in an advisory committee to evaluate potential changes to mule deer hunting seasons in the Southeast Region.
Mule deer herds are challenged by hard winters, increasing human development, decreasing habitat quality… more
Native plant sale coming up at MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
The Idaho Native Plant Society (Pahove Chapter) will be holding their annual native plant sale in conjunction with Idaho Fish and Game's MK Nature Center on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Choose from a wide selection of plants adapted to the Treasure Valley's soils and climate. Talk with experts about… more
F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on April 17
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. MDT via conference call. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office in Boise or any regional Fish and Game office to listen in.
There will be no opportunity for public comment or questions during the meeting… more
Winchester Lake temporary F&G access closure
| idfg-jbruns
For maintenance reasons, the east Idaho Fish and Game access road and parking lot at Winchester Lake Dam will be closed to vehicle and foot traffic from Monday April 15 to April 25. During this period, the east access road and parking lot will be rebuilt with a new compacted gravel surface. Immediately… more
'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' gathering to be held on April 25 in Kellogg
| idfg-tjross
The final “Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game” gathering will take place on April 25 in Kellogg. The gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Kellogg School District Administrative Annex, locally known as the Old Kellogg Middle School (810 Bunker Avenue, 83837).
Talk Shop gatherings will begin again Jan… more
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes!
| idfg-tjross
If you are one of the many anglers who participated in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program, thank you for investing time and energy into helping Idaho Fish and Game. Information collected by all of you will help Fish and Game manage the burbot fishery in the Kootenai River.
A recording of the 2024 Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' meeting presentations and videos is now available online
| idfg-tjross
If you missed the 2024 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" meeting on April 4, you can now watch the presentations that were given and the videos that were shown at the meeting. Please visit our Lake Pend Oreille Fisheries website or click the video below to watch it.
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-09-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, April 1 and Sunday, April 7, 2024.
During the past week, steelhead angler effort was concentrated upstream of the East Fork in location code 19. The only other… more
Officer Spencer Wesche honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year
| idfg-jbrower
We are pleased to announce Conservation Officer Spencer Wesche from the Rexburg patrol area as Idaho’s 2023 Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year. Officer Wesche has been recognized for exemplary service to her community, fellow employees, and the sportsmen and women of Idaho. Her efforts… more
F&G biologists complete Middle Fork Salmon River bighorn sheep survey
| idfg-bpearson
Recent aerial surveys by Fish and Game staff in the Middle Fork Salmon River showed promising results for the area’s bighorn sheep population. Conducted in Hunt Areas 20A, 26, 27-1, 27-2, 27-3, and 27-4, this year’s survey showed an increase in bighorn numbers compared with the last survey flown in 2017.… more
Public meeting focused on the Bear Lake fishery scheduled April 16
| idfg-jjackson
Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, including work plans for 2024, at an upcoming public meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, at the Garden City Convention Center’s Lakeside Room.… more
Harsh winters mean harsh truths for southeast Idaho mule deer
| idfg-efreeman
Winter is an extremely stressful time of year for mule deer in southeastern Idaho and is the single largest factor shaping deer numbers on the landscape from year-to-year. Freezing temperatures and snowfall dramatically reduce the amount and quality of available forage, deer function at a caloric deficit for several… more