Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 19,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. LOCATION - NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 - 400 Caldwell Pond #2 - 400 Eagle Island Pond… moreIdaho Fish & Game News Available
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Idaho Fish and Game is inviting readers to pick up a current copy of the Idaho Fish… moreAnglers Disgusted by Intentional Steelhead Snagging
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Steelhead anglers are disgusted and angered over an illegal and unethical fishing method occurring in the South Fork Clearwater River. "Snagging is a big problem right now," said Idaho Department of Fish and Game Conservation Officer Larry Willmott. "It's not ethical, and true sportsmen know it." Steelhead… moreHabitat-Niche Takes Top Honors
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Habitat Niche: Places to Go, Things to Do was awarded Best Children's Program at the 28th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF). The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with Wide Eye Productions, produced the 12-minute video. Habitat-Niche introduces children to the idea that if animals had business… moreNew Fishing Waters Created Near Grace, Idaho
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Even after six years of drought, Idaho trout have taken back a piece of river left dry for almost a century. More than four miles of dry river bed near Grace are receiving regulated flows of water for the first time since 1908 as result of the settlement agreement between PacifiCorp, settlement agreement between… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I see the wild turkey regulations allow me to take three birds this year. Can I take them all this spring? A: No. You can only take two in the spring and one in the fall, or vice versa. If you fill your general tag, you can use an extra tag after May 1 for a total of two spring turkeys. If you don't get your second… moreMule deer numbers show positive trends in the Magic Valley Region
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JEROME - Mule deer numbers in the Magic Valley Region continue to increase or remain stable across the region. Early spring and late summer rains in 2004 improved habitat, which is boding well for mule deer. "We are having excellence fawn recruitment in many parts of the region this year," said Randy Smith, Idaho Fish… moreMule Deer Habitat Improving
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MALTA - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Bow Hunters, and the Mule Deer Foundation are looking for volunteers to help plant bitterbrush Saturday, April 2. This is the third annual bitterbrush planting event on mule deer winter range lands within the Bureau of Land… moreAnglers Disgusted Over Intentional Steelhead Snagging
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KOOSKIA - Steelhead anglers are disgusted and angered over an illegal and unethical fishing method occurring in the South Fork Clearwater River. "Snagging is a big problem right now," said Idaho Department of Fish and Game Conservation Officer Larry Willmott. "It's not ethical, and true sportsmen know it."… moreUpcoming Salmon Season to Highlight April Sportsmen's Breakfast
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LEWISTON - A presentation on Idaho's upcoming salmon season will highlight the Idaho Department of Fish and Game breakfast meeting scheduled for April 5 at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. Fish and Game personnel will provide an overview of prior salmon seasons, especially the 2004 season. A review of the many… moreTurkey Hunting Clinic Scheduled Saturday, April 2
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GRANGEVILLE - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the National Wild Turkey Federation will sponsor a wild turkey hunting clinic emphasizing techniques and safety at the Camas Prairie Bowmen's Range south of Grangeville on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 10 a.m. The Camas Prairie Bowmen's Range is located on… moreBig Game Seasons Reflect Commitment to Mule Deer
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has made some changes to the big game regulations that are designed to help struggling mule deer herds in southeast Idaho. The changes are part of a large-scale commitment on the part of Fish and Game to maintain healthy populations of mule deer and provide quality hunting… moreSalmon Season to Open in April
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a spring chinook salmon season to begin in April. This year's season will be similar to that of last year with a few exceptions. The Snake River, Clearwater River (including the North Fork and South Fork), Lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River will open on April 23… moreUpper Salmon River Chinook Season Possible
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For the first time in nearly thirty years, anglers in Idaho may have the chance to fish for chinook salmon on the Upper Salmon River. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and federal isheries authrorities have reached an agreement that would allow anglers to harvest surplus hatchery summer and spring chinook… moreCheckoff for Wildlife
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As you sweat and swear your way through this year's tax forms, it might lift spirits a little to check off the box for donating to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers can check off the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame animal programs administered by Fish and Game. Other Fish and… moreCatch and Keep on St. Charles Creek
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved new rules for fishing on St. Charles Creek in Bear Lake County to allow anglers to keep the fish they catch. Fisheries biologists are hoping to enhance the population of native cutthroat trout by removing rainbow and cutthroat rainbow hybrids. The plan is to remove all… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. It is starting to feel like spring and I want to go fishing. What's open? A. If you had left Idaho 20 years ago and just returned, you would be amazed at the number of fishing waters open year round now. Basically, if it is a lake, pond, reservoir or large river, it is probably open to fishing right now. If it is a… moreSalmon Season to Open in April
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a spring chinook salmon season to begin in April. This year's season will be similar to that of last year with a few exceptions. The Snake River, Clearwater River (including the North Fork and South Fork), Lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River will open on April 23… more