Press Releases

Two mule deer bucks left to waste in separate incidents in Caribou County

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding two separate incidents of waste of big game in Caribou County.  In the first few days of regular deer season, two mule deer bucks were shot with rifles and left to waste in different units.

Steelhead fishing continues on portions of the Snake, Salmon rivers despite Clearwater closure

Steelhead fishing continues on portions of the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers, and steelhead could still make an appearance in the Boise River. 

It’s time to hunt pheasants in the Magic Valley

The much awaited season opener for ring-necked pheasants opens across the Magic Valley this Saturday, October 19th and will continue until December 31, 2019.

F&G and BSU develop a high-tech tool to teach field dressing big game

Thanks to a partnership between Idaho of Fish and Game and the Boise State College of Innovation and Design, learning to field dress a big game animal just got a lot easier.

Sweet, Idaho Elk Headed for the Lone Star State

A human-habituated bull elk from the Sweet, Idaho area has found a “forever” home in Texas.

Oct. 14: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report

Steelhead were caught over the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort increased but remained light overall. The majority of bank angler effort was observed downstream of North Fork while boat anglers were spread out throughout the area.

Youth deer seasons closed in some units in Southeastern and Eastern Idaho

With deer season in full swing here in Southeastern and Eastern Idaho, October 16 is an important date to note for youth deer hunters both this season and for Fall 2020.  Some doe hunting opportunities have changed from last year, and hunters need to be aware of these changes.

Hunters: If your tag isn't properly notched, it's invalid

Reminder for hunters, after you harvest your animal, you must validate your tag by completely removing the correct day and month – just like in the picture – and attaching it to the largest portion of the carcass. 

Entire cow elk wasted after being shot off of Wells Bench road near Orofino on Oct 10

On Saturday, Oct 12, a report came in to Idaho Fish and Game regarding a cow elk that was shot and found dead on private property off of Wells Bench Road northeast of Orofino. No part of the animal was taken.

Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing

People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder "what are they doing?" The short answer is, probably catching fish.

Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, Idaho, effective October 11 through October 31, 2019.

Access Yes! provides hunters and anglers opportunities to access private lands

Looking for a new spot to hunt, fish or to simply stretch your legs? Look no further than the many Access Yes! properties found throughout the Magic Valley, which is one of the most diverse regions for hunting and fishing in Idaho.

White-tailed buck shot and left headless near Lacy Meadows Rd. southeast of Weippe on Oct. 8

A report came in at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th regarding a white-tailed buck shot and left to waste near mile marker 7 on Lacy Meadows Rd. at the Jct. of Brown's Ridge Road southeast of Weippe. There currently is no open hunting season for deer in that area.

Youth mentored waterfowl hunt a success in the Upper Snake

Fish and Game partnered with Delta Waterfowl and our local Hunter Education instructors in the Upper Snake Region to provide a mentored youth hunt during the youth season opener. Ten recent Hunter Education graduates from around the region were treated to their first waterfowl hunt.

Two giant sturgeon get a new home in Idaho Falls

Hunters needed to help monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease in the Clearwater & Panhandle Regions

Biologists are asking hunters to help with a surveillance program looking for animals that may be infected with chronic wasting disease. This is part of a general surveillance, rotational sampling strategy that Fish and Game initiated in 2017 to monitor for CWD.

Birders can flock to southeast Idaho to see fall migrations

As a birder, there is almost nowhere I would rather be than southeastern Idaho in the fall. In the later summer, migrant birds begin their southward journeys, stopping over along the way to rest and refuel.

Hunters: Buy deer tags early to avoid the last minute rush

Deer hunters have a lot to look forward to this season, but standing in a long line waiting to buy a tag should not be one of them. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day on Oct. 10. By buying tags early, hunters can avoid the last-minute rush.