Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Fishing Reduced to Four Day Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved changes to the statewide spring Chinook salmon season. The Commission approved Fish and Game staff recommendations to allow fishing for spring Chinook on Friday through Monday only on the rivers that remain open statewide. The Commission also approved the… moreFishing Season Begins May 28
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Anglers are gearing up for the beginning of Idaho's general fishing season which opens Saturday, May 28. Most lakes, reservoirs, and larger rivers are open to fishing year round in Idaho, but some smaller lakes and most streams are open from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30. Exceptions to… moreFisheries Managers Concerned Over Low Salmon Returns
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Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are closely monitoring the disappointing return of Chinook salmon. As of Sunday May 15, only 10,937 Chinook were counted at Lower Granite Dam, the final hurdle on their return migration to Idaho. The updated forecast suggests that fewer than 30,000 adult… moreHunting in Idaho Goes Ultra High Tech
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Everything you could possibly want to know when planning a hunting trip in Idaho is now available in one location on the internet. Idaho Hunt Planner provides answers to questions from "Where can I hunt mule deer?" to "Where are the boundaries of Unit 36B" to "How much will a two-bed motel room in Riggins cost me… moreNature Center Hosts Astronomy Night
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Do you want to learn more about our solar system? Stop by the MK Nature Center parking lot after 7:00 on Friday May 20 to look at the sun through a solar filter telescope. After the sun sets, view the moon and stars with the help of the Boise Astronomical Society. You may even get to look at Jupiter and Saturn! Nature… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: What is the difference between the Fish and Game Commission and the Fish and Game Department? A: The Fish and Game Commission is the governing body responsible for administering the fish and game policy of the state as described in state code section 36-103. The Commission approves seasons, limits, etc.… moreBig Game Rules Printed
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Printed big game rules brochures for fall 2005 and spring 2006 are now available. The new rules contain changes from last year including a new white-tailed deer tag and standardized general deer seasons, as well as expanded antlerless elk hunts. Copies are available at all Idaho Fish and Game offices and license… moreEarly Big Game Applicants Can Still Win Cash
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It's not too late! You have a chance to receive $450 if you apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope. To be eligible for the $450 drawing your application must be received by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game no later than May 20. The drawing will be held May 25.… moreCAP your Tag with a Dollar Donation
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Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reminds ethical sportsmen to stop a game thief by designating a dollar to CAP when applying for controlled hunts this spring. Designations from hunters applying for controlled hunts are critical to the poaching hotline. Those dollars provide funding for rewards and staffing, and they do… moreIdaho Offers Alternative Hunter Education Course
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By Kent Henderson - Idaho Department of Fish and Game If you are interested in hunting, but taking the mandatory course with a bunch of ten and eleven year olds just does not sound appealing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers two convenient alternatives. If you are self motivated and have some firearm… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: Is there a way I can get more than one deer this year? A: There are several ways that make harvesting a second deer in Idaho possible. The most common is applying for an extra tag. If you look at your big game rules brochure you'll notice that some of the listed hunt areas are followed by an X. The tags available… moreSomeone Who Made A Difference
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IDAHO FALLS- We would all like to think that our lives have made a difference, but one eastern Idaho gentleman can rest assured that he has truly made a difference in the lives of nearly 4,000 hunter education students. On Thursday, May 19th the Idaho Fish… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 94,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Alturas Lake - 9,000 Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Bull Trout Lake - 1,000 Bull Trout Lake #1 -… moreFish and Game Closes Lower Snake River Salmon Season
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Contact: Steve Liebenthal (208) 334-3746 For Immediate Release With a run size that seems to be coming in at less than 50 percent of the preseason forecast, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is closing the lower Snake River salmon season. The closed stretch of the Snake runs from the Southway Bridge upstream… moreIdfg To Host Open House To Discuss Proposed Fish Regulation Changes
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IDAHO FALLS - According to Regional Fisheries Manager Jim Fredericks of the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish… moreManagers Propose More Crane Permits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will decide whether to approve changes to the sandhill crane rules that would allow hunters to harvest more cranes. The Commission meets in Montpelier from May 18 to 20. The new proposal would allow 440 permits compared to 261 that were issued last year. The increase is based on… moreCommission Meets in Montpelier
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will conduct its scheduled quarterly meeting in Montpelier, May 18 and 19. On Wednesday May 18 Commissioners will listen to public comments at the National Oregon/California Trail Center beginning at 7pm. The commission will meet at Butch Cassidy's Restaurant at 260 N. 4th Street… moreApply Now for Elk, Deer, Antelope and Bear Controlled Hunts
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Controlled hunt applications for deer, elk, antelope and black bear can be filed through the last day of May. Hunters can find an application form on page 21 in the big game proclamation booklet that is currently being delivered to vendors. Hunting rules and seasons can also be found online at http://fishandgame.idaho… more