Press Release
Press Releases
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Ice Fishing in the Clearwater Region
Did you know, you don't have to travel for hours to find great ice fishing opportunities in the Clearwater Region?
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Break out the neoprene: Winter stream fishing is a perfect opportunity to stay outdoors and catch fish
Don’t throw the waders in the closet just yet. There are still several opportunities to catch big river fish this winter with flies and bait.
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North Idaho’s Priest River: A river in need
Not all rivers are created equally. Some, like the St. Joe River in North Idaho, boast good habitat and reliably cold water, resulting in robust coldwater fish populations, such as westslope cutthroat and bull trout. However, others, like the Priest River, are not so fortunate.
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It’s almost raffle time: Turn in your Lake Pend Oreille fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 for a chance to win great prizes and swag!
The time periods for filling out fishing logbooks has ended, so make sure to turn in your completed logbook by Dec. 10 for your chance to win some great prizes!
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Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
Taking pride in your firearm is part of being a responsible hunter. For all the times your firearm’s had your back (literally), now is the point in the year when you have its back.
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Lake Cascade Fishery Update for 2022-2023
Below average temperatures in November has many anglers scrambling to get their ice fishing gear ready: Old man winter is arriving early in Idaho, and the hardwater
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F&G begins winter feeding operation for Teton Canyon elk
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has initiated an emergency winter feeding operation for the Teton Canyon elk herd for winter 2022-2023.
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Lewiston angler sets new coho state record on the NF Clearwater River
Congratulations to Jerry Smith of Lewiston on landing a 30-inch coho salmon. Smith hooked the fish while fishing the North Fork Clearwater River on Nov. 13.
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Big game can handle Idaho winters, but Fish and Game steps in if emergencies arise
Winter feeding advisory committees in different parts of the state monitor weather conditions and make recommendations if Fish and Game crews should feed animals. Here are situations where winter feeding may be warranted.
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Fish and Game apologizes for delays that caused customer frustrations during nonresident tag sales
Idaho Fish and Game staff sincerely apologizes for the delays that caused frustration with the license and tag sales system on December 1, the first day of nonresident deer and elk tag sales for next year's season.
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Fish and Game biologist’s free mule deer after it fell into an abandoned water tank near Hailey (with video)
In mid-November, conservation officers from the Magic Valley Region received a report of a mule deer buck that had become trapped after falling into an abandoned water storage tank outside of Hailey.
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After a 39-year career at Idaho Fish and Game, Director Ed Schriever announces his retirement
Idaho Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever recently announced his retirement effective in February after spending his entire 39-year career in wildlife management with the department and rising through the fisheries ranks into leadership at headquarters.
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Prescribed burn will result in closure of Bruneau Duck Ponds segment of C.J. Strike WMA
Idaho Fish and Game, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, will be conducting prescribed burns on the Bruneau Duck Ponds segment of the C.J. Strike WMA between December and March, depending upon weather conditions.
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Come see steelhead at the MK Nature Center
The MK Nature Center received five steelhead and have placed them in the large outside viewing window for you to see!
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Fish and Game officers seek information about a wasted bull elk near Mackay
On November 27, Conservation Officers discovered a bull elk that was shot and left to waste just south of the Pass Creek Road near Mackay. The temperature of the carcass led officers to believe it had been shot earlier that same day. Remains of a second elk and drag marks were also found nearby.
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Magic Valley Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee to meet on December 5, 2022
Members of the Magic Valley Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet to assist Fish and Game with the assessment of winter conditions and make recommendations about winter feeding based on local conditions.
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Southwest Idaho instructor team named State Instructors of the Year
The 2021 State Hunter Education Instructors of the Year are none other than the Southwest Region’s rockstar husband and wife instructor team, Blue Childers and her late husband, Charley, who demonstrated unparalleled dedication to the program and their students during two of the most challenging years for Hunter Education in recent memory.
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It’s time to winterize your home to protect Idaho’s wildlife
Residents across Idaho are encouraged to inspect their yards for items that can entangle wildlife, especially wildlife with antlers like deer, elk and moose. This means, taking down swings, hammocks, wires and strings of lights and putting them away in the garage or other secure storage area. Entangled wildlife can die from choking, exhaustion, or injure themselves in efforts to get free. Entangled wildlife can easily injure people who are trying to help free them from backyard equipment.