Press Releases and Articles
Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 10; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 12, 10 a.m. MDT
| idfg-cliess
All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale on July 10 at 10 a.m. MDT. Tags are first-come, first-served and available at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 554-8685. … more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/3/2024
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone, the Upper Salmon River fishery was open last week from June 26 to June 30 (Thursday to Sunday). Salmon angler effort increased considerably, and we estimated that anglers spent 1,328 hours targeting Chinook Salmon during the second week. Additionally, we estimated that anglers harvested 28 hatchery adults… more
A Flutter in the Night-Bat Program at MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
The MK Nature Center will be hosting a program about Idaho's bats on July 11 at 8:30 pm.
Join Idaho's top bat biologists for an informative and exciting night-time program about bats. Learn about Idaho's bats inside while dusk settles, then head out to the pond to use current bat detecting technology to… more
Just in time for Independence Day - Panhandle trout stocking schedule!
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good way to celebrate Independence Day, look no further! Over 7,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in July.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Looking for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille? We've got you covered.
| idfg-tjross
Lake Pend Oreille walleye are providing steady action for anglers this summer. Walleye are set up in their typical summer locations, and anglers are reporting consistent catch rates. Walleye also continue to be distributed widely throughout the system.
July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 11,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during July. Fish on!
Montpelier angler sets another state record tiger trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Austin Christensen record tiger trout Austin Christensen hoists a 9.13-pound tiger trout to clinch a new state record from Montpelier Reservoir
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 29,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in July.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (7/1/2024): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, and Hells Canyon Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (July 1, 2024). There will be no additional closures this week for any of the spring Chinook Salmon fisheries.
HARVEST SHARES
Harvest shares for the different Chinook Salmon fisheries in the Clearwater Region are… more
Attention hunters: Controlled hunt results information posted on blue postcards is incorrect
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters who recently applied for 2024 big game controlled hunts - as well as some who did not apply - are receiving blue postcards with incorrect information that the hunter drew a tag (or tags) this year. The controlled hunt drawing results that are posted on hunters’ online profiles, and that were emailed to… more
F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| idfg-jbrower
As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, biologists from Idaho Fish and Game will begin annual research trapping grizzly bears in the Upper Snake Region beginning in early July. Trapping will occur in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest within the caldera in… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for July 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this July. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
F&G opens opportunity to comment on negotiated rulemaking pertaining to methods of take for gamefish
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game has begun the process of negotiated rulemaking to consider expanding methods of take for certain gamefish species (specifically, walleye, pike, and lake trout) in response to a petition sent to the Department in May 2024.
At the May 2024 Commission meeting, several anglers requested… more
Sage-grouse hunting season proposals available for public comment
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game staff is proposing an increase in sage-grouse tags offered for the 2024 hunting season. Sage-grouse lek counts increased 22% in 2024 from 2023, and increases were observed in all zones.
Proposed dates include:
Sage-grouse Firearm Season all zones: September 21–October 31, 2024 Sage… more
Clearwater Region waters to be stocked with trout this July
| idfg-jbruns
Nearly 8,000 catchable sized (10-12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in local waterways this month!
Enjoy some summer fun in the sun while soaking a line this July! Approximately 7,800 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Clearwater Region this month.… more
July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 29,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers will have approximately 36,950 freshly stocked trout to catch at area fishing holes in July.
Idaho Fish and Game will stock 10 to 12-inch rainbow trout at the following locations: