Press Releases

April hunter education courses offered in Salmon

Future hunters who have not taken a hunter education course, but are interested in applying for a big game controlled hunt, still have a chance of getting into a course before the application periods end.

April 12 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report

Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River was most concentrated upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19 during the past week. Outside of location code 19, steelhead anglers were most commonly observed near the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River in location code 17.

Rainbow trout suppression on the South Fork Snake River

The South Fork Snake River is an incredible fishery in the Upper Snake Region, supporting a diversity of fish species for wild trout. We are optimistic this year’s suppression efforts will provide progress towards the goals and objectives identified by the anglers of Idaho to conserve native YCT.

Kids Creek pond in Salmon stocked with steelhead

Personnel from Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 65 steelhead in Kids Creek Pond on Monday, April 12.

steelhead head shot being held January 2012

New state record steelhead landed from South Fork of the Clearwater River

Boise angler reclaims his former state catch-and-release record with a whopping 39.25-inch steelhead, topping the previous record by 1.25 inches.

Put your bird feeders up, but keep them clean says Idaho Fish and Game

After a salmonellosis outbreak was detected in parts of Idaho and surrounding states earlier this spring, bird enthusiasts were cautioned to remove feeders to reduce the spread of the disease. If you want to put your feeders up again, just be sure to follow some important steps to protect your fine-feathered friends.

Most general spring turkey hunts open April 15

Web-based tools can help hunters with big game controlled hunt applications

As the months of May and June approach, many big game hunters find themselves doing research on which controlled hunts to apply for.

What you need to know to get youth started hunting and fishing

Depending on their age, it can be hard to know exactly what licenses are necessary for young hunters or anglers for each activity. To minimize the confusion, this guide provides answers to frequently asked questions about what licenses, tags, etc. youth need to go fishing and hunting.

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Responsible shed hunting is critical for protecting big game

As anxious shed antler hunters prepare to take to Idaho’s hills in search of fresh bounty, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges them to avoid stressing wildlife trying to survive the late winter storms.

Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - April 2021

Enjoy the April edition of the Henrys Lake newsletter and learn about the 2021 spawn along with some of the data biologists are collecting on the lake.

Idaho anglers are citizen scientists who help collect data by reporting tagged fish they catch

If you are one of the lucky anglers who catch a tagged fish, be sure to report the tag through Fish and Game's website Tag You're It. Your efforts are helping to better shape fisheries management in Idaho.

Trails and cabins improve public access to Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area

As spring general turkey and bear seasons open up April 15, sportsmen and women are encouraged to check out trail access opportunities and/or a first-come, first-serve overnight stay at one of the primitive cabins on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.