Press Release
Press Releases
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Over 11,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout are headed to various southeast Idaho fisheries during July. Fish on!
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Camping will not be allowed at Boise, Nampa and McCall offices for elk tag sales
To prevent disruption of public service and ensure fair and orderly sales of capped elk zone tags, Idaho Fish and Game will not allow camping at its Boise Headquarters Office, or Nampa and McCall Regional Offices.
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Grizzly bear and livestock incidents in the Panhandle Region continue to be a challenge
Idaho Fish and Game staff were recently notified of livestock that were killed in late-June in the Panhandle.
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July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than to head to the water with fishing pole in hand. Here are the locations around the Upper Snake Region that will be loaded with fish this July.
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Time to bring home some walleye from Lake Pend Oreille!
It’s early summer, and walleye in Lake Pend Oreille are on the move along the northern shoreline of the lake. The lake water has warmed, walleye are feeding after spawning and fish are becoming more active.
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Idaho Fish and Game rescues a sturgeon from canal in Blackfoot
Here's a fish story for you: a white sturgeon nearly 5 feet long was rescued from a narrow canal in southeast Idaho and released to the Snake River.
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Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July
Fish and Game staff will be stocking 45,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout across the Southwest Region in July.
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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 30,700
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Clearwater Region waters to be stocked in July
Over thirteen thousand fish will be stocked at eight different locations in the Clearwater Region this July. Pack some sunscreen, a cooler and some fishing gear and prepare to have some quality fishing time on the water this July. Fishing can be a fun, family summer activity --great for creating new memories!
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How to camp safely in bear country and avoid unwanted encounters
Before you head to the hills, Fish and Game wildlife biologists remind everyone to be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, when camping over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond, and use these tips to avoid attracting bears to your campsite.
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F&G Commission to set sage grouse tag numbers in July, hunters can comment on proposals
The Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set sage-grouse tag numbers at its July 28 meeting in Salmon, and tags will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis starting Aug.
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Controlled hunt drawing results available for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and turkey and swan
Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, fall turkey and swan controlled hunt drawings are available online. Applicants who provided a valid email address will receive notification of their draw results.
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/28/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon and Lochsa River Fisheries
Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager, Joe DuPont, gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River fisheries.
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Chinook fishing season will end on the Little Salmon River on July 1
Chinook fishing on the Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream to Smokey Boulder Road will close at the end of fishing hours on July 1. Anglers can see what areas remain open for fishing by checking the Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules webpage.
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June 28, 2022 - South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook fishery has been open for almost two full weeks now. Effort has been very minimal and no anglers have reported catching a salmon on the South Fork yet, but I’m very happy to report to you that the fish are beginning to show up!
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Biologists begin grizzly bear research trapping in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Idaho Fish and Game will conduct grizzly bear research trapping in the Upper Snake Region from early July until late August. This research is part of an on-going effort to monitor grizzly bears in eastern Idaho. Grizzly trapping takes place during this time to avoid spring and fall black bear hunting seasons.
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Using genetics to track wild Chinook salmon and steelhead returns
Each year, biologists sample thousands of Chinook salmon and steelhead at Lower Granite Dam as they return to spawning tributaries in the Snake River basin.
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock ove