Press Release
Press Releases
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June 21, 2022 – South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update
The South Fork Salmon fishery is officially open, but not a whole lot has changed since last week regarding run progress. The graph below shows estimated number of South Fork Salmon adult Chinook Salmon that have passed the respective dams so far this year.
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Giant trout stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon
Over 90 super-sized trout, which average seven p
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Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 4: Where Fish Live (VIDEO)
With an increased interest in fly fishing it can be a little intimidating to learn the skills to fly fish. This video series will provide the information and techniques to give new fly fishing anglers confidence and success out on the water.
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Fish and Game officials remind recreational shooters that targeting protected nongame birds and protected ground squirrels is illegal
While the majority of hunters and recreational shooters follow the law, Fish and Game law enforcement officials want to remind shooters they are likely to encounter protected nongame birds and ground squirrels. Killing protected nongame birds and certain species of ground squirrels is illegal.
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Hunters shoot grizzly bear in self-defense in Ruby Creek drainage
On Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, Idaho Fish and Game staff received a report that a grizzly bea
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Here are 10 tips to get you started on a backcountry fishing trip
If you’re unfamiliar with Idaho’s backcountry, it may make you nervous about traveling to the state’s wildest places, but the backcountry and its alpine lakes offer great fishing and amazing experiences in some of the state’s most scenic places.
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Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 15, 2022
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
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Bridge to Hayden Pond near Salmon to be replaced starting in early July
Summer visitors to Hayden Pond, south of Salmon, are asked to be patient wh
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Upper Salmon River Summer Chinook Fishery Update - 6/15/2022
Good news! The IDFG Commission accepted the summer Chinook fishing season proposals for the upper Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River and Lochsa River yesterday.
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New procedures, prices starting in June at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range
Starting in June, patrons of the Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range in Kuna should be aware of some changes, including a newly-implemented cased firearms policy and a new fee for using multiple ranges at the complex.
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Need to check in a bear, mountain lion or moose in the Panhandle? Here’s everything you need to know
Mandatory checks for bears, mountain lions and moose are an important tool we use to understand and manage those species. The Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Regional office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we are ready and available to conduct mandatory checks during those hours of operation.
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/14/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, and Hells Canyon Fisheries
Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager Joe DuPont gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and the Clearwater River basin fisheries.
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June 14, 2022 - South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update
Southwest Regional Fisheries Manager Jordan Messner gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the South Fork Salmon River fishery.
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Walleye fishing on Lake Pend Oreille continues to yield big rewards for anglers
The winning continues! During May 2022, two anglers each caught and turned in a reward-tagged walleye from Lake Pend Oreille by participating in the angler incentive program.
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Idaho Fish and Game hosting public meeting to discuss proposed St. Charles Creek rotenone treatment
Previous restoration efforts benefitting cutthroat trout recovery in Bear Lake have involved rotenone treatments to eliminate nonnative brook and rainbow trout. Fishery managers are interested in what the public thinks about application of this same management concept to the lake's largest tributary, St. Charles Creek. Have questions? Comments? Consider attending the public meeting scheduled for the end of June!
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F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 18
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and approved the proposed summer Chinook salmon seasons for the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers as well as the Lochsa River. The seasons are set to open Saturday, June 18.
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Ladies and girls hunter education class scheduled for Pocatello
This always popular Ladies and Girls Hunter Education Class is a fun and educational setting for female students taught by female hunters who are eager to share their knowledge and passion about hunting, safety, and ethics in the field. Who knows? You might even find a new hunting buddy in the class!
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Angler reports catching walleye below Swan Falls dam
On Thursday, June 9, an angler reported to Idaho Fish and Game that he had recently caught a walleye on the Snake River below Swan Falls Dam in Southwest Idaho. The angler provided photos, allowing fisheries biologists to confirm that it was a walleye.