Press Releases and Articles
Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game
| idfg-cliess
Every hunting season, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated.
Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the woods.
Know the area you're hunting… more
Know your species before heading into the mountains this fall
| idfg-tjross
Is that a mule deer or a white-tailed deer? A moose or an elk? A black bear or a grizzly bear? These are questions asked and thoughts pondered by many a sportsman each hunting season.
While it may seem like an easy task, correctly identifying your target species can be challenging at times. Weather conditions,… more
Hot tips for processing salmon and steelhead
| idfg-csullivan
Fall salmon and steelhead fishing is in full swing, and many happy anglers are celebrating the fall season with delicious fish in their coolers and on their tables. Filleting and processing large salmon and steelhead can be intimidating to some people, so this article was written to help those individuals and maybe… more
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Henrys Lake
| idfg-jbrower
On the evening of Sept. 30, a hunter shot and killed a large adult female grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged the man while hunting for elk, northwest of Henrys Lake.
The hunter was moving through heavy timber when the large grizzly came out of the brush a short distance away from him.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/03/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, now that we are into October, we thought it would be a good time to issue the first steelhead fishing report for the fall 2023 season on the Upper Salmon River. IDFG personnel made multiple trips downriver last week to check for anglers and collect interviews. While there were a small number of anglers out… more
Reminder about important changes to waterfowl seasons in the Panhandle
| idfg-tjross
Hunters are reminded that season dates for Canada geese in Area 3 now include a split season. It is important for hunters to remember the Canada goose season will be closed for a 12-day period from Oct. 23–Nov. 3, opening again on Nov. 4. For more information, see page 9 in the 2023-24 Idaho Migratory Game Bird… more
(VIDEO): Here's what deer and elk hunting will look like in 2023
| idfg-cliess
With general archery seasons wrapping up in most parts of the state and deer and elk rifle seasons just around the corner, here is some helpful information to help temper hunters' expectations.
Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a wolf trapper education class in Pocatello on Saturday, Oct. 7, and there is still space available. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.
Anyone intending to trap wolves in Idaho must… more
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 203,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!
Important dates to help plan your October
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during October that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
F&G Commission closes fishing, hunting and trapping along portion of Snake River due to recent detection of quagga mussel larvae
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call on Friday morning, Sept. 29 and voted to close fishing, hunting and trapping below the high-water mark of the Snake River around Twin Falls where quagga mussel larvae were detected. The closure will span approximately 23 miles of the Snake River, from the… more
Henrys Lake Newsletter - Fall 2023
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho, Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide updates on Bear Lake fishery at public meeting on Oct. 17
| idfg-jjackson
Fisheries biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2024, at an upcoming public meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Garden City Convention Center… more
F&G cancels Oct. 5 returned nonresident tag sale due to few tags and licensing system upgrades
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game has cancelled its returned nonresident tag sale scheduled for Oct. 5 due to few tags available and scheduled upgrades to the licensing system.
“We have concerns that we have such a small number of tags and some known system issues that could frustrate a lot of hunters, which we… more
F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office at 600 S. Walnut in Boise or visit a regional office to listen in.
The special meeting will not include a public hearing, and no… more