Press Releases and Articles
VIDEO: Wildlife overpass near Boise is protecting big game migrations and motorists
| idfg-rphillips
Building a bridge isn’t exactly a cutting-edge idea considering it’s been around for thousands of years, but what about building a bridge for wildlife? Again, not exactly new, but relatively new for Idaho as a way to protect both Idaho’s motorists and important migration routes for deer, elk and other wildlife.
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Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River
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Joint press release with Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation have begun prescribed burns on the North Fork Clearwater Ranger District to improve elk habitat. The project had to be carefully… more
Fish and Game and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Work Together to Reduce Fire Risk and Improve Forest Ecosystems on the Palouse
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Joint press release with Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have completed the second phase of a multi-year project designed to reduce fuels and restore forest conditions in the Palouse District. The Little Boulder… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule – May
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 155,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in May.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 66,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. 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
It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this May
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good way to kick off spring, look no further. Over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in May.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change… more
Fish and Game in the Panhandle region will be at the first annual Northwest Hunt Fest in Coeur d’Alene
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Northwest Hunt Fest is making its grand debut at the North Idaho Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene on May 10-11. The family-friendly event aims to unite hunters across all levels of expertise, offering unique opportunities for learning, competition and camaraderie.
In support of the event, Idaho Fish and Game in the… more
May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
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Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 410,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this May. 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
Shooting protected wildlife is poaching, not recreational shooting, and people are watching
| idfg-rphillips
The southern Idaho desert becomes a popular area for recreational shooting during spring. While most target practice is done by responsible gun owners, a concerning minority illegally kill protected wildlife. In response, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are stepping up patrols to ensure people abide by laws… more
Fish and Game's Clearwater Region celebrates 125 years of partnerships on May 11th
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game will be celebrating 125 years of partnerships at the annual Winchester State Park spring fishing tournament on Saturday, May 11th. Winchester park staff will begin the derby at 8 a.m. The fishing trailer will be available to supply all the needed fishing gear on a first-come, first-serve basis… more
Controlled hunt applications for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear and turkey now open; deadline June 5
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The application period for fall 2024 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunts runs May 1 through June 5. All applicants will receive an email with their draw results by early July if there’s a valid email in their license account.
Hunters can also apply for the first Super… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/25/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
The spring Chinook Salmon season starts this Saturday (April 27, 2024), so I figured it was time to start providing my weekly spring Chinook Salmon fishery updates. These updates will cover the Rapid River Run fishery that occurs in the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers, the Hells Canyon… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers will have approximately 3,200 freshly stocked rainbow trout to catch at area fishing holes in May.
Clearwater wildlife blog series: Installment #2- How harvest statistics are used
| idfg-jbruns
Unlike portions of central and southern Idaho, northern Idaho’s dense forests and brush provide excellent cover making it difficult to see animals. These forests provide great habitat for white-tailed deer but make counting them tough. In fact, these habitats do such a good job of hiding white-tails that the aerial… more
Kid's Fishing Day at Hordemann Pond in Moscow on April 27
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To help families discover the joys of fishing, the annual Kiwanis Kid's Fishing Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Moscow's Hordemann Pond. Idaho Fish and Game's new fishing trailer will be stocked with rods and reels available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're not… more
Attention hunters, changes to chronic wasting disease management could affect your hunt
| idfg-rphillips
Deer hunters will see changed rules for chronic wasting disease management during the fall hunting season. There are additional mandatory testing requirements for several hunting units in central Idaho along the U.S. 95/Highway 55 corridors south of Grangeville in response to the latest CWD data.
At the… more
Mild winter means deer fawn and elk calf survival looks good as we enter spring
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Statewide winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves fitted with tracking collars has shown to be slightly higher than average through the end of March.
"From a statewide perspective, winter survival is tracking very close to what we’ve seen prior to last year’s brutal winter," said Fish and Game’s… more