Press Releases and Articles
Hunter alert: Portion of Unit 1 in Panhandle added to CWD Management Zone
| idfg-rphillips
After three white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease near Bonners Ferry, the portion of Unit 1 within Boundary County and east of the Selkirk Mountains crest (see map below) in the Panhandle Region has been designated as a new CWD Management Zone. As of October 1, hunters within the new Unit 1… more
Idaho Fish and Game to delay stocking pheasants at Portneuf WMA in the SE Region
| idfg-jjackson
To avoid conflicts with deer hunters and to reduce hunter congestion, Idaho Fish and Game will once again begin stocking pheasants at the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in southeast Idaho after Oct. 24, the final day of general deer season in the Southeast Region.
However, pheasant stocking will take… more
Moose Creek Reservoir drawdown to control Pondweed
| idfg-jbruns
Starting November 4th, 2024, Idaho Fish and Game will draw down Moose Creek Reservoir to control Pondweed. Pondweed has drastically limited fishing opportunities at the reservoir and drawing the water level down will help suppress this nuisance vegetation. Water levels will remain 8-10 feet below the full pool… more
Clearwater Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 47,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in October.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler… 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 140,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 24,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in October.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for October
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 250,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this October. 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
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in October
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game staff will stock 1,900 trout in the 10-12-inch range at four area waters in October.
BLM to conduct prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon west of Malad
| idfg-jjackson
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November. One burn will be 190 acres and the other will be 264 acres. Smoke will be visible from Malad… more
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
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 37,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. 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);… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (9-30-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, October is nearly here, which means that steelhead fishing will soon start to pick up on the Upper Salmon River. Based on the number of phone calls we’ve already received, there is more excitement around this year’s steelhead run then we’ve had in quite a few years, so we thought now would be a good time… more
Summary of results from chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in Unit 1
| idfg-tjross
Sample results from the recent chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in a portion of Unit 1 yielded two additional white-tailed deer that tested positive for CWD; results are pending from 11 remaining samples. Idaho Fish and Game and the Commission are discussing next steps in light of the additional… more
Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group will meet October 1
| idfg-bbieri
The purpose of the Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group is to review current processes for how Idaho Fish and Game issues general season deer and elk tags to nonresidents, and to develop recommendations to the Commission on potential improvements. This group will review options, including using a draw system and… more
Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5
| idfg-cliess
Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 11. Youth ages 17 years and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter aged 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older cannot hunt during the… more
Pack it out or bury it, but don’t burn it!
| idfg-cliess
During the morning of Sept. 22, yet another wildfire sprung up on Idaho’s dry and fire-prone wildlands, this time burning a portion of Idaho Fish and Game’s Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and neighboring lands near Lucky Peak. The wildfire—dubbed the Three Point Fire—was quickly contained and extinguished,… more
Heads up hunters and anglers: Idaho Power closing North Park campground and boat ramp at C.J. Strike on Oct. 1
| idfg-bpearson
The following is a news brief from Idaho Power:
Idaho Power’s North Park Campground and boat ramp on C.J. Strike Reservoir will close from Oct. 1 through December while the company upgrades the docks between the park and the nearby U.S. Air Force Marina.
Boaters can access the reservoir from Cottonwood… more
F&G seeks information about mule deer buck illegally shot near Emmett
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for any information they may have about a mule deer buck that was illegally shot north of Emmet, near Van Deusen Road in Unit 32.
Fish and Game officers were first notified of a dead mule deer, located about 13 miles north of Emmett on Bureau… more