Don't miss this evening lecture series at the MK Nature Center, 'What's Up With Wapiti?'

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 13:59 | idfg-sfocht

At 6:30 p.m. on the evening of April 11, MK Nature Center will host Idaho Fish and Game's Deer and Elk Coordinator, Toby Boudreau, as their April speaker.

Toby will present an overview of elk in North America—from the first encounters with Europeans, their biology and their habits, to modern day elk management… more

Elk management plan available for public review and comment; deadline to comment is May 5

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 09:13 | idfg-rphillips

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in managing elk populations and guide harvest recommendations.

It will function as the action plan for Idaho elk management through 2030… more

Spring 2024 CWD Management Action Wrap-up

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 13:04 | idfg-jbruns

Now that the second year of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management action has concluded, Idaho Fish and Game would like to take this opportunity to share the results. The three-week CWD management action took place from February 5th through February 23rd within the Slate Creek “hot spot” area, which consists of… more

April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:09 | idfg-jbrower

With any luck, spring will begin to show itself in Eastern Idaho and we can begin to shake off those winter blues and enjoy some time outdoors fishing at one of the many stocked fishing locations. Fish and Game staff will be placing 6,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout into the following bodies of… more

Wild turkeys with backpacks - a project to learn more about nesting, habitat use and survival of wild turkeys in North Idaho

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 16:06 | idfg-tjross

Turkeys, turkeys and more turkeys. Anyone who has lived in the Panhandle for more than a couple of months knows there is no shortage of wild turkeys in North Idaho. While some might understandably find wild turkeys pesky, many others continue to value the incredible hunting opportunity they provide. 

To… more

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-02-2024)

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 14:50 | idfg-bbeller

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 2, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, March 25 and Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Angler effort continued to shift more upriver last week. Angler effort was very low in the areas downstream of Salmon, ID,… more

F&G announces 'Introduction to Wing Shooting' skills course in Southwest Idaho

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 10:37 | idfg-bpearson

Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region, in partnership with Snake River Quail Forever, has announced a new course titled "Introduction to Wing Shooting," slated to run on the fourth Sunday of each month from April to July at the Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Complex, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road, Kuna.

Targeting… more

E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 10:25 | idfg-cliess

Idaho Fish and Game’s new electronic salmon and steelhead permit rollout—aka e-tags—is now available through the Go Outdoors Idaho mobile app.

Selecting an e-tag is optional when buying salmon and steelhead permits online and in-person, and paper tags are still available for those who prefer the traditional… more

Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period is now open

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:14 | idfg-cliess

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online, at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. 

Hunters are reminded that Fish and… more

Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:11 | idfg-rphillips

Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1, and through June 30, 2024. See map below. 

A March federal court decision was based on wolf trapping's alleged potential effect on grizzly bears.

“We’re very disappointed in this decision,” Fish and… more

Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 15:05 | idfg-tthompson

NOTE: The banner image is not a picture of the reported mtn. lion in Twin Falls.

Over the last week, residents of Twin Falls have reported sightings of a mountain lion within city limits. Initial reports were in neighborhoods around Carriage Lane and Addison Ave. and more recently in the… more

Salmon Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for April

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:52 | idfg-mdemick

Anglers will have approximately 1,850 freshly stocked trout to catch at the following locations in April: 

LOCATION                                    WEEK STOCKED              … more

Idaho Fish and Game debuts new podcast, ‘Hook and Bulletin’

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:35 | idfg-cliess

Introducing, the brand-new podcast from Idaho Fish and Game—Hook and Bulletin.

The Hook and Bulletin podcast is a weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation stories from around the Gem State. More specifically, this weekly podcast will give Idaho’s sportsmen and women a quick, digestible… more

Hunter education course offered in Leadore

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:09 | idfg-mdemick

An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Leadore April 29 & 30, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each evening, May 3 from 3 to 6 p.m., and May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

River otter trapping season closed in Salmon Region

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:03 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game was notified that the Salmon Region's limit of 15 river otters was met on March 26.  The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met.  As a result, the otter season for the Salmon Region closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 29. … more

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:51 | idfg-bpearson

Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 38,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in April. With spring in the air, the northern part of the region will get its first shot of fish since the fall, and ponds and reservoirs in the southern portion will… more

Rainbow trout stocking schedule for April 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:47 | idfg-tthompson

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 64,825 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in April. 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

Important dates to help plan your April

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:18 | idfg-cliess

From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during April 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.… more