Press Releases

Hunting, trapping, licensing and other proposed rules up for comment until Oct. 24

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed rules adopted by the Fish and Game Commission, published in October in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin.

Reduced steelhead limit extended until Dec. 31

To continue reduced harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead, Idaho Fish and Game is continuing the one-fish bag limit for steelhead until Dec. 31.

Youth pheasant hunt runs Oct. 6 through Oct. 12

Youth 17 years old 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 age 18 years or older.

The youth hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12.

Getting ready to buy your hunting license? Consider a three-year license

Idaho hunters can buy a three-year hunting license or three-year hunting/fishing combo and not have to worry about buying another license until 2021.

Hunters may be affected by prescribed fires near Gibbonsville

Hunters planning to pursue game in the Gibbonsville area this fall should beware that prescribed fire activities may occur from October through December on both sides of Highway 93 from Lick Creek north to Lost Trail Pass.

Mountain lion captured and euthanized in Coeur d'Alene

Idaho Fish and Game officials on Monday, Sept. 24 captured and euthanized a mountain lion that was found in a tree in Coeur d’Alene near the Kootenai Medical Center. The cat was euthanized to protect public safety.

Grizzly bear hunt canceled after judge orders federal protection for the bears

A federal district court judge in Montana on Monday, Sept. 24 ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes portions of Idaho.

Indian Hill Road on the Nez Perce/Clearwater Forest closed until Sept. 28

The first two miles of Indian Hill Road are currently closed to all motorized vehicles through September 28 for public health and safety during road construction and repair, according to the Forest Service.

Youth steelhead clinic Oct 25 & 27 in Lewiston

Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual steelhead clinic held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8am -1pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston.

Youth can participate in pheasant hunting clinic in Genesee, Oct. 6

This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have passed hunter education and possess a valid 2018 hunting license.

Youth Pheasant Hunts scheduled in Salmon and Challis

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host Youth Pheasant Hunts for Salmon and Challis-area youth age 10-17 on Saturday, October 6. Both hunts will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Salmon and Challis.

Gov. Otter proclaims Saturday, Sept. 22 as Idaho Hunting and Fishing Day

Idaho has a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling that dates to before statehood, and carries forward to this day.

Little Camas Reservoir is open to salvage fishing

Idaho Fish and Game on Thursday, Sept. 20 opened Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County to salvage fishing because of low water conditions.

F&G dropping Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Friday, Sept. 21

Idaho Fish and Game will remove the stage 1 fire restrictions from lands it owns or manages, which will be in conjunction with Idaho Department of Lands removing restrictions statewide, effective Friday, Sept. 21.

Here's where trout are being stocked in SW Idaho in October

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 28,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to milder weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.