Press Releases

Tiger Trout, an exciting new fishery at Deer Creek Reservoir

Tiger trout are stocked at Deer Creek Reservoir as a predator fish to help manage non-native golden shiners populations. Tiger trout has become at popular fishery at Deer Creek Reservoir in most recent years. Try your hand at this new fishery and remember to check the new rules set to help protect and manage these unique fish!

Mountain Lion Take Season Closed in Units 70, 73, and 73A in Southeast Idaho

The take season for mountain lion has closed in Game Management Units 70, 73, and 73A in southeast Idaho effective January 7, 2019. 2017-2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules states that the mountain lion take season is to be closed when 8 female mountain lions have been harvested.

Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby planned Feb 2 at Jimmy Smith Lake

Bundle up the kids, grab the fishing gear and head to Jimmy Smith Lake Saturday, Feb. 2 for the 4th Annual Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby.

Fish and Game Dispatches Mountain Lion in Lava Hot Springs

A mountain lion was dispatched by Idaho Department Fish and Game in the town of Lava Hot Springs just before midnight on January 4.

Helicopter crews take flight for Panhandle elk study

Helicopter crews will fly the Silver Valley, North Fork Coeur d’Alene River and St. Joe River drainages to capture and collar elk for the sixth year of an ongoing elk survival study. This data helps inform big game seasons and address factors limiting to herd health and hunting opportunity.

Pigeon and dove die off in Kuna area caused by common pigeon virus

As reports of mourning and Eurasian collared dove die offs in the Kuna area filter in to Fish and Game offices, forensic testing on several dead birds from the area has pinpointed the cause of death as pigeon paramyxovirus, a strain of paramyxovirus that is common to pigeons and doves.

Eight reasons to buy your 2019 hunting and fishing licenses now

Don't wait to start hunting and fishing in 2019, there are lots of opportunities available right now. 

Fawn dies in Rexburg after eating toxic yew shrub

Conservation Officer Andrew Sorensen received a call on Dec. 19 about a deceased mule deer fawn on the outskirts of Rexburg. The fawn belonged to a group of about 25 mule deer that hang out on the south end of town every winter.

Lake Cascade should continue to produce good perch fishing, but jumbos may decline

Since 2012, Fish and Game’s McCall fisheries staff has conducted annual fall surveys on Lake Cascade by using gillnets and recording the species and sizes captured in the nets. 

Motorists, please watch for wildlife during winter, and know salvage laws

Winter is a tough time for wildlife, especially big game, because it can be among the most hazardous seasons for them. If you encounter an animal that’s been hit by a vehicle, you’re allowed to salvage some animals.

Deputy Director Ed Schriever named as new Director of Idaho Fish and Game

Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore on Friday, Dec. 14 announced the hiring of Ed Schriever as the new Fish and Game Director. Schriever will replace Moore on Jan. 13, who in November announced his retirement. 

Talk to F&G about upcoming moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019-20

Hunters can attend open house workshops around the state in December and January to provide comments to help shape the upcoming hunting seasons. 

Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals

Idaho Fish and Game biologists in the Salmon Region want to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019 and 2020.

Steelhead fishing continues uninterrupted with two new area closures

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Dec. 7 approved an agreement to keep most steelhead seasons open, but steelhead fishing in two areas closed effective 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7.

Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens

If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing: 

F&G seeks information on unlawful elk killing near Prichard

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking assistance in solving the case of an unlawfully taken elk on Saturday, Dec. 1. Someone killed an elk near Mile Marker 4 of the Beaver Creek drainage near Prichard. 

Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think

Winter feeding of deer and elk near homes cannot only be harmful to them, but can ultimately be dangerous, according to Jason Husseman, Idaho Fish and Game district wildlife biologist based in Salmon.

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 9,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December.

LOCATION      WEEK STOCKED      NUMBER OF TROUT