Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission sets spring Chinook seasons for April 27; new e-tagging will be available April 1
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission at its March meeting set the spring Chinook seasons to open on April 27 in the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon River drainages, and for the first time, some anglers will have the chance to tag their fish electronically through the Go Outdoors Idaho mobile app. (See details below.)
The… more
Annual Idaho Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 8-22
| idfg-tjross
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual fur auction will be held online in 2024.
This year’s auction of furs, hides, antlers and other items will be run through Wears Auctioneering West. The online auction opens on April 8 and ends on April 22 at 3 p.m. (MDT). Buyers can preview photos of auction items on… more
2024 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting to be held on April 4
| idfg-tjross
The 2024 annual Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting will be held on April 4 at the Ponderay Events Center (401 Bonner Way, Ponderay) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. PDT.
Large portion of Market Lake Wildlife Management Area in eastern Idaho will be closed for an upcoming prescribed burn
| idfg-gsteel
Idaho Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region is working with the Bureau of Land Management to implement prescribed burns across a large portion of the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in eastern Idaho north of Roberts.
Depending on weather and fuel conditions, the prescribed burns will take… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-19-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 19, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, March 11 and Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Angler effort was high in all areas of the Upper Salmon River last weekend, as many people got outside to enjoy the warm… more
Dworshak Reservoir 2024 Fisheries Forecast
| idfg-efelts
Dworshak reservoir will provide excellent fishing opportunities once again in 2024. Kokanee anglers should see improved opportunities from 2022-23, and smallmouth bass anglers should continue to experience excellent bass fishing with trophy opportunities. Higher abundances of rainbow trout stocking will also continue… more
Illegal possession of a bighorn sheep head leads to big fines and penalties
| idfg-jbrower
On March 1, 2024, an Idaho resident was sentenced in a Kootenai County court for the unlawful possession of a bighorn sheep ram he claimed to have salvaged as a roadkill in Idaho. The offender was granted a withheld judgement and ordered to pay a $10,000 Civil Penalty, $1,307 in restitution for DNA processing, two… more
MK Nature Center hosts hundreds of students during spring 'education season'
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has a lot of seasons that involve hunting and fishing, but one of its favorites includes neither. Springtime at Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center in Boise is wildlife education season when thousands of students visit the 4.6-acre center. This wild oasis in the middle of Idaho’s largest city provides… more
Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast Idaho? Not sure which classes you or your upcoming hunters/trappers need? Idaho Fish and Game has got the answers to your questions!
Trapper Education ClassesTrapper education covers trapping laws, safety, ethics, basic… more
Drawdown at Fish Creek Reservoir has made it unsafe for ice fishing
| idfg-tthompson
The Magic Valley Region has been notified by the Fish Creek Irrigation District that they have started to release water for flood control and in anticipation of spring snow melt. The drawdown has resulted in possible unsafe conditions for anyone going out onto the ice surface.
Anglers are strongly encouraged to… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-cliess
Spring turkey controlled hunt draw results are available now.
The results have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system, GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. Hunters can check their GoOutdoorsIdaho account to view their controlled hunt tags draw results for spring turkey. Email notifications will be sent to… more
Idaho Fish and Game, RMEF expand vital wildlife winter range
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation again teamed up to expand the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) just east of Idaho Falls, used by up to 5,500 elk and 3,000 mule deer during the critical winter months. This time, their collaborative efforts conserved and added 328 acres to the nearly 36,… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-12-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 12, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, March 4 and Sunday, March 10, 2024.
As a reminder to those who may not have heard yet, the spring 2024 steelhead fishery began much earlier than average… more
Basic shotgun course to be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on April 27
| idfg-tjross
Get in on this while you can! Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA-certified instructors will be teaching a Basic Shotgun course on April 27 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The class is geared toward new or potential shotgun owners with little or no experience with shotguns or those… more
Basic Handgun course to be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on April 6
| idfg-tjross
Back by popular demand! Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA-certified instructors will again be teaching a Basic Handgun course on April 6 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The class is geared toward new or potential gun owners with little or no experience with handguns.
Public comment for 2024-25 migratory game bird season proposals now open
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on proposed migratory game bird seasons for 2024-25. Fish and Game staff will present all season proposals to the Commission for review during the April 17 conference call.
Hunters can review these proposals online and provide input on the Migratory Game Bird webpage. The… more
F&G Commission meeting March 19-20 in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at Idaho Fish and Game’s headquarters office at 600 South Walnut Street in Boise. A public hearing will begin on March 19 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public hearing will have… more
Application period for F&G Commission Community Challenge Grants is open until April 22
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission's Community Challenge Grant program is open for applications March 1 through April 22. Grants provide competitive funding for officially recognized nonprofit organizations to implement projects that are broadly supported by the local sporting community and enhance… more