Press Releases

Spring Chinook run-status update, April 27

Run is late, but it's too early to tell if it will also be below forecast. 

Fish and Game Commission to meet May 9-10 in McCall

Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its quarterly meeting May 9-10 with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Northfork Lodge, 200 Scott St. in McCall. During the public hearing, people can address the commission on any matters pertaining to Fish and Game. 

Apply now for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts

Controlled hunt applications are taken May 1 through June 5; increase your chances of drawing by adding Super Hunt entries when you apply.

Farragut Shooting Range reopens May 4 and will be open Friday through Sunday through November

The range is managed by Fish and Game and has undergone several improvements

Map Rock site on the Snake River was renovated for anglers and hunters

Map Rock is about 6 miles northwest of Walters Ferry, and the site has a new boat ramp, parking areas, outhouses, solar-powered lighting and walk-in access to the Snake River.

Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules

With Idaho’s spring black bear hunting season underway, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that there are specialized regulations that they have the responsibility to follow.

Blue Mountain and Kids Creek ponds stocked with steelhead

Personnel from Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 100 steelhead each in Blue Mountain Pond and Kids Creek Pond Monday, April 23.

Elk poaching spree ends with jail, fines and penalties

Multiple seasons of elk poaching have ended poorly for two men who now face jail time, hunting license revocations and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the citizens of Idaho for their crimes.

Spring Chinook season opens April 28

Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers opens April 28 and will run until closed by the Fish and Game director. 

F&G commission sets 2018-19 seasons and rules for migratory birds

Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set rules for the 2018 migratory bird season, which includes ducks, geese, mourning doves, American crow, snipe and coots, and sandhill cranes. 

April 30 is deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts

Applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone, or online.

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing
more than 63,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May.

LOCATION      WEEK STOCKED      NUMBER OF TROUT

Browns Pond (McCall)      May 21      500

People can help scientists track bumble bees throughout the Northwest

A new project launched to harness the volunteer power of citizen scientists and help map bumble bees in the Pacific Northwest, and anyone with a camera and computer can contribute.

Proposed grizzly bear season and information meetings; link to comment page

With the grizzly bear population in eastern Idaho fully recovered and removed from federal protection, Idaho Fish and Game will host meetings in Idaho Falls and Boise regarding a proposed fall hunting season. 

Idaho Falls

Spring Wildlife Celebration is at the MK Nature Center in Boise on April 28

Idaho Fish and Game invites people to join in a fun and educational Spring Wildlife Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28  at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise.

MK Nature Center hosts native plant sale April 28

The annual native plant sale will be Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. Sponsored by the Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society, the sale offers gardeners  an opportunity to buy native plants for their landscaping projects.

Toynbee, other volunteers recognized at Fish and Game Hunter Education-Volunteer Banquet in Salmon

Jim Toynbee was recognized for his volunteer service at the annual Idaho Department of Fish and Game Volunteer Banquet on April 2 at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon.

Trapper education course scheduled May 5 in Salmon

Beginning July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.