Press Release
Press Releases
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F&G offices will only take debit cards and checks starting March 30
As part of an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in our community while also continuing license, tag and permit sales, Fish and Game offices will no longer accept cash payments starting March 30. Only debit cards and checks will be accepted at offices.
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Hunting Passport holders who are 8 or 9 years old can now participate in turkey hunts
Youth hunters who 8 or 9 years old and hold a Hunting Passport can purchase turkey tags to participate in over-the-counter turkey hunts during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
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Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting cancelled
The Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting previously scheduled for April 9 in Ponderay has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
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F&G will not give away spawned steelhead at hatcheries during spring
Fish and Game will be spawning adult steelhead during spring at the Pahsimeroi and Sawtooth hatcheries, but those fish will not be given away at the hatcheries. Instead, the Pahsimeroi and Sawtooth hatcheries will contact local food pantries to help distribute steelhead carcasses for public consumption.
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Three orphaned mountain lion kittens from the Magic Valley Region transferred to out-of-state zoos
Fish and Game officials recently captured three mountain lion kittens in two separate incidents, one in Twin Falls County near Murtaugh, the other in the Wood River Valley near Hailey. All three kittens were monitored prior to capture to ensure there was not a female lion in the area.
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March 23: Upper Salmon steelhead fishing report
Angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased this past week, especially in location code 17 near Ellis.
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Fish and Game thanks volunteers who gave of their time to rehabilitate wildlife habitat in the Magic Valley
In 2011, the Blair Fire north of King Hill consumed approximately 39,600 acres of prime winter range for mule deer. Volunteers recently came together to plant 2,700 sagebrush seedlings to continue rehabilitation efforts to restore this critical big game winter range.
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Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - April
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 24,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.
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Recent F&G survey finds increase in mountain goats in the Selkirks since 2001
In February, Panhandle Fish and Game biologists completed an aerial survey of mountain goats in Unit 1. A total of 57 goats were counted in the Selkirk Mountains, up from 34 goats seen during the last survey in 2001.
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Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts opens April 1
Hunters can apply online or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. To apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts, each applicant must possess a 2020 Idaho hunting or combination license.
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F&G completes land deals in Clearwater Region, securing access for hunters and anglers
Idaho Fish and Game recently finalized two land deals in the Clearwater Region, preserving access to a stretch of river frontage that is a popular destination for salmon and steelhead anglers, and adding additional access to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
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F&G seeking comments on migratory game bird hunting season proposals
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane. Comments will be accepted through April 3.
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Attention elk hunters: If you apply for a controlled elk hunt in 2020, you can not buy a capped elk zone tag until five days after they go on sale
At its March 20 meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission established a five-day waiting period to purchase capped elk zone tags for any resident who applies for a controlled elk hunt regardless of whether the person draws the controlled hunt tag.
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F&G commission approves 2020 spring Chinook salmon season
The Fish and Game Commission recently approved spring Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers to start April 25 and run until closed by the Fish and Game director. Full rules will soon be available on Fish and Game’s website. Printed rules will be available prior to the season opener.
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One golden eagle's amazing journey from Alaska's Arctic to Idaho's Salmon River
Over its short 2.5 year life (eagles in the wild are known to live 15+ years), the bird flew in excess of 9,000 miles, spread across four states and two providences.
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Online Hunter Education temporarily waives field day, allowing certification to continue uninterrupted
In response to updated COVID-19 guidance from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for public events, Idaho Fish and Game has temporarily waived the requirement to attend an in-person field day for online hunter education certification. The temporary waiver allows students who complete the online course the ability to gain certification and purchase a hunting license.
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Idaho Fish and Game cancels events due to COVID-19 virus
In response to updated guidance from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for public events, Idaho Fish and Game has canceled several events and limited access to facilities, such as hatcheries. Cancellations are limited to specific events and hunting and fishing seasons are unaffected.
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Winter survival for radio-collared mule deer fawns and elk calves average to slightly above average
A relatively mild winter in much of the state bolstered survival so far, and early spring weather is arriving in some locations, which means early survival reports are encouraging. But threats to wintering wildlife are not over, and biologists will continue monitoring animals until late spring.