Press Releases

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.

LOCATION      WEEK STOCKED      NUMBER OF TROUT

Caldwell Pond #2      April 9      500

Take a youth turkey hunting, youth season begins April 8

Turkey hunting is a great way to introduce youth to hunting. It's also a great head start for young hunters who are planning to participate in next fall's big game hunts. 

White-tailed deer management survey is now live for hunters to weigh in

Deadline to fill out survey is April 16 Take Survey

Annual F&G fur auction will be April 21 in Nampa

Items may be viewed beginning at 8 a.m., with the live auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m. 

Irrigators reminded to contact Fish and Game before turning water on

To keep fish out of irrigation ditches, irrigators who divert water from local rivers and streams are asked to contact Idaho Fish and Game’s Anadromous Fish Screen Program (208-756-6022) one week prior to turning water on.

Fish and Game to host public information meeting and chili feed

Hunters, anglers, trappers, and other wildlife enthusiasts are invited to attend public information meetings in Salmon and Challis and visit with Idaho Fish and Game about issues of local interest.

Add a fishing trip to your spring outings

Idaho Fish and Game stocks trout year round, but expands its operations in April as more waters become suitable for trout. Here are 32 places for early season fishing. 

See drawing results for spring controlled bear hunts

New this year is the ability for hunters to check their controlled hunt results, and if successful, buy their tags at huntfishidaho.net as part of the transition to the new licensing system.

Monitoring shows winter big game survival much higher than last year

Mild weather so far means more young deer and elk are surviving winter, which means growing herds and potentially more game for big game hunters next fall. 

Bird identification workshop will be held March 17 in Boise

A free workshop that will help you identify sparrows will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 17 at the MK Nature Center 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. 

Wolf control action completed in Lolo Elk Zone

Idaho Fish and Game has completed wolf control actions in northern Idaho's Lolo elk zone to improve elk survival in the area. Predation on calves and cows is the primary factor limiting recovery of the Lolo elk population.

Mountain lion take season closed in Units 66A and 76

The take season for mountain lion has closed in Game Management Units 66A and 76 effective March 8.

Application period for peregrine capture permits is open March 15 through April 15

The 2018 permit application period is open March 15 through April 15. Two permits are available - one statewide permit for either a nestling or recently-fledged juvenile peregrine, and one permit limited to nestling take only in Lemhi and Custer counties or a recently-fledged juvenile peregrine s

Migratory Game Bird Season Open House in Lewiston

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons.

Volunteers Needed for Wildlife Habitat Restoration

In the summer of 2016, the Mile Marker 14 wildfire roared across Boise River Wildlife Management Area, incinerating 4,000 acres of prime wildlife habitat, which served as critical winter range for more than 6,000 mule deer.

Here’s your chance to help restore what was lost.

Martin Landing to Institute Fee for 2018 Camping Season

Martin Landing, a popular fishing, hunting and bird-watching destination located at the confluence of the Snake and Boise rivers near Parma, will institute an overnight camping fee for the 2018 camping season.

Fish and Game Commission will meet March 21-22 in Boise

Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet to discuss modifications to big game rules, set spring Chinook seasons, set Landowner Appreciation Program hunts, get legislative updates, and more. 

Shed hunt responsibly to protect big game animals

Remember that while we're having an early case of spring fever, animals are still trying to survive winter. Although this winter has been relatively mild and adult survival will likely be high, young animals, especially fawns, might still be struggling.