Press Release
Press Releases
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'Take Me Fishing' trailer events are coming to a location near you and help you learn to fish
Want to learn how to fish? All you have to bring is… you, and Idaho Fish and Game staff will take care of the rest.
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Dead trumpeter swan found hanging in tree near Oneida Narrows in southeast Idaho
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is se
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As bears emerge from hibernation, people need to be 'bear aware'
As grizzly bears begin to emerge from their dens this spring in search of food, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds the public to remain vigilant and encourages people to take proactive actions to avoid bear conflicts.
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McCall area ice conditions - final update!
On Wednesday, March 23, surface and ice conditions were checked at Lake Cascade, Horsethief Reservoir, and Payette Lake. Unfortunately, recent warm temperatures have significantly reduced ice thickness around the edges of Cascade and Payette Lakes - making them both unsafe for ice fishing.
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F&G Commission approves changes to 2022 deer and elk hunting seasons
The Fish and Game Commission modified deer and elk 2022 season changes during their March commission meeting in Boise are in response to detection of chronic wasting disease and an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease last year.
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Kokanee numbers high in Dworshak Reservoir; Expect high catch rates of small kokanee, improved growth of Smallmouth bass
This should be another excellent year of fishing on Dworshak Reservoir. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler with kokanee, land the bass of a lifetime, or try to do both on the same day, Dworshak will be a great place to visit in 2022.
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F&G Commission sets Chinook season to open April 23 for the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved spring Chinook fishing seasons for the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon River drainages, which will open April 23.
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Road work on Boise River WMA is scheduled for March 25-27
Mountain bikers, other recreationists should be aware of road grading activity on multiple roads that will likely affect the experiences of those using the trail system.
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An angler’s guide to crappie and crappie fishing
Crappie fishing is popular in Idaho because they are abundant and provide lots of fun fishing action, and they are considered excellent food fish and sport fish with mild sweet, white-flaky fillets.
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Snake River Smolt Trap: Hidden in Plain Sight
The Snake River trap starts fishing for juvenile salmon and steelhead trout, known as smolts, around the first week of March. Trapping continues until the end of May. This tradition has be
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March 21 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
Steelhead angler effort along the upper Salmon River continued to increase
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F&G to give away spawned steelhead from Sawtooth Hatchery this spring
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery will giv
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Mark your calendars: F&G will be hosting the Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' virtual public meeting on April 5
Fishery staff from the Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region office will share updates on the Lake Pend Oreille fishery and activities planned for 2022 at the meeting.
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Tundra swan deaths continue in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin
Just recently a team of scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Idaho Fish and Game embarked on a study to develop tools to track long-term trends in waterfowl health and exposure to lead contaminants in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin.
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Back by popular demand: Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region
If hands-on learning is your thing, look no further than our Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region! Camps will be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in June, July and August.
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Fishing Bear River's Black Canyon can be fun in the spring, just watch for those high whitewater flows!
The Black Canyon fishery is one of a few places to catch Bonneville cutthroat trout in southeast Idaho's Bear River and is great for some springtime fishing. Just watch for those high whitewater boating flows released for kayaking opportunities!
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Hunter education course offered April 19-23 in Leadore
An instructor-led hunter education course will b
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Blacks Creek's Upper Silhouette Range gives shooters a chance to 'ring steel' out to 550 yards
Tired of using your favorite rifle and ammo for very expensive hole punchers and want to more fun at your next day at the shooting range? Idaho Fish and Game’s Blacks Creek Range southeast of Boise has expanded its Upper Silhouette Range to more than 50 steel targets.