Deer can continue to be infected by EHD for about two weeks or more after the first significant frost.
I know many people plan their time off to steelhead fish in Idaho and have been eagerly waiting to hear what Idaho’s steelhead run is going to be like this year. Well, wait no longer, I have some information to share with you.
With the sage-grouse season in Idaho just around the corner, Fish and Game reminds upland bird hunters of new sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting season. Hunters are now required to purchase a zone-specific tag for sage-grouse hunting, in addition to a hunti…
Extend the joys of summer by fishing
Dog owners are reminded that it’s year-round wolf trapping season on private land.
Grizzly management in the western Bitterroots - share your opinions to help inform proactive management and conservation efforts as grizzlies reappear in the Bitterroot region.
Disease will likely persist until colder weather arrives
Hunters are encouraged to check latest fire information before heading to their hunting spots
People can now get fully certified through the online course
Katie Shaw is a student in the Master’s in Natural Resources program at the University of Idaho. For her thesis, she is conducting research on western Bitterroot Ecosystem (BE) residents’ opinions on grizzly bears and their management. The last trace of the historic grizzly population in the…
A variety of small game and upland bird hunting seasons await hunters in September, which means there is a wealth of opportunity to get out and enjoy mild weather and fun hunting opportunities.
Illegally baiting can lead to a citation and loss of hunting privileges.
Idaho Fish and Game is stocking almost 95,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in September. With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events.
Katie Shaw is a student in the Master’s in Natural Resources program at the University of Idaho. For her thesis, she is conducting research on western Bitterroot Ecosystem (BE) residents’ opinions on grizzly bears and their management. The last trace of the historic grizzly population in the…
Early season is a head start to big game and a way to expand your hunting opportunities
Idaho Fish and Game is continuing to receive reports of dead deer in the Kamiah area. Approximately 150 white-tails have died near the Kamiah area.
Salmon anglers will get another crack at Chinook and Coho fishing and the forecast is for good runs of each after lackluster spring/summer Chinook returns earlier this year. The preseason forecast for fall Chinook salmon of 24,710 adults is similar to last year’s return of 27,322, and the co…
The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt and swan tag drawing runs Aug. 5-15.
In the middle of the summer, hunting season might seem like it’s still a long ways away, but this is the perfect time to prepare for success in the fall.
After suspending in-person classes in spring 2020 due to COVID and moving to online-only, Fish and Game recently began gradually reopening in-person courses and they are now back in full swing, and in time for new hunters to complete them before the fall seasons.
Idaho Fish and Game is asking for public comment on potential changes for the update of the fishing regulations booklet for next the three-year cycle (2022-2024). Anglers can find a complete list of the proposals and their explanations on the Fish and Game website on the “Public Comment” webpage.
Wildfires can threaten public safety, destroy property, harm productive wildlife habitat, create nuisance smoke, and much more. It’s in everyone’s interest to prevent wildfires from occurring, and human-caused wildfires are unfortunately common during summer, but doing your part to prevent w…
Biologists strive to provide as much fishing opportunity knowing extreme conditions can work against them
Spring is a popular season for recreational shooters in southwest Idaho, but it’s also a critical time of year for a number of nongame bird species that nest in, or are commonly found in, popular shooting areas. While the majority of hunters and recreational shooters follow the law, Fish and…
These multi-species fisheries are some of the best the state has to offer
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events.
Local conservation officers are investigating a cow elk that was shot and left to waste approximately half a mile north of Headquarters, ID on Forest Service road 246.
We often talk about the complexities of Idaho’s anadromous salmon and steelhead which make their long journey all the way to the ocean and back, but another Idaho native, the Bull Trout, has some amazing tricks up its sleeve.
Salmon swimming back to Idaho rivers are often named by season. Chinook salmon in Idaho may fall into one of three common “runs” called spring, summer, or fall. How are these names assigned? Idaho’s salmon must travel a long way after leaving the ocean before they reach their spawning ground…
Baby sturgeon are part of a conservation effort that relies on wild fish spawning in the Snake River
Tuesday, June 22, 2021-Season opens for two days, then is scheduled to reopen on July 2 if enough fish are available.
If you’re on the way to your favorite fishing spot but find yourself in a pinch and without a fishing license, the only things you need to purchase a ready-to-use license in Idaho are smartphone and cell service, and you can purchase and download one whether you’re a first-time customer or h…
Wildlife are not pets, and shouldn’t be treated as such, even with the best intentions.
According to surveys, one of the top priorities of rural landowners is managing their property to enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This program will introduce landowners to the basic principles of wildlife management and biodiversity conservation, as well cover specific habitat req…
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon harvest is approaching current harvest objectives.
Online course costs $32.50 and can be completed on the student’s schedule.
F&G will not host events this year, but otherwise, Free Fishing Day will mostly be the same
The IDFG Commissioners met last week to discuss a variety of topics. Three Chinook Salmon season proposals were discussed and all three were accepted by the commission, Lower Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, and Clearwater River.
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 40,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in June. All stocked fish are rainbow trout unless otherwise specified in the comments section. Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun!
It’s back! The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer is again visiting local waters.
Officials ask that people continue to practice safe social distancing.
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest is approaching current harvest objectives.
Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone, with mom nowhere in sight.
Fish and Game offers thousands of youth-only controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear.
More than 400,000 catchable rainbow trout headed for Idaho waters.
The spring Chinook Salmon season in Idaho has opened. I have remained silent on the details of this fishery because there has been a lot of uncertainty with the outbreak of COVID-19. However, with the season opening on April 25, I figured I couldn’t wait any longer before updating you with t…
Entry deadline is May 31, and it’s only $6 per entry, $20 for Super Hunt combo
Knowing when youth need fishing and hunting licenses, tags or permits can be confusing, but this guide will help answer your questions.
Salmonellosis outbreaks among birds have been making headlines in Idaho and neighboring states, which highlights the importance of keeping bird feeders and feeding sites clean to prevent the spread of diseases. If you want to set-up your bird feeders for spring, Idaho Fish and Game says go f…
Congratulations to Scott Turner, of Boise, on setting a new catch-and-release state record for steelhead. Scott landed the monster sea-going trout on Sunday, April 11 on the South Fork of the Clearwater River. The fish measured 39.25 inches long, beating Samuel Brumbaugh’s previously held re…
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