Magic Valley regional staff recently relocated four white sturgeon into the Snake River. Fisheries biologists have discovered that sturgeon existed at least a 100 million years ago. Which is why they are considered ‘living dinosaurs.’

Whitefish are plentiful and fun to catch, and fishing is good in late fall and winter

Nonresident hunters can now buy 2020 hunting license and deer and elk tags, except Sawtooth Zone elk tags, which go on sale May 11.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Citizens Against Poaching 1-800-632-5999.

Officer Dave Beaver received notification from a sportsman that he had found a whitetail buck shot on Brown’s Ridge Road, eight miles southeast of Weippe, on Thursday, Nov. 7. The buck was a mature 4x4 and was found about 30 yards off the road in a clearcut. It appears that the deer may have…

With big game animals on the move for mating and migration, wildlife-vehicle collisions tend to peak this time of year. Motorists are urged to slow down and be extra careful.

Major items on agenda include proposal to extend fishery restrictions for steelhead, bonding for construction of new headquarters office building in Boise

Hunters using a boat to get to their island blind, and hunters shooting from their duck boats are not only going on a hunting trip, they are also going on a boating trip.

Idaho Fish and Game needs help from all big game hunters to fill out their hunter reports whether or not they harvested.

A young black bear cub, taken from the wild by a well-meaning citizen, was deemed a good candidate for rehabilitation and now resides with a licensed rehabilitator in central Idaho.

Since the youth hunt kick off ceremonies on Oct. 5, the Game Bird Foundation, in conjunction with Idaho Fish and Game, have released over 100 rooster pheasants in the Palouse River Upland Game Access Area for the benefit of youth hunters.

On Thursday Oct. 17, a mule deer doe and fawn were found wasted near North Tom Beall Road east of Lapwai, ID.

On the evening of Oct. 11, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game was given information that led to the investigation of a trophy 6x6 bull elk that was illegally killed near Harpster. Initial information of suspicious activity on Lightning Creek road, near HWY 13, led Senior Conservation Offi…

While firearm accidents are rare, human error or inattention is the leading cause.

Virtual reality field dressing simulation will help bridge the gap from the classroom to the field.

A human-habituated bull elk from the Sweet, Idaho area has found a “forever” home in Texas.

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Delegation released the following statements after U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill temporarily blocked the Administration’s rule that supports Idaho’s Sage Grouse management plan.

On Friday, Oct 18, a spike bull elk was found off of Fern Hill Road south of Deary. The elk had been shot with a rifle, gutted, and partially skinned before it was illegally dumped along the road. No meat had been removed wasting the entire animal.

On Thursday Oct. 17, a bull elk was found wasted in a wheat field near McKown Road north of Potlatch, ID. The elk had been shot one time with only the antlers and ivories removed from the animal. All of the meat was left to waste from the elk. It is believed the elk was killed sometime betwe…

This applies to all permits that require you to notch the month and date

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a neurologic disorder that causes the brain to degenerate and develop cavities becoming sponge like in appearance. It is caused by abnormally folded proteins called prions. CWD is contagious between animals by either direct or indirect contact with infected a…

The Clearwater Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking hunters to help with a surveillance program looking for Chronic Wast-ing Disease (CWD). This is part of a general surveillance, rotational sampling strategy that IDFG initiated in 2017 to monitor for CWD.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) could someday change how some of Idaho’s deer, elk and moose populations are managed. Luckily, the disease has not been found in Idaho wildlife – yet, and hunters can help prevent human introduction of the disease by properly handling deer, elk, and moose harves…

Anglers can still fish for and harvest steelhead, but the bag limit is reduced.

Idaho hunters can expect an average too slightly below average fall flight.

Multiple access programs give hunters many places to pursue game.

Hunter reports provide first-hand information that is critical to wildlife management and season setting.

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of an access gate at the Birding Island North segment of the Payette River Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The segment is located about three miles north of New Plymouth, Idaho.

Cool weather makes conditions prime for trout fishing and more.

F&G uses decoy to nab poachers.

Chronic Wasting Disease could someday change how some of Idaho’s deer, elk and moose populations are managed. Luckily, the disease has not been found in Idaho wildlife – yet, and hunters can help prevent human introduction of the disease by properly handling deer, elk, and moose harvested in…

Hunting season is well underway in Idaho. As you plan any future hunting trips, please keep these things in mind; fire season isn’t over yet, and people cause most fires.

Basic rules remain the same, you need permission to be on private lands.

Here are some highlights beyond the routine fish stocking going on statewide.

One of the most common fish and game violations detected by conservation officers doesn’t occur in the field, but at the license vendor. The violation is known as fraudulent license purchase, or purchase of a wrong class license, and it occurs when a nonresident purchases a resident license …

Fish and Game is seeking information from the public on the illegal waste of a bull moose near the Park Creek Campground off Trail Creek Road north of Mackay.

Wings provide information used to better understand population trends and improves management of the species.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites all Americans to celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept. 28 by visiting public lands throughout Idaho. Here, Americans can hunt, fish, and watch wildlife while exploring the great outdoors. The BLM manages diverse habitats to support fi…

On Sept. 17, a nonresident (Montana) hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear that he mistook for a black bear. He was hunting in Idaho’s Panhandle near the Canadian border (Smith Creek). After identifying the bear as a grizzly at the scene, the hunter contacted Fish and Game and is cooperating…

Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently opened a Coho Salmon fishing season until Oct. 13, or until further notice. Fishing is open on the Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to Memorial Bridge seven days per week, and from Memorial Bridge upstream to the confluence of the Middle Fork C…

Revision to 2019 steelhead season, potential coho fishery among items up for consideration.

Hunters, anglers, trappers and other interested people can comment on proposed Fish and Game rules published in the Idaho Administrative Rules September Bulletin.

Cool weather makes conditions prime for trout fishing and more.

Smaller-than-expected steelhead return to the Clearwater River is causing concern.

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Sept. 4 asked a federal court to let it join a federal lawsuit regarding black bear baiting on national forest lands in Idaho and Wyoming to defend its authority to regulate hunting activities without additional federal regulations.  Filings were submitt…

Deer hunters have a lot to look forward to this season, but standing in a long line waiting to buy a tag should not be one of them. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day on Oct. 10. By buying tags early, hunters can avoid the last-minute rush. 

Hunting will be mixed across the state, but Idaho offers a variety of upland game bird hunting opportunities.