Press Releases and Articles
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-18-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 18, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 10th and Sunday, March 16th.
The spring steelhead run on the Upper Salmon River continued to push upriver last week, and we started to observe more… more
Take hunter education now, and hunt turkeys this spring
| idfg-rphillips
If you’re thinking about taking hunter education before fall hunting season, get a head start with a spring course and take advantage of spring turkey hunts. Idaho Fish and Game offers many options to get your hunter education certification and join the thousands of hunters who take to the fields and woods each… more
Here’s what F&G biologists learned from two elk surveys in Southwest Idaho, and how it could shape hunting next year
| idfg-bpearson
Recent surveys by Fish and Game biologists showed elk populations in the Weiser River and Brownlee Elk zones are well above objectives for both bulls and cows. These abundance surveys helped inform Fish and Game’s season setting proposals for the 2025 fall elk seasons, as biologists seek to move these populations… more
Mark your calendars! Fish and Game will be hosting the Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” open house on March 27
| idfg-tjross
The 2025 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake open house will be held on March 27 at 6:00 p.m. PDT at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Anglers and other members of the community who are interested in the status of the diverse fish populations to which Lake Pend Oreille is home are… more
VIDEO: Avoid These Common Bear Bait Violations
| idfg-jbruns
F&G Commission meeting March 25-26 in Boise
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 25 and 26 at Fish and Game’s headquarters office at 600 South Walnut Street in Boise. A public hearing will begin on March 25 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public hearing will have a three-minute time limit,… more
Fish and Game seeks information into the illegal shooting of an elk in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal shooting of a young bull elk that occurred in southern Idaho between March 2-4, 2025.
The elk was discovered near Clover Creek Road, north of Bliss, and was determined to have been shot. The minimum fine for hunting elk… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring
| idfg-mdemick
To keep fish from getting stranded in irrigation ditches, irrigators who divert water from rivers and streams in the Salmon Region are asked to contact Idaho Fish and Game’s Anadromous Fish Screen Program at 208-756-6022 at least one week prior to turning their water on.
This will allow Fish and Game to get any… more
10 reasons to go fishing during spring break
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing is fun
It’s as simple as that, and fishing is an activity that kids and adults can enjoy together. Kids under the age of 14 do not need a fishing license. Adults can buy a day license or an annual license through the gooutdoorsidaho.com app and start fishing immediately.
It’s simple and… more
Shed Hunt Responsibly: Just because snow has melted doesn’t mean winter is over for elk and deer
| idfg-cliess
On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil – aka, the fuzzy little varmint that miraculously forecasts the winter-spring transition on Groundhog’s Day – indicated there would be six more weeks of winter this year. The bigger takeaway from Mr. Phil is an important reminder that winter is not over for wintering deer and elk, so keep… more
Public meeting to discuss Fish and Game's Strategic Plan scheduled in the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game’s Upper Snake Region will be hosting a public meeting to gather input for the 2025 Strategic Plan Update on March 19, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Upper Snake Region office located at 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls.
Fish and Game’s mission is to “Preserve, Protect… more
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat 2025-26 seasons and rules booklet available online
| idfg-cliess
Idaho's 2025-26 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules booklet is now available online, and should be hitting the shelves at regional offices and license vendors by the last week in March.
The booklet can be viewed here online.In recent years, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat populations and… more
Building better kokanee fishing through "captive broodstock" that may stabilize stocking numbers
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries provide about 30 million fish annually for anglers, and those include about 7 million kokanee. These silvery, landlocked sockeye salmon are an anglers’ favorite because they fight hard and taste great.
In many of Idaho’s most popular kokanee fishing waters, most of the… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-11-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 11, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 9th.
Last week was the first week of the spring 2025 fishery where we observed a large increase in angler effort and catch… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - March
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 10,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in March.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more
Fish and Game schedules public meeting in Pocatello to discuss 2025 Strategic Plan Update
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region will be hosting a public meeting to gather input for the 2025 Strategic Plan Update on March 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Southeast Region office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.
Fish and Game’s mission is to “Preserve, Protect, Perpetuate… more
Public comment for 2025-26 migratory game bird season proposals now open
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on proposed migratory game bird seasons for 2025-26. Fish and Game staff will present all season proposals to the Commission for review during the April 15 conference call.
Hunters can review these proposals online and provide input on the Migratory Game Bird webpage. The… more
Hayden and Kids Creek ponds to be stocked in March
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch range at two area fishing holes March 24-28.
Hayden Creek Pond, located along Hayden Creek near Lemhi, ID., will receive 650 trout. Anglers will find ample bank fishing space, pavilion,… more