Press Releases and Articles
Commission to meet in Boise March 15 & 16
| idfg-mdemick
Setting of big game and salmon seasons will be major items on the agenda when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meet in Boise March 15 and 16.
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, March 15 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Washington Group - Main Auditorium at 720 East Park Blvd. Citizens are invited… more
Hagerman WMA is an early season fishing destination
| idfg-rphillips
The Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing on March 1, and it has about a dozen ponds and lakes along with bathrooms, picnic tables, handicap accessible dock, fish-viewing pond and more.
The Hagerman area is a beautiful destination for sight seers, who… more
Agenda: Commission Meeting March 15-16, 2017
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game CommissionAnnual Meeting
March 15-16, 2017
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Headquarters - Boise
600 South Walnut, Boise, ID, 83712
Trophy Room and other locations as stated below
208-334-3771
Note:… more
Passing on Traditions
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This is Alexandra Beus with her first deer in 2016.
You may recognize Alexandra if you’ve watched our video called How To Get Your Hunter Education Card.
Her little sister, Riley, smiling right behind her, just recently took Hunter Education. Riley was envious of… more
Ducks, Rivers and Volunteers
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You may run across Idaho Fish and Game volunteers John Buzzell and Alan Crockett putting up wood duck boxes along the Boise River on a sunny afternoon.
John Buzzell and Alan Crockett putting up wood duck boxes along the Boise RiverDo you ever wonder about those bird boxes you see… more
Fishermen catch sunshine and plenty of fish at Hagerman WMA
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing March 1, 2017. Angler's have been reporting good catch rates and plenty of sunshine today! The Wildlife Management Area has about a dozen ponds and lakes along with bathrooms, picnic tables, handicap accessible dock, fish-viewing… more
Fish and Game Combined Fee Proposal Introduced by Lawmakers
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A legislative committee has introduced a bill combining Fish and Game’s Price Lock fee increase with a proposal to create more money to manage wildlife depredation and increase access for hunting and fishing, which combined would raise an estimated $5 million in annual revenue.
A hearing on House… more
Fish and Game officer named National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Rob Brazie recently earned national recognition from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for his dedication in creating the next generation of hunters and sportsmen, as well as his accomplishments in upholding the state’s game laws.
The NWTF named… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Update
| idfg-bbowersox
This past week the South Fork of the Clearwater saw a significant jump in angler effort and very good catch rates. Most anglers are fishing from the Harpster RV Park and down using a variety of gear including pink yarn, artificial eggs, eggs, beads, and flies. The river clarity was cloudy to muddy but anglers still… more
Avian cholera outbreak deaths climb to 4,200 birds
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game personnel continue to find and collect dead waterfowl from an avian cholera outbreak in the Parma area, and officials now estimate more than 4,200 birds have died since the outbreak started in early February.
The outbreak has occurred on private land, and the… more
2017 Winter Feeding in Video
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Fish and Game staff pulled out their phones and cameras to capture the scope of winter feeding efforts around the state.
These short videos give a glimpse of operations around the southern portion of the state from elk herds at Tex Creek in the Upper Snake Region to aerials over Southeast Idaho of… more
Anglers can help shape the 2017 Chinook salmon season by going online
| idfg-mdemick
If you missed your chance to provide comments on this year’s salmon season, you still have time.
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on five management strategies that involve the Rapid River, Hells Canyon and Clearwater Basin Chinook salmon runs.
Through Saturday,… more
Commission to meet via conference call February 28
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Tuesday, February 28 to discuss legislative proposals related to license fees, depredation compensation, and use of license funds.
The call will begin at 3 p.m. (MST) at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise.
… more
Winter feeding in motion on Tex Creek WMA [Video]
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Fire burned 22,000 acres of winter range on the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area in eastern Idaho in 2016. To support elk and deer, and prevent private property damage, Idaho Fish and Game set in motion the largest winter feeding operation in Idaho’s history.
The Challenge… more
Protecting big game doesn't end with milder weather
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has spent an unprecedented effort this winter feeding big game animals across southern and eastern Idaho, but it hasn’t done it alone. The department relied on many sportsmen and private landowners.
“Dozens of sportsmen have helped transport and deliver… more
Female mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 39 near Idaho City
| idfg-mdemick
Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for female mountain lion has closed in game management unit 39, as the harvest quota of ten females was reached February 23, 2017.
Hunters will be allowed to keep female mountain lions taken prior to this closure but must report them within… more
Conservation Officers Seeking Help In Finding Poachers Responsible For Killing 28 Pronghorns Near Monteview
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Conservation Officers Seeking Help In Finding Poachers Responsible For Killing 28 Pronghorns Near Monteview
IDAHO FALLS - Conservation Officers with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) are seeking assistance from the public in apprehending the person or persons responsible for the… more
Upper Snake Region Winter Conditions Report - February 24, 2017
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Upper Snake Region Winter Conditions Report - February 24, 2017
BIG GAME WINTERING CONDITIONS:
Animals were in good to excellent condition entering winter. The last… more