Press Releases and Articles
Kids Creek Pond & Johnson Pond to be stocked with steelhead
| idfg-mdemick
Now’s a good time to grab the kids, your fishing gear, and head to a local fishing hole. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery will release 200 adult steelhead into Kids Creek Pond Thursday, April 3, followed by approximately 200 steelhead into Johnson Pond on Friday, April 4. … more
The closure of a portion of Boise River WMA ended on April 1, but read this before you dust off your hiking boots
| idfg-bpearson
The portion of the Boise Front Segment of Boise River Wildlife Management Area, west of Highway 21, reopened to the public on April 1, following a months-long closure aimed at benefitting wintering big game and accommodate rehabilitation efforts following the Valley Fire.
Although this… more
Magic Valley hunter education instructor named Idaho’s 2025 Instructor of the Year
| idfg-tthompson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently recognized Mike Fairchild of Jerome as Idaho’s Hunter Education Instructor of the Year for 2025. During their March 2025 meeting in Boise, the Commission presented Fairchild with a plaque to honor his work to both teach and mentor new hunters over the last 14 years in… more
Embrace the challenges and rewards of wildland turkey hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho hunters are blessed with about two-thirds of the state being publicly owned, and hundreds of thousands more acres are open for public hunting. That provides great opportunities for turkey hunters because many birds are found on public land where anyone can hunt them. But be prepared for – and embrace – the… more
Angler survey taking place on Coeur d’Alene Lake in 2025
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game, in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, is conducting an angler survey, also known as a creel survey, on Coeur d’Alene Lake and its chain lakes in 2025.
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River Angler Science Program packets by April 15 for a chance to win prizes!
| idfg-tjross
If you are one of the many anglers who participated in the 2025 Kootenai River Angler Science Program, thank you for investing time and energy into the program. Information collected by all of you will help Idaho Fish and Game manage the burbot fishery in the Kootenai River.
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-01-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 1, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 24 and Sunday, March 30.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River continued shifting upstream last week. Angler effort increased significantly… more
Prescribed burn occurring at Market Lake this April
| idfg-jbrower
Ririe Reservoir Walleye Update
| idfg-bmartin
The illegal introduction of Walleye into Ririe Reservoir resulted in the establishment of this predatory species and is a concern to fishery managers because of the potential for Walleye to negatively impact other fish populations, specifically kokanee and trout. Ririe Reservoir is one of the most popular flatwater… more
Public meetings to discuss Fish and Game's Strategic Plan scheduled in the Southwest Region
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region will be hosting two public meetings to gather input for the 2025 Strategic Plan Update:
Nampa
April 8, 6 p.m.
Southwest Regional Office
15950 N. Gate Blvd
Boise
April 9, 6 p.m.
IDFG Headquarters
600 S. Walnut Street … more
April fish stocking report for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Spring has sprung around much of the Upper Snake Region, and we can begin to shake off those winter blues and enjoy some time outdoors fishing at one of the many stocked fishing locations. Fish and Game staff will be placing 6,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout into the following bodies of water… more
Spring is in the air! Clearwater Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for April
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 26,200 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in April.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler… more
Annual Idaho Fish and Game Fur auction to run online April 7-21
| idfg-jbruns
This year’s auction of furs, hides, antlers and other items will be run through Wears Auctioneering West. The online auction opens on April 7 and ends on April 21 at 3 p.m. (MDT). Buyers can preview photos of auction items on Wears Auctioneering West’s website. There will be no in-person viewing of items.
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Idaho Fish and Game relocates cow and calf moose from University of Idaho
| idfg-jbruns
On Friday, March 28th, Idaho Fish and Game successfully relocated a cow moose and her calf from the University of Idaho campus to a more suitable habitat. While the public enjoys the presence of these magnificent animals, their prolonged stay in populated areas can pose safety concerns for both humans and wildlife.… more
River otter trapping season closed in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Salmon Region was reached on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. … more
Idaho Fish and Game relocates young bull moose from Chubbuck
| idfg-jjackson
A young bull moose stands within a fenced storage facility in Chubbuck on March 27. The moose had first been reported in town during the early morning hours. Idaho Fish and Game tranquilized and moved the moose to a more suitable habitat away from town and busy roads.
Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 207,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this April. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for April 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 62,325 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in April. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more