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| Oct 15, 2026 | IDFG seeks public comment on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD management | Idaho Fish and Game is accepting public comment on proposed rules that would explore expanding electronic tagging to certain game birds and allow the department to manage Chronic Wasting Disease zones by individual game management unit. The... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-14-2026) | As discussed in the 2026 Idaho Steelhead Update, written by IDFG Region 2 Fisheries Manager Joe Thiessen, the steelhead return this fall is one of the lowest ever recorded at Bonneville Dam since fish counts began in 1938. In response to th... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Idaho Fish and Game seeks public comment on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD management | Idaho Fish and Game is accepting public comment on proposed rules that would explore expanding electronic tagging to certain game birds and allow the department to manage Chronic Wasting Disease zones by individual game management unit. The... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Hunters must sign up in advance for Winchester Lake waterfowl hunting | Blind structures will not be provided. Hunters may bring materials to construct a temporary blind or use the natural habitat. All blind materials and other personal items must be removed at the end of each day's hunt.
Winchester Lake waterf... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | New In 2026: Pheasant season opens Oct. 15 statewide | Pheasant hunters, listen up. New this year, pheasant hunting season for residents will open on Oct. 15, statewide. So, whether you call north Idaho or south Idaho home, this year’s season opener will be the same across the board. Additional... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | UPDATE: Low-level aerial spraying flights to continue in late October to complete project in the Magic Valley Region | Those looking to recreate in the South Hills, Soldier, and Smoky Mountains may see a low-flying helicopter applying pre-emergent herbicide to hillsides in game management units 43, 44, 48, and 54. The flights are a continuation of the the s... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Lake Cascade angler sets new catch-and-release state record for bullhead catfish | Idaho Fish and Game’s Catch-and-Release Record Program recognizes anglers who catch qualifying fish and release them alive. The program gives anglers an opportunity to pursue state-record fish while allowing those fish to swim away and, per... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Two Salmon residents attacked by a juvenile black bear on Oct. 2 | A sow and two juvenile black bears are dead after two Salmon residents were attacked at their home in the Sunset Heights subdivision in the early morning hours on Oct. 2.
Around 3:30 a.m., the victims reported one of the juvenile bears trie... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Two Salmon residents attacked by a juvenile black bear on Oct. 2 | Around 3:30 a.m., the victims reported one of the juvenile bears tried to enter the back door of their home. They tackled and wrestled the bear as it tried to gain entry.
Idaho Fish and Game and the Lemhi County Sheriff's Office responded a... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online | Ordering online is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women, remember to allow enough time for your products to be mailed before you head out this fall.
Fish and Game recommends allowing 10 ... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pheasant Stocking Returns to the Clearwater Region This Fall | The leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping which means we are entering hunters’ most favorite time of year, fall. Fall brings lots of hunting opportunities including pheasant hunting. This year the season dates for the Yo... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2026 in the Clearwater Region | Here's some quick highlights of some of these locations.
Deer Creek Reservoir – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. This beautiful mountain reservoir was built specifically for trout fishing. Rainbow trout are stocked from spring through fall in this remo... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 8 | Young hunters who have never had a hunting license and have not taken hunter education can still participate in the hunt through Idaho's Hunting Passport Program. Passport holders must be accompanied by an adult with a valid Idaho hunting l... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Thursday, Oct. 8 | Young hunters who have never had a hunting license and have not taken hunter education can still participate in the hunt through Idaho's Hunting Passport Program. Passport holders must be accompanied by an adult with a valid Idaho hunting l... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Hunters urged to be extra cautious this season as bear activity increases | Because of ongoing drought conditions that have reduced natural food supplies for bears, Idaho Fish and Game is urging hunters to be especially vigilant while hunting in bear country this season. Wildlife managers have documented increased ... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Idaho hunters: Know the new technology rules before heading into the field | Hunters heading into this year’s batch of hunting seasons should be aware of technology rule changes after legislation was passed earlier this year.
The Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 939, addressing the use of advanced technology duri... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee seeks Clearwater Region representative | Idaho Fish and Game's Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee is seeking a volunteer representative from the Clearwater Region to help guide shooting range decisions and provide input on annual public shooting range grant applications.
E... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | IDFG modifies fall Chinook and steelhead bag limits | Effective at the end of fishing hours on Sept. 17, Idaho Fish and Game will modify bag limits for both fall Chinook and steelhead fishing.
“The bag limit modification for fall Chinook is necessary because the return of natural-origin fish i... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Drought and natural food scarcity push bears into places they don’t normally go | The Pocatello bear was important for another reason: It demonstrated that not every bear found near people is a “problem bear.”
The bear was not eating garbage, had not entered a structure, had not damaged property or threatened people, and... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2026 | Hunters in 2026 will have a mandatory testing requirement for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Units 64 and 69 near Idaho Falls.
After two consecutive years of no CWD detections, Units 24 an... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Rocky Point wildlife underpasses near completion, promising safer drive on US-30 | The following is a joint press release from Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Idaho Fish and Game, and Idaho Transportation Department.
Construction of three wildlife underpasses on U.S. Highway 30 south of Montpelier will be completed this fa... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Payette Lake produces new state catch-and-release lake trout — yes, again | Dylan Smith, the lucky Idaho Falls angler who caught a 43.25-inch laker back on May 2, barely had time to show off his crown to his friends. Pencils have erasers, thank goodness, because on July 8 of this year, Kim Anderson pulled out a 44-... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Winners announced for second 2026 Super Hunt drawing | The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners has been selected.
Of the 66,843 total entries, 12,627 were for two deer tags, 17,993 were for two elk tags, 4,862 were for two pronghorn tags, 25,091 were for one moose tag, and 6,270 ent... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | What the Big Grass and Tartar fires mean for hunting in Southwest Idaho | Two large wildfires have burned through some of Southwest Idaho's most popular hunting units this summer, and with some early seasons opening Saturday, Aug. 15, hunters have questions. Here’s what the Big Grass and Tartar fires currently me... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | IDFG receives $1.65M grant to increase hunting/angling public access | As of August 2026, about 328,000 acres of private property are enrolled in Access Yes! With the new funding, Fish and Game plans to offer more competitive lease rates to current participants and increase the number of acres over the next th... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Parking area at Crystal Lake Fish and Game access site reopens for public use | Fish and Game appreciates the public’s patience while the site was closed for repairs. The parking area is now open, and the site is safer and more usable for anglers and other recreationists.
Fish and Game owns and manages fishing and boat... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm | In the southwest, Nampa’s public facility features both an indoor and outdoor archery range, as well as an indoor air gun range. There is also the Boise River WMA archery range complete with 20 three-dimensional foam targets. In the Panhand... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 2 | Idaho Fish and Game enhances recreational shooting ranges through its Shooting Range Development Grant program to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand, or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Ida... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Sign up now for hunter and bowhunter education courses in Salmon | Get certified in both hunter and bowhunter education by attending the instructor-led combination hunter/bowhunter education course scheduled for August 11th - 14th (Tuesday-Friday), from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m at the Salmon IDFG Office.
Only want... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | IDFG director issues conservation closure for sturgeon fishing on portion of CJ Strike Reservoir | To protect sturgeon amid abnormally low dissolved oxygen levels and high water temperatures in a portion of CJ Strike Reservoir, Idaho Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks on July 31 signed a conservation closure order for sturgeon fishing... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Returned big game tags offer more hunting opportunity and are on sale Aug. 6 | Nonresident sales
If a nonresident does not have a deer or elk tag, then the nonresident may be able to purchase a first tag and possibly a second tag during this sale. The current nonresident limits for uncapped elk zones and all deer unit... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15 | The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt drawing runs Aug. 5-15. Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag has until Aug. 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available for a second drawing... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | July 28, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update | A Season That Kept Surprising Us
I'll admit it—this season didn't unfold the way I expected.
Going into June, I wasn't sure we'd make it through two fishing intervals. Instead, the run continued to build, harvest share increased throughout ... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Important dates to help plan your August | From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during August that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sid... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | The summer of fish records continues with Moore angler’s alpine trophy | How to Apply for a Catch-and-Release Record
All applicants must submit a complete Record Fish Application Form, with accompanying photographs. This form can be completed online or downloaded from our website.
Fish must be released alive. (S... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | The jacks-of-all-trades keeping IDFG’s recreation sites open | "One of the biggest challenges is misuse of our access sites," Creson said. "We get a lot of vandalism, dumping, graffiti. We often do road repairs and almost immediately after, they get torn up again."
Every act of vand... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocks fish biologists | So why is Idaho's certified-weight record for one of its most iconic native trout species so small? The answer involves decades of fisheries management history, but also includes changes to the State Record Fish Program. Changes to the Stat... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Attention hunters: Deadline to purchase controlled hunts is Aug. 1 | Attention hunters, the deadline to claim a deer or elk controlled hunt tag is Aug. 1. All tags not claimed by that date will be forfeited. However, if you are exchanging a regular season tag for a controlled hunt tag, you must still meet th... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 3 | An updated sage-grouse seasons and rules brochure, including number of tags available for each hunting zone, is available online at the Sage-grouse Seasons and Rules webpage.
Statewide, sage-grouse lek counts decreased from 2025 to 2026. De... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | IDFG Commission modifies daily bag limit for fall Chinook salmon seasons | During its July 16 meeting in Jerome, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the recommended modifications to the 2026 fall Chinook salmon fishing season in the following fisheries: Snake River, Lower Salmon River, Salmon River, Mainst... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Commission modifies summer Chinook salmon bag and possession limits for South Fork Salmon River | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission modified daily bag and possession limits for summer Chinook salmon fishing on the South Fork Salmon River effective July 17.
New Daily and Possession Limits South Fork Salmon River
Daily: Four Chinook salm... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County, public health officials advise residents to take precautions | South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) recently confirmed rabies in a bat on July 14 located in Blaine County, south of Stanley. The case is the first confirmed rabid bat in South Central Idaho this year and serves as a reminder to ta... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | July 14, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update | The Run Has Arrived
Although we haven't detected any PIT-tagged South Fork fish crossing Bonneville Dam since July 4, the fish already in Idaho continue moving into the South Fork.
It's safe to say the Columbia River portion of the migratio... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Upper Salmon River closed to Chinook fishing on July 15 | Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon on the Upper Salmon River from the posted boundary just upstream of the mouth of Valley Creek upstream to the posted boundary just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery weir at the end... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Chinook fishing on the Upper Salmon River will end on July 15 | Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon on the Upper Salmon River from the posted boundary just upstream of the mouth of Valley Creek upstream to the posted boundary just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery weir at the end... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth. Also, what is a chiselmouth? | Sure, that might get a few chuckles from the record lake and brown trouts we’ve seen so far this year, but remember this: Chiselmouths, as their name implies, literally chisel their dinner off river rocks. Focusing primarily on algae and sm... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | F&G Commission meeting July 15-16 in Jerome | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 15 and 16 at Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Regional Office at 324 South 417 East in Jerome. A public hearing will begin on July 15 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak t... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week | Beginning July 8, the Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River will increase from four days per week to seven days per week. With water levels dropping and water temperatures increasing, this change is being implemented ... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | What's going on with the Payette Lake fishery? | North Fork Payette River weir
Since 2022, Fish and Game has operated a fish weir on the North Fork Payette River spawning grounds.
Approximately half of the returning fish are passed upstream to spawn naturally, while eggs are collected fro... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2026 in the Clearwater Region | Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints.
If you need detailed information about Idaho’s waters, fish species, faciliti... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Important dates to help plan your July | From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during July that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Gaiser shooting area on Craig Mountain WMA temporarily closed due to dry conditions | As dry summer conditions continue across the region, the Gaiser shooting area at the end of Redbird Road on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been temporarily closed to help reduce wildfire risk. The area is expected to reop... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Managing Moose Creek Reservoir: Making Fishing Better | Located near the town of Bovill, Moose Creek Reservoir is a popular family fishing water in the Clearwater Region. However, Moose Creek Reservoir has a history of invasive Pondweed overtaking the fishery, creating poor conditions for both f... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Gaiser shooting area on Craig Mountain WMA temporarily closed due to dry conditions | As dry summer conditions continue across the region, the Gaiser shooting area at the end of Redbird Road on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been temporarily closed to help reduce wildfire risk. The area is expected to reop... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Found a bat in your home? Don't panic, here are steps to protect yourself and the bat | Bats are found throughout Idaho, and homeowners may occasionally encounter bats in their houses, garages, outbuildings, or other structures. This can be a more common occurrence if you’re in prime bat habitat near bodies of water, such as l... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Gaiser Ranch Shooting Area on Craig Mountain WMA Temporarily Closed Due to Dry Conditions | As dry summer conditions continue across the region, the Gaiser Ranch shooting area at the end of Redbird Road on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been temporarily closed to help reduce wildfire risk. The area is expected t... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 8; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 10 | To see how many tags are available, go to Fish and Game’s resident capped elk zone webpage. Who’s eligible to buy tags?
All Idaho residents with a valid 2026 hunting license who did not apply for a controlled elk hunt can buy a capped elk z... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey, and swan | Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, fall turkey, and swan controlled hunt drawings are now available. Hunters are encouraged to review their email to verify their results or log into their online account at GoOutdoorsIdaho... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Saint Maries trio sentenced in North Idaho deer poaching case | Details of the case
Clark and Mitchell were originally charged on June 27 with eight felony counts related to the unlawful killing of the deer. The investigation, conducted by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Panhandle Regio... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | June 16, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update | Based on current information, it appears we will be targeting a harvest share of approximately 420 adipose-clipped adults this year.
If additional fish continue moving through the hydrosystem at favorable rates, that number could increase.
... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 6/17/2026 | As noted last week, it generally takes those fish detected at Elevenmile about a week to 10 days to migrate to the Stanley area. Flows in the Salmon River are lower than average and dropping which tells me that the conditions should be good... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5 | Fish and Game is seeking comments on the 2026–27 sage-grouse seasons and tag proposals. Staff are proposing a decrease in sage-grouse tags offered and a recurring opening date of Sept. 15. Hunters and other interested parties can comment on... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 6/11/2026 | Below is the third pre-season update for the upper Salmon River Chinook return and upcoming fishery that will open on June 18th. As you are aware the IDFG Commission approved the proposals for Chinook fisheries in the upper Salmon River, So... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Attention hunters and anglers: New rules for tag exchanges and lifetime licenses will be in effect for 2026 | Deer and Elk Hunters: New deadline date for exchanging general season tags
The new deadline to exchange general season deer and elk tags is July 31. No exchanges will be processed after that date. This includes exchanging a general season d... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Thirteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10 | Draw results for the first round of Super Hunt applications have been announced. Roughly 153,000 entries were put in for the first Super Hunt drawing. Of those, 51,173 were for eight deer tags, 51,030 were for eight elk tags, 11,778 were fo... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Chinook fishing in the Little Salmon River is closed | Idaho Fish and Game closed sport fishery for Chinook salmon in the Little Salmon River on June 8 after harvest objectives were met. As of June 8, the Lochsa River is the only remaining Chinook fishery open.
The South Fork Salmon River and U... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Attention hunters and anglers: New rules for tag exchanges and lifetime licenses will be in effect for 2026. | Deer and Elk Hunters: New deadline date for exchanging general season tags
The new deadline to exchange general season deer and elk tags is July 31. No exchanges will be processed after that date. This includes exchanging a general season d... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Catch the fun on Free Fishing Day June 13 | Young anglers will have plenty of opportunity to catch a Free Fishing Day event in the Salmon Region this year, as three fishing derbies are being held on Saturday, June 13.
Kid’s fishing derbies will be held at Kid’s Pond in Salmon (9:00 a... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | So you want to take your kids fishing... | If you've never been fishing before, Idaho's Free Fishing Day (set for June 13) may be the perfect day to start. No fishing license is required, but all other rules apply. Fish and Game personnel and volunteers will host several free events... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | June 2, 2026 Spring/Summer Chinook Update | Well folks, this spring Chinook season has been disappointing to say the least. Most of our spring Chinook fisheries will close this week, with the exception of the Little Salmon River.
Read the season closure announcement here: Four Chinoo... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Dust off that old fishing gear for Free Fishing Day and beyond | The reel
These come in many shapes and sizes, but all reels must do two things: reel in line, and let line out. If the handle cranks freely, it will probably reel in line, so you’re off to a good start. Now figure out if it will let line ou... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Four Chinook salmon seasons closed or modified starting Wednesday, June 3 | Chinook salmon fishing is being closed or modified in four river sections effective at the end of fishing hours on June 3, including:
Closure of the entire Clearwater River basin except the Lochsa River summer Chinook fishery
Closure of the... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2026 in the Clearwater Region | Here's some quick highlights of some of these locations.
Deer Creek Reservoir – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. This beautiful mountain reservoir was built specifically for trout fishing. Rainbow trout are stocked in this remote setting for high catch... |
| May 29, 2026 | F&G Commission approves 2026 summer Chinook seasons | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and approved the proposed summer Chinook salmon seasons for the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers as well as the Lochsa River. The summer season for the South Fork Salmon an... |
| May 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2026 in the Magic Valley Region | For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations, please visit the Idaho Fish Planner.
Most Idaho waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the 2025-202... |
| May 28, 2026 | Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 5/28/2026 | All that being said, and while the run is not as strong as we’d like to see, with an anticipated return of 2,200 to 2,800 fish and broodstock need of ~1,000 adults, that leaves some surplus fish for a fishery with a harvest share that will ... |
| May 27, 2026 | F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via a special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT to make a final decision on both the 2026 spring Chinook season modification and waterfowl zone season modifications. People can atte... |
| May 27, 2026 | ICCU, Scheel's and F&G partner for special Free Fishing Day gear giveaway | Idaho Fish and Game’s Free Fishing Day is June 13, and some young anglers will get more than just free fishing. Scheel’s and ICCU, in partnership with Fish and Game, will give away fishing gear to some anglers 14 years old and younger.
Fish... |
| May 27, 2026 | F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via a special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT to make a final decision on both the 2026 summer Chinook salmon seasons and waterfowl zone season modifications. People can attend in... |
| May 26, 2026 | Portion of Lower Salmon River closed for Chinook salmon fishing | Idaho Fish and Game closed Chinook salmon fishing on the portion of the Lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge upstream to the Upper Twin Bridge on Tuesday, May 26 after the sport fishing harvest objective for this section had been r... |
| May 15, 2026 | Help F&G monitor monarch butterflies this summer as a community scientist | Idaho Fish and Game needs your help to adopt milkweed patches across the Gem State and monitor milkweed throughout the summer. This will be the second season of the Statewide Milkweed & Monarch Survey and will build on a successful firs... |
| May 15, 2026 | Riverence Lost River Brood donates over 3,000 super-sized trout for anglers | In the Upper Snake Region, Mackay Reservoir has been stocked with 1,200 of the large Riverence trout, with more waters to be stocked in the coming weeks. In addition to this extra shot of angler opportunity, the normal IDFG hatchery stockin... |
| May 11, 2026 | Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat | Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to www.GoOutdoorsIdaho.com.
Hunters who were not successful in the draw can expect to receive a refund of the tag... |
| May 5, 2026 | Gates to open two weeks early for motorized vehicles at Portneuf Wildlife Management Area | Why does Idaho Fish and Game close gates to motorized travel on the Portneuf WMA during the winter and spring months?
This nearly 4,000-acre WMA is a key part of a mule deer winter range that wraps around the Portneuf Mountains from Inkom t... |
| May 1, 2026 | Being a Steelhead Isn’t Easy | Steelhead don’t feed after leaving the ocean. Although they will strike at things like fishing lures, their digestive systems shrink and lose the ability to absorb energy and nutrients from what they eat. Steelhead kelts will begin to move ... |
| May 1, 2026 | Wildlife Express-Aquatic Insects | Everyone knows about the amazing life cycle of a butterfly, but did you know there are other insects that transform body types-and they do it underwater? "Aquatic insects" is a term used to describe any insect that spends at least... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | F&G Commission meeting May 6-7 in Coeur d'Alene | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 6 and 7 at Fish and Game’s Panhandle Regional Office at 2885 W. Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. A public hearing will begin on May 6 at 7 p.m. PDT at the same location. Those wishing to speak... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Application period for fall 2026 swan controlled hunt opens May 1 | The application period to apply for fall 2026 swan controlled hunts in the Panhandle Region is May 1 through June 5. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.
During its conference call on April 10, the Idaho Fish a... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River | Wilson knew he might have a state record contender on his hands, so he whipped out the tape measure under the light of his headlamp. As the name implies, these leopard-like fish are predatory and feed during the night. They also tend to han... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | F&G provides hundreds of boating access sites and asks people to use them responsibly | Access for today and the future
Anglers and prospective anglers say fishing access management is important to them, so it’s also a high priority for Fish and Game. One of the best ways to finding access sites is through Idaho Fish and Game'... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” video now available ahead of April 22 open house | In the video, Idaho Fish and Game staff from the Panhandle Region share updates on Lake Pend Oreille’s fisheries. Topics include recent trends and ongoing research related to kokanee, rainbow trout, lake trout, walleye, pike and more.
Those... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Learn about Idaho's frogs and toads in this month's edition of Wildlife Express | What is the difference between frogs and toads? A common question and one you can find the answer to in the latest edition of Wildlife Express. What else can you find in this gorgeous, green issue? You will learn:
How frogs and toads surviv... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8,600 acres in North Idaho removed from Large Tracts Program by private landowners following repeated unauthorized use and rule violations | Manulife Investment Management recently removed nearly 8,600 acres of land from the Large Tracts Program in Unit 5 near Emida due to persistent violations and damage to property. The acreage has been divided into two parcels that will be le... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Reminder: Turn in Kootenai River Angler Science Program packets by April 1 for a chance to win prizes | Remember to report tagged burbot
If you caught a burbot with a tag this season and haven’t reported it yet, please do so. Tag information helps Fish and Game better understand catch rates, harvest rates and survival, which supports manageme... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Annual Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 6-20 | As always, furs, whole carcasses, antlers, skulls and other items are up for grabs at the auction. All items were either found, seized as evidence or salvaged. All carcasses are considered unfit for human consumption and are sold for use of... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Fish and Game reminds the public that winter ticks on moose are normal | Seeing moose in this condition is understandably concerning. Although winter ticks are a natural part of the ecosystem, the issue appears to have worsened in recent years, likely due to shorter winters that allow more ticks to survive and r... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Fish and Game Commission to meet March 24-25 in Boise | The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at Idaho Fish and Game’s headquarters office at 600 South Walnut Street in Boise. A public hearing will begin on March 24 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same locatio... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Register now for upcoming hunter and wolf trapper education courses in the Salmon Region | Idaho Fish and Game is offering instructor-led hunter education courses and a wolf trapper certification course in the Salmon Region. Instructor-led Hunter Education Courses
Anyone born after January 1, 1975, is required to successfully pas... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Calling all turkey hunters: Draw results are now available for spring turkey controlled hunts | Spring turkey controlled hunt draw results are available now. The results have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system, GoOutdoorsIdaho.com.
Hunters can check their GoOutdoorsIdaho account to view their controlled hunt tags dra... |