Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 17, 2026. The data discussed in this report were primarily collected between Wednesday, March 11 and Sunday, March 15. Most steelhead anglers began focusing their efforts …
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 reproduce. While …
Idaho’s deepest lake — Lake Pend Oreille — no doubt possesses some aquatic beasts of mythical proportion. At a maximum depth of 1,158 feet and 43 miles from tip to glacially carved tip, that’s a lot of deep blue space for a monster fish to hide. Imagine …
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 location. Those wishing …
Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello-- one of the community’s favorite places to visit for fishing, bike riding, dog walking, and wildlife watching-- is in need of volunteers to help with basic maintenance tasks to keep it beautiful, accessible, and safe …
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has received laboratory confirmation from the US Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center that three bats collected in northern Idaho have tested positive for white-nose syndrome, the first cases of the …
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 pass a hunter …
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 draw results for …
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 10, 2026. The data discussed in this report were primarily collected between Wednesday, March 4 and Sunday, March 8. As a reminder to anglers, the early breakup of the Deadwater …
The kokanee fishery at Anderson Ranch Reservoir is managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game with specific performance objectives. Management targets include an average angler catch rate of 0.5 fish per hour of fishing effort and harvested kokanee …
Details of the case The man was originally charged in 2025 with two felony and four misdemeanor counts related to the unlawful killing of multiple deer and one elk in 2024. All animals were taken at night with the aid of artificial light. The …
The original trap, constructed in the 1950s, had reached the end of its service life. The new facility improves safety for both fish and staff while ensuring reliable operation for years to come. The trap captures juvenile salmon and steelhead—known as …
In response, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) are leveraging the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) partnership to restore the campgrounds. Restoration activities include clearing blowdown, removing hazardous standing trees, …
Before the fishing opener, hatchery crews stocked roughly 4,000 rainbow trout, including the area’s legendary “banana trout” — a yellow-colored rainbow trout variant that’s eye-catching, fun to fish for, and, despite some reports, does not taste like …
Idaho is home to four species of wild canine. These members of the dog family include wolves, coyotes, red foxes and kit foxes. Of course, Idaho is home to many domestic dogs (pets, hunting dogs, and working dogs) who all have their origins with one of …
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 3, 2026. The data discussed in this report were primarily collected between Wednesday, February 25 and Sunday, March 1. Last week was another good week of steelhead fishing …
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho Fish and Game's Panhandle Region was reached on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. As a result, the otter season for the Panhandle Region closed at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Trappers will be allowed to keep …
Are you or someone in your family in need of a hunter education class? Anyone born after January 1, 1975, is required to successfully pass a hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license and hunt in Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game's …
As you can see first-hand in the video, a little help can make a big difference. Below is a full list of volunteer opportunities coming up in southwest Idaho this spring. March 7 – Valley Fire Restoration on Boise River WMA March 14 – Valley Fire …
3. Every month of the year, Fish and Game’s hatchery staff release “catchable” rainbow trout in the 10 to 13-inch range. Depending on the season, crews release trout in ponds, reservoirs, lakes, and rivers for anglers to catch, as well as fingerling …
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