Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
July is the perfect time to grab the family and go…
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July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 29,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch)Â trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region…
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Remainder of Lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 26
Fishing for Chinook salmon on the remainder of the Lower Salmon River will be closed effectively Sunday, June 26 at the end of fishing hours.…
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10 tips to get you started on a backcountry fishing trip
If you’re unfamiliar with Idaho’s backcountry, it may make you nervous about traveling to the state’s wildest places, but the backcountry and…
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Giant trout stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon
More than 90 super-sized trout, which average seven pounds, were stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond on…
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Bridge to Hayden Pond near Salmon to be replaced starting in early July
Summer visitors to Hayden Pond, south of Salmon, are asked to be patient while the bridge spanning Hayden Creek to the popular fishing pond is…
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F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 18
The seasons are set to open Saturday, June…
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F&G staff euthanize fish at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery to minimize spread of disease
Idaho Fish and Game staff at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery euthanized about 188,000 young rainbow trout after the fish contracted a viral disease…
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Saturday is Idaho Free Fishing Day
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Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family…
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Wyoming free fishing day is June 4
Each year Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing…
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Warmwater fishing is a fun way to catch lots of fish and maybe your dinner, too
Warmwater fishing is found throughout the state from neighborhood ponds to Idaho’s largest…
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Yellowstone reminds boaters, anglers to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Yellowstone National Park announced boating and fishing season will begin Saturday, May 28, and emphasizes clean, drain and dry to prevent the…
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The great antler auction
Jackson’s great antler auction has made it’s live return after the…
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Youth outdoor skills day returns to East Idaho
“There are so many things to do in the great outdoors here in Idaho that we just really like to get people out, to learn them up a little bit about…
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A growing sport will have a new home
Frisbee golf or disc golf is a fast growing sport, and in the city of Driggs, the participants of the sport will have a new course to use a bit…
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There’s more to antler shed hunting than you might think
As the season for antler shed hunting has begun Wyoming Fish and Game and Bridger-Teton National Forest service representatives are taking the time…
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Shed Hunters get their rewards at Bridger Teton National Forest
Hundreds of people from all over the United States came to Jackson Wyoming, they came to participate in the annual Antler Shed Hunt that takes place…
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Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for May
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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Anglers: Remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing…
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Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closes April 30
A reminder to big game hunters that Saturday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts.…
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2022 Big Game Seasons and Rules now available
Idaho Fish and Game has updated its fall hunting season in response to two disease outbreaks and new legislation that affected some seasons and…
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Hunter harvest stats show slight drop in elk and mule deer harvested in 2021, significant drop in white-tailed deer due to disease outbreak
Despite deer and elk harvest numbers dropping across the board, numbers have shown to be relatively on track with historic 10-year averages for mule…
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Young hunters get early shot at a gobbler beginning April 8 near Salmon and Challis
Fifty young turkey hunters get an early shot during Idaho’s Youth-Only controlled turkey hunt that runs April 8 through May 25 in the Salmon and…
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F&G Commission approves changes to 2022 deer and elk hunting seasons
The season changes are in response to disease outbreaks that occurred in…
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Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for April
The weather’s getting warmer, and Idaho Fish and Game will stock approximately 1,950 catchable-sized rainbow at the following locations in…
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F&G to give away spawned steelhead from Sawtooth Hatchery this spring
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery will give away spawned steelhead to the public beginning March…
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Hayden and Kid’s Creek ponds to be stocked late March
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at two local waters March 28 to April 1.…
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In-person hunter education classes scheduled in Pocatello
With spring turkey hunts and the big game controlled hunt application period right around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter education…
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Steelhead anglers reminded of changes to steelhead season on Salmon and Snake rivers
Before wetting a line in 2022, steelhead anglers are encouraged to brush up on the fish…
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Trapper education course offered in Salmon February 12
Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, February…
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Research finds fewer wild steelhead are caught by anglers and survive at high rates after being released
Study also shows wild fish and hatchery fish naturally segregate in rivers, and anglers target hatchery fish more…
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Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good
It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon
A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on February…
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Catch a tagged fish at Hyde Pond and win a prize
Now is a great time for kids to try ice fishing at Hyde Pond near…
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The ‘biggest fish’ stories of 2021
Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this…
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Hunters and anglers using boats urged to use caution this winter
Temperatures (and snow) are falling across much of the state. With the onset of cold air and water temperatures, anglers and waterfowl hunters are…
Continue Reading Nonresident licenses and tags for 2022 go on sale Dec. 1
Nonresident hunting, fishing and combination licenses for 2022 will go on sale at midnight MST, Dec. 1,…
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F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as CWD management zone and authorizes emergency hunts
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic…
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Hunters in Unit 14 and adjacent areas asked to provide CWD samples from harvested animals
Because Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has recently been detected in two mule deer in Unit 14 , Fish and Game officials are asking hunters in Unit…
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Chronic Wasting Disease detected in 2 Idaho mule deer
These are the first confirmed positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease in…
Continue Reading Trout to be stocked in early November near Salmon
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1,400 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at three local waters the second week of…
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Studying Idaho’s white sturgeon fishery in the upper Snake River
This past summer, fisheries biologists with the Magic Valley Region spent weeks on the Snake River between Milner Dam and Idaho Falls surveying the…
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States with the most registered hunters
Stacker compiled a list of the states with the most registered hunters using data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Fish salvage order issued for canals in the Upper Snake
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for irrigation canals within the Upper Snake Region effective October 20, 2021…
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Mule deer doe illegally killed with blunt-tipped arrow in Soda Springs
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a mule deer in Soda…
Continue Reading Angler sets record with huge Snake River grass carp
Congratulations to Cris Endicott of Meridian for setting a new certified state record for grass carp.…
Continue ReadingYou come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?
You’re out for a hike on a glorious fall day. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do…
Continue Reading More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in October
With summer winding down, sometimes we don’t think of this as being a great time of year to go fishing, but it…
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Campers and hunters urged to be careful
Fire managers would remind forest visitors fire danger is high on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, and wildfires can still occur. …
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Racines, Balow to make history, compete in Wyoming’s One shot Antelope Hunt
State Auditor Kristi Racines and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow will compete in the 2021 Wyoming One Shot Antelope…
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Game calling and hunting workshop Saturday
f you are looking to improve your animal calling skills and maybe snag a nice prize, John Adams GMCÂ in Rexburg is hosting a game calling and hunting…
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Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Anika Tolman, a junior at Salmon High School, recently received this prestigious national fisheries scholarship from the American Fisheries…
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F&G seeks help to monitor for CWD, prevent it from entering Idaho
Chronic Wasting Disease is a threat to Idaho’s big game animals, and Fish and Game is asking for help to prevent it from entering the state and…
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Drought could bring changes to Montana hunting season
Hunters in Montana could see changes from the widespread drought hitting the state this summer including potential access closures and fewer animals…
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More Jack Chinook stocked in Mosquito Flat Reservoir
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s Pahsimeroi Hatchery released another 184 jack Chinook salmon in Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis on Friday,…
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Jack Chinook salmon stocked in Hayden Pond
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery released 75 jack Chinook salmon in Hayden Pond on…
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Governor Gordon announces wild bison raffle winner
Governor Mark Gordon announced Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle.…
Continue Reading Chinook Salmon fishing closes on South Fork of Snake River
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery is officially closed for the 2021…
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Fish salvage order issued for South Butte Pond near Clayton
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for South Butte Pond west of Clayton effective…
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Officials urge anglers to adjust fishing practices due to heat, drought
Due to high temperatures and drought conditions across Wyoming, the state’s streams and rivers are flowing with less water and at a warmer…
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Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Mosquito Flat
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery personnel released 250 jack Chinook salmon in Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis on…
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Game and Fish implements new rule to expand hunting opportunities for youth
More youth will have the opportunity to hunt this fall in Wyoming.…
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Angler catches Wyoming state record longnose sucker
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced a new state fish record for a longnose…
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Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery employees released 75 Jack Chinook Salmon in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon on…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
Summer is heating up and so is the…
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11 Idaho ski areas offer summer mountain biking
Eleven of Idaho’s ski areas offer lift-served mountain biking and are opening their trails for the…
Continue Reading Chinook fishing on Little Salmon River to close June 18
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon…
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Free Fishing Day is June 12, and here’s what you need to know for a fun day of fishing
Free Fishing Day in Idaho is June…
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Game and Fish to study the role of hunting and fishing in food system
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role of hunting and angling in Wyoming’s and North…
Continue Reading June 5 is Wyoming Free Fishing Day
On June 5, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day.…
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Sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse hunters required to have new permits and tags for 2021
Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting…
Continue Reading Input sought on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-2024
Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing…
Continue Reading Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
Now’s the perfect time to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…
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Boise angler sets rod/reel carp record
Henry Charlier of Boise landed a 34-pound common carp from the Snake River.…
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Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…
Continue Reading May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…
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Idaho Fish and Game will stock approximately 1,950 catchable-sized rainbow at the following locations in…
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Yellowstone announces fee increases to fishing and boating permits
Fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park increased Wednesday.…
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Mule deer fawns, elk calves winter survival tracking slightly above average
83% of fawns and 92% of calves with tracking collars have survived through…
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Hunter harvest was up for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in 2020
Idaho elk and deer hunters had increased harvests in 2020 after dipping between 2018 and…
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Reward for reporting illegal motorized travel or dumping on public land
The BLM is asking everyone to report illegal off-road travel or illegal dumping on public lands. It could earn the caller a $500 reward from the…
Continue ReadingYour thoughts wanted on Proposed Trail System in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking comments about a planned Pioneer Ridge Trail…
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Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from you about four dockets of proposed rule changes.…
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Deadly avalanche season
We are in the middle of an extremely dangerous avalanche…
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Idaho Fish and Game calling us to do our part in protecting winter wildlife
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking us to do our part to protect wintering wildlife by leaving animals…
Continue ReadingHere are five big fish stories of 2020 about the ones that didn’t get away
2020 was among the best years ever for state record…
Continue Reading Idaho sees big growth in hunting tags, fishing licenses
Officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game say the state sold nearly 62,000 more hunting and fishing licenses through the end of October…
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Good news for anglers in fall trout survey
Idaho Fish and Game Department surveys indicate trout numbers are at record high levels in the South Fork of the Snake River and that Rainbow trout…
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Mule deer harvests down based on early check station reports
Hunters had less time to hunt before check stations opened this…
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Reward doubled for information in Tripod moose poaching case
Citizens Against Poaching is now offering a $1,200 reward for information about the recent moose poaching case that took place west of Tripod Meadow,…
Continue Reading New IDFG licensing system gives buyers more options, features
Idaho Fish and Game has launched a new licensing system with a new contractor, and hunters, anglers and trappers will see new and more customer…
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Whitetail buck found shot, left to waste in Fremont County
Idaho Fish and Game reports a whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand…
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Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks
Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…
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2020-21 Idaho ski season looks promising despite pandemic
The Idaho Ski Areas Association, a.k.a. Ski Idaho, has laid out plans on how its members can address safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Beware: The buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is
That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could be a very costly…
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Another cutthroat trout breaks recent catch-and-release state record
Nate Burr of Rexburg set a new state record by landing a remarkable 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout.…
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Wildfires in southern Idaho affect hunting opportunities
Wildlife officials in Idaho have closed some forest areas statewide, affecting hunters and other recreationists during record-breaking fires across…
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Dad and daughter duo set four state fish records
The pair have set off on a mission to fill in the blanks in the record fish…
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