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Attention hunters, changes to chronic wasting disease management could affect your hunt

Celebrating Idaho Fish & Game’s 125th Anniversary

Elk management plan available for public review and comment; deadline to comment is May 5

Salmon/Steelhead Electronic Validation

Idaho Fish and Game debuts new podcast, ‘Hook and Bulletin’

Clint Irving with his bull elk and rifle 2014 Superhunt success February 2015

Controlled hunt applications for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear and turkey now open; deadline June 5

Friday, April 26, 2024 - 10:56 AM MDT

The application period for fall 2024 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunts runs May 1 through June 5. All applicants will receive an email with their draw results by early July if there’s a valid email in their license account. Hunters can also apply for the first Super Hunt drawing through May 31.

Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 3:52 PM MDT

This prescribed burn treatment will create a mosaic of new and old vegetation, providing diverse habitat within the forested system that is important to many wildlife species. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has been a big proponent of doing good things for elk across Idaho, and is no stranger to the Clearwater Basin.

Fish and Game and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Work Together to Reduce Fire Risk and Improve Forest Ecosystems on the Palouse

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 2:57 PM MDT

This mastication project is just one of the many projects the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and Idaho Fish and Game are currently working on together through the Good Neighbor Authority. There are many areas where fuels reduction, and forest health activities have strong overlap with improving wildlife habitat in the Clearwater Region.

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule – May

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 2:17 PM MDT

Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 155,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in May. 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.

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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 12:46 PM MDT

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 66,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this May

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 1:48 PM MDT

If you're looking for a good way to kick off spring, look no further. Over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in May.

Touch and feel station at North Idaho Fairground 3-D archery range

Fish and Game in the Panhandle region will be at the first annual Northwest Hunt Fest in Coeur d’Alene

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 1:15 PM MDT

In support of the Northwest Hunt Fest, Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region has partnered with the event to provide additional opportunities for those in attendance.

Little girl holding a rainbow trout and smiling

May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 8:38 AM MDT

Check out the May fish stocking schedule for bodies of water all across the Upper Snake Region. All fish are catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout unless otherwise listed in the comments column. Time to grab your family and head out for a fun filled day of fishing!

Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 12:43 PM MDT

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 410,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this May. We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this month.