Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed May 9 as Idaho Fish and Game day in recognition of 125 years of managing the state's wildlife on behalf of Idahoans, and the department will host a celebration from 5:30pm to 8 pm on May 9 at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise.
The Magic Valley anniversary celebration will be held on May 18, 2024, at the Twin Falls City Park from 3 – 6 p.m.
Over 40 different family-friendly activities will be happening over the 3-hour event, and best of all, it’s free to everyone who stops by the park.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at Idaho Fish and Game’s Panhandle Regional Office at 2885 W. Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. A public hearing will begin on May 15 at 7 p.m. PDT at the same location.
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. The second application period for unissued Moose, Sheep, and Mountain Goat tags will be June 15-25.
During the temporary closure, use of the road by the public is unavailable on weekdays, although the BLM anticipates opening the road to weekend traffic (5 p.m. Fridays through 8 a.m. Mondays) and on federal holidays.
Southwest Idaho currently has 13 instructor-led courses slated to start between May and July with seats still available, with more courses to come. Among the upcoming offerings in the Southwest Region are Hunter Education Certification, Hunter & Bowhunter (Combo) Education Certification, and several different Hunting & Shooting Skills workshops.
Idaho Fish and Game is celebrating 125 years of wildlife conservation at our annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day event. Come join in the fun on Saturday, May 11th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33 from 9am-2pm. The entire event is free and open to the whole family. Participants that take part in at least six skills booths will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local organizations. A free hot dog lunch will also be served while supplies last.