Go fishing for a chance to win prizes in the 2024 Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program
Idaho Fish and Game is working hard to ensure Lake Pend Oreille remains a world-class trophy fishery, which has been producing more rainbow trout over 20 pounds than anywhere else on earth, according to a press release from the agency.
Fish and Game releases updated steelhead numbers
Idaho Fish and Game has released the latest data on this year’s steelhead trout return to Upper Salmon, Little Salmon, and Snake Rivers.
Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday proposed tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West to protect a declining bird species.
Timed ticketed entry for Glacier brings mixed reactions
isitors will still be able to enter without a vehicle reservation through the St. Mary and Two Medicine entrances. And Glacier National Park spokeswoman Gina Icenoggle said officials aren’t planning on implementing ticketed entry in Many Glacier next year due to the construction happening in the Swiftcurrent area that would remove visitor parking.
Comment period is open for black bear plan
Deadline is Dec. 3
Fish and Game will consider approving the plan at its January meeting
F&G Commission approves discounted fishing licenses for foster families
Youth in extended foster care aged 18 to 20 and one foster parent per family who wish to participate in the program will receive a voucher upon request from DHW that can be redeemed at a Fish and Game office for a fishing license.
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
The agency said there will be no lapse in permit coverage as the 2006 permit would not terminate until the new permit becomes effective.
Young bear killed after entering garage, Idaho officials say
A young black bear was killed after it broke into a garage looking for food, Idaho wildlife officials said.
Urban wildlife
When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals
Fish and Game manages wildlife in communities with public safety and the welfare of the animal in mind
Public input sought to improve visitor experiences at Glacier National Park
The vehicle reservation pilots have provided the park with opportunities to proactively manage vehicle congestion to improve the predictability of visitor access and reduce congestion, thereby improving visitor experiences and protecting park resources. Public feedback and monitoring data were used to inform the initial ideas being presented for feedback.
