Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, Idaho, effective July 24 through Oct. 30, 2023.

During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:

• Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits.

• All bag, possession, size, and number limits are suspended.

• A valid Idaho fishing license is still required.

• No live fish may be transported from the pond.

The City of Blackfoot diverts water into Jensen Grove Pond to support aquifer recharge efforts in the upper Snake River Plain.  This practice occurs annually at this water body and provides an opportunity for a seasonal urban fishery.  In May, Idaho Fish and Game stocked 4,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout into the pond for anglers.

Recently, the Snake River discharge has decreased while irrigation needs have increased, and that has resulted in water levels quickly dropping in Jensen Grove Pond.  The fish will not survive when water levels in the pond become unsuitable, therefore an order of salvage is warranted to maximize public use of these fish.

For more information about this salvage order, contact the Idaho Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.

Aug. 1 deadline to buy controlled hunt tags is fast approaching

All controlled hunt tags that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing.

The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. 

It is the applicant's responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. There are no exceptions. 

Hunters who applied for controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey can check their draw status through Fish and Game's licensing system — GoOutdoorsIdaho.com — if they already have an account.

Those without an online license system account can get step-by-step instructions on the Controlled Hunt Results webpage. Hunters can also check their results and buy tags at Fish and Game offices, on the Idaho Fish and Game app, at any license vendors or by calling (800) 554-8685.