Still Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky hunters, each of whom will win one of 25 tags - eight elk, eight deer, and eight pronghorn hunts as well as one moose hunt; one "Super Hunt Combo" entry also will be drawn that will entitle the winner to hunt for… more

June 11 is Free Fishing Day

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Saturday, June 11, is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for June 4 at Dealer's Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-8250, or… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I'm a resident. Can I put in for a controlled hunt with a nonresident? Would it affect my chance of drawing a hunt? A. A resident may apply for a controlled hunt with a nonresident, but your chance of drawing will be the same as the nonresident. Nonresidents may draw no more than 10 percent of the permits in any… more

Fish & Game Resumes Wolf Management

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game has resumed wolf management. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday, May 5, 1 a delisting rule as directed by Congress. The rule took effect upon publication. Gray wolves in Idaho are now under state management and considered a big game animal. Wolf tags went on sale May 5, at $11.50 for… more

Wolf Tags Go On Sale

Fri, 05/06/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game has started selling wolf tags - $11.50 for resident hunters and $186 for nonresidents, vendor fees included. Tags are available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices. A valid 2011 Idaho hunting license is required to buy a tag. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday, May 5, 1 the… more

Applications Sought for Fish and Game Commission Position

Thu, 05/05/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is accepting applications to replace outgoing Fish and Game Upper Snake Commissioner Cameron Wheeler whose term expires in June 30. To be appointed, the successful candidate must be a resident of the Upper Snake Region and well informed and interested in wildlife conservation and restoration.… more

New Community Fishing Pond Opens in Meridian

Tue, 05/03/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Heroes Park Pond in Meridian is the Treasure Valley's newest community fishing pond. To jumpstart the pond's fishing opportunities, Idaho Fish and Game will stock the pond with rainbow trout during the week of May 1. The pond is at 3064 W. Malta Drive, on the east side of North 10-mile Road, between Chinden… more

Upper Snake Winters Can Take a Toll on Mule Deer

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Most hunters know that the Upper Snake Region can be a tough place to make a living in the winter, especially for wildlife and mule deer in particular. Those who have lived here long enough, may remember the hard winters of 1984, 1989, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2006 and 2008 and now we have 2011. In severe winters like these… more

F&G Getting Ready to Resume Wolf Management

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter recently directed Idaho Fish and Game to prepare to resume wolf management. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to publish a delisting rule soon, as directed by Congress. Idaho Fish and Game is getting ready to assume management when the rule is released. Already biologists… more

Application Period for Controlled Hunts Opened May 1

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts started Sunday, May 1 and runs through June 5. Fish and Game may ask the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during the May 19 meeting, to reduce the number of available controlled hunt deer tags in some areas… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 18, 19 and 20 in Lewiston. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. Thursday morning commissioners will consider a Chinook salmon fishery on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. Later… more

Nature Center Celebrates Bird Life

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Enjoy a full day of bird observation and educational activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Families can participate in bird watching, owl pellet investigation, and wood carving… more

Salmon River Spring Wings Bird-a-thon Set for May 21

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Beth Waterbury, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Get your binoculars and bird guides ready for the first Salmon River "Spring Wings" Bird-a-thon set for Saturday, May 21, in the Salmon Region. A Bird-a-thon is a friendly, competitive fundraiser similar to a walk-a-thon, but instead of counting miles,… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The May issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers how Fish and Game biologists estimate big game populations. It explains to how aerial surveys account for animals that observers can't see from the air. The population estimates rely on statistical sampling methods - similar to the way the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunt Sign Up

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Is it too late to apply for depredation hunts this year? A. Not at all. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or… more

Improved PDF Maps on the HuntPlanner

Thu, 04/28/2011 - 13:27 | idfg-bthomas

We're happy to announce that we've added new improved PDF Maps to the Huntplanner!  The maps have been redesigned to be easier to read and use in the field. 

Highlights:

Hunt and National Forest boundaries clearly marked Prominent physical features and towns noted Improved streams symbols and… more

F&G Commission Extends Steelhead Season

Thu, 04/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, april 28, extended the steelhead season on the Upper Salmon River. Commissioners approved a Fish and Game recommendation to extend the steelhead season closing date from April 30 to May 15 this year for the section of the upper Salmon River from Salmon to Sawtooth Hatchery… more