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Bobcat check-in on Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. in Grangeville
Attention Trappers! Bobcat checks will take place prior to the big game season setting public meeting. Each trapper will be charged a $1.75 administration fee and $3 per pelt.
Portion of Sterling Wildlife Management Area will be closed for prescribed burn to improve wetlands
"Without disturbance, wetlands will continue to close in with cattails and other dominant vegetation, choking out new growth and limiting benefits to waterfowl as well as sportsmen’s access," says Fish and Game Regional Habitat Biologist Maria Pacioretty.
F&G biologists in Southwest Idaho recently completed mule deer herd composition surveys - here's what they found
Overall, fawn ratios were similar or slightly above the long-term average. The results from Weiser-McCall DAU were noteworthy, where biologists observed the highest fawn:doe ratios dating back to 2011. Biologists observed an uptick in the fawn:doe ratio in the Smoky-Boise DAU.
F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
The Idaho Fish and Game Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold its third meeting on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. MST at Fish and Game's headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise. The meeting will be streamed live via Zoom.
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - February
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 5,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout in the Southwest Region in February.
A Deep Dive Into the 'State of Deer and Elk': Learn how big game season setting is done
Why does Fish and Game do this? And not do that? Add whatever your idea of what “this” and “that” is, Fish and Game’s State of Deer and Elk webpage probably has the answer. If you're curious how Fish and Game biologists manage everything from fawn monitoring to managing trophy elk hunts, get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and watch this series.
Important dates to help plan your February
From application periods to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during February that you should be aware of. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 6,850 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. The stocking date and numbers of fish are approximate.
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