In The Spotlight
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
Hunters, anglers, and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and even though that feels like forever ago, it's still worthy of a reminder.
Minimal water available for waterfowl hunting at Market Lake this fall
Fish and Game wants to make waterfowl hunters aware that they will find minimal water at Market Lake this Fall. Water levels in the marshes are at an all-time low, with very limited standing water left to attract the waterfowl that hunters are used to seeing.
Live in Idaho Waters (Part 3): Native Minnows
We’ve talked about sculpin, we’ve talked about suckers, for our last installment of “Live in Idaho Waters” were going to discuss native minnows. A ‘minnow’ is sometimes used as a generic term for any small fish swimming around in a lake or stream, in reality, the term minnow applies to a specific category of fish.
Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land
With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in progress or soon to begin, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to abide by the above mantra and treat landowners the way they would want to be treated if someone were hunting on their land.
Hunters: Remember to allow at least 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
Fish and Game recommends at least 10 business days for hunting tags to arrive. For any hunters that might've missed the boat, don't fret. Hunters can still come in to any Fish and Game office or license vendor to purchase their tag and carry it with them out the door.
Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond
Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
Idaho Fish and Game and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests initiate 3,000 acres of wildlife habitat improvements in the Selway
Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) authorizes forests to utilize unique capacities of Tribal, state, and local governments to achieve shared stewardship objectives. This authority allows partners to perform forest and watershed restoration work, fuels reduction, and other activities that will improve forest resilience, and directly benefit local communities and small businesses. See link below for details on specific recent examples of the work that has been accomplished as part of this program!
Second annual “North Idaho Bear Fair” to be hosted at Boundary County Fairgrounds on Sept. 28
Idaho Fish and Game is happy to offer a free “North Idaho Bear Fair” at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Sept. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event is a partnership among Fish and Game, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, The U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Services, the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation, the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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