Press Releases and Articles
Get Ready for Bluebirds
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Even though snow still covers the ground and temperatures remain chilly, now is the time to get ready for the return of our state bird, the Mountain Bluebird. These lovely members of the thrush family arrive in the Salmon region usually by the end of February or early in March. Males usually arrive before the females to… morePend Oreille Lake Levels Affect Kokanee
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by Melo Maiolie, Panhandle Region Fisheries Biologist Editor's note: the following is adapted from an article for a north Idaho sportsmans newsletter. It explains some of the important points in the continuing saga of one of the most popular large lake fisheries in Idaho. Most anglers in the region are familiar… moreIs Fish and Game Listening?
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As Fish and Game conducts public meetings and surveys around the state to obtain comment before big game hunting rules are set next month, some will wonder if the department is listening. A common complaint from people who suggest one certain course of action and then see the department take some other direction is… moreIdahoans Give a Hand
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Idahoans support their fish and wildlife with more than just license fees. More than 4,600 of them contributed hours, equipment and materials in 2000. Many of the important Fish and Game goals require far more hands than the department has or can even hire. Idahoans understand that and thousands are willing to lend… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I won't turn 12 until this summer but would like to apply in a controlled hunt drawing this spring. Is this possible? A. Yes, it is. You have to have a hunting license to apply in a controlled hunt, and you have to be 12 to buy one. However, you can buy one at age 11 to apply in a controlled hunt, as long as you… moreWinter Recreationists - Use Caution on Craig Mountain
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is conducting a fire-related salvage logging operation on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management beginning Monday, February 19, and is urging winter recreationists to use caution when traveling on area roads. The following roads within the Deer Creek drainage will be plowed to… moreRegistration Set For Hunter Education Classes
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Registration for spring and summer rifle and bowhunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region will be held the last week of February and the first week of March. Idaho requires everyone born on or after January 1, 1975, to satisfactorily complete a state-approved rifle hunter education course before they can buy… moreBig Game Comment Meetings Set
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Meeting times and places have been set throughout most of Idaho to comment on proposals for the 2001 deer, elk, antelope, black bear, and mountain lion hunts. The meetings will focus on proposals for the region where they are held, but comment may be offered regarding any proposal. Most meetings are in open house format… moreCascade Pikeminnow Will Be Trapped
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Fish and Game plans a new approach to restoring Lake Cascade fisheries to their former glory. Cascade Reservoir offers anglers a variety of game fish including large trout, coho salmon and tiger muskie but its main claim to fame is yellow perch. About 528,000 perch were caught there in 1986 when Cascade was attracting… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard the Fish and Game web site is going to change. When? Why? Will the address be the same? A. We're hoping to have a newly-designed web site up and running in the next few weeks. It is designed to make information easier to find. The address will remain http://www.state.id.us/fishgame but the links within it… moreTours Available Of Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area
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With bird songs and butterflies soon to be fluttering in the spring air, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering teachers, youth leaders and interested individuals guided tours of the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area located near the IDFG Clearwater Region Office at 1540 Warner Ave. A paved trail winds… moreProject Wild Workshops Scheduled
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled two Project Wild workshops for teachers and youth leaders. Workshops will be held March 15 and 16, 2001 at Lewis and Clark State College (LCSC) in Lewiston, and April 27 and 28 at the University of Idaho in Moscow. The Lewiston workshop is scheduled for Thursday and… moreIDFG Seeks Public Input on Proposed Big Game Regulations for Fall 2001 Seasons
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IDAHO FALLS - Sportsmen in the Upper Snake Region will have a chance in the next few weeks to comment on proposed changes on the upcoming 2001 Big Game Season framework. A series of open houses is planned in Idaho Falls on Feb. 20, Arco on Feb. 21, and Rexburg on Feb. 22. While not a great deal of changes are being… morePublic Input Sought on 2001 Big Game Hunting Proposals
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Proposed changes in Owyhee County mule deer seasons and a cap on bull elk tags in the Boise River Zone are just two issues slated for discussion during a series of upcoming Fish and Game-hosted open houses. The public is invited to attend the get together nearest them to help shape this year's hunting seasons in Idaho's… more2001 Big Game Season Open Houses Set
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What is your definition of traditional archery equipment? Should it include only wooden arrows and longbows, or could it include recurves with metal arrows also? What is a traditional muzzleloader rifle? Can it have an in-line firing mechanism, or should it be only a flintlock from a totally purist standpoint? And maybe… moreMountain Lion Season in Units 56 and 57 Closed
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A third female mountain lion has been taken from the combined hunt area of game management units 56 (Sublette) and 57 (Black Pine). This cat was harvested on Thursday, February 8, 2001. According to regulations, the harvest season for cougar in those two units is officially closed effective the afternoon of February 8,… moreScore a Turkey for IDFG!
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ARCHER - In hockey, three goals by a player during a game is called a hat trick. In bowling, when you throw three strikes in a row it's called a turkey. As part of a concerted effort to establish a viable population of wild turkeys in the Upper Snake Region, IDFG scored it's third strike this week by releasing 21 more… moreChronic Wasting Disease Not Seen in Idaho
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Chronic wasting disease, a fatal brain disorder of deer and elk, has not been seen in Idaho. Recent reports in national media including Time magazine and National Public Radio linked "mad cow disease" and the occurrence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in western big game, suggesting that people who eat big game animals… more