Press Releases and Articles
Hunters have until Feb. 18 to comment on updated management plan for mountain goats
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters have until the end of the day on Feb. 18 to offer their input on Fish and Game’s newly proposed draft of its Mountain Goat Management Plan for 2019-24
The Mountain Goat Management Plan is a six-year document that guides the department in managing mountain goat populations and habitat statewide, and… more
Southwest Region F&G Staff Release Mountain Lion Caught in Bobcat Trap
| idfg-eoneale
A local bobcat trapper contacted Fish and Game last Friday morning to report he'd caught a young mountain lion in one of his bobcat traps. Fish and Game responded to a remote area in Owyhee County later that day.
They located the young lion and determined darting the cat was the… more
F&G Commission sets 2019-20 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats seasons and rules
| idfg-bpearson
During their annual meeting on Jan. 24, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat for the 2019-2020 hunting seasons. Statewide, the new rules included a reduction in the number of moose tags available to hunters, an increase of two big horn sheep tags, and… more
Conservation Officers stay busy in the winter with trapping compliance checks
| idfg-mhaag
As a Conservation Officer, I am sometimes asked during the winter, “What keeps you guys busy this time of year?” There is no down time for COs, even during the winter. With the population of Idaho hitting 1.8 million people, the demand on officers’ time is increasing every year
One of the primary… more
Mountain lion dispatched in Ketchum after killing dog in subdivision
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game officials on Saturday, Jan. 26 dispatched a mountain lion that was spotted in a Ketchum subdivision after killing a dog. The six to seven-year-old, non-lactating female cat was tracked to a nearby area and dispatched for public safety.
“We euthanized the lion safely, quickly and humanely,… more
One strange day for a mule deer provides months of data for F&G biologists
| idfg-bpearson
From a mule deer fawn’s perspective, Idaho Fish and Game’s winter trapping must be something like an alien abduction. The fawn is chased by something hovering in the sky, captured, briefly restrained and blindfolded, then tested and measured before being released as if nothing ever happened.
From Fish and Game… more
Anglers are reminded to provide input on upcoming Chinook salmon fishing seasons at open houses
| idfg-jdupont
Don't miss this opportunity to attend one of these public meetings to provide comments and opinions on how to best manage the 2019 Chinook salmon fisheries in the Clearwater, Hells Canyon, lower Salmon, and little Salmon river drainages.
During most of these meetings, free pizza and refreshments will be… more
F&G to present big game proposals at Shoshone County Sportsmen’s Breakfast on Feb 2.
| idfg-ksiitari
Editor Note: This press release was issued prior to the closing of the comment period. Please review the more recent press release here: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/final-big-game-season-proposals-available-…The Shoshone County Sportsmen will host Fish and Game on Feb. 2 at the Osburn Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall… more
Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Feb 2 at Hyde Pond
| idfg-mdemick
The 28th Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, February 2 from 8:00 am till noon at Hyde Creek Pond near Salmon.
The free event is for youth age 16 years and under. There will be big fish prizes for four age categories and tagged fish worth $25 if caught during the derby. Prizes will… more
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting: January 25, 2019
| idfg-staff
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Committee
2019 Orientation Meeting
January 25, 2019, Clearwater Regional Office
3316 16th Street Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 799-5010
Scheduled Attendees: Tom Schrempp, Brandon Tritsch, and… more
Hunting dogs died from suspected poisoning near Joseph Plains in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
On Jan 19, a houndsman near the Crow’s Foot area, past Boles, lost two of his dogs to suspected poisoning. The dogs were let out near the cattle guard at the Crow’s Foot and began sniffing around. The hunter noticed them licking the ground and they immediately started convulsing and were dead in less than five minutes… more
Hunters can provide input for the 2019-20 big game seasons at February open houses
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game staff will hold a series of open houses around the state to talk to hunters about their preferences for rules and seasons for the upcoming big game hunts.
The department will also provide a list of proposed rule changes for the 2019-20 big game hunting seasons before the first meetings,… more
2019-2020 Big Game Seasons Proposals
| idfg-staff
The Comment Period has ClosedTo see the resulting proposals for the 2019-2020 big game seasons and rules proposals please visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/big-game/19-20-final
Thank you for your interest. If you'd like more information about the seasons and rules final proposals, please review the… more
Trappers can check in bobcat pelts in Grangeville on Feb. 13
| idfg-jbruns
Trappers can check in bobcat in Grangeville to meet the mandatory bobcat tagging requirement on Feb. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This will be in conjunction with the big game open house meeting.
All carcasses and pelts must be thawed out prior to tagging. A fee of $2 will be charged for each pelt, and an… more
Southwest Region will host four meetings in February to take input on big game seasons
| idfg-eoneale
The 2019 big game hunting season in Idaho’s southwest region is the focus of a series of open house meetings where hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts will have a chance to review and discuss big game season proposals with Fish and Game staff.
A complete list of statewide deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear,… more
Meet and greet Director Ed Schriever in Lewiston on Jan. 31
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater Region is hosting a sportsmen dinner on Jan. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Clearwater regional office located at 3316 16th St. in Lewiston. Dinner is free to the public and attendees will have an opportunity to meet and hear from new director of the Idaho Fish and Game, Ed Schriever.
Doors will… more
Clearwater Region to host four big game open houses in February
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2019-20 big game seasons.
Interested individuals can visit with department personnel concerning the proposed season changes and provide their written comments by attending any of four open house meetings.
Feb. 12… more
Duck Hunting on the Snake River [video]
| idfg-vosborn
In the winter the Snake River is home to thousands of migrating and resident ducks and geese. The open water and nearby farm fields make it an ideal resting spot for waterfowl and a lure for hunters. Tom Lind and his dog Berta head out on a chilly winter day in search of ducks.
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