All Hunters and Anglers Must Stop at Check Stations

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In the Field By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Hard as it is to believe, summer is already coming to a close, and some Idaho hunting seasons have already opened. These include what are called "green-field hunts" that are intended to provide some relief to crop producers experiencing damage by big… more

Fish Killed in Transport Incident

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

About 160 adult Chinook salmon being transported from Sawtooth Fish Hatchery to the Yankee Fork to spawn naturally, died Wednesday, August 28. The fish were loaded at the Sawtooth Hatchery south of Stanley and driven to the Yankee Fork where they were released. A Fish and Game employee noticed many were stressed and… more

Ask Fish and Game: Grouse Permits

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. Grouse season is about to open, but do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends on what kind of grouse. Nothing other than a valid 2013 Idaho hunting license is required to hunt forest grouse, which includes dusky, ruffed and spruce grouse. But to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse, hunters also need a… more

F&G Plans Treatment of Soldiers Meadow Reservoir

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game officials plan to rehabilitate Soldiers Meadow Reservoir in early November using the chemical rotenone in an effort to rebuild its declining fishery. Over the years, illegal fish introductions have caused the fishery to decline to the point where now the reservoir is dominated by stunted bullhead,… more

Mores Creek Running Red with Kokanee

Tue, 08/27/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After spending two to three years feeding in the deep waters of Lucky Peak Reservoir, kokanee are red, fat and ready for spawning. Scores of kokanee are swimming up Mores Creek and its tributaries, providing a late summer spectacle for onlookers. The run has attracted the attention of anglers, at least some of whom… more

Women's Outdoor Skills Clinic Slated in Nampa

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Rifle shooting, survival and fly fishing are just some of the outdoor skills to be taught at an upcoming Women Of the Woods clinic, sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game. Free of charge and open to women 18 years of age and older, the WOW clinic will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at the Fish and Game… more

Fish and Game Fall Breakfast Meetings Resume in Lewiston

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After taking a break for the summer, the Clearwater Region of Idaho Fish and Game will kick off the fall season by hosting a breakfast meetings on Tuesday, September 10, at 3316 16th St. Lewiston. The meeting begins at 6:30 a.m. and will include presentations on fall fishing season updates, youth hunting clinics,… more

Fall Chinook Season Opens September 1

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A fall Chinook salmon fishing season on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers opens Sunday, September 1. The Clearwater River, from its mouth upstream to Memorial Bridge in Lewiston; and the Salmon River, from its mouth upstream about three-fourths of a mile to Eye of the Needle Rapids, will be open from… more

Fall Steelhead Opens on Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The fall steelhead harvest season opens Sunday, September 1, on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The Snake River is open from the Washington State line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. The Salmon River is open from its mouth upstream to the posted… more

Wolf Hunting Season Opens Statewide

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The 2013-2014 wolf hunting season opens throughout the state on Friday, August 30. The season runs through March 31, except in the Lolo, Selway and Middle Fork zones and in that portion of Unit 16 in the Dworshak-Elk City Zone north of the Selway River where the season closes June 30. The wolf hunting season is… more

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir to Open for Fish Salvage

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir, south of Lewiston, will open to public fish salvage beginning Sunday, September 1, through Thursday, October 31. The salvage order, which suspends fish bag, possession and size limits, is the first step in rehabilitating the reservoir. The project is required because of the illegal… more

Rule Changes for Nonresident Junior Mentored Tags

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission earlier this month approved a change in the mentor requirements for holders of the nonresident junior mentored hunt tag. Under the new rule, the mentor is still required to have tag for same species but it doesn't have to be for the same area. The change takes effect immediately as a… more

Ask Fish and Game: Unlimited Controlled Hunts

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. I have an unlimited archery deer tag for Unit 53. Does this limit me to this area only, or am I able to hunt the general archery hunts as well? A. The unlimited archery deer tag is for a controlled hunt in Unit 53 east of U.S. Highway 93. Unlimited refers to the number of tags available in that hunt. The tag is… more

Wayward Black Bear Returned Home

Fri, 08/23/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After a short visit to the city of trees and the Fort Boise area, an adult male black bear was transported back to the forest without incident. First reported to authorities during the August 22 morning commute, the bear was seen on a hillside east of Horizon Drive just after 7 a.m., with other sightings reported in… more

Hunters Affected by Fire Closures Have Options

Thu, 08/22/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Hunters affected by national forest lands closed because of wildfires in the Magic Valley Region have the option to exchange their Smoky Mountain Zone elk A-tag. As the fire slows, more of the Smoky Mountain Zone - game management units 43, 44 and 48 - is being opened. Only a small percentage of units 43 and 48 were… more

Elk Plan Released for Public Comment

Thu, 08/22/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Monday, August 19, released a proposed 10-year elk management plan for a 30-day public review and comment period. Starting Thursday, August 22, the proposed plan will be available to the public on the Fish and Game elk planning webpage, http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/elkplanning. The… more

Growing the Future

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 16:03 | idfg-cclass

 

 

by Clint Rasmussen IDFG

Getting out early in the morning trying to beat the late July summer heat, Region 4 Sr. Wildlife Technician Ed Papenberg and his small army of volunteers literally hit the slopes of the South Hills to collect bitterbrush seed.  Thanks to the Jerome… more

Second Controlled Hunt Draw Results Now Online

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Results for the second controlled hunt drawing now are available on the Internet. Hunters who applied for elk, deer or antelope can learn online whether or not they were successful in the recent computerized drawing. Results are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=81… more