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Applications Sought for Commission Positions

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is accepting applications to fill two positions on the seven-member Idaho Fish and Game Commission. One would replace Commissioner Tony McDermott of the Panhandle Region whose term expires June 30, and the other would fill the vacant Magic Valley Region position. To be appointed, a… more

Turkey, Black Bear Seasons Begin April 15

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The general spring turkey and black bear hunts open April 15 - turkey hunts run through May 25, and spring black bear closing dates vary. A few bear hunts opened earlier in some areas where hunters may also use a second bear tag. Dates for controlled hunts are listed in the Upland Game or Big Game seasons and… more

Peregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the fifth year that the webcam has followed the daily activities at a nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets. The webcam may be seen at: http://… more

Fish and Game Sets Big Game Measuring Day

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Once again, the Southeast Region of Idaho Fish and Game will host a Big Game Scoring Day. This event will be on Tuesday, April 16, at the Fish and Game regional office at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I apply for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination… more

International Effort Detects Wolverine

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 11:28 | idfg-mlucid

Last January MBI partners Andrea Kortello (Seepanee Ecological Consulting-British Columbia Ministry of the Environment) and Lacy Robinson (Idaho Fish and Game) headed to the field with cameras loaned by Lydia Allen (Idaho Panhandle National Forest) to set up bait stations just a few miles north of the Idaho-British… more

Photo safari... It's a slimy jungle out there!

Wed, 04/03/2013 - 12:16 | idfg-lvanniel

Multi-species Baseline Initiative Photo Safari!

Do you like to take pictures of wildlife? Do you have some experience with macro shots? Would you like to photograph rare species?

If the answer is 'yes' then MBI's photo safari day is for you.

The Multi-species Baseline Initiative is… more

The Soda Hills Mule Deer Winter range, GMU 72

Mon, 04/01/2013 - 13:21 | idfg-cclass

A day on the Soda Hills winter range in GMU 72 just outside of Soda Springs.

While there, IDFG staff noticed the Pocatello BLM field office was there burning piles of junipers that had been cut previously. These juniper treatments are used to create fire suppression fuel… more

Snake River Cleanup Planned

Mon, 04/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, April 6, beginning at 9 a.m. Additional volunteers are needed for this effort, sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game and Canyon County Parks, Waterways and Recreation. Volunteers should RSVP to Fish and Game maintenance… more