Salmon River Chinook Fishing Update

Thu, 07/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Even as stream flows are dropping on the South Fork Salmon River, angler anticipation for the river's highly popular Chinook salmon season is rising. This season, the hatchery Chinook sport harvest could approach the South Fork quota of 1,100 fish quickly. Like most of Idaho's Chinook seasons, the South Fork… more

Southwest Idaho Chinook Fishing Update - As of July 12

Wed, 07/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Chinook salmon fishing for Rapid River Hatchery fish is very good in the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers. This past weekend saw record numbers of anglers and more than 100 fish harvested per day in and around Riggins, as river levels have dropped to ideal fishing flows on the Little Salmon River. Salmon are also… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO): Bow Fishing

Tue, 07/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Question: "I recently saw an outdoor program about bow fishing for carp? What are the rules for shooting fish with a bow and arrow?" Answer: Bow fishing is a great summer-time diversion from target shooting and 3D shoots. It also… more

Fish and Game Proposes Wolf Hunting, Trapping Seasons

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game managers have released proposed wolf seasons that would use hunting and trapping to reduce the population to a level that is sustainable, meets federal recovery goals and reduces conflict levels statewide. The proposal is available on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… more

F&G Proposes Changes to Sandhill Season

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in the upland game seasons. For the 2011 season, Fish and Game proposes to increase the daily bag limit for sandhill cranes from two to three in the Southeast and Upper Snake regions. The sandhill crane harvest allocation for Idaho… more

Grizzly Bear Trapping to Begin in the Caribou-Targhee

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Biologists are set to begin grizzly bear trapping for research in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Yellowstone National Park. As part of ongoing efforts under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho Fish and Game is working to inform the… more

Reduced Fees Available to Nonresident Disabled Vets

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A new state law that took effect July 1 extends reduced license and tag fees to nonresident disabled American veterans participating in a hunt in association with a qualified organization. Before July 1, reduced license and tag fees were available only for resident disabled veterans. Under the new law, nonresident… more

Military, Police May be Exempt from Hunter Ed Live Fire

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved an exemption to the live fire exercise of the Fish and Game hunter education program. The exemption allows active, former or retired members of the U.S. armed forces or active, former or retired police officers to be exempt from the practical firearm handling and… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The print version of the July issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers the effects on fishing of a cool, wet spring and high water in the state's rivers. It urges caution and includes a few tips for fishing for salmon in high waters. Idaho Fish and Game News is free and is available at… more

Ask Fish and Game: General Season Tags

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I'm a resident, and I didn't draw in any controlled hunt; when can I pick up a general season tag? A. Most resident general season deer and elk tags can be picked up after the controlled hunt drawings are over. Tags for elk zones subject to a quota went on sale Sunday, July 10. Resident quota elk tags available are… more

Southwest Idaho Chinook Fishing Update - July 5, 2011

Tue, 07/05/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Chinook salmon fishing is finally picking up in the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon fisheries on the Rapid River Hatchery Chinook stock. As river flows decrease, fishing will continue to improve. This area reported good fishing success during the holiday weekend Salmon River/Little Salmon River Chinook Fisheries… more

Chinook Seasons Open on Upper Salmon

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Chinook salmon seasons are set to open in sections of the upper Salmon River in addition to the area near Salmon that opened June 25. A season in the Salmon area reach of the river opens July 2, and a jacks-only season opens July 9 in the Stanley area. Salmon River, Section 16, Salmon Area - Open July 2 until… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Salmon

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider wolf hunting and trapping seasons during the July 27 and 28 meeting in Salmon. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office in Salmon. Proposed wolf seasons would use hunting and trapping to reduce the… more

Second Drawing Results for Moose Available

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The results of the second drawing for controlled moose hunts now are available along with drawing odds. To find the results go to the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov or to local Fish and Game offices. For results: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/results.cfm; to check on moose hunts… more

Enter Super Hunt Now

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

It's time to apply for a second chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the second Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by August 11 with the drawing set for mid-August. A "Super Hunt Combo" entry and entries for two elk, two deer, and two pronghorn hunts… more

Ask Fish and Game: Leftover Tags

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. When will the leftover controlled hunt deer tags be listed? A. Hunters who drew deer, elk or pronghorn can pick up their tags through August 1. After that, Fish and Game can release a list of leftover controlled hunt tags. The application period for the second drawing is August 5 through 15.

Shapefile to Google Earth kml - Customize Symbol Properties and Labeling (NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED!)

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 14:53 | idfg-pbond

Although there is a tool in ArcToolbox (Layer to KML) that allows you to convert your ArcGIS file to a Google Earth KML file, this tool gives you no options for customizing how the information is displayed.

Let me present to you the opensource (aka FREE) Shp2kml tool:

http://www.zonums.com/shp2kml.html… more

Two Moose Captured in Inkom

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

On Wednesday morning, June 22, Idaho Fish and Game responded to a call about an adult cow moose and her year-old male young discovered behind Bisharat Market in Inkom. Fish and Game personnel darted both moose with tranquilizers to load the animals in a trailer for transport and release out of the immediate area. The… more