Wolf Hunting Seasons Open Next Week

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The wolf hunting season opens Tuesday, August 30, in Idaho. Wolf seasons run from August 30 through December 31 in Island Park and Beaverhead wolf management zones, from August 30 through June 30 in the Lolo and Selway zones, and from August 30 through March 31 in the remaining nine of the state's13 wolf management… more

Second Controlled Hunt Draw Results Now Online

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Results for the second controlled hunt drawing now are available on the Internet. Hunters who applied for elk, deer or pronghorn 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

New Rules Affect Fall Chinook and Steelhead Anglers

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

New fish rules adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in July went into effect August 1 as temporary rules, and one affects Chinook salmon and steelhead fishing this fall. Most were clarification of definitions or incorporating fish rule changes into state statute. The new rules allow anglers to transport… more

Annual Celebration Features Red Fish and Bluegrass Music

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Enjoy a salmon dinner and ice cream at the 15th annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days Salmon BBQ from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, at the Fish… more

Ask Fish and Game: Handgun in an Archery Hunt

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Is it legal to carry a handgun during an archery hunt? A. Yes. But it not legal to use it to kill any animal for which the archery-only hunt is open.

Community Fishing Pond Moves Forward; Public Asked to Obey Closure

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The earth is really moving and shaking over at the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello as construction crews continue digging the much-anticipated community fishing pond. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind folks that the Edson Fichter Nature Area is closed to the public at this time. Fish… more

Bowhunter Tune-up Shoot at Walcott State Park

Tue, 08/16/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Get turned up and ready for archery seasons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 27 with a novice archery shoot at Lake Walcott State Park. Archery equipment will be available for new shooters who want to learn about the sport, along with plenty of professional help for more seasoned archers working to hone their skills.… more

Fish and Game Reports Fish Kill at Little Valley Reservoir

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Several hundred rainbow trout were found dead Friday, August 8, throughout Little Valley Reservoir near Montpelier, Idaho. The culprit behind the fish kill was a lack of oxygen in the reservoir's water. Fish and Game officials are not sure what caused the low oxygen levels in the reservoir. During a site visit by… more

Fall Chinook Salmon Season Opens In September

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The fall Chinook salmon season in the Snake and Clearwater rivers opens September 1. The seasons open September 1 and run until October 31 or until further notice in the Snake River from the Washington-Idaho border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam and in the Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the Memorial Bridge… more

F&G Commission to Meet in Boise

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at Fish and Game headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including setting seasons and bag limits for sage-grouse and waterfowl. Individuals with disabilities may request… more

Half-Price Fishing Trip Costs Illegal Guide Big Bucks

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

On August 3, Chase Putnam, of Victor, pleaded guilty to illegally guiding fishermen in Idaho in Judge Keith M. Walker's Seventh District Court in Fremont County. Putnam is a licensed guide in Wyoming but not in Idaho. In June, Putnam floated two anglers down the Henry's Fork in exchange for $300, which is about… more

Super Hunt Winners Announced

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked. One Super Hunt Combo entry was drawn that entitles the winner to hunt for one elk, deer, pronghorn and moose. Seven other winners were picked for single species tag - two elk, two deer and two pronghorn hunts as well as one moose hunt. One… more

Annual Celebration Features Red Fish and Bluegrass Music

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Enjoy a salmon dinner and ice cream at the 15th annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days Salmon BBQ from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, at the Idaho Fish and Game office near Municipal Park. Families will enjoy live music from Joshua Tree and a variety of activities, such as "Gyotaku," the art of painting fish… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When will the results of the second drawing be posted for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear, and when will any leftover tags be available? A. Monday, August 15, was the deadline to apply. Winners will be notified by mail and results also will be posted on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… more

Hunting Season Kicks off with a Sportsmen's Breakfast

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Sportsmen's Breakfast on Wednesday, August 24, at the Magic Valley regional office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, or two miles north of the Flying J. Sportsmen may come and talk to staff about the up-coming hunting seasons, and need to bring only their… more

F&G Proposes Limited Waterfowl Hunt on Hagerman WMA

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a proposed limited waterfowl hunt on a portion of the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. The Hagerman Valley is an important area for wintering waterfowl in southern Idaho, and the Hagerman WMA provides secure resting habitat for these waterfowl… more

Women's Hunting Clinic Scheduled

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Women's Hunting Clinic from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. August 20 at the Jerome Gun Club. The Jerome Gun Club turn-off is by mile marker 64 on Highway 93, marked with a Public Shooting Range sign. The women will receive instruction on shooting rifles, shotguns, archery,… more

Fish and Game Seeks Information on Poached Moose

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

During the early hours of Friday, July 29, someone poached a young cow moose near Elk River on the Upper Basin Road about a mile from Elk Creek Campground. An older Ford Ranger pickup was observed in the area during that time and may be involved. Anyone that has more information concerning this illegal activity is… more