Public Meeting Planned on Trophy, Equipment Rules

Mon, 12/04/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for public comments on moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep recommendations for the 2007 and 2008 hunting seasons. ÒOnly a few changes are being considered after substantial changes where made two years ago,Ó regional wildlife manager Daryl… more

Wrangling the Snake Rustlers

Mon, 12/04/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Evin Oneale, Regional Conservation Educator, Southwest Region More than two years of determined investigative work by a small group of Fish and Game conservation officers and federal agents has led to the conviction of four individuals, with actions pending against one more, all involved in the illegal collection,… more

Weapons Technology the Focus of F&G Open Houses

Mon, 12/04/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Changes in the gadgets hunters use (or wish to use) in the pursuit of their quarry - together with 2007/2008 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons - will be the focus of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. On Tuesday, December 12 from 4:00 to 7:00pm, Fish and Game personnel… more

Craig Mountain Open to Snowmobilers

Mon, 12/04/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With the recent snow prompting big game to lower elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds winter recreationists that the access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area will be open beginning December 8, 2006. The access gates remained closed past the opening date of… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

Thu, 11/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-eoneale

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December. Boise River (Boise) - 1,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 1,000 Eagle Island State Park Pond - 500 Marsing Pond - 500 McDevitt Pond (Meridian) - 250… more

Hunters: Give Us Your Jaws

Thu, 11/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-eoneale

If you're a big game hunter, Fish and Game would like your jaw; the jaw of your cow elk or doe mule deer that is. The jaws are needed as part of an effort to better estimate the age structure of certain elk and deer populations across Idaho. "If we can collect enough lower jaws from female elk and deer, we can… more

Future Fish Management

Tue, 11/28/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Jeff Dillon, Southwest Regional Fishery Manager, Southwest Region Who's the boss? When it comes to fish and wildlife management in Idaho, you are! You buy the licenses and tags which pay the biologist and game warden, purchases the hatchery fish feed, rents the planes to count critters, and puts the gas in our… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I used to fish for walleye at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. How are they doing lately?" Answer: The walleye population in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is doing well. You may have missed it in the news, but earlier this year Mark Abel of Sun Valley caught… more

Cell Phone Call Leads To Poaching Conviction

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A call to 911 from a cell phone reporting a possible mule deer poaching incident near White Bird led to the recent conviction of a Parma man. James E. Osborn, 57, pleaded guilty October 31, to killing big game during a closed season and wasteful destruction. He was fined $1,500 and sentenced to one year unsupervised… more

The Numbers Don't Lie - Or Do They?

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Tom Keegan, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Changes to the buck mule deer season in 2005 generated much interest among hunters in the Salmon Region. Buck harvest in 2005 was higher than it had been during the past few years. At first glance, it appears that the season change led to the higher harvest rate. But… more

Winter is for the Birds

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Dennis Newman - Idaho Department of Fish and Game As the vibrant colors of fall continue to fade, we are reminded that the cold grasp of winter is just around the corner. For sportsmen, landowners, and conservationists, the imminent onset of winter may conjure up thoughts of the constant struggle of survival… more

Fish and Game Wants Help with Poaching Case

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers received a report Friday, November 24, of poached mule deer on Indian Springs Road in the South Hills south of Twin Falls. Officers discovered a large buck that had been shot, field dressed and left. Witnesses reported four individuals were seen leaving the area in a white… more

Aspen Working Group to Meet in Pocatello

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group will meet Thursday, November 30, in Pocatello, for a panel discussion on aspen management in eastern Idaho. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the South Eastern Idaho Regional Offices of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 1345 Barton Road. "This is an important meeting.… more

Wolf Report: Update

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Federal officials are investigating the killings of two wolves in the Clearwater region of north-central Idaho, and in November wolves have killed one cow and one calf, both east of Cascade. The radio collar from the alpha male of the O'Hara Point pack was found and turned in by a deer hunter in mid-November. The pack… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. I want to give my grandkids hunting and fishing licenses for Christmas but I want it to be a surprise, and I don't have the documentation it takes to buy a license. How do I do this? A. It is simple and easy to make this kind of gift, and it works for lifetime licenses as well as annual licenses. Every Idaho Fish… more

Fish and Game Director Announces Retirement

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Steven Huffaker announced Thursday, November 9, that he will retire as director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game effective January 1. "It has been a great opportunity to serve as the director for the past five years and to have a wonderful career in Fish and Game for the past 37 years. I move on feeling very… more

Commission to Consider Hunting Technology Changes

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Following a presentation on recent changes in archery and muzzleloader technology, Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners discussed the issue briefly but took no action during their recent meeting in Lewiston. Commissioners are expected to take up the issue during their meeting January 10 - 12 in Boise. Advances in… more

Reminders for Harvest Reports Go Out

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A bright yellow reminder postcard is being mailed out this week to hunters who have not yet reported on tags they have purchased. Many hunts still are open, or open later. About 145,000 postcards will be sent. Some reports from hunters may cross in the mail - it takes more than a week to print and mail the postcards… more