Press Releases and Articles
Redd Counts: Good News, Bad News for Wild Salmon
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Last summer's counts of wild salmon nests were better than the desperately low numbers seen in recent years, but Fish and Game biologists worry that this does not indicate a steady upward trend. With the spring and summer chinook run to the Snake River Basin in 2000 behind them and a forecast for a much larger run on… moreDialogue for Kids is WILD About Bears!
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So how big are baby black bears when they're born? Well, they are only about six inches long and weigh just half a pound, about the size of a can of soda. Fourth grader Nick Hughes may be surprised to learn that if he gets a chance to ask his question on Idaho Public Television's (IdahoPTV) Dialogue for Kids this… moreElk Calf Survival Research Proceeds with Traditional Harvest
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Elk Calf Survival Research Proceeds with Traditional Harvest Healthy elk populations are found throughout most of Idaho, however the elk in the Clearwater Basin have dramatically declined over the past decade. Because of this decline, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced the number of bull elk rifle tags… moreTemporary Licenses Issued During Glitch
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Fishing and hunting licenses were issued the old low-tech way with pen on paper when the licensing computer system went dark all over Idaho Saturday evening. At least license buyers could have a valid temporary license. Lottery ticket buyers were out of luck. Holders of temporary licenses should receive a regular… moreNew Internet Site Ready
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The Fish and Game Internet web site has a new look and new features. The address is http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame. New graphics and updates will be immediately obvious to regular users. One new feature lets users sign up to receive weekly email notices of the latest news from Fish and Game. All the most-used… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Are there any hunting seasons open? A. The season for snowshoe hares is open through March 31. The daily bag limit is eight. Some furbearers may be hunted, and some of those seasons are still open. Check the Upland Game brochure for details.Moose Goes on Snowmobile Ride Near Preston!
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"It bedded down in the yard and was like having an old friend" Mrs. Cole of Cub River said about the moose calf that took up residence in her yard. "It was a very small late calf, only six or seven months old. I am surprised it made it though the winter." The moose calf was separated from its mother when mom jumped… moreMurtaugh Elementary School Honored
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently recognized Murtaugh Elementary School and its teachers for being 100% WILD, meaning the entire staff is Project WILD certified. Project WILD is a conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. Teachers use specially developed activities to… moreTwo Poached Deer Found Near Peck
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is requesting help in solving a recent poaching of two doe whitetail deer on Central Ridge Road, approximately 3 miles south of Peck, Idaho. IDFG believes this incident happened sometime around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2001. Both deer were shot multiple times and… moreNonresident Hunter Defrauds State
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A nonresident hunter, who has masqueraded as an Idaho resident for at least the past nine years, was finally caught this fall near North Fork. In October 2000 Officer Tony Latham checked three elk hunters at the Deadwater boat ramp. The three had one elk in possession that was legally tagged by one of the hunters, an… moreChinook Run Biggest in Years
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Salmon anglers should be checking their big gear. The biggest run of hatchery chinook in years is on its way and fishing will start early. Fish and Game fish managers are preparing a spring chinook fishery proposal to present for public review at the upcoming March Commission meeting. Assuming runsize predictions hold… morePredator Seminar March 14
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Idahoans concerned about predator-prey relationships in wildlife management will have a chance to hear a world-renowned expert March 14 in Boise. The University of Idaho, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Department of Fish and Game are sponsoring a seminar set to begin at 3 p.m. March 14 at the Nature Center at 600… moreMoose, Goat, Bighorn Sheep Booklet Available
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Idaho's 2001-2002 moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep proclamation booklet is available now at Fish and Game offices and license vendors. The contents of the booklet can also be found at http://www.state.id.us/fishgame/ for Internet users. Hunters will see that mountain goat and bighorn permit numbers have been… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When will I know if I drew on spring black bear or turkey? A. You should get a postcard by March 10 if you drew. Results may be on the website earlier (no promises) so keep checking under Hunting at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame You can buy the permits and tags at any vendor.Fish and Game to Hold GPS Class
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Getting lost is a real concern for outdoorsmen in the Salmon Region. Big country can get much bigger in a hurry especially when you lose your bearings. The new GPS technology seems to be the answer, but sometimes using this technology can seem just as daunting as being lost. To help you learn to use a GPS system,… moreDeer and Elk Surveys Underway
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in cooperation with Potlatch Corporation and the Army Corps of Engineers, will be conducting aerial surveys of deer and elk populations in the Clearwater region in units 10A, portions of units 8A and 10. The flights will be conducted from late February through March. The… moreFish & Game Reservists Receive Awards
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The Magic Valley Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently recognized members of the Reservist program for their efforts and contributions to fish and wildlife management in 2000. Lanny Ames of Kimberly was selected as the region's Reservist of the Year for his tireless efforts in the program. He… moreCheckoff for Wildlife
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If Idahoans look up from their income tax paperwork long enough to see the spring migration of songbirds, it should remind them to make one extra mark on their return forms. Taxpayers can check off the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame animal programs administered by Fish… more