Free Birding Tours and Birding Class Offered for International Migratory Bird Day

Mon, 05/11/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Fish and Game's version of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is rapidly approaching. For those who missed the International event last week, our local event is coming up this Friday and Saturday. Because spring often takes its time getting to Idaho Falls, birding enthusiasts have always pushed the date for… more

Weed Treatment Slated for Lowman Ponds

Thu, 05/07/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Northern watermilfoil has returned to Lowman Ponds and, if left unchecked, will quickly reduce fishing opportunity to zero. Fish and Game staff plan to treat both ponds on Tuesday, May 12th with a granular herbicide that will kill the nuisance aquatic weed and make the ponds fishable once again. Signs announcing the… more

Renovation Work to begin at Emmett's Sawyers Ponds

Wed, 05/06/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Both residents and users of Fish and Game's Sawyers Ponds in Emmett will soon enjoy the benefits of a three-week-long renovation project at the popular fishing hole. Beginning the week of May 11th, some features will be upgraded and new ones added; pond visitors may find portions of the area closed to public access… more

Fish and Game To Tell Fish Stories To Anglers

Tue, 05/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Anglers love to tell fish stories, but this month the Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to tell its own stories. Fish and Game will be hosting a monthly series of evening meetings through the summer to help share in-depth information on some of the management programs they run. According to Regional Fisheries… more

Controlled Hunt Application Period Now Open

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts started Friday, May 1, and runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-554-8687; or online… more

Wildlife Programs Benefit From Idaho Gives May 7

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Whether you are a hunter, angler, boater, wildlife photographer or other outdoor enthusiast, you can help "keep Idaho wonderfully wild" by participating on May 7th in Idaho Gives, a statewide day of online giving. Donors can learn about and designate funds to benefit wildlife management and conservation programs at… more

Fish and Game Stocking Area Waters

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

As the days get warmer and longer, the Idaho Fish and Game encourages anglers to get out to their local pond, lake or river in search of hungry trout. In May, Fish and Game hatchery employees will release more than 145,700 catchable-sized rainbow trout into more than 65 waters around the state. Ranging from rivers… more

Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

With May and early June being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds those well-intentioned people that find baby animals that appear to be abandoned to leave them alone. Chances are the mother is close by waiting for you to leave. This dilemma is the same for baby birds… more

Ask Fish and Game: Chinook Limits

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. Why can I only keep one adult salmon on the Clearwater River when the limit is two adults in most other places? A. Chinook salmon fisheries are managed to provide diverse angling opportunities and to ensure hatchery brood goals are met. In the Clearwater River drainage, there are around 230 miles of river open to… more

Fishing Trailer Schedule for May

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

May will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… more

New Video Shows How Bigger Hatchery Fish Mean Better Angler Success

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

A video posted on the Idaho Fish and Game website highlights a new approach by Fish and Game fisheries managers that will lead to better success for Idaho anglers. A good share of the hatchery rainbow trout stocked in Idaho's largest still-water fisheries this spring will be twelve inches instead of the standard of ten… more

Moose, Sheep and Goat Hunt Applications Due April 30

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through Thursday, April 30 to apply for these hunts. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may… more

Don't Wait - Take Hunter Education Now

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

If your sights are set on hunting this fall and you still need to complete Idaho's hunter education requirement, the Idaho Fish and Game advises that now is the perfect time to sign up for a course. Spring is a great time to get into a course as more are generally offered and space is often available. "Courses… more

Still Time to Enter First Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

It's not too late to enter this year's first Super Hunt drawing; the deadline is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June… more

Ask Fish and Game: Printing Licenses

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Q: If I purchase a fishing license online, do I have to wait for it to arrive in the mail before I can go fishing? A: No, you will print your license from the confirmation page at the end of the transaction on your home printer. Please note that you will not be able to print your license once you navigate away from… more

Greater Idaho Falls International Migratory Bird Day May 15 and 16

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Bird enthusiasts living in southeastern Idaho have the chance to have double the fun this year because while the traditional date for International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is the second Saturday of May, this year's avian related festivities in the Idaho Falls area will take place two days, May 15 and 16th.… more

Remaining Egin-Hamer Closure Opens at Sunrise May 1

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

As of sunrise on May 1, 2015 the remaining northern part of the Egin-Hamer Area Closure will open, but public land managers want to remind users that certain rules still remain in effect on BLM lands. Even though the entire area will be officially open, it is still a concern to agency staff that users remain on… more

Landowner Bids Accepted Through May 15 For Access YES!

Thu, 04/23/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game will be accepting bids from April 15th to May 15th from landowners interested in enrolling their property into the Access YES! program in the Clearwater Region. The Access YES! program is designed to improve hunting and angling access on or through private land by compensating willing landowners… more