Boise Area Hunter Education Instructors Sought

Mon, 04/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Idaho's Hunter Education program is looking for new instructors to help meet course demand in the Treasure Valley area. In Idaho's southwest region, hundreds of Hunter Education Instructors conduct dozens of courses annually, graduating more than 4,500 new hunters each year. Every program instructor is a volunteer. "… more

Some Horsethief Reservoir Campsites Will Remain Closed

Mon, 04/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

A popular campground on the east side of Horsethief Reservoir will remain closed indefinitely, even while the west side of the reservoir opens to camping on May 1st. Fishing opportunities at the popular reservoir remain unaffected by the campsite closure. Finding a suitable volunteer camp host for the east side… more

Wildlife Programs Benefit from Online Giving May 1

Fri, 04/25/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

You can help "Keep Idaho Wonderfully Wild" by participating on Thursday, May 1st, in Idaho Gives, a statewide day of online giving. Donors can learn about and designate funds to benefit wildlife management and conservation programs, as well as other nonprofit projects. "Idaho's wildlife populations are increasingly… more

IDFG Considering an Increase to Lake Pend Oreille Kokanee Limits

Wed, 04/23/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Continued improvement of the Lake Pend Oreille kokanee population has the Idaho Department of Fish and Game considering an increase to the harvest limit. As hoped, the kokanee population has responded well to intensive efforts to reduce predators. Lake trout have been dramatically reduced thanks to angler harvest… more

Spring Bear Seasons Are Open

Tue, 04/22/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho offers black bear hunting opportunities in both the Spring and the Fall. Spring hunting seasons for black bear opened on April 15 throughout the Idaho Panhandle Region. Season ending dates vary by unit. In units 2, 3 and 5 the season closes May 15. Units 1, 4, and 4A close May 31. The higher elevation units… more

Moose, Sheep and Goat Hunt Applications Due

Tue, 04/22/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. April 30 is the last day to apply for these hunts. Apply at any Idaho license vendor, over the internet or telephone, through the mail, or at Fish and Game offices. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-554… more

New Link Provides First-hand Fishing Information

Tue, 04/22/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

What is the best way to find out where fishing is hot in Idaho? Ask the people who are on the water. That's the idea behind a new feature on Fish and Game's website called "Fish Talk." The new link provides anglers the opportunity to share their experiences with others; from where the fish are biting and what species… more

Annual Fur Auction Set For Saturday In Idaho Falls

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The fur sale is set for Saturday, April 26 at the Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Region office in Idaho Falls. Items may be viewed beginning at 8:30 a.m., with the live auction beginning at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls, by Prime Time Auctions Inc. Auction items include… more

75th Celebration: Hatchery to Hook

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

While casting a line at your favorite fishing hole, whether along the river, in an urban pond or high mountain lake, have you ever wondered how there are enough fish to go around? Where did the fish come from? How did they get there? While not all fish caught around the state are hatchery raised, Idaho hatcheries… more

Little Salmon River Access Map and Rules Brochure Available Online

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

A Little Salmon River access map and rules brochure is now available on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=110, and also at the Lewiston, McCall and Nampa Fish and Game offices. A popular stretch of the Little Salmon River will be accessible for the spring salmon season… more

Big Game Rule Books are Available

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The 2014 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochures are back from the printer and should be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in most locations. They are also available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/rules/?getPage=63. Elk hunters will notice changes to several elk management zones… more

Wildlife Management Plans Available for Public Comment

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released proposed management plans for the state's 32 wildlife management areas for a 30-day public review and comment period. These plans are revised periodically to reflect changes in habitat and to identify new management priorities and actions. Varying from 275 to over… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston in May

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 14 and 15 in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 at Fish and Game's Clearwater Regional office at 3316 16th Street. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic related to Fish and Game business may do so at the… more

Earth Fest Planned April 26 at MK Nature Center

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Come join the MK Nature Center for Earth Fest, a celebration for the entire family to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family friendly event includes activities, games, arts and crafts, movies, and a kite-making workshop. Guided nature hikes and streamwalk tours… more

Fish and Game to Get First Insight into Elusive Ring-tailed Cat

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting new insights into the presence of the elusive Ring-tailed cat in the state. Biologists are currently tracking a female Ring-tailed cat that was captured on the south side of Twin Falls on March 21, fitted with a radio collar and released the next day near Rock Creek in… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but to get a license I have to take a hunter education class. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30 or contact the nearest Fish and Game office for… more

Bear Education Trailer To Be Staged At Weekend Movie Premiere

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Edwards Theatre has asked Idaho Fish and Game to set up its Bear Education Trailer outside its Ammon theatre for this weekend's Idaho premiere of the Disney movie "Bears", a non-animated feature film about brown bears in Alaska. The Bear Education Trailer will be on hand at the Edwards Grand Teton Stadium 14 Cinema to… more

Clark Fork Delta Restoration Project Planned, Website Online

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

A large restoration effort is planned for the Clark Fork River delta, located on Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho. The restoration work is tentatively scheduled to start this summer with road improvements and the staging of equipment and raw materials. The bulk of the construction work is to occur during the… more