This Fall, Be "Bear Aware"

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

In preparation for denning, Idaho's black bears are on the move, looking for any and all food sources that might help them gain weight. High calorie human foods are a major attractant, particularly if they are easy to obtain. With that in mind, Fish and Game officials are urging hunters and other outdoor… more

Archery Hunter Bitten in Encounter with Grizzly Bear

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A nonresident hunter was bitten, but not seriously injured, when he and his hunting partner went back to retrieve a bull elk shot the evening before. The pair was following the elk's blood trail when they were suddenly charged by a grizzly bear. The bear bit one hunter on the arm and then ran back into thick cover… more

Injured Bear Headed to McCall

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The injured bear cub rescued by firefighters has been moved to a rehabilitation area in central Idaho. Friday, September 14, Idaho Fish and Game biologist Jeff Rohlman picked up the young bruin at the Humane Society shelter in Boise where it has been recuperating from second degree burns on all four paws. Rohlman… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 10, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 3 p.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… more

Ask Fish and Game: Make the Call

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. What should I do if I think I see a hunter doing something illegal while I'm out hunting? A. Get as much information as possible, such as a description of the person or persons, a description and especially the license number of any vehicles, and note the location. Then "Make the Call" to the Citizens Against… more

Lost Valley Reservoir to Open for Fish Salvage

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Lost Valley Reservoir, just west of Tamarack will open to public fish salvage beginning Friday, September 21 and continuing through Sunday, November 4. The salvage order, which suspends fish bag, possession and size limits, is the first step in rehabilitating the reservoir following an illegal yellow perch… more

Sage-grouse Season Opens Down a Little

Mon, 09/17/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Sage-grouse harvest and hunter numbers on opening weekend were down slightly in 2012 compared to previous years, but Idaho Fish and Game ran fewer check stations this year. Statewide, 563 hunters checked 270 birds in 2012, compared to 615 hunters and 277 birds in 2011. Hunter success was highest in the Owyhees, but… more

Youth Waterfowl Hunting Clinics Offered September 29

Thu, 09/13/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish Game is soliciting young sportsmen and women interested in learning to hunt waterfowl. Participants and a guardian will have the opportunity to spend morning hunting with an experienced waterfowl hunter at one of three clinics held within the Idaho Panhandle. You won't just watch, you… more

Summer Trail Cameras Capture Images of Lynx and Other Species

Wed, 09/12/2012 - 23:10 | idfg-mlucid

 

During the summer of 2012 MBI crews deployed remote cameras along roads and trails in northern Idaho's Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges. Our goal was to obtain images of lynx. Idaho's State Wildlife Action Plan recommends several conservation actions for this species which include gathering basic… more

F&G Offers Free Opportunity to Sight in Hunting Rifles

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game will host a free sight-in day activity on September 23 at the South East Idaho Practical Shooters range. The event will be a chance for new hunters to sight in their hunting rifles in preparation for the hunting season. Several members of the Practical Shooters organization will be providing one… more

Post-Summit Web Page Takes Shape

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game has begun to add video segments of the recent Idaho Wildlife Summit to its website. The Summit, August 24-26, was truly a watershed event for wildlife conservation and public participation in Idaho. Several hundred people participated directly, and 3,000 people from across the country and around… more

Fish and Game Seeks Comment on Draft Fish Plan

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on its proposed 2013-2018 Fisheries Management Plan. The plan is available for public review and comment on the Fish and Game website, at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/webform/draft-2013-2018-fisheries…. The document describes how Fish and Game proposes to… more

F&G Seeks Comments on Proposed Fishing Rule Changes

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed fishing rule changes. The proposed rules are available for review and comment on the Fish and Game website at: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/webform/proposed-fishing-rules-ch…. Fishery managers want to hear what anglers think about these… more

Hunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program - also known as CAP - is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "Yes" box, and $1 of the $… more

Updated Hunt Planner, Open Data Page Available Online

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game has updated the Hunt Planner for the 2012-2013 hunting seasons. The Hunt Planner is an interactive online tool that allows hunters to search for and create maps for hunting areas of interest. It is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/. Hunters simply answer a few… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 10, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 3 p.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… more

Wolf Trapper Education Registration now Online

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Trappers may now register for wolf trapper education online. A person must attend a wolf trapper education class and buy a trapping license before buying wolf trapping tags. Classes are offered in all regions of the state, but trappers must register to take the class. At least seven people must register for a class… more

Ask Fish and Game: Age Requirement

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. My son turns 12 the day after opening of the deer season we want to hunt; does he have to wait to buy a license and tag? A. To buy a license to hunt big game, a person must be 12 years old and have completed a hunter education program. They also must be 12 to buy a general season big game tag. But youths may buy a… more