Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. How do I get to participate in a depredation hunt this year? A. Hunters can sign up to participate in depredation hunts - special controlled hunts used to relieve big game damage problems on agricultural crops - for deer, elk and pronghorn in areas they are willing to hunt in 2012 when the Big Game Seasons and… more

F&G Commission to Meet in Boise

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet January 25 and 26 at the Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. The commission's annual meeting will start with a public comment period starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, January 25. Routine agenda items include setting seasons for upland game, furbearers and turkey; a… more

Fish and Game Statement on the Sale of Hammer Flat

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Southwest Idaho's deer, elk and pronghorn herds have a much brighter future because of the Boise City Council's decision Tuesday, December 20, to sell Hammer Flat to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The 700-acre property east of Boise is an important remnant of historic winter range that once extended from the… more

Egin-Hamer Area Closure Goes Into Effect January 1

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road 14 years ago continues to be a success not just for humans, but also for wintering wildlife. Even though the winter has been mild so far, the lack of human disturbance created by the closure allows herds of deer, elk and… more

Ask Fish and Game: Spring Turkey Hunts

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. How soon can I apply for a spring turkey controlled hunt? A. The application period for spring turkey controlled hunts starts January 15 and runs through February 15. That's also the time to apply for spring black bear controlled hunts. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15-some controlled… more

Upload Limits in Drupal/IIS

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:54 | idfg-bthomas

Modifying your php.ini settings to the following will allow increased file upload limits:

upload_max_filesize = 50M post_max_size = 50M

However, if you are using Internet Information Server (IIS), also check that there isn't a requestLimit set in the web.config. Drupal will show that a larger size is allowed… more

Comments Sought on Fish and Game-Harris Land Exchange

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho departments of Fish and Game and Parks and Recreation are seeking public comments on a proposal to exchange 45 acres of the 34,000 acre Boise River Wildlife Management Area for 180 acres of private land nearby owned by the Harris Family LTD Partnership. Adjacent urban activities have affected big game winter… more

Comments Sought on Upland Game, Furbearer Seasons

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 upland game and furbearer seasons. Interested hunters are encouraged to attend one of the regional open house meetings. So far three meetings have been set. Clearwater Region: 208-799-5010… more

Don't Forget to Report on Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Tags

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who have not yet filed their mandatory hunter reports might be getting a phone call. Fish and Game is calling a random sample of hunters who have not yet filed their required reports. It includes only individuals whose hunts closed by December 1. Calls will be made in the evenings through Friday, December… more

Super Hunt 2012 Entries on Sale Now

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Either way, hunters win when they enter the Super Hunt drawings; they 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. Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Road Kill Salvage

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I understand the rules for salvaging road kill have changed? A. Proposed changes to Idaho Fish and Game wildlife salvage rules that would allow the recovery of road killed game animals under some circumstances are awaiting legislative review. If approved by the Legislature, the changes would not take effect until… more

River Otter Season to Close December 15

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The river otter trapping quota for Idaho's Clearwater Region was reached at 2 p.m., Monday, December 12. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region will officially close at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 15.… more

Spring Steelhead Season Opens Soon

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

With the opening of the spring harvest season Sunday, January 1, steelhead fishing in Idaho continues through the winter on parts of the Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake and Boise rivers. The steelhead limit is three per day, nine in possession and 20 for the season. Once limits are reached, the angler must… more

F&G Seeks Comments on Upland Game Seasons

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game is working on recommendations for furbearer and upland game hunting season rules, except sage-grouse, for 2012-13 and 2013-14. Final recommendations will be presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at the January 2012 meeting. All rules, except for sage-grouse, will be 1 in one brochure… more

Give the Gift that Lasts all Year

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

It's that time of year again, and here's an idea for the outdoors person on your list. Go to any Idaho Fish and Game regional office around the state and buy them a gift certificate for a 2012 hunting and fishing license. They make good stocking stuffers. A gift certificate is the best way to get them their… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The December issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers the idea of celebrating holidays with the bounty of Idaho's forests, fields and streams. It offers inspiration to go out and harvest something or to dig something out of the freezer to cook up for the holidays. A Dutch oven full of… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. If someone 13 or under doesn't need a license, can they still fish through five holes in the ice? A. Yes. Any angler may fish through the ice with up to five poles or lines and up to five hooks per line. (There are some exceptions in the Southeast Region, please see the 2011-2012 fishing rules brochure for details… more

F&G Seeks Information on Deer Poaching Near Idaho Falls

Fri, 12/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about a recent deer poaching incident barely a mile outside the Idaho Falls city limits. Wednesday, December 7, someone shot a mule deer buck in a field near the intersection of 55th East and 1St Street. The head and antlers were removed, and the rest of the… more