Become a Hunter-Bowhunter Education Instructor

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Southeast Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three new instructor workshops for individuals who would like to become hunter education or bowhunter education instructors. The new instructor orientations will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates at these locations. April 24:… more

Parkcenter Fishing Trailer Event Cancelled

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game's April 14 fishing trailer event at Boise's Parkcenter Pond in Boise has been cancelled. Another user group has reserved the park and pond for the weekend, with activities incompatible with a fishing event. "That's the bad news," Fish and Game regional conservation educator Evin Oneale said. "… more

Turkey, Black Bear Seasons Begin April 15

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The general spring turkey and black bear hunts open Sunday, April 15 - turkey hunts run through May 25, and spring black bear closing dates vary. A few bear hunts opened earlier in some areas where hunters may also use a second bear tag. Dates for general season hunts are listed in the Upland Game or Big Game… more

Moose, Sheep, Goat Applications Due

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted through April 30. Earlier this year, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission eliminated 10 antlerless moose permits in the Panhandle and reduced bull hunts… more

Bear Managers Invite Public to Spring Meeting

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The spring meeting of Yellowstone grizzly bear managers is open to the public. The Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee will meet April 18 and 19 in Teton Village, Wyoming. The spring meeting has a full agenda with reports on the estimation of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem… more

Peregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the next box. This is the fourth year that the webcam has followed the daily activities at a nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets. The webcam may be seen at: http://… more

Team Works with Idaho F&G to Preserve Wildlife Habitat

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting some help from an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team to improve wildlife habitat in the Boise River area this spring. The team will be serving on various projects until May 10, and will assist Fish and Game staff members at two wildlife management areas - the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but I can't until I have a license and to get a license I have to take a hunter ed 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/cms/education/hunter_ed/ or contact the nearest… more

Ranking Elements of Biodiversity in Idaho

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 17:14 | idfg-jstrickland

Historically, IDFG Biologists used a data management system, called Biotics, to track Element information and aide in the development of conservation ranks.  Biotics managed the information in the background and ranking often involved a fair amount of qualitative assessment and judgment by an expert or group.… more

Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Now Open

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The southern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure opened to human entry on April 1. Though the winter was fairly light at lower elevations this year, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Seasons Closed in Most Zones

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Wolf trapping seasons closed March 31 in all wolf management zones, and hunting seasons have closed in all but the Lolo and Selway zones where hunting seasons remain open through June 30. As of April 2, hunters had killed 252 wolves, and trappers 123, for a total of 375 wolves. Fish and Game sold about 43,300 wolf… more

FREE GIS tools for Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Suitability, and Occurence Modeling

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:20 | Anonymous (not verified)

Did you know there is a plethera of FREE, that's right I said FREE, ArcGIS tools and toolboxes available for wildlife habitat and corridor modeling? Conveniently, many of these tools are listed on the CorridorDesign website:

http://www.corridordesign.org/designing_corridors/resources/gis_tools/

Happy… more

Youth Turkey Hunt Begins April 8

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The general season youth turkey hunt runs Sunday, April 8, through Saturday, April 14. Hunters must be 10 to 15 years of age to participate and have a valid hunting license and turkey tag. The general spring turkey season opens April 15 and runs through May 25. Dates vary for controlled hunts, listed in the… more

Young Hunters Have a Blast at Kamiah's Flying-B Ranch

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

It has often been said that young people are the future. Young hunters are also the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. By introducing our youth to the joys of hunting at an early age, we can ensure the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more

Muzzleloader Workshop Planned

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Want to expand your season while learning about an old style of hunting and hunting equipment? If so, signup for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game muzzleloader workshop April 20, 21, at the Magic Valley Regional office at 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, two miles north of the Flying J truck stop… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I apply for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination… more

F&G Commission Sets 2012 Big Game Seasons

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a meeting Thursday, March 22, set big game seasons for 2012. The commissioners adopted Fish and Game staff recommendations for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion hunts, and added a few changes of their own. Changes from the 2011-2012… more