Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Commissioners to Meet in Sun Valley
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An exploding turkey population in northern Idaho and the rising cost of raising pheasants for upland bird hunters are among the issues the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will take up May 16 through May 18 at the Sun Valley Resort. The commissioners' three-day meeting includes a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… moreApply Early, Avoid the Rush, Win Cash
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Applying early for controlled hunt drawings and fishing licenses will help avoid last-minute congestion on license vendor computer terminals as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game switches to a new licensing contractor. Anglers who don't have a 2007 Idaho fishing license yet and who don't want to be part of the rush… moreComments Sought on Challis Sage-grouse Plan
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The Challis Sage-grouse Local Working Group's draft Conservation Plan for Sage-grouse is now available for public review and comment. The draft plan and four appendices are available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/grouse. Hard copies of the document are available for review at the following… moreFish Biologists Tag Fish Across the State
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game continues to tag fish across the state to estimate angler harvest rates more precisely, and to understand better how harvest affects state fisheries. This information will help Fish and Game manage the state's fish. In almost every corner of the state, the department's fish… moreDog Training Workshop Planned
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Hunting with a well-trained dog can eliminate wounded bird losses and increase rewards of the hunt. Dog owners interested in learning the basics of dog training can get started with a workshop at the Morrison Knudson Nature Center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19. The workshop will include the benefits of a… moreFish Tales: A Hundred Years of Hatcheries
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The Idaho Historical Museum in Boise will take you back to what some might call the Good Old Days with "Fish Tales: A Hundred Years of Hatcheries," the featured exhibit that continues through Free Fishing Day, June 9. The display showcases a century of hatchery and fish stocking operations, an important part of the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Steelhead Runs
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Q. OK, so what's the difference between A-run and B-run steelhead? A. Idaho's steelhead are rainbow trout that, like salmon, migrate to the ocean and return to fresh water to spawn. They are classified as A-run or B-run, based on their size and ocean life history. A-run steelhead are usually found in the Snake and… moreIdaho Falls Hunter Ed Instructor Honored
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Every engine needs a spark plug that keeps firing away to keep things going. When it comes to hunter education in Idaho Falls, volunteer hunter education instructor Lynn Stoller is the spark plug. Recently, Stoller was recognized as the Upper Snake Region Hunter Education Instructor of the Year and as the Idaho State… moreLittle Effect on Fishing Expected from Hatchery Loss
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By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nearly 250,000 hatchery rainbow trout destined for stocking in Idaho waters this spring and summer have died from a disease outbreak at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Nampa Fish Hatchery. Despite this mortality, department staff members expect anglers to… moreHunter and Angler Groups Offer Free Youth Skills Day
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Today's youth have lots of things they can do with their time. In addition to family, school and even jobs, today's young people have nearly unlimited access to all forms of activities and entertainment. More traditional leisure time activities, such as fishing and hunting, are taking a backseat to Xboxes and MP3… moreComments Wanted for 2008-2009 Fishing and Steelhead Rules
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from Clearwater Region anglers about future fishing seasons. A series of open house meetings will provide opportunities for the public to offer ideas and suggestions for potential fishing regulation changes. Potential changes will be considered for both the general… moreBig Game Rules Typo
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Under the controlled hunts section on Page 20 of the 2007 Big Game Seasons, the eligibility section includes an incorrect date. The third bullet point should say that hunters who drew a permit in an antlered-only deer hunt in 2006 cannot apply for another antlered-only deer hunt until 2008. Hunters who draw in that… moreClearwater Region Has New Supervisor
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David Cadwallader, 52, of Lewiston, has been named as regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Clearwater Region. Cadwallader replaces Cal Groen, the former Clearwater supervisor who was appointed Fish and Game director in January. "I am really fortunate to be named regional supervisor for… moreSuper Hunt Applications on Sale Now
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The deadline to enter this year's Super Hunt drawings is only a few weeks away. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 for the drawing set for June 15. Tickets will be drawn for eight elk, eight deer, and eight… moreWolf Report: Hunting Plans Discussed
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Wolf managers are working on wolf hunting plans as well as investigating conflicts between livestock and wolves. Idaho Department of Fish and Game wolf managers met Monday, April 23, with a working group comprising seven representatives from hunting, outfitter, livestock and environmental groups to discuss development… moreNature Center Celebrates Bird Life
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12. This year's event offers a full day of family-friendly activities, including bird watching, owl pellet investigation, bird beak adaptations, bird Olympics, face painting and other children's… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fishing with Leeches
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Q. Can I fish with leeches if I catch them in the waters where I am going to fish? A. Yes. It is legal to use leeches if they originate in Idaho waters, however, the department will be looking at this rule this year. The primary concern is illegal imports from out of state and related fish disease issues… more