Commissioners Set Spring Chinook Season

Fri, 05/04/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

For the seventh year in a row, Idaho will have a spring salmon season. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, meeting by telephone conference Friday morning set a limited spring Chinook salmon season starting Friday, May 11, on the Clearwater River, Upper Snake River in Hells Canyon, Lower Salmon River and the Little… more

Southeast Volunteers do 'WildWork'

Thu, 05/03/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Volunteers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game can find themselves helping local biologists with everything from aiding riparian areas by building fence along the upper Portneuf River to snowmobiling into the forest to help with winter track surveys. On Saturday, May 5, at a banquet honoring southeast Idaho's… more

Commissioners to Consider Chinook Season

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, in a telephone conference call to consider proposed spring Chinook salmon seasons. This year the preseason expectation is for 27,700 Chinook to cross Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River in southeastern Washington - the last of eight federal dams… more

Commission to Consider Sandhill Crane Hunts

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider and set sandhill crane hunting seasons and permit levels at its meeting in Sun Valley May 16-18. The current proposal is for 500 permits for southeast Idaho, the same as in 2006. Fish and Game would like to hear from those with comments on that proposal. Sandhill… more

Badger Creek Among Ô10 Waters to Watch'

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Badger Creek in Butte County has been named one of the national "10 Waters to Watch" by the National Fish Habitat Board, a group of the nation's leading authorities on aquatic conservation. This project will restore 6.5 miles of fish access for bull trout and other important species. Badger Creek runs into the Little… more

Nature Center Events

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Wood Carver's Guild The Idaho Wood Carver's Guild members will exhibit their skill on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center in Boise. Wood carvers demonstrate their craft, and award winning wildlife wood carvings will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.… more

Salmon Alternative High School Woodshop Benefits Bluebirds

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Beth Waterbury, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The school bus pulled up to the Salmon regional office of Idaho Department of Fish and Game bearing 10 lively students, one energetic teacher and 80 freshly-built bluebird nest boxes. Without missing a beat, Salmon Alternative High School woodshop teacher Jay… more

Ask Fish and Game: Fishing Reports

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Where's the best place to get information about fishing around the state? A. Idaho Fish and Game produces fishing reports updated weekly for each of the seven regions of the state. They can be found under "Fishing" on the Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. The agency also is set to launch an… more

Elk Hunting Event Planned for Women

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Women interested in learning effective elk hunting techniques and outdoor skills have a chance to take a Women's Elk Hunting Clinic, May 11-13, at the Luna Ranch near Orofino. The weekend event, sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, will provide an interactive,… more

Salmon Alternative High School Woodshop Benefits Bluebirds

Mon, 04/30/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Beth Waterbury, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The school bus pulled up to the Salmon regional office of Idaho Department of Fish and Game bearing 10 lively students, one energetic teacher and 80 freshly-built bluebird nest boxes. Without missing a beat, Salmon Alternative High School woodshop teacher Jay… more

Northern Part of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens May 1

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Right on schedule, the northern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure area will open at sunrise on May 1. Despite the nice spring weather and much of the wintering wildlife moving on to other areas, the area north of the Egin-Hamer Road has remained closed to human travel. Recently, Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff… more

Southeast Region Fish Meetings Set

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans a series of meetings to gather public comments to be used in preparation of the 2008-2009 fishing rules. Information from recent Southeast Region fishery studies will also be presented. Fish and Game is looking for comments on fishing related issues, including fishing… more

Pend Oreille Predator Harvest in High Gear

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Anglers and netters have been making a dent in part of Lake Pend Oreille's predator population in 2007, Idaho Fish and Game Regional Fishery Manager Ned Horner says. Through mid April, anglers had turned in just under 2,500 lake trout heads since January. In addition, gill and trap netting started the last week in… more

Comments Sought on Panhandle Turkey Rules

Thu, 04/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Panhandle Region's fall turkey hunts. The proposals are intended to resolve chronic depredation issues in game management units 1, 2, 3, and 5. Winter flocks of wild turkey in the Panhandle have increased beyond property… more

Fish and Game Meetings Set on Fishing Rules

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans meetings across the Upper Snake Region in the next two weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. The three meetings are part of the process for setting the 2008-2009 fishing seasons and rules. Fish and Game will seek public comments, develop proposals, and offer… more

Fish and Game Officer Honored

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officer Robert Sellers was recognized by the U.S. Forest Service at an April 17 ceremony in Meridian. Sellers was honored for his years of partnership with that agency to protect natural resources, agency employees and the public. He received a plaque, a letter of thanks… more

Please Help Avoid Bear-Human Conflicts

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

An open letter to the people of Teton, Fremont and Clark counties by Steve Schmidt, regional supervisor, Upper Snake Region, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Tim Henderson and a 15 year old male grizzly bear collided on April 10, 2007, northeast of Tetonia, Idaho. As a… more

Fish And Game Seeks Comments on Salmon Season

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Salmon anglers in the Clearwater Region who would like to comment on proposals to the upcoming salmon season are encouraged to attend one of three Idaho Department of Fish and Game public meetings scheduled this week. Regional fishery personnel will provide a brief overview of prior seasons, especially the 2006 season… more