Press Releases and Articles
New Trophy Rules Available
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The new trophy species rule books are here. The new rule books for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2007 and 2008 seasons are now available at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices as well as license venders around the state. New this year is a format that features maps with clear boundaries for… moreVolunteers, Reservists Key Resources for Fish and Game
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By Jennifer Bruns-Idaho Department of Fish and Game Whether it's birds at feeders, fish in the streams or deer in the thick forests of Idaho, we value and appreciate wildlife in our state. But to preserve and protect this resource, we must each give something of ourselves. More importantly, we must work together to… moreVolunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife
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Large wildfires have taken their toll on southwest Idaho big game winter range during the past two years, and now mule deer and elk herds need a helping hand. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to help rehabilitate hundreds of acres of winter range and speed up native plant recovery.… moreAnnual Trip Auction
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Anyone searching for some breathtaking nature experiences, awe-inspiring vistas and views, and heart-pounding excitement will want to bid on the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 2007 Online Trip Auction. This year, the foundation's trip auction features 22 outdoor experiences, from jet boating and river rafting to… moreHearings on Wolf Delisting Set
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has scheduled a series of public meetings and hearings on its proposal to remove the gray wolf in Idaho and the Northern Rocky Mountains from the Endangered Species List. A public information meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Boise Convention Center on… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Rules
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Q. With all the talk about muzzleloader rules, what about changes in archery regulations? Do any of the new rules apply to crossbows? A. Yes, one new rule does apply to crossbows. Earlier this year the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the rules for muzzleloader weapons and archery. The new regulations allow up… moreEgin-Hamer Area Still Closed to Protect Wintering Wildlife
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Increased human activity in an area closed to protect wintering big game herds has led land and wildlife managers to step up education and enforcement efforts near Rexburg and St. Anthony. At a recent meeting between Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Lands and law enforcement officers, Idaho Department of… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I see in the regulations hunters and trappers are required to have their game checked by a Fish and Game officer or at a regional office. What species does this regulation apply to and why must they be checked?" Answer: Being "checked" by a Fish and Game… moreCraig Mountain Open Houses Planned
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public concerning several Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area issues, including management of Redbird Canyon, forest management plan, proposed land trade, and results of the 2006 Madden Creek prescribed fire. The open houses run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. February 26 and 27.… moreComments Sought on Big Game Season Changes
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has developed a series of proposed changes for big game hunting seasons across the state. In addition to soliciting public comments on those changes via the Fish and Game Website, each of the department's seven regions will be conducting public meetings. The times, dates and… moreCommission to Set Big Game Seasons
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Big game hunters may want to head to Boise the second week of March when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set big game seasons. The Boise meeting, March 7-9, will be at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut. Commissioners are expected to set seasons for deer, elk, antelope, black bear and… moreFive Conservation Officers Join Fish and Game
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game welcomes five new conservation officers: - James Pagel is from Wisconsin, but he has spent the past 20 years in the Alaskan bush as an Alaskan Game Trooper and pilot. Pagel will become the Cottonwood conservation officer. - Paul Christensen is a recent graduate of the… moreDeer Poacher Busted
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In early November 2005, Idaho residents lost a special part of their hunting heritage. A trophy seven-by-seven mule deer buck had been poached. Only the head and antlers were taken with the body left to waste. Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers heard about it from a concerned individual. On November 5, 2005… moreFish and Game Launches Aerial Surveys
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region has started surveys to estimate the number of elk on the west side of the Wood River Valley and in the Smoky Mountains. The surveys likely will continue through the end of February. Residents may see a helicopter flying low for short periods of time near… moreSign up Now for Magic Valley Access Yes! Pilot Program
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Landowners in the Magic Valley Region who are interested in letting hunters or anglers on their private land can get more than money this year. New for 2007, landowners interested in sharing access can get help with repairing a section of fence, a special habitat project or get big game controlled hunt tags, or they… moreUpper Snake Fishing Report Available
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The Upper Snake Region has released its second fisheries report summarizing the past year. The report includes stories about fishing and fishery management in Henrys Lake and the South Fork of the Snake River and other parts of the Upper Snake Regions. It includes updates on mountain whitefish in the Big Lost River… moreAsk Fish and Game - Fiber Optic Sights
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Q. With the new muzzleloader rules, are fiber optic sights legal? A. In short, yes. Fiber optic sights are legal as long as they are not electronic or battery powered. They are permissible if they use only natural light. They gather and amplify natural light to make otherwise open front and rear sights more visible… moreGreat Backyard Bird Count Set for February 16-19
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Need a cure for the midwinter doldrums that is fun, easy and free and helps bird conservation? From February 16 through 19, the 10th annual Great Backyard Bird Count will give people of all ages and all levels of experience a chance to discover birds in their neighborhood and "Count for the Record." The four-day… more