Wolf Control Actions Authorized

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

In response to several livestock depredation incidents in July, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has authorized several wolves to be removed. Under federal rules that changed in 2005 and an agreement between Idaho and the federal government signed in January, Idaho took over day to day management of reintroduced… more

Events at the Nature Center

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Families in the Creek It's getting hot out there! This is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to learn something new while cooling down. Meet at the entrance to the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, to learn about stream ecology by turning over rocks and splashing around in the… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. When does the fall steelhead season start? A. The fall steelhead harvest season starts in Lewiston on August 1, but only on the Clearwater from its mouth to the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12, and runs through December 31. The rest of the Clearwater above the Memorial Bridge is open from October 15 through… more

Idfg Hosts Open House On Proposed Waterfowl Seasons

Fri, 07/28/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-glosinski

IDAHO FALLS - When it comes to the setting of waterfowl seasons a host of agencies and even countries are involved in the process. Decisions must be made that will be fair to both sportsmen and migrating waterfowl. The Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wildlife Benefits from Volunteers

Fri, 07/28/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Matt Bruns On July 15th the roar of chainsaws could be heard on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) south of Lewiston while a dozen Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) volunteers worked in the hot, summer sunshine to remove lodgepole pine trees from a shrinking, grassy meadow. After eight… more

Waterfowl Season Open House - Jerome

Wed, 07/26/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons August 2, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Magic Valley Regional Office at 319 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park (2.5 miles north of the Flying J). The open house will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fish and… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Wed, 07/26/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "In my Cabela's flier in today's Times-News there was an advertisement for mineral blocks to attract or feed deer. Is it legal to place these where I want to hunt this fall?" Answer: Anything placed to attract or entice game animals for the purpose of… more

Waterfowl Open House Slated in Lewiston

Tue, 07/25/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons during an upcoming open house scheduled for Tuesday, August 1. Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th Street in Lewiston.… more

Waterfowl Open House Scheduled in Nampa

Tue, 07/25/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons during an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. On Tuesday, August 1, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public at the Fish and Game Nampa office (3101 S. Powerline Road… more

Being Bear Aware

Tue, 07/25/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - With summer temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find, human interactions with bears are on the rise. As campers, backpackers, and hikers venture into the woods the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to be mindful of their food and garbage.… more

Register for Hunter Education Classes Soon

Tue, 07/25/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - With hunting season just a few weeks off, time is running short for students to take a hunter education class. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently offering classes in Twin Falls, Filer, Buhl, Rupert, Jerome, Hailey, and Kimberly; most classes begin within the next two weeks, and seating is… more

Surprise in the Skies

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Bruce Haak, Nongame Biologist Southwest Region Spring was looking a bit bleak for downtown Boise's peregrine falcons. After three consecutive years of producing young in the nest box on One Capital Center, located at 10th and Main Streets, the pair seemed to be settling into their urban surroundings. Then last… more

Payette River WMA

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Tim Shelton, Wildlife Biologist Southwest Region Just north of the small community of New Plymouth,Idaho lies a unique river habitat area known as the Birding Islands. The name depicts - to a large extent - what type of wildlife use the area. Many different types of birds, both game and nongame, can be found… more

Hooking Folks on Fishing

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Mike Demick Hooking citizens to a lifetime sport of fishing and increasing awareness of the amazing aquatic world are two main goals of Idaho Fish and Game's aquatic education program. The diverse program is involved in everything from educating people of all ages how to fish and personal responsibilities… more

International Group Honors Burley Conservation Officer

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Tim Ferguson was honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2005 Monday, July 17. "I'm at a loss for words," Ferguson said upon receiving the award. "This is both an honor and a privilege to receive this prestigious award. There are many… more

Firearm Industry Helps Idaho Recruit Hunters

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The firearm industry's trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, has awarded a $112,000 grant to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The foundation says the grant recognizes the agency for developing one of the nation's most promising ideas for recruiting and retaining hunters. "We rewarded the… more

Super Hunt Applications Due

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The first Super Hunt drawing of 2006 raised $103,000 from 19,272 tickets sold, down 3,000 tickets from last year. The second Super Hunt drawing is coming up, and the deadline to apply is August 10. The second drawing for the 2006 Super Hunt will be August 15, when one Super Hunt Combo and Super Hunt tags for two elk,… more

Lewiston Man Gets 90 Days for Poaching

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Mike Demick, Clearwater Regional Conservation Educator Butchering a poached deer in the back of a pickup truck parked on a Lewiston street led to jail time, fines and the loss of a rifle and hunting and fishing privileges for one local man. On June 2, Richard Lee Black, 27, of Lewiston was convicted of unlawful… more