Fish and Game Commissioners to Meet In Boise

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

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on Monday and Tuesday, August 7 and 8. Commissioners will conduct a workshop on the Department of Fish and Game's 2008 budget beginning at noon Monday, August 7. They will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise… more

Deadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Permits

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

Big game hunters who were successful in controlled hunt drawings must buy their permits and tags by August 1. Any permits and tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any left over permits and tags are sold over the counter. In addition, the application period for the second drawing… more

Wolf Control Actions Authorized

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 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

Nature Center Events

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

Learn About Beaks, Claws and Jaws at the Nature Center Have you always wondered why different birds have different beaks? Have you ever seen huge bear claws? Join the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center staff at 3 p.m. Tuesday to learn about animal adaptations with a hands-on look at a live animal, pelts, and skeletal… more

Waterfowl Season Open House Slated

Mon, 07/24/2006 - 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

Burley Conservation Officer Honored

Wed, 07/19/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

BURLEY - Tim Ferguson was honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2005 this past week. "I'm at a loss for words," said Ferguson upon receiving the award. "This is both an honor and a privilege to receive this prestigious award. There are many officers deserving recognition in the… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Wed, 07/19/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "Can I keep crawfish alive in my live well on my boat while I transport them home?" Answer: All fish (including crawfish) you catch and keep must be killed and may not be transported alive in a cooler or boat live well after you leave the water. Steelhead… more

Shaping the future of deer hunting

Tue, 07/18/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Pocatello - Want to take part in shaping the future of mule deer hunting in Idaho? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold an open house meeting Wednesday, July 26th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Pocatello Regional Office. "Over the past year we have been compiling information in order to design a statewide… more

Lewiston Man Sentenced Game Violation

Tue, 07/18/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Butchering a deer near East Main Street in Lewiston resulted in a $1,980 fine, loss of hunting and fishing privileges for three years, loss of rifle, probation for two years and 90 days served in jail for Richard Lee Black, age 27, of Lewiston, Idaho. On June 2, 2006, Nez Perce County District Judge… more

Southwest Commissioner Named

Mon, 07/17/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Gov. Jim Risch has picked a lifelong Payette County man to serve on the Fish and Game Commission. Robert C. Barowsky replaces John Watts on the Commission. Barowsky is a Democrat; Watts a Republican. Idaho law requires that no more than four of the seven commissioners can be from any one political party.… more

International Group Honors Enforcement Chief

Mon, 07/17/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho's chief of enforcement, Jon Heggen, has been honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2006. The award was presented during the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting in Idaho Falls July 13. Heggen, in accepting the award, gave the credit to Idaho Department of Fish and Game… more

Proposed Pilot Project May Expand Access Yes!

Mon, 07/17/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Since its inception in 2004, a program designed to improve hunter and angler access to and across private land has grown. Hunters and anglers have told the Idaho Department of Fish and Game that access is among their top concerns. And the Access Yes! program, funded by Super Hunt drawings and donations, has grown to… more

Commission Authorizes Bighorn Tags for Auction, Lottery

Mon, 07/17/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during its quarterly meeting in Idaho Falls July 13 and 14, released bighorn sheep tags for auction and lottery and adopted rules to grant licenses to minor children with life-threatening diseases. The commissioners released bighorn tags for the 2007 seasons to be marketed by the… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 07/17/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I just bought a new elk rifle and am looking for a scope. I hear lighted reticle scopes are not legal in Idaho, is that true? A. For big game hunting, that is true. Big game hunting rules do not allow electronic devices on the scope or on the rifle. Some new models of scopes offered to the public incorporate lasers… more

Shaping The Future Of Deer Hunting

Fri, 07/14/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-glosinski

Idaho Falls - Want to take part in shaping the future of mule deer hunting in Idaho? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold an open house meeting Tuesday, July 27th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Idaho Falls Regional Office. "Over the past year we have been compiling information in order to design a statewide… more

Birding Provides a Treasure Hunt of Enjoyment

Fri, 07/14/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Joel Sauder, Regional Nongame Biologist More and more people are discovering that bird watching provides an enjoyable outdoor activity. Not only does birding send you outdoors, it can give you exercise, make you think, and hones your observational skills. Although birds can be elusive, this adds an air of mystery… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I noticed a new controlled hunt type this year called a "Landowner Permission Hunt." What are these and how do I apply for one?" Answer: The landowner permission hunts are an attempt by biologists to predict which big game units are likely to development… more

Fort Boise Boat Ramp to Close for Renovation

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The boat ramp at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area - a popular launch site for anglers and duck hunters - will be closed beginning July 15 for renovation work. "During the three-month renovation project, the ramp will receive a complete overhaul," Fish and Game utility craftsman Dennis Hardy noted. "The concrete… more