Press Releases and Articles
Development vs. Wildlife: Winners or losers?
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by Al Van Vooren, Regional Supervisor, IDFG - Southwest Region Not long ago, one opinion piece which declared wildlife would be losers appeared on the same page with another that declared wildlife would benefit from a particular proposed development in the Boise foothills. Both can't have been telling the truth could… moreCraig Mountain Open to Snowmobilers
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LEWISTON - With the recent snow prompting big game to lower elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds winter recreationists that the access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area will be open beginning February 4, 2006. The access gates remained closed past the opening date of… moreFish and Game Continues Big Game Aerial Surveys
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LEWISTON - As the harsh winter weather continues, so does aerial surveys of the state's big game populations. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) began surveying big game herds in December, but because flying is limited to calm, clear weather, this winter's aerial surveys have been delayed. IDFG plans to… moreWolf Control Proposal Released
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released a proposal to reduce the wolf population by up to 43 wolves or about 75 percent in the Lolo elk management zone of the Clearwater Region. Fish and Game biologists say wolf predation is a significant contributor to the decline of elk numbers in the Lolo zone and may be… moreFish and Game News Available
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The Idaho Fish and Game News tabloid publication is available at license vendors and department offices statewide. The current 12-page publication offers a variety of articles on Idaho Fish and Game activities including the Mule Deer Initiative, wolf management, bighorn sheep hunting, and volunteer work. The Fish and… moreTime to Apply For Turkey, Bear Tags
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Sportsmen have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period ends February 15. Cost of the application is $6.25, and sportsmen wishing to apply must have a 2006 hunting license. This year, turkey hunters will have a better chance of drawing one of… moreState Health Officials Warn of Mercury in American Falls Reservoir Fish
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued a consumption advisory for fish caught in the American Falls Reservoir because of the mercury levels found in recent samples. The department warns pregnant women and young children about eating too much of certain types of fish from the reservoir. The fish… moreSuper Hunt Applications on Sale Now
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It's not too early to apply for a chance at the hunt of a lifetime in this year's Super Hunt drawings. Applications for the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 15. Applications will be drawn for eight elk, eight deer,… moreCrime Scene Investigation at MK Nature Center
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The Morrison Knudson Nature Center plans a wildlife crime scene investigation program from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, February 11. CSI: Wildlife is open to fifth through eighth graders. Join the staff at the MK Nature Center for an opportunity to conduct a wildlife crime scene investigation. Put on your Idaho… moreAsk Fish & Game
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Q. I forgot to turn in my harvest report, is it too late? A. No, it's not too late. But hunters who don't submit their report won't be able to buy a license for this year until they do. The information is important. Fish and Game staff relies on hunter reports to help make hunting seasons recommendations in time for… moreTime to sign-up for Access Yes!
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JEROME - Landowners interested in participating in the Access Yes! program are urged to signup soon. Last year in the Magic Valley Region the Idaho Fish and Game enrolled 131,960 acres in the program. This year they want to increase that number to 150,000 acres. "It is a great program and it has been very successful… moreTime to apply for turkey, bear tags
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JEROME - Sportsmen have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period began January 15 and ends February 15. Cost of the application is $6.25 and sportsmen wishing to apply need to have a 2006 hunting license. For turkey hunters in the Magic… moreProject WILD Workshop offered in Jerome
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JEROME - A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for February 24, 25 at Idaho Department of Fish and Game Regional office in Jerome. The class will go from 4-9 p.m. on the Feb. 24 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Feb. 25. Project WILD is a wildlife-oriented, multi-disciplinary set of activities developed for educators,… moreMule deer receive radio collars near Black Pine
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MALTA - To increase their knowledge of mule deer in the Black Pine area, Idaho Fish and Game biologists radio collared 12 deer last week: eight does, three fawns, and one buck. They hope to increase the number of deer wearing collars in the area to 25 over the next few weeks. "The collars will help us understand deer… moreWolf Control Proposal Released
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Public Hearings Planned in Boise and Lewiston The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Wednesday released a proposal asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for permission to reduce the wolf population by 75 percent in the Lolo elk management zone of the Clearwater Region. Fish and Game biologists say wolf predation… moreProject WILD Workshop offered in Jerome
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JEROME - A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for February 24, 25 at Idaho Department of Fish and Game Regional office in Jerome. The class will go from 4-9 p.m. on the Feb. 24 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Feb. 25. Project WILD is a wildlife-oriented, multi-disciplinary set of activities developed for educators,… moreBuck numbers strong, fawn numbers stable
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JEROME - Magic Valley Regional wildlife biologists observed 1,056 does, 304 bucks and 623 fawns while conducting aerial composition counts in small portions of hunting units 56, 54, and 45 in late December. "Numbers are looking really good across the region," said Randy Smith, Magic Valley Regional Wildlife Manager. "… moreEyes In The Sky Give IDFG The Big Picture
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IDAHO FALLS - Nowadays just about everyone has a digital camera or understands how they work. There is a little button that lets you zoom in on an image or lets you back out to get the big picture. When it comes to managing mule deer and other ungulates (members of the deer family) IDFG has been working that little… more