Clearwater River Salmon Season May Close On June 13

Mon, 06/07/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game predict by June 13 parts or all of the Clearwater River may be closed to sport salmon fishing. Initial spring chinook run projections for 2004 fell short of expectations, resulting in a run about half the size originally predicted. "We're trying to give the… more

New Record Splake

Mon, 06/07/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Ririe - When Lee Davison of Rigby decided to take his WWII Veteran father out on Ririe Reservoir to celebrate Memorial Day, little did he know that he would be the one ending up with something memorable to celebrate. Not only did he land the new Idaho state record splake, but he did so using the most basic of tackle and… more

'Bear Facts' Start Reading program

Mon, 06/07/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The "Bear Facts," a family-oriented presentation about Idaho's black and grizzly bears, will kick off the summer reading program at Barnes and Noble Booksellers on Monday,June 14 at 7 p.m. Presented by Idaho Fish and Game, the presentation will cover a variety of topics, including bear biology, natural history and… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 06/07/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I hear that I don't always have to fish for salmon and steelhead with a barbless hook. What's that about? A. It is true but there is really only one exception to the barbless hook rule and that is for the Boise River where steelhead and salmon are trucked in when runs are high enough to provide surplus hatchery… more

To my friends in the media,

Mon, 06/07/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

To my friends in the media, I've finally made the decision to bail out, taking early retirement at age 55. My last day on the job here will be July 2. The person taking my place will be my long-time friend and co-worker Ed Mitchell. Ed started out as a newspaper reporter, has been a daily paper editor and a magazine… more

Bow Hunter Education classes in final week of registration

Thu, 06/03/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to go bow hunting this fall, that haven't completed the Bow Hunter Education class need to contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to sign up. With bow season beginning August 15, time is limited to complete the course. According to state law, first-time bow hunters, regardless of age… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

Thu, 06/03/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 74,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Alturas Lake (near Stanley) 3,500 Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Boise… more

June 12 is Free Fishing Day

Thu, 06/03/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… more

Rigby Angler Lands New State Record Splake

Thu, 06/03/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Ririe - When Lee Davison of Rigby decided to take his WWII Veteran father out on Ririe Reservoir to celebrate Memorial Day, little did he know that he would be the one ending up with something memorable to celebrate. Not only did he land the new Idaho state record splake, but he did so using the most basic of tackle and… more

Firewood Sale To Benefit Wildlife

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - To improve wildlife habitat in the Benton Meadows area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer a firewood sale the first three weekends of June beginning June 4th. Permits are being sold at the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue… more

Sage grouse numbers increase

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Sage grouse populations in the Magic Valley are continuing to rise, according to the 2004 surveys conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. On 14 survey routes in the Magic Valley Region, biologists and volunteers observed 1,334 male sage grouse on breeding leks in 1987. Numbers of birds dropped off… more

Leave baby animals alone

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope herds. With camping and the outdoors season well underway, well-meaning citizens often find baby animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to leave them alone. "We have people calling… more

Leftover moose tags application period begins June 15

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to hunt moose this fall will have a second chance to draw one of the 64 permits left up for grabs, 12 for bulls. New this year, hunters are able to apply for leftover permit. Everyone is eligible to apply; once-in-a-lifetime rules do not apply. However, hunters that do receive a permit and… more

Free Fishing Day is June 12

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… more

Hunter Education Class Available in Sandpoint

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Although hunting seasons remain several months away, summer hunter education and bowhunter education classes are now forming. Due of high interest and limited space, prospective students in Bonner County are encouraged to register for classes now so they complete the required course(s) in time to buy a license to… more

Annual Closure Set For Important Trumpeter Swan Nests At Sand Creek WMA

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

St. Anthony - For the eleventh straight year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will restrict human access and delay the start of fishing season in two ponds at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to help isolate two pairs of nesting trumpeter swans. The nesting trumpeters are located on Ponds 2 and 4 in… more

Clearwater River Salmon Season May Close On June 13, 2004

Wed, 06/02/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) predict by June 13, 2004 parts or all of the Clearwater River may be closed to sport salmon fishing. Initial spring chinook run projections for 2004 fell short of expectations, resulting in a run approximately half the size originally predicted… more

Sturgeon Reward Increased

Tue, 06/01/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The heat is on. The reward offered in the case of the poached Snake River sturgeon has been increased to $1500 thanks to an avid sturgeon angler angered by the poaching incident. Off Road Specialty in Garden City added $500 to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reward of $1000. "The owner of this business is an… more