F&G wildlife managers keep a watchful eye on fawns and calves during winter

Mon, 02/01/2021 - 10:02 | idfg-rphillips

Idaho big game hunters pursue deer and elk in the fall, and by winter most have put their guns and bows away for the season, and that’s when Fish and Game biologists start their annual hunt. 

But instead of getting meat for the freezer and antlers to put above the mantle, biologists capture deer and elk… more

Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 2

Fri, 01/29/2021 - 18:10 | idfg-jjackson

Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting
and Agenda

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

6:30 PM

Southeast Regional IDFG Office

1345 Barton Road

Pocatello, ID… more

Private trout farms continue to stock surplus rainbow trout into the Snake River

Fri, 01/29/2021 - 16:02 | idfg-tthompson

Magic Valley anglers have another opportunity to pursue a new unique winter fishery for rainbow trout following the stocking of large rainbow trout into the Snake River at Centennial Waterfront Park, near Twin Falls. In late January, Koehn Farms will be donating 9,000 trout, which weigh over one pound, into the Snake… more

Hunters will see big reduction in antlerless moose tags, similar sheep and goat tags for 2021-22 seasons

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 16:01 | idfg-rphillips

Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 28 set moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2021-22 during its meeting in Nampa. Changes include reductions in tags available for all three species, including substantial decreases in moose tags, particularly antlerless tags, and minor adjustments to tags for bighorn… more

Public’s Help Sought in Second Waterfowl Carcass Wasting Case

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 09:02 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent dumping of more than 25 whole waterfowl carcasses north of Emmett on Van Deusen Road. The mix of birds included mallards, teal and northern pintails.

Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and… more

WMA Nesting Closures Begin February 1

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 08:31 | Anonymous (not verified)

After providing countless days of outdoor recreation for hunters this fall and winter, Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are ready for a rest and a refocus.

Many WMAs provide sanctuary and nesting habitat for upland and nongame birds as well as waterfowl – ducks and geese. One key to this… more

Safety tips when living in proximity to mountain lions

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 13:33 | idfg-tthompson

Reports of mountain lions in the Wood River Valley are down considerably from the winter of 2019-2020. Last year, Fish and Game reported nearly 100 incidents involving mountain lions in the Wood River Valley, which included several attacks on pets.

While reports have diminished this winter, mountain lions… more

Winter surveys show high numbers of mule deer fawns in the Upper Snake

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:51 | idfg-mpfander

Mule deer fawn numbers are looking really good across much of the Upper Snake Region as we head into the rough part of winter.

"Our fawn production across the region was pretty incredible," said Upper Snake Region Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks. "I think that we have only had fawn ratios rivaling these… more

Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - February

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 17:15 | Anonymous (not verified)

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 9,800 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. Two of the treasure Valley’s newest ponds are including in the schedule; Dick Knox Pond in Emmett and Star City Pond West in Star.

LOCATION… more

NEW TIMESHEETS available now!

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 15:04 | idfg-sfocht

A new and improved Idaho Master Naturalist Timesheet is available. It won't look too much different than the old one, except for the ADDED feature of being able to see your entries after you enter them. You are also able to download your entries into Excel, if you choose. If you recorded time for 2021 on the old… more

BCR Ammo Amnesty Program On Now

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 12:12 | Anonymous (not verified)

BCR shooters, do you have a stockpile of Wolf or TulAmmo that you’ve been unable to shoot at BCR due to the steel ban?

Well, here’s some good news.

Through the months of February and March, and subject to daily weather conditions, shooters are allowed to use the following ammunition at BCR: Wolf,… more

Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2021

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 09:42 | idfg-tthompson

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 7,350 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.

Body… more

Magic Valley trout growers donate thousands of live trout for anglers to catch

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:39 | idfg-tthompson

If you’re an angler looking for a winter escape, you are in luck. Local trout processors have an over abundance of fish due to declining markets. Despite the unfortunate business circumstances, many producers donate their fish to Fish and Game to bolster public angling opportunities across southern Idaho.… more

Apply for spring turkey controlled hunts starting Feb. 1

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:46 | idfg-bpearson

Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for turkey can apply from Feb. 1 through March 1. Spring 2021 turkey controlled hunt information is in the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules book.

Hunters who have a 2021 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at… more

Public's Help Sought in Waterfowl Carcass Wasting Case

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 08:12 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent dumping of 34 whole and partially field-dressed waterfowl carcasses behind the Fred Meyer store at Glenwood and Chinden in Garden City.

Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain… more

Canada geese carcasses dumped near Aberdeen

Fri, 01/22/2021 - 15:48 | idfg-jjackson

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for information regarding another waterfowl waste case in southeast Idaho. At least 5 Canada geese were discovered at the base of a cliff where they had been tossed and left to waste after being shot. The disposal site was likely accessed via a two-track dirt road off of… more

Mountain lion take season closed in Units 66A and 76

Fri, 01/22/2021 - 14:56 | idfg-jjackson

Mountain lion take season closures have occurred in several southeast Idaho game management units over the last several weeks, with new orders closing the take season for BOTH male and female mountain lions in Units 66A and 76, effective Jan. 21, 2021. The specifics regarding the closures for these and other Southeast… more

Ice fishing update, Jan. 22: Cascade and Payette Lakes

Fri, 01/22/2021 - 14:16 | idfg-mthomas

Snow and travel conditions have improved following a week of colder temperatures. On Friday, Jan. 22, I visited two access areas on Lake Cascade to check surface and ice conditions. At Van Wyck access, I measured 3 inches of snow and 14 inches of ice. At Boulder Creek access, I measured 5 inches of snow, 2 inches of… more