Fish and Game Notified of CWD Kill From Wyoming

Tue, 12/21/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

A national surveillance program that encourages states to exchange information on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) cases has proved its worth in an incident involving an Idaho deer hunter. The Idaho resident hunted in Wyoming, killing a mule deer which he brought back to eastern Idaho. The hunter submitted tissue from… more

Cold Winter Water Doesn't Slow Dworshak Bull Trout

Tue, 12/21/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Danielle Schiff - Idaho Department of Fish and Game As winter arrives, most wildlife species settle in for the long cold spell by trying to conserve as much energy as possible. Saving energy is also the norm for most of Idaho's native trout species as they find a deep run or pool to make their new winter home.… more

Safe Hunting on the Water

Tue, 12/21/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Charlie Justus, District Conservation Officer Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region Late season waterfowl hunting can be rewarding if you find open water and get away from crowds. One popular method used to find that great hunting spot involves taking a boat out on one of Idaho's rivers. Rivers… more

Ask Fish and Game

Tue, 12/21/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I want to fish a certain spot for steelhead in the first week of January. Are the new tags for 2005 on the market yet? A. Those tags are indeed ready to go and are available at Fish and Game offices or at your local license vendor. The spring season begins January 1, and may your line not freeze in the guides… more

Guns Need Cleaning At Season's End

Tue, 12/21/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With Idaho's big game hunting seasons nearly over for most rifle and muzzleloader hunters, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourages hunters to thoroughly clean their guns before putting them away for the season. "Now's the time to give your rifle and muzzleloader a good cleaning," said Kent… more

Christmas Bird Counts Scheduled For Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston-Clarkston Areas

Wed, 12/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - From novice birder to seasoned ornithologist, everyone is welcome to participate in the 105th annual Christmas Bird Count to be held Saturday, December 18 in the Moscow-Pullman area and Sunday, January 2, 2005, in the Lewiston-Clarkston area. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the all-day count… more

BALD EAGLES ARE BACK FOR THE WATCHING!

Wed, 12/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

As consistent as the calendar, bald eagles have returned on schedule to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds is in full swing and the numbers of our national symbol available here for our viewing enjoyment grow every day. The Bureau of Land Management conducts a… more

Idfg Goes Airborne

Tue, 12/14/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - Santa isn't the only one getting ready to fly soon, IDFG is also making preparations to use rented helicopters and planes for wildlife management purposes starting next week. While IDFG flies year-round, a majority of projects take place during the winter when animals move out into the open on winter range… more

Hunter Education Courses Offered In Moscow, Troy & Deary

Tue, 12/14/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

MOSCOW - Young hunters interested in pursuing game next year are encouraged to register early for one of four hunter education courses scheduled during March and April in Moscow, Troy and Deary. Two courses will be held in Moscow from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Eggan Youth Center located at 1515 East D Street.… more

Hunter Education Class Registration Moving To New Location

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - Humans are creatures of habit and IDFG is hoping that they will be able to break a nearly decade-long habit that people in the Idaho Falls area have of going to the Grand Teton Mall to register for hunter education classes. This Saturday, registration for winter classes will be taking place at the Idaho… more

Hunter Education

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Rick Hartley, of Jerome, was named "Hunter Education Instructor of the Year" for 2004 by the Magic Valley Region Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Hartley has been teaching since 1999, and has helped more than 400 students to obtain hunting licenses. "I enjoy doing something good for the future of… more

Sportsmen's Christmas presents - ideas for stocking stuffers

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Want to get your outdoorsmen a gift they can use all year long? Look no further than your local hunting and fishing license vendor. This year the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and license vendors across the state are offering a variety of gifts that will warm the heart in several price ranges. For the… more

File Hunt Reports Now

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Big game hunters who hunted deer, elk and antelope can save themselves a little hassle and cut Fish and Game expense by filing their mandatory hunter harvest reports as soon as possible. Hunters are required to file harvest reports within 10 days of the end of their hunt. Some late hunts continue, particularly in the… more

Commission Adopts Turkey Seasons

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The opportunity to hunt wild turkeys will be expanded again in the 2005 hunting seasons approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission December 10. Meeting by telephone conference, the Commission unanimously adopted department recommendations that increase Idaho turkey hunting. Turkey tag sales have gone from about 2,… more

Lake Cascade Yellow Perch Restoration Update

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Dale Allen, Regional Fishery Manager Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region Lake Cascade now contains many more perch and fewer pikeminnow than it did a year ago. Earlier this year, Fish and Game announced a two-pronged approach to restore yellow perch fishing in Lake Cascade. The first involved… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. Can I sign up now for depredation hunts that might happen this winter? A. Each year, hunters can sign up for depredation hunts from May 1 through June 30. Those who sign up are chosen at random. You can still sign up after June 30 but your name goes on the list of hunters available for depredation hunts after those… more

Seats Available In Upcoming Hunter & Bowhunter Education Courses

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Space is still available in Idaho's hunter and bowhunter education courses scheduled to take place in the Lewiston area January through April. Only a limited number of students will be accepted into the remaining classes, and once the maximum number is reached registration will close. "These courses are… more

New On-line & Home-Study Hunter Education Courses Offer Convenience

Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds future hunters 14 years or older, that both the on-line and home study hunter education courses offer a convenient way to fulfill Idaho's hunter education requirement. Both courses are designed to allow students to do much of the course at their… more