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Elk wait at near the feed line at Bullwhacker feed site near Ketchum.

Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 13:34 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.

March 13, 2017 status report

Fish and Game is currently operating 12 sanctioned feed sites in Blaine County.

There is still a… more

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Help protect wildlife and pets by not planting yew this spring

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 13:21 | idfg-rphillips

It was a tough winter for big game as deep snow pushed them to low elevations in search of food. That search was fatal to many animals after eating a toxic plant that is common for ornamental landscaping.

Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it… more

Southwest Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 13:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more

Clearwater Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 13:14 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Fish and Game Clearwater Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies and has never established a Winter Feeding Advisory Committee as per IC36-123. Because the Clearwater Region has so much backcountry, winter feeding operations would be very difficult to manage… more

Panhandle Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 13:13 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Fish and Game Panhandle Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies because big game do not congregate in large concentrations. Because of this it is virtually impossible to use feeding as a tool in a way that is meaningful from a population standpoint. The region has… more

Caught on Camera: Students witness Steelhead Hatch

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 15:51 | idfg-jbruns

Local 5th grade students witness steelhead eggs hatching as part of the Steelhead in the Classroom Program. Eggs were delivered to the schools on Monday, March 6th. Students will raise fish until the middle of May when they will release them into the Clearwater River.

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Snow Geese stop over at Fort Boise WMA on their spring journey north

Migratory Game Bird Season Open House in Lewiston

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 15:50 | idfg-jbruns

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons. To view and comment on the season proposals, visit Fish and Game's public involvement page at https://idfg.idaho.gov/comment.

Relatively few changes are proposed for the… more

Migratory Game Bird Season Open House in Lewiston

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 15:19 | idfg-jbruns

Relatively few changes are proposed for the… more

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Angling Pocket Guide

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 13:51 | idfg-vosborn

The Upper Salmon River Steelhead Angling Pocket Guide pulls together steelhead fishing information for the Upper Salmon River. You can read it online or ask for a hard copy at the Salmon Region office.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3/14/17)

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 13:41 | idfg-vosborn

Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased again over the past week, but poor river conditions continued to impact the fishery. Low level snow melt in the Challis and East Fork areas during the middle of the previous week resulted in muddy river conditions that persisted throughout the weekend.… more

Boise River WMA Closure Continues

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 13:40 | Anonymous (not verified)

In the aftermath of a prolonged winter, everyone is anxious to get outdoors. Enjoy the spring-like weather, but remember that portions of Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) remain closed to visitors.

This is perhaps the most critical time period for big game animals. Fat… more

Canada Geese Poached, Wasted

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 12:15 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching and wasting of five Canada geese, discovered February 17th at Mountain Home Reservoir. The birds were shot and disposed of sometime the week before.

Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a… more

Today - Radio Boise's "From Snow to Flow" features F&G Fisheries Manager Joe Kozfkay

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 11:34 | Anonymous (not verified)

From the Radio Boise website -

The Boise River is an incredible asset that has been taken for granted in the past. These days many individuals and groups are working hard to protect and improve is health and vitality.

We'll talk with Joe about the Boise River fishery, how the… more

South Fork Snake River Update

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 08:14 | idfg-dgarren

As the weather warms, many anglers are thinking of fishing again, and several have been asking about our population surveys on the South Fork Snake. Below is a summary of our last survey, which occurred in October of 2016.

South Fork Snake River 2016 fall… more

Snow Geese Descend on Fort Boise WMA [video]

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 15:43 | idfg-vosborn

Snow Geese and other waterfowl make a pit stop at Fort Boise WMA in their spring migration north to the Arctic.

For a complete story go check out to March Madness at the Fort Boise WMA.

Volunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 15:23 | Anonymous (not verified)

In the aftermath of the Mile Marker 14 Wildfire near Boise and the Soda Fire south of Marsing, Idaho Fish and Game staff are looking for volunteers to plant sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings to help restore both areas.

Planting projects are scheduled for the next several… more

snow geese, pond, Roswell Marsh, Southwest Region

Fort Boise WMA's march madness is a massive waterfowl migration

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 14:41 | idfg-rphillips

Sometimes it’s a distant cackling sound that’s your first sign snow geese are arriving, or it may be the tell-tale, V-shaped flocks high in the sky. Regardless, it means a feathered fireworks display is about to start at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near Parma.

The 1,… more