How to Legally Recover Roadkill

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

As temperatures cool, people driving the highways of Idaho are encountering more collisions with wild game. So if you see an animal that has been killed by a car, can you take it home? The answer is yes, but there are some guidelines to follow: - Before you claim any roadkill salvage, consider the safety of yourself… more

Ask Fish & Game: Wild Turkey Permits

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q: If I did not fill my wild turkey permit in the spring, can I use it this fall? A: Yes. A general wild turkey tag is valid for spring and fall seasons. It can also be used during spring or fall controlled hunts with the purchase of a controlled hunt permit. If the general tag is not used to harvest a turkey in the… more

Opportunity for Youth to Learn About Waterfowl Hunting

Fri, 09/12/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Trapping Class Scheduled in Pocatello

Fri, 09/12/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is holding a wolf trapping certification class in Pocatello on Saturday, September 27. The class will run from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm (with a break for lunch) at the Southeast Regional Fish and Game office located at 1345 Barton Road. A person must attend a wolf trapper education… more

Spotlighters Beware! You Might Be Shooting an ASA

Tue, 09/09/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Fish and Game is taking aggressive action to catch and prosecute people who spotlight game animals. In areas where conservation officers suspect spotlighting or other suspicious activity near roads, they are using "artificial simulated animals" to bust unlawful hunters. Artificial simulated animals, commonly called ASAs… more

Restoration of Clark Fork Delta To Begin

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

A large restoration effort in the Clark Fork River delta is set to start this month and continue into March, 2015. The project is being coordinated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from local entities and individuals. Work will begin in the Clark Fork drift yard the week of September 8, 2014.… more

75th Celebration: 1957 - Keeping Fish in the River

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

When settlers first diverted water from streams and rivers into their fields, they likely diverted more than water. Fish following the flow of water, especially downstream migrating salmon smolts, were often carried out of a stream, into irrigation canals and onto farmers' fields. As early as 1905, fish screens were… more

Fall Turkey Season Opens Soon

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Hunters looking to bag a wild Idaho turkey can start hunting on Monday, September 15. The general fall turkey season will open in the Panhandle and Clearwater regions. Fall controlled hunts open in a few places in the state. September 15, 2014 through December 15. General Fall Hunt in Game Management Units 1, 2 (… more

Citizens Against Poaching Offers Cash Rewards

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

People hunting in Idaho's back country can be the best defense against poachers who steal precious game from all Idahoans, and those who help could pocket some extra cash. Anyone who sees or suspects illegal activity is asked to contact CAP. If you want to help, the first thing to do is get as much information as… more

IDFG Plans Youth Waterfowl Hunting Opportunity

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youth aged 10-15. In addition, the Silver Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be hosting a similar event on the same day. The hunts are planned for September 27, the opening day of the annual youth-only… more

Seen a Wolf or Grizzly Bear Lately? IDFG Wants to Know!

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Each year tens of thousands of hunters scour the woods of Idaho in search of game, and the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Trapper Education Classes in the Clearwater Region

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

There will be two wolf trapper classes in the Clearwater Region this weekÑone on Friday, September 5 in Lewiston, and one on Saturday, September 6 in Ahsahka. There are still seats available in these classes. These may be the only classes offered in the Clearwater Region for 2014. Trappers may register online at… more

75th Celebration -1909 - Laboring for Wildlife

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

This week, in honor of Labor Day, we are paying tribute to all the women and men who have worked over the years to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage Idaho's wildlife resources. The State of Idaho recognized Labor Day as a holiday in 1909. At that time, Idaho Fish and Game had 39 employees. These included the… more

Motorized Hunting Rule in Effect

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Hunters heading out this fall should be aware that thirty hunting units in Idaho fall under the motorized hunting rule. The rule states motorized vehicle use by all big game hunters is restricted to established roadways legally open to travel by full-sized automobiles. The rule applies to people hunting big game… more

Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days this Week

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will educate hundreds of Treasure Valley fifth graders this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the 3rd through the 5th. The event is held every September at the MK Nature Center. The three day celebration of native Idaho fish species and their habitats is a hands-on learning experience… more

Ask Fish & Game: Salmon River Steelhead

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q: When can I expect to start seeing some steelhead showing up in the Salmon River? A: There are likely some steelhead trickling into the Salmon River right now, and from here, numbers should slowly rise. During the last week of August, the number of steelhead passing Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston was consistently… more

Kokanee Salmon add Color to Idaho Streams

Fri, 08/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

As autumn approaches many outdoor adventurers enjoy watching a natural transformation that changes the look of Idaho's high country; while the autumn sky is filled with the colors of changing leaves, so are many small Idaho streams filled with the color of spawning kokanee salmon. Kokanee are a land-locked version of… more

Dog Recovering From Mountain Lion Encounter

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

A German shorthaired pointer is recovering from injuries following an early morning confrontation with a suspected mountain lion in a west Boise neighborhood. The incident took place the morning of Wednesday August 27, in a subdivision near the corner of West Hill Road and North Collister Drive. According to the… more