Upland, Turkey, Furbearer Seasons Set

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 16 set the 2014 and 2015 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules. The Commission delayed their decision on two trapping season proposals: changes to Idaho's reciprocal agreement with other states and the reduction of the statewide bobcat trapping… more

Director's Report to the Commission Online

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Fish and Game's 2013 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what was accomplished with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore, followed by future challenges, cost comparisons and big game harvest… more

Ask Fish and Game: Stocking Fish

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more

Mountain Lion Injures Dogs in Boise Foothills

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Hikers, runners and mountain bikers are urged to use caution in an area of the Boise Foothills where two dogs were attacked by a mountain lion Monday afternoon. The attack took place off of Bogus Basin Road, along the Corrals Trail, just west of the Corrals/Hard Guy Trail junction around 2:00pm Monday. A Boise man… more

Updated Idaho Topo Maps Available & Using the TerraGo Toolbar

Wed, 01/22/2014 - 16:35 | idfg-pbond

The Idaho 2013/2014 series of US Topo maps have been completed. The latest series has improvements over the 2011 series including Forest service roads and trails, structures, improved NHD, PLSS, and more. The image base for the new maps is the 2013 NAIP. GeoPDF maps can be downloaded FREE of charge at the USGS Map… more

First Wolverine Detection of the Season!

Wed, 01/22/2014 - 10:18 | idfg-mlucid

Deep in the Shadowy Saint Joe the first wolverine images of the season were captured by a bait station set up by MBI partner the Coeur d' Alene Tribe.

IDFG Publication A Great Learning Tool

Tue, 01/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game publishes a newspaper for kids called Wildlife Express. Nine issues are produced each year, one per month from September through MayÉcoinciding with the academic calendar of most schools. It is geared toward upper elementary through middle school students. Each issue features… more

Commission Approves Elk Management Plan

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

A new statewide elk management plan was unanimously approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at their January 16 meeting in Boise. In 2011, Fish and Game launched an effort to update the 12 year-old plan. Strategies were driven by public expectations and changes in elk populations. Revisions were… more

Forecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

If the Chinook salmon returns for 2014 hold up to the early forecast, anglers could anticipate fisheries similar to those opened in 2008 and 2009. In those years, fisheries were opened in the Clearwater, Snake, lower Salmon, Little Salmon, South Fork Salmon and upper Salmon rivers. "The forecast suggests a return… more

Shikar-Safari Recognizes American Falls Officer

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Southeast Region conservation officer Brandon Chamberlin was recently awarded the 2013 Idaho Wildlife Officer of the Year by Shikar-Safari Club International. Shikar-Safari International is a worldwide organization of hunters that supports a wide range of conservation causes with emphasis on wildlife law enforcement… more

Ask Fish and Game: Lifetime Licenses

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. If I buy a lifetime license and leave the state, do I have to pay nonresident tag fees? A. Yes. The lifetime license is valid regardless of where you live. Over years, you will save significant money on the license itself. But tag fees for nonresidents would apply if you become a resident of another state or… more

Sportsmen Against Hunger Event to Benefit Idaho Food Bank

Thu, 01/16/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Sportsmen and sportswomen in southeast Idaho are joining forces to help with an important cause-fighting hunger. The seventh annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the CAL Ranch Store in Pocatello. Those who attend the event can help raise money for… more

75th Celebration: Counting Game from the Sky

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

As snow blankets the backcountry, wildlife biologists take to the sky for the annual big game count. The tradition that began 65 years ago in 1948 continues to this day. Idaho Fish and Game became one of the first wildlife management agencies in the country to use aircraft to count big game animals when it used a… more

F&G Commission to Meet in Boise This Week

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday, January 15 and 16 in Boise. The annual meeting starts with a public hearing at 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 15 at the Washington Group Plaza at 720 East Park Blvd. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do… more

Information Sought on Wasted Elk Near Nez Perce

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information on the illegal taking of two cow elk and a calf elk on Friday, December 27. The incident likely took place at approximately 3 p.m. on the road that runs north of Albers Rd. (Nez Perce/Clearwater County line) just east of the Gilbert Grade Rd. (Hwy 7).… more

Apply Soon for Spring Controlled Hunts

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The application period for spring black bear controlled hunts opens January 15 and continues through February 15. This year, the spring turkey controlled hunt application period opens February 1 and runs through March 1. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15, with some controlled hunts opening… more

Super Hunt Entries on Sale Now

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

It's not too early to enter the first Super Hunt drawing; the deadline is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will… more

Ask Fish and Game: Rules Brochures

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. When will the seasons and rules brochures be available this year? A. The 2014 seasons and rules brochure for upland game, furbearers and turkey is scheduled to be shipped from the printer the week of February 17. Next is the big game brochure, with deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain lion, wolf and black bear seasons… more