Ask Fish and Game: Make the Call

Mon, 09/09/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. What should I do if I think I see a hunter doing something illegal while I'm out hunting? A. Get as much information as possible, such as a description of the person or persons, a description and especially the license number of any vehicles, and note the location. Don't confront the individual; instead "Make the… more

MBI Winter Employment Opportunities

Sat, 09/07/2013 - 17:41 | idfg-lrobinson

MBI needs help to complete winter forest carnivore surveys. See below for job descriptions and application directions.

Winter Field Coordinator:

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Wildlife Diversity Program, MBI's lead agency, is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Wildlife… more

F&G Sponsoring Two Mentored Youth Hunts in the Upper Snake

Fri, 09/06/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is sponsoring two mentored youth hunts in the Upper Snake Region this year. They will consist of one waterfowl and one pheasant hunt. The waterfowl hunt will be September 28 at the Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area. The pheasant hunt will be October 5 at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area… more

Tag Exchanges Available for Brownlee Zone Elk Hunters

Tue, 09/03/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Elk hunters holding Brownlee Zone A-tags now have the option of exchanging them for other general elk tags. Brownlee Zone A-tags will be exchanged at any Fish and Game office through the close of business (5 p.m., local time) Monday, September 9. Wildfires burning across much of the Brownlee Elk Zone - which opened… more

Sight In That Favorite Rifle

Tue, 09/03/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: Does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be answered positively on Saturday, September 14, at the annual Sight In event at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of… more

Upland Game Seasons Opening

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Upland game fall seasons are ramping up, with forest grouse, rabbits and hares open now. The early fall general turkey season and seasons for September 15 and chukar, quail, partridge and sage-grouse begin September 21. The season for forest grouse, which include ruffed, spruce and dusky grouse, opens August 30… more

Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane Seasons Open

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The 2013 mourning dove and sandhill crane seasons open Sunday, September 1. The mourning dove season runs through September 30. The daily bag limit is 10, and the possession limit is 30. Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their range into Idaho. Eurasian collared-doves harvested… more

Avoid Bear Conflicts: Store Food and Garbage Properly

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

As hunters venture into the woods this fall, Idaho Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. Most bear complaints happen in later summer and early fall when bears are traveling in search of food, packing on fat to make through the… more

Idaho Conservation Officer Recognized by WAFWA

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Senior conservation officer Jim Stirling of the Magic Valley Region has been named the Pogue-Elms law enforcement officer of the year by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Stirling has worked as a conservation officer for Idaho Fish and Game since 2003. The award recognizes a wildlife… more

All Hunters and Anglers Must Stop at Check Stations

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In the Field By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Hard as it is to believe, summer is already coming to a close, and some Idaho hunting seasons have already opened. These include what are called "green-field hunts" that are intended to provide some relief to crop producers experiencing damage by big… more

Fish Killed in Transport Incident

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

About 160 adult Chinook salmon being transported from Sawtooth Fish Hatchery to the Yankee Fork to spawn naturally, died Wednesday, August 28. The fish were loaded at the Sawtooth Hatchery south of Stanley and driven to the Yankee Fork where they were released. A Fish and Game employee noticed many were stressed and… more

Ask Fish and Game: Grouse Permits

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. Grouse season is about to open, but do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends on what kind of grouse. Nothing other than a valid 2013 Idaho hunting license is required to hunt forest grouse, which includes dusky, ruffed and spruce grouse. But to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse, hunters also need a… more

F&G Plans Treatment of Soldiers Meadow Reservoir

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game officials plan to rehabilitate Soldiers Meadow Reservoir in early November using the chemical rotenone in an effort to rebuild its declining fishery. Over the years, illegal fish introductions have caused the fishery to decline to the point where now the reservoir is dominated by stunted bullhead,… more

Mores Creek Running Red with Kokanee

Tue, 08/27/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After spending two to three years feeding in the deep waters of Lucky Peak Reservoir, kokanee are red, fat and ready for spawning. Scores of kokanee are swimming up Mores Creek and its tributaries, providing a late summer spectacle for onlookers. The run has attracted the attention of anglers, at least some of whom… more

Women's Outdoor Skills Clinic Slated in Nampa

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Rifle shooting, survival and fly fishing are just some of the outdoor skills to be taught at an upcoming Women Of the Woods clinic, sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game. Free of charge and open to women 18 years of age and older, the WOW clinic will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at the Fish and Game… more

Fish and Game Fall Breakfast Meetings Resume in Lewiston

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After taking a break for the summer, the Clearwater Region of Idaho Fish and Game will kick off the fall season by hosting a breakfast meetings on Tuesday, September 10, at 3316 16th St. Lewiston. The meeting begins at 6:30 a.m. and will include presentations on fall fishing season updates, youth hunting clinics,… more

Fall Chinook Season Opens September 1

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A fall Chinook salmon fishing season on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers opens Sunday, September 1. The Clearwater River, from its mouth upstream to Memorial Bridge in Lewiston; and the Salmon River, from its mouth upstream about three-fourths of a mile to Eye of the Needle Rapids, will be open from… more

Fall Steelhead Opens on Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The fall steelhead harvest season opens Sunday, September 1, on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The Snake River is open from the Washington State line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. The Salmon River is open from its mouth upstream to the posted… more