Fish and Game Schedules Big Game Measuring Day in Southeast Idaho

Thu, 02/16/2017 - 15:10 | idfg-jjackson

As basketball fans gear up for March Madness, Fish and Game is getting ready for its own “big game day” -- one that is sure to bring some exciting final scores of its own.

 Thursday, March 9, is Big Game Measuring Day at the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game… more

Idaho Fish and Game Commission to Create a New Fee Proposal to Manage Big Game Depredation Impacts and Improve Hunting and Fishing Access

Thu, 02/16/2017 - 13:35 | idfg-mkeckler

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission today directed Fish and Game staff to develop a proposed bill for consideration by the Idaho Legislature that would create a new $5 charge to purchase an Adult Resident annual hunting, fishing or trapping license. 

Revenue from the proposed fee would be used… more

IFWF solicits applications for 2017 grants

Thu, 02/16/2017 - 08:20 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for its 2017 grants cycle. The grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and tax-exempt organizations.

The Foundation is especially interested in… more

Henrys Lake Spawning Update

Wed, 02/15/2017 - 13:35 | idfg-dkeen

The Henrys Lake trap continues to be an active place. To date, we've trapped 1,622 Yellowstone Cutthroat. Due to crowding, we've shut off additional fish until we reduce numbers in the spawn shed. We'll initiate our fish spawn take on Friday, February, 17th. On that date, we'll be crossing our Henrys female Cutthroat… more

Clearwater River Steelhead Update

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 14:53 | idfg-bbowersox

We had our first significant runoff event of the winter this past week which caused significant ice break up throughout the regions rivers. Ice and woody debris began flowing down river and caused the main stem of the Clearwater to be difficult or almost impossible to fish in most areas. The attached picture is from… more

Salmon Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 13:59 | idfg-mkeckler

Winter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.

Large numbers of elk are still winter on, and adjacent to agriculture fields in the Salmon Region.  Warmer temperatures and rain this week caused snow to begin to… more

Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 13:50 | idfg-mkeckler

Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more

Mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 55

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 11:00 | idfg-mdemick

Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for both female and male mountain lion has closed in game management Unit 55 south of Burley, as the harvest quota of six females was reached February 14, 2017.   

Hunters will be allowed to keep mountain lions taken prior to this… more

Southeast Winter Feeding Report Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 10:05 | idfg-mkeckler

History

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

Feb. 13, 2017 status report

Daily rain and melting snow is causing flooding in many parts of the Southeast Region.  Deer and… more

Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 09:57 | idfg-mkeckler

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

Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region has 24 winter feeding sites established.

Approximately 1000… more

Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 09:52 | idfg-mkeckler

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 - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 09:27 | idfg-mkeckler

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 - Feb. 13, 2017

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 09:22 | idfg-mkeckler

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

Citizens Against Poaching Hotline now goes through State Police

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 11:48 | idfg-mdemick

Due to changes in a contractor used for Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline, callers should not be alarmed when Idaho State Police answers the phone.   

On January 31, 2017 Idaho State Police (ISP) began fielding calls made to the hotline from people reporting suspected fish… more

Apply now for spring bear and turkey controlled hunts

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 09:06 | idfg-mdemick

Hunters still have a few days to apply for Idaho’s spring black bear controlled hunts, as applications must be filed by Wednesday, Feb. 15.  Spring turkey controlled hunt applications must be in by Wednesday, March 1.

To apply for a controlled hunt, residents and nonresidents must have a valid… more

Idaho’s 2017 & 2018 big game season proposals available online

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 08:44 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game's proposed changes for the 2017 & 2018 big game hunting seasons are available online for public review and comment.

The proposals for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf are listed by region and are available at: https://idfg.idaho.gov/form/big-game… more

Henrys Lake Fish Trap-it's happening!

Sun, 02/12/2017 - 08:15 | idfg-dkeen

The Henrys Lake fish trap is now open. The first day trapping totals were 585 Yellowstone Cutthroat. We normally trap around 4500 fish in a year, so we're off to a good start. Our first spawn day will be February 17, from approximately 5:00 p.m until 10:00 p.m. In the meantime, we'll have the trap open and we'll be… more

Season setting time for Big Game

Fri, 02/10/2017 - 16:29 | idfg-wwakkinen

Deer and elk seasons might seem like a long way off, here in the middle of winter, but there are things you should do now for the upcoming seasons.  I’m not talking about tuning up the bow or sighting in the rifle (although those are always options).

 Idaho Fish and Game is starting the… more