Volunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game needs volunteers to help plant thousands of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings during March on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area east of Boise, where a human-caused fire last summer burned critical winter range. The annual volunteer planting project will begin on Saturday, March 3.… more

Light Goose Season, Part 2, Opens this Month

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The second part of the hunting season reopens on blue, Ross's and snow geese on February 18 and runs through March 10 in the southwestern and south-central parts of the state. Only Areas 2 and 3 are open. The daily bag limit is 10 geese, and the possession limit is 20. Area 2 includes Ada, Boise, Canyon, Cassia,… more

Turkey, Upland Game Rules Book Coming This Month

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The new upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules books are going to be available in late February. The 2012-2013… more

Commission Conference Calls Have Started

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m., each Thursday until the end of the 2012 legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be held at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Reports

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I forgot to turn in my harvest report, is it too late? A. No, it's not too late. The information is important. Fish and Game staff relies on hunter reports to help make hunting season recommendations in time for the Fish and Game Commission's March meeting, at which big game seasons and limits are set. All deer,… more

Wolf Trapper Trainings Scheduled In Orofino and Grangeville

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Trappers interested in pursuing wolves are reminded that Idaho rules require trappers complete a wolf trapper training course before they can purchase a wolf trapping tag. Wolf trapper training courses are set from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Orofino on February 9 and Grangeville on February 11. These courses will likely… more

Fish and Game Seeks Angler Opinions

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from anglers on a variety of issues important for the future of fishing in the state. Anglers are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming meetings to provide their opinions and suggestions on three main topics: Development of the 2013-2018 Fish Management Plan… more

Fish and Game Working to Improve Dawson Lake Facilities

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is applying for an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grant to improve public fishing access at Dawson Lake in Boundary County. The funding for the site improvements would be coming from state fishing and boating license funds, matched with grant funds generated by the sale… more

F&G Wants to Make it Easy for All to be Involved and Heard

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

While Idaho's fish and wildlife remain biologically unchanged, the manner in which we as humans enjoy them is constantly changing, and the methods used to communicate with the sporting public are constantly evolving as well. Idaho Fish and Game is trying a new approach by consolidating its big game and fisheries… more

Canada Lynx Sighted on Salmon-Challis National Forest

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game biologists confirmed a recent sighting of a Canada lynx on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The sighting is the first direct evidence of lynx presence on the forest since 1991. Idaho Fish and Game collected hair and scat samples from the animal to determine its origin. "This would be an… more

Forecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

If the Chinook salmon returns for 2012 holds up to the early forecast, this year could be the third best in more than 30 years. The forecast suggests a return that's a little more robust than last year, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries bureau chief Ed Schriever told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26… more

Deer and Elk Outlook for 2012 Hunting Seasons

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Deer and elk numbers are meeting management objectives in most parts of the state, but some hunter numbers are down slightly, Fish and Game officials told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26. Female elk numbers meet or exceed objectives in 21 of 29 elk management zones; they are below objectives in… more

Idaho Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho's second wolf harvest season opened statewide on August 30. Wolves were removed from the endangered species list in Idaho and Montana on May 5, 2011, when President Barack Obama signed legislation that reinstated the 2009 federal rule, which turned over wolf management responsibility to Idaho and Montana. The… more

Apply for Spring Turkey Hunts Starting Wednesday

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for spring turkey controlled hunts opens February 1 and runs to March 1. The application period for spring black bear ends February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go… more

Director's Report to the Commission Online

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Fish and Game's 2011 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what it did with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore. It includes overviews of each bureau, highlights of its operations and the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How can I tell when the ice is safe for ice fishing? A. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing. Check the ice thickness and condition before venturing over deep water. Drill a hole and measure thickness. Four inches of solid ice - not mushy or… more

Fish and Game Commission Expands Wolf Trapping

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 26, expanded the wolf trapping season to include Unit 10A in the Dworshak-Elk City wolf management zone. The season in Unit 10A opens February 1 and runs through March 31. Commissioner Fred Trevey, of the Clearwater Region, said the expanded trapping would reduce… more

Adding Excel .xlsx files to an ArcMap 10 document.

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:00 | idfg-twilliams

Don’t ask  me why but…  if you have office 2010 on your computer, you have to install the office 2007 system driver in order to see .xlsx files in ArcMap 10.

It’s a quick install.  You can find it here.

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=23734