Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Make a Big Return
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Residents around the Salmon region have been marveling at the sight of chinook salmon returning to regional streams and tributaries to spawn. What makes this year so exciting is the numbers of the big fish that have returned. It has been decades since a significant number of these endangered fish have returned from… moreAre You Prepared?
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It is hunting season! For many of us, this is our favorite season of the year as visions of antlers and bulging game bags fill our heads. But in the rush of sighting in rifles and circling opening dates on the calendar, some folks forget to slow down and really prepare for time outdoors. Whether you are heading for… moreWaterfowl Season Opens October 6
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Waterfowl hunting seasons open Saturday, October 6 with the prospect of a slow time in the blind for ducks but another good season for goose hunters in Idaho. Local duck populations, especially in southern Idaho, have had a rough time with continuing drought drying up nesting habitat. Another in a string of dry years… moreFlying to Your Hunt
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Region Conservation Educator The recent actions of terrorists have frequently been labeled by reporters as Ôtragedies'. However, most people consider a "tragedy" to be a force of nature or an accident. I think these cowardly acts of aggression are more appropriately called "attacks". They… moreNo Bait or Salt for Deer and Elk
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As big game hunting activity picks up, Fish and Game reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting is prohibited. In addition to being illegal, this type of hunting clearly violates fair chase ethics because it takes advantage of an unnatural condition created… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I use lighted sights on my muzzleloader? A. The rules booklet states that during a muzzleloader-only season, a weapon must be without any electronic device attached to, or incorporated on, the muzzleloader.Hunters, ASK FIRST! to Hunt or Fish on Private Land
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With hunting seasons in full swing, now is a good time to remind all hunters to ASK FIRST! before entering onto private land for any reason. Failure to do so could cost you more than a bad relationship with a landowner, as two Horseshoe Bend residents recently discovered. Idaho has two trespass laws on the books. The… moreSpecial Youth Pheasant Hunts & Clinic Set For First Weekend Of October
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IDAHO FALLS - The world today has changed and hunting isn't as accessible to young people as it used to be. Parents either lack the time or hunting skills to pass on to their children. To help reverse this tide, the Idaho Fish… moreYouth Pheasant Hunt, October 6 & 7
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October 6 and 7 have been designated as "Youth Pheasant Season" across Idaho. On those days young hunters, ages 12 - 15, can pursue the wily ring-necked pheasant and sample the joys of fall bird hunting. This special season will open at noon on Saturday, October 6. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult… moreFish Salvage Policy in Irrigation Canals
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Magic Valley Region canal companies recently announced they would be shut off and out of water in mid-October. Whenever irrigation canals are dewatered, they are opened for public fish salvage. Anyone taking fish must have a valid Idaho fishing license and may only use certain techniques for salvage. Legal methods… moreVirus Slows HQ Services
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Complications of the Nimda computer virus slowed some services normally provided by Fish and Game headquarters last week. The virus, which has interrupted computer networks worldwide, hit Fish and Game computers Tuesday. Despite night-and-day efforts by computer specialists, the sophisticated virus had not been… moreDirt Moves at Winchester Dam
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Construction work began at Winchester Dam in the Clearwater Region recently. Rebuilding the dam and road at Winchester State Park has been planned since the dam was found inadequate by safety authorities. The project was part of the package when the Idaho legislature approved higher resident Fish and Game license fees… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I hunt coyotes in Idaho? A. Yes. Coyotes are classified as predators in Idaho law, and there is no restriction on killing them. You do need a valid Idaho hunting license.Commission to Meet in Pocatello September 30 - October 2
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Pocatello September 30 - October 2. The meeting will be held at the Ameritel Hotel, 1440 Bench Road on October 1 and 2, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. September 30 in the Wood River Room of the Student Union Building, 741 South… moreYouth Waterfowl Hunt September 22-23
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Young waterfowl hunters and their mentors have their own special hunt September 22-23 in Idaho. Hunters ages 12 through 15 are eligible. They are to be accompanied by at least one adult per youth hunter, 18 or older, who is not authorized to shoot. A hunting license and the federal migratory game bird harvest… moreWaterfowl Rulebook Ready
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The 2001-2002 Idaho waterfowl seasons rules booklet is available now. The new booklet can be found at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, and on the internet at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. Waterfowling begins with a special youth-only hunt September 22-23 and the regular season starts on October 6 for both ducks… moreATV Brochure Available
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Region Conservation Educator Everybody has an opinion about all terrain vehicles (ATVs). Those opinions are strongly held. People either love them, or hate them. The increasing use of ATVs for hunting has resulted in growing conflicts between those who have and use ATVs and those who do not… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I use liquid salt or other "INVISIBLE" bait for deer or elk? A. Many hunters make the mistake of thinking they can use salt water, for example, to attract deer or elk. Whether you can "see" an attractant or not is irrelevant. The regulation states it is unlawful to hunt "any game animal/bird by means of… more