Hunting Safety Reminders

Tue, 10/07/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The months of October and November mean hunting season for many people in Idaho. According to a US Fish and Wildlife Service report, Idaho ranks third highest of the 50 states in the percentage of the adult population participating in hunting. Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used,… more

Public's Help Sought in Cow Creek Elk Poaching Case

Tue, 10/07/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a cow elk near Long Tom Reservoir. The poaching incident took place northeast of Mountain Home, just off of the Cow Creek Road, approximately two miles northwest of Highway 20, and occurred sometime between the evening of October 4th and… more

75th Celebration: 1990 - Fish and Wildlife Information Systems

Mon, 10/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Have you ever used Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner? Checked out the mapping section? Or entered a wildlife observation? If you have, then you've experienced the power of data in today's high tech world. At Idaho Fish and Game, biologists have collected scientifically-based data to help them manage fish and… more

Rifle Season for Deer Opens Friday

Mon, 10/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Deer hunters are gearing up for opening day across Idaho, as numbers are up and opportunity is high. Three consecutive mild winters across most of Idaho are resulting in unusually high numbers of mule deer and whitetail deer. Survival rates have been higher than average in five of the last six years. Biologists say… more

Ask Fish & Game: Second Tags

Mon, 10/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q: If I purchase a second tag for deer, where can I use it? A: Second deer tags can be used in any general hunt in the state. For more information on second tags for deer and elk go to: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/tagdiscount

Fall Chinook Jacks with Adipose Fins Must be Released

Fri, 10/03/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Fish and Game has received numerous calls regarding the rules for keeping fall Chinook salmon. Apparently there is a misconception being spread among anglers that fall Chinook jacks (those less than 24 inches) can be kept even if they have an adipose fin. This is absolutely false. Regardless of size, any Chinook… more

Nampa Sub-Region Canals Open for Salvage

Fri, 10/03/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order allowing salvage of fish from irrigation canals and ditches in the Nampa Sub-Region. The order is limited to Ballentyne, Black Canyon A-Line, Black Canyon, Boise City, Boise valley, Bolton, Caldwell Highline, Campbell, Canyon County, Deer Flat Low Line, Emmett… more

MBI Featured in Organization of Wildlife Planners Newsletter

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 12:32 | idfg-mlucid

Thanks to Teresa O' Connor for putting together a great article about MBI on page 4 of the Organization of Wildlife Planners September newsletter.

OWP Managing Tracks Fall 2014 Newsletter.pdf

 

Public's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the wanton waste of a spike bull elk in the Mace Meadows area of Hunt Unit 34 sometime during the weekend of September 27-28. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP… more

Shorter Days Reduce Shooting Hours at Farragut

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Farragut Shooting Range has been a popular facility over the last several weeks, as hunters prepare for the fall hunting seasons. However, fewer hours of sunlight and seasonal staffing changes will lead to a reduction in hours of operation. Starting October 3, the range will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and… more

Main Rose Lake Access Site Remains Closed

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Anglers are reminded that the primary Rose Lake access site temporarily closed September 25. It will remain closed for public safety until around November 25 while site improvements are being completed. Rose Lake can still be accessed from the Watson Rd access and dock, however, the ramp is gravel and the underlying… more

75th Celebration: 1980- Make the Call

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

It all started in 1980 when Idaho Fish and Game's director, Jerry Conley, contacted a few active sportsmen about something he'd seen in another state - a citizen's group organized to combat the poaching of wildlife. The concept was simple. Create a toll free number for concerned citizens to report fish and wildlife… more

Steelhead Counts Pick Up

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The number of steelhead coming into Idaho is increasing, as counts over Lower Granite Dam have been in the thousands for more than a week. During the four day period ending on Sunday September 28, the average count at Lower Granite was right around 5,000 fish per day. The B-run steelhead run is projected to come in at… more

Deer Season Opens in October in Most of Idaho

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows a hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… more

Sharp-tailed Grouse Season Opens This Week

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The sharp-tailed grouse season opens Wednesday, October 1, and runs through October 31, with a daily bag limit of two birds and a possession limit of six. The season is open only in eastern Idaho in these areas: Bingham and Clark counties east of Interstate 15, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson County east of Interstate… more

Ask Fish & Game: Hunting on Private Land

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q: Do I need a hunting license and tag to hunt on a friend's private land? A: Yes. You must have an Idaho hunting license and tag for the species you want to hunt, and you must stay within the season rules that Fish and Game has set up for the unit. All wildlife belongs to the residents of Idaho, even when it is found… more

Website Maintenance Will Result in Weekend Disruption

Fri, 09/26/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Fish and Game's main website will be temporarily unavailable on September 26- 28 for hardware upgrades that will ultimately lead to a better more user-friendly site. While some of the information and services of the website will not be available, some of the most popular information and applications will remain… more

Info on Crow Creek Poaching Sought

Wed, 09/24/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Fish and Game officers are investigating a mule deer buck that was shot by a rifle and left to waste. The buck was found along the Crow Creek Road, near the Sage Creek bridge in Caribou County, Idaho. It was shot either late Thursday, September 11th or early on Friday, September 12th. No attempt was made to harvest any… more