Press Releases and Articles
Spring Steelhead Season Open
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For some anglers, the best thing about New Year's is the start of the spring steelhead season, which opened January 1. Anglers are reminded that they will need a 2014 fishing license and steelhead permit. Spring steelhead season is open on the: Salmon River from its mouth to the posted boundary 100 yards… moreTax Check-off Supports Wildlife
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Folks getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the box on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. This fund is used to pay for important work on species that… moreWhy Manage Wildlife in Wilderness
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By Virgil Moore, Director, Idaho Fish and Game Recent media coverage about Idaho Fish and Game sending an employee to try to remove two of the wolf packs in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness has raised questions and concerns. Many Idahoans have strong feelings about wolves - and wilderness. I've heard… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Changes
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed rule changes. Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process for proposed changes and clarifications to the Landowner Appreciation Program and to create a new Private Lands Tag program. Fish and Game also proposes changes to bear baiting… more75th Celebration - Tracking Technology
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In the 1960's the world of wildlife management gained a tool that transformed wildlife research and management - radio telemetry. It allowed biologists to track animals from the ground or air, without having to see the animal or the animal know it was being observed. In Idaho, the first radio collars were used in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Reports
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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,… moreUpland Game, Furbearer Open House Set in Southwest Region
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Modifying the Unit 38 spring controlled wild turkey hunt and reducing the bobcat season statewide are just two proposals available for public comment at an upcoming upland game, furbearer season open house, hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Fish and Game staff members will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Ice Fishing Rules
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Q. Are there special rules for ice fishing? A. Yes. Ice fishing rules are slightly different than general fishing for public safety and general crowding. Fishing is allowed only through a hole up to 10 inches in diameter. This reduces the risk of someone falling through holes. The only exception is on Bear Lake in… moreLooking Back at 2013 at Idaho Fish and Game
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In November, Idaho Fish and Game launched a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1938 voter initiative that created the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Posted on the Fish and Game website are stories, photos and videos that capture some of the significant and curious historical events that helped shape… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise in January
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider Fish and Game's revised elk management plan when it meets January 15 and 16 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 15, in the Trophy Room of the headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. The Fish and Game Commission… moreComments Sought on Upland, Turkey, Furbearer Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons. Idaho Fish and Game proposes: To allow nonresident trappers to trap any species that Idaho trappers can trap, provided the state of residence of the nonresident trapper allows… more75th Celebration: Healthy Habitat, a New Year's Resolution
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Every species in Idaho, whether big or small, predator or prey, needs the same thing - habitat. Having large enough areas of the right kind of habitat is essential to maintaining healthy populations of wildlife in Idaho for the public to enjoy. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game uses various methods to improve… more
Watch the MBI Video Series
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MBI Citizen Naturalist
During the winter of 2011-2012 140 volunteer 'Citizen Naturalists' contributed over 2,000 hours of labor to the MBI Forest Carnivore Survey. This has inspired us to find new ways to involve local community members in wildlife research and use this incredible work… more
Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing
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Q. Is there enough ice for ice fishing yet anywhere? A. With the recent cold weather, many reservoirs are ice-covered, and some may have enough for ice fishing. But they may not all be safe yet for ice fishing. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing.… moreIce Fishing Offers Cure to Cabin Fever
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The 2012-2013 winter was a huge disappointment for ice anglers in the Idaho Panhandle. Good ice was hard to find most of the winter, with only a few days suitable for ice fishing. This year the ice formed before winter officially arrived. More than a week of… moreComment on Upland Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons. Interested hunters are encouraged to attend one of the regional open house meetings: Upper Snake Region: 208-525-7290 - Monday, December 23 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Upper… moreF&G Proposes Fee Increase and Discount Legislation
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Idaho Fish and Game is proposing fee increase and discount authority legislation. But under the proposed legislation, hunters and anglers would be able to lock in the price of their hunting and fishing license for the next three to five years. Idaho Fish and Game is hoping hunters and anglers will like this idea,… more75th Celebration: You Know Dasher and Dancer . . .
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But do you recall Idaho's very own reindeer, the woodland caribou? Caribou were once fairly common in northern Idaho. Trapping records from the 1880s indicate that caribou thrived in northern Idaho and could be found as far south as the Clearwater River. Their short, stocky bodies and hollow hair provided insulation… more