75th Celebration: A License to Take - and Give

Mon, 12/09/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

December is a good time to think about a gift that's always in style, never the wrong size or color, and useable every day of the year. Gifts that are good for a lifetime are rare, but this one is available at any Fish and Game office in Idaho - gift certificates for a lifetime license. Licenses for 2014 went on sale… more

Firing Up Aerators at Henrys Lake in Preparation for a Difficult Winter

Fri, 12/06/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Ice is a fact of life for nearly half the year at Henrys Lake. During a typical winter the fish in the lake are able to handle the difficult conditions fairly well, but a number of potentially negative factors have prompted fish managers at Idaho Fish and Game to do all they can to mitigate for potential damages… more

75th Celebration: Steelhead from Creation to Catch

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho's first anadromous fish hatchery (ocean-going fish) opened near Oxbow Dam in January 1962, supporting the opportunity to fish for steelhead and salmon today. Steelhead are similar to rainbow trout except that they migrate to the ocean and return to fresh water to spawn. Anglers can fish for steelhead somewhere… more

Chat Live with Fish & Game about Licenses

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game wants to talk to hunters and anglers about hunting and fishing licenses. Fish and Game will host a live chat from noon to 2 p.m., Mountain Time, Wednesday, December 11. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and learn more about hunting and fishing license options… more

In the Field: Bald Eagle Migration Has Begun

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bald eagles have begun to return to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun and the number available here for our viewing enjoyment is growing. It is likely there will be more than 200 eagles soaring around… more

Ask Fish and Game: Resident Elk Tags

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. If I bought a receipt for a resident elk tag for 2014 now, am I guaranteed the elk zone tag that I want? A. The receipt guarantees you an elk tag, but does not guarantee the elk tag in the zone you want. For example, if you purchase a resident elk tag receipt for 2014 now, and you want the Selway B tag, you can… more

Hunters Shoot-Up ASA

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers gave out 10 citations and four warnings over a three-hour enforcement operation using an Artificially Simulated Animal (ASA). On October 19, in Unit 56 south of Sublett, officer's set-up a doe mule deer ASA near a major road. The goal of the project was to address concerns… more

Lansing Lane Access Parking to Close

Wed, 11/27/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In preparation for a streambank stabilization project along the Boise River, the parking area at Lansing Lane Access near Middleton, will be closed beginning Monday, December 2. Limited parking will be available beginning Saturday, December 7. For more information regarding the stabilization project, contact the… more

75th Celebration: Wild Turkeys & Other Introduced Species

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Though wild turkeys can be found across Idaho, they are not native. Turkeys arrived in 1961 courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game when the first Merriam's turkeys were released near Whitebird. An aggressive translocation program, which included Eastern and Rio Grande turkeys, have made wild turkeys a well-established… more

Licenses, Tags Go on Sale Starting Sunday

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

When 2014 licenses and tags go on sale this Sunday, hunters and anglers have a new option this year to buy a three-year license, adding convenience to a small savings. Nonresidents can buy licenses, deer and elk tags beginning Sunday, December 1. Residents also can buy 2014 hunting licenses starting that day, and… more

This Year How About a Gift License

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

It's getting close to that time of year again, and here's an idea for anyone who's looking for a gift that's always in style, never the wrong size or color, and useable every day of the year. Go to any Idaho Fish and Game regional office around the state and buy them a gift certificate for a 2014 hunting and fishing… more

Fish and Game Says Dogs and Deer Don't Mix

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Last week brought the first snowfall of the season to much of the Panhandle. Relatively early snows are exciting news to skiers and snowmobilers who love to be enjoying their pursuits by Thanksgiving. With the holiday coming late in the month this year… more

Ask Fish and Game: New Fishing License

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. If I buy a 2014 Idaho fishing license on December 1, can I use it to fish to the end of 2013? A. No. To fish in December 2013, you must have a valid 2013 fishing license. The 2014 license is not valid until January 1. But a resident 2013 season fishing license is still available for $25.75. A resident can buy a one… more

Idaho Fish and Game Has the Perfect Christmas Gift Idea

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho's state bird, the mountain bluebird, Idaho Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $5 each. These bird boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists. Funds collected from the nest box sale are used to… more

Fish and Game Hosts Dinner Meeting on December 3

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game's December sportsperson meeting will have a little different feel. Instead of a usual breakfast meeting, December's meeting will feature a chili, soup and stew dinner on Tuesday, December 3, at the regional Fish and Game office at 3316 16th St. in Lewiston. The dinner meeting will begin at 5:30… more

F&G to Stock Steelhead in the Boise River

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game plans to stock about 200 steelhead in the Boise River Friday, November 22. This will be the only steelhead release this year, because the number of steelhead returning is low and most of them are needed to meet hatchery brood stock goals. Because of their size - six to 12 pounds - the actual… more

75th Celebration: Sportsmen Assume Conservation Burden

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

On March 4, 1939, the Idaho Legislature passed enabling legislation authorizing the Idaho Fish and Game Department to participate in a program that helped fund wildlife restoration. This funding mechanism has helped to create the wildlife resource we have today. The program was created on September 2, 1937, when… more

Commission Expands Southern Idaho Elk Hunt

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In response to complaints of elk damage on private lands, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, November 14, approved changes to elk Hunt 2120 in south-central Idaho. Commissioners also approved a cutthroat trout management plan and appointed a WAFWA representative. Hunt area 56-3 was expanded and the season… more