Some 2011 Waterfowl Seasons Open Saturday

Mon, 09/26/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Waterfowl seasons open in eastern and northern Idaho on Saturday, October 1; seasons open in the southwest and south central areas two weeks later on October 15. Seasons are: Area 1: All of the state not included in Area 2; northern and eastern Idaho. For ducks and dark geese from October 1 to January 13, with a… more

Cold Water Dangers to Hunters, Anglers

Mon, 09/26/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. With the waterfowl seasons about to open, waterfowl hunters who hunt from boats are urged to wear life jackets and take necessary safety precautions when on the water. Nationwide last… more

Avoid Bear Conflicts: Store Food and Garbage Properly

Mon, 09/26/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

As hunters venture into the woods this fall, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. Most bear complaints happen in later summer and early fall when bears are traveling, searching for food in preparation for… more

Ask Fish and Game: Legal Shot

Mon, 09/26/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. What kinds of shot are legal for waterfowl hunting? Is lead shot still legal for any kind of waterfowl? A. Lead shot is illegal for all waterfowl hunting, including ducks, mergansers, geese and coots. Hunters may not hunt waterfowl while in possession of shot other than nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and… more

Hunter Education Association Announces Raffle Winner

Fri, 09/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A $5 investment has netted one Nampa girl hunting and fishing opportunities for years to come. Ten-year-old Baylie Wilson won a lifetime hunting and fishing combination license - worth more than $1,100 - in a raffle sponsored by the Idaho Hunter Education Association Treasure Valley Chapter. A combination license… more

Boy Not Seriously Hurt in Mountain Lion Incident

Fri, 09/23/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Thursday evening about 8 or 8:30 p.m. a young boy went out with his dad to look for a family pet bird dog that had been missing since the day before. They were searching in thick sagebrush near their home in a Mores Creek subdivision when the boy heard noises in the brush. But instead of the missing dog he had hoped… more

F&G Plans Mentored Youth Waterfowl Hunts

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youths aged 15 and under in the Panhandle Region. The hunts are planned for September 24, the opening day of the annual youth-only waterfowl season open only to hunters aged 15 and under. The mentored hunting clinics… more

Public's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a four-point bull elk northeast of Idaho City on September 15 or 16. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day.… more

Fish and Game Seeks Help Solving Elk Poaching

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot and wasted a young bull elk found along the Big Creek Road near Harvard. Authorities say the young bull, possibly a spike, was shot within the past week, and may have been moved from where it was shot and dumped over the edge of the road. The elk was… more

Waterfowl Youth Hunts Coming Up

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Youth hunters who want an early shot at a duck or goose may participate in the youth waterfowl hunt on September 24 and 25. The youth waterfowl hunt is open to youth 15 and younger. The regular waterfowl season opens the following weekend, on October 1 in northern and eastern Idaho, and on October 15 in the… more

Upland Game Bird Seasons Open October 1

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

This year, the chukar and gray partridge seasons don't open until October 1, but the seasons on these popular game birds remain open statewide through January 31. Chukar and gray partridge have a daily bag limit of six chukars and six gray partridges. The possession limit after the first day is 12 chukars and 12 gray… more

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters and anglers are among the country's best conservationists, and in their honor Saturday, September 24, is National Hunting and Fishing Day. With birdwatchers, hikers, mountain bikers, canoeists, backpackers, photographers and other recreationists, lots of Idahoans love wildlife and wild places. Today 34… more

Fires Close Backcountry Trails, Roads

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Fires burning in Idaho's backcountry have raised concerns about public safety and hunter access. In the interest of public safety the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management may close access to some areas as fires grow or new fires start. Those road closures may affect access to some hunting units.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Youth Elk A and B Tags

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. If I buy an A tag for an elk zone but don't use it, can I hunt the B tag hunt instead? A. Only if you're a youth hunter. The 2011 Big Game Seasons and Rules explains: Resident youth hunters ages 12 through 17 who purchase a general season elk zone tag, may participate in any A or B tag elk season within the… more

Pocatello Man Breaks Idaho Walleye Record

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Damon Rush of Pocatello, Idaho broke the Idaho walleye record with his 17-pound, 14-ounce, 34.5-inch long fish caught in Oakley Reservoir, Saturday, September 10. Rush beat the record held by Mike Chupa of Twin Falls, who had taken the title October of 2009, which was 17 pound, 12 ounces. Rush caught the fish,… more

Fires May Affect Hunter Access

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Fires burning in Idaho's backcountry have raised concerns about public safety and hunter access. In the interest of public safety the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management may close access to some areas as fires grow or new fires start. Those road closures may affect access to some hunting units. But… more

Fish and Game Holds Annual Youth Pheasant Clinic

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

As part of the state's youth pheasant opener, the Southeast Region office of the Idaho Department Fish and Game will be hosting a Youth Pheasant Clinic on Saturday, October 1, at the Sterling Wildlife Management Area near Aberdeen. The clinic will focus on teaching hunting ethics, land conservation, pheasant… more

Free Hunting Dog Clinic Scheduled

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Are you interested in hunting upland game or waterfowl? If so, then you need a good hunting dog. Sure, you can hunt without one, but most bird hunters will tell you that it's not only easier with a trained dog, it's more fun. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is sponsoring a free clinic for hunters who are… more