Press Releases and Articles
Bighorn Tag Lottery Raises Money for Research
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The Idaho chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep this year has raised more than $104,852 for bighorn research in a lottery for one bighorn sheep tag. In cooperation with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the foundation sold tickets for the tag, released by Fish and Game. The foundation pays for… moreFish and Game Commissioners to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on Monday and Tuesday, August 7 and 8. Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday August 7 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise. Earlier in the day Monday, commissioners will participate in a workshop on the Department of Fish and… moreSandhill Drawing Results Are on the Web
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Results of the controlled hunt drawing for sandhill cranes now are available on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/crane.cfm. The drawing odds are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/oddinfo.cfm.Being Bear Aware
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As summer temperatures continue to rise and natural food sources for bears become harder to find, human interactions with bears are on the increase. As campers, backpackers and hikers venture into the woods the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions… moreRegister for Hunter Education Classes Soon
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With hunting season just a few weeks off, time is running short for would-be hunters to take a hunter education class. In the Magic Valley, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering classes in Twin Falls, Filer, Buhl, Rupert, Jerome, Hailey and Kimberly. Most classes begin within the next two weeks, and… moreEastern Idaho Aspen Communities Declining
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Aspen have declined by an estimated 65 percent over the past 100 years The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group is forming to learn more about the decline of this important habitat area and what might be done to reverse this trend. A symposium is set for August 10 and 11 to kick off the group's efforts. The public is… moreWolf Control Actions Authorized
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In response to several livestock depredation incidents in July, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has authorized several wolves to be removed. Under federal rules that changed in 2005 and an agreement between Idaho and the federal government signed in January, Idaho took over day to day management of reintroduced… moreEvents at the Nature Center
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Families in the Creek It's getting hot out there! This is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to learn something new while cooling down. Meet at the entrance to the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, to learn about stream ecology by turning over rocks and splashing around in the… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When does the fall steelhead season start? A. The fall steelhead harvest season starts in Lewiston on August 1, but only on the Clearwater from its mouth to the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12, and runs through December 31. The rest of the Clearwater above the Memorial Bridge is open from October 15 through… moreIdfg Hosts Open House On Proposed Waterfowl Seasons
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IDAHO FALLS - When it comes to the setting of waterfowl seasons a host of agencies and even countries are involved in the process. Decisions must be made that will be fair to both sportsmen and migrating waterfowl. The Idaho Department of Fish… moreWildlife Benefits from Volunteers
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By Matt Bruns On July 15th the roar of chainsaws could be heard on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) south of Lewiston while a dozen Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) volunteers worked in the hot, summer sunshine to remove lodgepole pine trees from a shrinking, grassy meadow. After eight… moreWaterfowl Season Open House - Jerome
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JEROME - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons August 2, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Magic Valley Regional Office at 319 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park (2.5 miles north of the Flying J). The open house will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fish and… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "In my Cabela's flier in today's Times-News there was an advertisement for mineral blocks to attract or feed deer. Is it legal to place these where I want to hunt this fall?" Answer: Anything placed to attract or entice game animals for the purpose of… moreWaterfowl Open House Slated in Lewiston
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LEWISTON - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons during an upcoming open house scheduled for Tuesday, August 1. Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th Street in Lewiston.… moreWaterfowl Open House Scheduled in Nampa
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Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons during an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. On Tuesday, August 1, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public at the Fish and Game Nampa office (3101 S. Powerline Road… moreBeing Bear Aware
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JEROME - With summer temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find, human interactions with bears are on the rise. As campers, backpackers, and hikers venture into the woods the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to be mindful of their food and garbage.… moreRegister for Hunter Education Classes Soon
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JEROME - With hunting season just a few weeks off, time is running short for students to take a hunter education class. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently offering classes in Twin Falls, Filer, Buhl, Rupert, Jerome, Hailey, and Kimberly; most classes begin within the next two weeks, and seating is… moreSurprise in the Skies
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By Bruce Haak, Nongame Biologist Southwest Region Spring was looking a bit bleak for downtown Boise's peregrine falcons. After three consecutive years of producing young in the nest box on One Capital Center, located at 10th and Main Streets, the pair seemed to be settling into their urban surroundings. Then last… more