Press Releases and Articles
Payette River WMA
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By Tim Shelton, Wildlife Biologist Southwest Region Just north of the small community of New Plymouth,Idaho lies a unique river habitat area known as the Birding Islands. The name depicts - to a large extent - what type of wildlife use the area. Many different types of birds, both game and nongame, can be found… moreHooking Folks on Fishing
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By Mike Demick Hooking citizens to a lifetime sport of fishing and increasing awareness of the amazing aquatic world are two main goals of Idaho Fish and Game's aquatic education program. The diverse program is involved in everything from educating people of all ages how to fish and personal responsibilities… moreInternational Group Honors Burley Conservation Officer
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Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Tim Ferguson was honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2005 Monday, July 17. "I'm at a loss for words," Ferguson said upon receiving the award. "This is both an honor and a privilege to receive this prestigious award. There are many… moreFirearm Industry Helps Idaho Recruit Hunters
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The firearm industry's trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, has awarded a $112,000 grant to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The foundation says the grant recognizes the agency for developing one of the nation's most promising ideas for recruiting and retaining hunters. "We rewarded the… moreSuper Hunt Applications Due
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The first Super Hunt drawing of 2006 raised $103,000 from 19,272 tickets sold, down 3,000 tickets from last year. The second Super Hunt drawing is coming up, and the deadline to apply is August 10. The second drawing for the 2006 Super Hunt will be August 15, when one Super Hunt Combo and Super Hunt tags for two elk,… moreLewiston Man Gets 90 Days for Poaching
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By Mike Demick, Clearwater Regional Conservation Educator Butchering a poached deer in the back of a pickup truck parked on a Lewiston street led to jail time, fines and the loss of a rifle and hunting and fishing privileges for one local man. On June 2, Richard Lee Black, 27, of Lewiston was convicted of unlawful… 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 workshop on the Department of Fish and Game's 2008 budget beginning at noon Monday, August 7. They will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise… moreDeadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Permits
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Big game hunters who were successful in controlled hunt drawings must buy their permits and tags by August 1. Any permits and tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any left over permits and tags are sold over the counter. In addition, the application period for the second drawing… 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… moreNature Center Events
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Learn About Beaks, Claws and Jaws at the Nature Center Have you always wondered why different birds have different beaks? Have you ever seen huge bear claws? Join the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center staff at 3 p.m. Tuesday to learn about animal adaptations with a hands-on look at a live animal, pelts, and skeletal… moreWaterfowl Season Open House Slated
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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… moreBurley Conservation Officer Honored
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BURLEY - Tim Ferguson was honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2005 this past week. "I'm at a loss for words," said Ferguson upon receiving the award. "This is both an honor and a privilege to receive this prestigious award. There are many officers deserving recognition in the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "Can I keep crawfish alive in my live well on my boat while I transport them home?" Answer: All fish (including crawfish) you catch and keep must be killed and may not be transported alive in a cooler or boat live well after you leave the water. Steelhead… moreShaping the future of deer hunting
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Pocatello - Want to take part in shaping the future of mule deer hunting in Idaho? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold an open house meeting Wednesday, July 26th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Pocatello Regional Office. "Over the past year we have been compiling information in order to design a statewide… moreLewiston Man Sentenced Game Violation
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LEWISTON - Butchering a deer near East Main Street in Lewiston resulted in a $1,980 fine, loss of hunting and fishing privileges for three years, loss of rifle, probation for two years and 90 days served in jail for Richard Lee Black, age 27, of Lewiston, Idaho. On June 2, 2006, Nez Perce County District Judge… moreSouthwest Commissioner Named
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Idaho Gov. Jim Risch has picked a lifelong Payette County man to serve on the Fish and Game Commission. Robert C. Barowsky replaces John Watts on the Commission. Barowsky is a Democrat; Watts a Republican. Idaho law requires that no more than four of the seven commissioners can be from any one political party.… moreInternational Group Honors Enforcement Chief
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Idaho's chief of enforcement, Jon Heggen, has been honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2006. The award was presented during the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting in Idaho Falls July 13. Heggen, in accepting the award, gave the credit to Idaho Department of Fish and Game… moreProposed Pilot Project May Expand Access Yes!
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Since its inception in 2004, a program designed to improve hunter and angler access to and across private land has grown. Hunters and anglers have told the Idaho Department of Fish and Game that access is among their top concerns. And the Access Yes! program, funded by Super Hunt drawings and donations, has grown to… more