Ask Fish and Game: Archery Fishing

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of bullfrogs and unprotected… more

Lost Wolf Pup Finds Temporary Home

Thu, 05/31/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Out of town campers on Friday, May 25, picked up what they thought was a lost domestic puppy outside Ketchum. They took it to a vet clinic in town. A technician at the clinic thought the lost male puppy looked like it might be a wolf and contacted a Defenders of Wildlife representative, who also thought it looked like… more

Leave Baby Animals Alone

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… more

Survey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… more

Ask Fish and Game: Revocation Means No Free Fishing

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. If I don't need a fishing license on Free Fishing Day, does that mean I can fish if my license has been revoked? A. No. When the court revokes someone's hunting, fishing or trapping privileges for a period of time, it means just that, the privileges are revoked, whether they need a license or not. It is illegal for… more

Youth Bluegill Fishing Clinic Planned

Wed, 05/23/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish… more

Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access Closed June 1 - August 1

Tue, 05/22/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants anglers and boaters to be aware of a temporary closure of the Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access boat launch and parking area. The site will be closed from June 1 through August 1. The closure is needed while the facility is being significantly improved. The Parkway will remain… more

Reward Offered in Grizzly Bear Shootings in Northern Idaho

Tue, 05/22/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement agents and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the fatal shooting of a federally protected grizzly bear and her nursing cub in northern Idaho. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of… more

Mountain Lion Visits Boise

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A young mountain lion was spotted at two different locations near Boise's Broadway Bridge early this morning. Greenbelt users are advised to be aware of their surroundings and keep small children and small pets close by when using this area. The cat was first reported at a construction site at Myrtle Street and… more

News Conference Set on Upcoming Wildlife Summit

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise, about an upcoming Idaho Wildlife Summit. A toll-free number will be available for out-of-town reporters. Fish and Game officials will be on hand to answer questions about the summit. Idaho Fish… more

Application Period for Controlled Hunts Ends June 5

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://fishandgame.idaho.… more

Still Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky hunters… more

June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… more

Survey Covers Off-Highway Vehicle Use While Hunting

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about hunting and the use of off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences using OHVs while hunting and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions in… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, June 16, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… more

Habitat is Key for Game Birds

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Matt Pieron - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idaho is lucky to have an assortment of upland game birds, including sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, chukar, gray partridge, pheasant, California quail and three forest grouse. It is common for game bird populations to undergo dramatic changes in size, most often… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When is the deadline to sign up for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Any Idaho resident with a valid hunting license may participate. Hunters may apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear - but only once for each species. They… more

Commission Considers Salmon, Auction Tags and Mineral Rights

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Chinook salmon that would be heading for the upper reaches of the Salmon River have not yet been seen at Bonneville Dam on the lower Columbia River. Idaho Fish and Game managers had intended to propose Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork Salmon and the upper Salmon rivers to Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners… more