F&G Wants to Make it Easy for All to be Involved and Heard

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

While Idaho's fish and wildlife remain biologically unchanged, the manner in which we as humans enjoy them is constantly changing, and the methods used to communicate with the sporting public are constantly evolving as well. Idaho Fish and Game is trying a new approach by consolidating its big game and fisheries… more

Canada Lynx Sighted on Salmon-Challis National Forest

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game biologists confirmed a recent sighting of a Canada lynx on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The sighting is the first direct evidence of lynx presence on the forest since 1991. Idaho Fish and Game collected hair and scat samples from the animal to determine its origin. "This would be an… more

Forecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

If the Chinook salmon returns for 2012 holds up to the early forecast, this year could be the third best in more than 30 years. The forecast suggests a return that's a little more robust than last year, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries bureau chief Ed Schriever told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26… more

Deer and Elk Outlook for 2012 Hunting Seasons

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Deer and elk numbers are meeting management objectives in most parts of the state, but some hunter numbers are down slightly, Fish and Game officials told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26. Female elk numbers meet or exceed objectives in 21 of 29 elk management zones; they are below objectives in… more

Idaho Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho's second wolf harvest season opened statewide on August 30. Wolves were removed from the endangered species list in Idaho and Montana on May 5, 2011, when President Barack Obama signed legislation that reinstated the 2009 federal rule, which turned over wolf management responsibility to Idaho and Montana. The… more

Apply for Spring Turkey Hunts Starting Wednesday

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for spring turkey controlled hunts opens February 1 and runs to March 1. The application period for spring black bear ends February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go… more

Director's Report to the Commission Online

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Fish and Game's 2011 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what it did with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore. It includes overviews of each bureau, highlights of its operations and the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How can I tell when the ice is safe for ice fishing? A. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing. Check the ice thickness and condition before venturing over deep water. Drill a hole and measure thickness. Four inches of solid ice - not mushy or… more

Fish and Game Commission Expands Wolf Trapping

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 26, expanded the wolf trapping season to include Unit 10A in the Dworshak-Elk City wolf management zone. The season in Unit 10A opens February 1 and runs through March 31. Commissioner Fred Trevey, of the Clearwater Region, said the expanded trapping would reduce… more

Adding Excel .xlsx files to an ArcMap 10 document.

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:00 | idfg-twilliams

Don’t ask  me why but…  if you have office 2010 on your computer, you have to install the office 2007 system driver in order to see .xlsx files in ArcMap 10.

It’s a quick install.  You can find it here.

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=23734

Fish and Game Applies for State Grant to Continue OHV Outreach

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game has applied for a grant from Idaho Parks and Recreation's Off-Road Motor Vehicle fund to continue its part in the Idaho OHV Public Outreach Project. Besides Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and Idaho Parks and Recreation are all partners in the OHV Public… more

Ice Fishing Event Planned by Idaho Fish and Game

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The public response to Idaho Fish and Game's "Take me Fishing" trailers has been so good that Fish and Game has scheduled a "Take Me ICE Fishing" event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Hauser Lake. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate for all attending! Stocked with fishing tackle, Idaho… more

Hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructors Needed

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for additional instructors to help meet the growing demand for hunter and bowhunter education courses in all area communities. Those interested can learn more about the program and how to become an instructor at one of several upcoming meetings hosted by the Idaho… more

Deadline for Angler Opinion Survey Approaching

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Interested anglers are reminded they have until February 5 to take part in an online survey about fishing in Idaho. The survey, offered every five or six years, covers a variety of topics including how often people fish and their preferred fish species, what types of fishing regulations they support, and what… more

Ask Fish and Game: Spring Bear Controlled Hunts

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I apply for a spring bear hunt? Where can I get information on the hunts that are available? A. The application period for spring bear controlled hunts opened January 15 and runs through February 15. You'll find hunt descriptions and hunt numbers in the 2011 Big Game Rules Book in the Bear Season section… more

F&G Commission to Meet This Week in Boise

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday this week, January 25 and 26, at the Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. The commission's annual meeting will start with a public comment period starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, January 25, in the Trophy Room at 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. Earlier… more

Otter Season Closed in Southeast Idaho

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The harvest quota of five river otters for the Southeast Region was reached at 1 p.m. Friday, January 20. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. This will occur at 1 p.m. Monday, January 23. Trappers will be allowed to keep otters trapped within this period… more

F & G Changes Date for Wildlife Summit

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

In response to hunter concerns, Idaho Fish and Game has changed the date for its planned Wildlife Summit this fall. Fish and Game plans to convene the "Idaho Wildlife Summit" on August 24, 25 and 26 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, to discuss how Fish and Game manages wildlife and whether the agency should engage a… more