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

Mentored Youth Duck Hunt Planned

Tue, 09/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a "first-time hunter" waterfowl hunt at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. This special hunt is open to all 2011 Hunter Education graduates that are 10 to 17 years of age. The 24 young hunters chosen on a first-in-line basis will be mentored by seasoned hunters… more

Preventing Schema Locks in ArcSDE from ArcGIS Server 10.1.

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 16:51 | idfg-twilliams

By default, ArcGIS Server creates a schema lock on all layers and tables in a Map Service while the service is running.  This will prevent adding or deleting fields or records. 

At 10.1 this and a lot of other admin tasks can be done directly on the rest endpoint as described below.

By default, ArcGIS… more

Fall Turkey Season Opens September 15

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters looking to bag an Idaho wild turkey can begin hunting on Thursday, September 15. The general fall turkey season will open in the Panhandle Region, the Clearwater Region, a good portion of the Southwest Region, and several units in the Southeast Region. For specific hunts check the turkey rules brochure,… more

Youth Waterfowl Seasons Open Soon

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho waterfowl youth hunt opens September 24 and 25, and the regular 107-day season opens October 1 in northern and eastern Idaho, and October 15 in southwestern Idaho. Daily duck bag limits are seven birds in the aggregate - no more than two female mallards, two redheads, three scaup, two pintails, one… more

Youth Pheasant Hunt Opens October 1

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, October 1, and runs through October 7 for all licensed hunters 15 years old or younger. The week-long hunt opens a half hour before sunrise in Area 1, 2 and 3, except on the C.J. Strike, Fort Boise, Montour and Payette River wildlife management areas, where shooting… more

Sage-Grouse Season Opens October 1

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho restricted seven-day; one-bird per day season for 2011 opens Saturday, October 1. Sage-grouse season: Seven day season, one-bird daily limit, and two in possession after opening day, statewide in sage-grouse range within Area 2. Area 2 includes: Butte, Camas, Cassia, Clark, Fremont, Gooding,… more

Chukar, Partridge Seasons Open October 1

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

New this year, the chukar season opens October 1 along with partridge and quail. Chukar and gray partridge: October 1 through January 31, 2012. Daily bag limit - six chukar and six gray partridge. Possession limit after first day - 12 chukar and 12 gray partridge. Bobwhite and California quail: October 1… more

Wolf Trapper Classes Available

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho wolf trapping rules require trappers complete a wolf trapper class before they can buy a wolf trapping tag. Classes will be available in six Fish and Game regions. To register and for exact location of the classes, please contact the nearest Fish and Game region. Classes are first-come, first-served and limited… more

Ask Fish and Game: Grouse Permits

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2011 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… more

Volunteers Needed for Clearwater River Clean-Up

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter along the Clearwater River near Kooskia and Orofino on Saturday, September 10. Volunteers, especially those with river boats or rafts, are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at either the Pink House Recreation Site near Orofino or the Kamiah boat ramp across from the City Park at… more

F&G Plan Youth Waterfowl Hunting Opportunity

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youth aged 15 and under. The hunts are planned for September 24, the opening day of the annual youth-only waterfowl season which is open only to hunters aged 15 and under. The mentored hunting clinics will be at Boundary Creek… more

Upland Game Bird Seasons Open

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The early fall general turkey season begins Thursday, September 15, and seasons for sage-grouse, quail and partridge begin October 1. Forest grouse seasons opened August 30. A separate permit is required for hunting sage- and sharp-tailed grouse. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game… more

Wildfire Closes Some Backcountry Trails

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A wildfire northeast of Lowman and several trail closures may affect hunters in Unit 35. The Castro Fire covers about 1,500 acres on the Lowman Ranger District of the Boise National Forest, about 18 miles northeast of Lowman. No structures are threatened. State Highway 21 and Bull Trout Lake Campground are open… more

Land Sale First of F&G Sale for Land Trust

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

August 22, Idaho Fish and Game completed the sale of 80 acres on the South Fork Salmon River to the U.S. Forest Service. The parcel, known as the Withers property, was purchased by Fish and Game in 1948 to protect big game winter range. This is the first surplus Fish and Game property sold to the Forest Service, which… more