Jacks Only Salmon Season on Lower Clearwater and North Fork

Wed, 06/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

After Sunday, June 26, anglers on the lower Clearwater River and on the North Fork Clearwater River will be allowed to catch and keep only jack salmon less than 24 inches long. The change takes effect at the close of fishing on Sunday, June 26 in the North Fork Clearwater and the Clearwater downstream of the Orofino… more

Where did the S:\NaturalResources\CDC\EDMbaselayers GIS data go? There are new GIS datasets in SDE!

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 12:44 | idfg-aschmidt

The data within s:\NaturalResources\CDC\EDMbaselayers\ has moved!  Most of the these data moved to k:\ifwis\SDE_Vector or k:\ifwis\SDE_Raster.  Associated layers files were also created under k:\ifwis\sde_layers. 

Datasets not transferred and any supplemental information tied to the… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Question: "I heard about someone that found an orphaned deer fawn and raised it to an adult. I'd like to do this, what kinds of permits are required?" Answer: The short answer is, only under very rare circumstances would the… more

GIS Support: Arc doesn't start. Error: Cannot find SERVER hostname in network database OR The lookup for the hostname .. failed

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:37 | idfg-bstuder

PROBLEM:

On a local installation of ESRI's ArcGIS desktop, this error appears on startup and ArcMap will not load.

 

‘Provide your license server administrator with the following information:

Cannot find SERVER hostname in network database

The lookup for the… more

Take Me Fishing Event at Hordemann Pond Cancelled

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" event planned for Hordemann Pond on Saturday, June 25, has been cancelled because of warm water and poor fishing success. Instead, the event will be moved to Mann Lake in Lewiston. Another fishing event will be at Elk Creek Reservoir in Elk River on Sunday, June 26. Both events… more

Poachers Sentenced in Owyhee County

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Kyle Whiteley and Andrew Lusk were sentenced June 6 on charges stemming from the illegal take of a bull elk in Eastern Owyhee County on January 4. Whiteley was charged with and pleaded guilty in Owyhee County Court to the unlawful possession of an elk and concealment or destruction of evidence, both misdemeanors.… more

Controlled Hunt Drawing Results Online

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who applied for elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and black bear controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing. Controlled hunt drawing results are now available for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey hunts at: http://fishandgame.… more

Meetings Set on Proposed Fishing Rules

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game is planning a series of public open-house meetings at regional offices across the state to take comments on a series of proposed changes to fishing rules. All open-house meetings run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in: Panhandle Region: June 23 - 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene, or call Regional… more

Leftover Moose Tags Available

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters have until Saturday, June 25, to apply for a chance at 13 leftover moose controlled hunt tags available in the second drawing. The second controlled hunt application period for the 13 leftover moose hunt tags ends June 25. Any tags left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning… more

Ask Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only adult salmon 24 inches or longer on their permit. Though salmon less than 24 inches, known as jack salmon, need not be recorded on the angler's permit and do not count as part of the season limit of 20… more

Fish for Free With a Fish and Game Officer

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Conservation officers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game want to take you fishing-for free. Join them from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Johnson Reservoir near Preston. You don't need a fishing license or even a fishing pole at this event. That's because Fish and Game officers from the Southeast… more

Twin Falls Man Sentenced in Elk Poaching Case

Tue, 06/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Anthony J. Mayer, of Twin Falls, was sentenced in Blaine County magistrate court on Friday, June 3, after pleading guilty to three misdemeanors stemming from a hunting trip in 2009. Mayer was charged with hunting without a tag, hunting without an archery validation, and taking a bull elk during the closed season.… more

Chinook Seasons on South Fork, Upper, Lower Salmon

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Several Chinook salmon seasons will open in time for the Fourth of July holiday on parts of the Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. A season in a section of the lower Salmon River upstream of Shorts Bar opens Saturday, June 18; seasons on the South Fork Salmon and a section of the upper Salmon rivers open June 25;… more

Leftover Moose Permits Available

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters still have a chance at 13 leftover moose controlled hunt tags available in the second drawing. The second controlled hunt application period for leftover moose tags runs from June 15 through June 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10. Tags… more

Super Hunt Winners Drawn

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

After the first Super Hunt drawing of 2011, 26 lucky hunters won the hunt of their dreams. Winners of Super Hunt tags for a deer, elk, pronghorn or moose can take an animal in any open hunt in addition to any general season or controlled hunt tags they also hold. All other rules of individual hunts apply. Entries… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The print version of the June issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers resumed wolf management by Idaho Fish and Game. It includes an outline of wolf management plans, and some ongoing wolf control efforts. It also includes a summary of the wolf population status and the Idaho Fish and… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunt Sign Up

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I sign up to participate in depredation hunts this year? A. The application deadline is June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination license. Depredation hunts, if needed, are… more

Fish and Game Seeks Help Solving Deer Poaching

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot a whitetail doe near the intersection of Lenville Road and Miller Road south of Moscow around 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. Witnesses observed two males load the deer into an older model gray Ford pickup and quickly drive off. One of the… more