Egin-Hamer Closure Set to Open

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The southern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure west of St. Anthony is set to open at sunrise on April 1. Because winter came earlier and never really let up, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Fish and Game are working to ensure that wintering big games herds remain protected as long… more

Take Me Fishing Trailer at Kiwanis Park Pond

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

To help get youths excited about fishing and help build a new generation of anglers, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailer will be on display from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, at Kiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston. Fishing equipment can be checked out for free on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m.… more

Spring Steelhead Seasons Still Open

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

It's not too late to hook into a tasty Idaho steelhead. The spring harvest season closes March 31 on part of the Salmon River from the Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek - three-quarters of a mile upstream from the Middle Fork Salmon River. The spring steelhead season continues through April 30 in most other… more

Spring Turkey Hunting Begins April 15

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who have finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. The general season youth turkey hunt runs Thursday April 8 through Wednesday April 14. Youths 15 years or younger on April 8, may participate in the youth hunt. All youth hunters must have a valid… more

Hunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program - also known as CAP - is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "YES" box, and $1 of the $… more

From the Field: Chinook Season

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Jim Lukens Idaho Department of Fish and Game While most anglers are still focused on steelhead fishing, some are turning their attention to Chinook salmon fishing. Biologists are predicting a return of hatchery fish in adequate numbers to support a fishery in the upper Salmon River. Similar to last year, fishing… more

Wildlife Volunteers Wanted

Thu, 03/24/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Michael Young - Idaho Department of Fish and Game If cabin fever has you itching to get outside, consider helping with a project through Fish and Game's Volunteer Program. A variety of interesting and worthwhile projects are scheduled for the coming weeks, all of them designed to benefit wildlife habitat and the… more

Using the Google Visualization API, Basic Pie Image Charts

Tue, 03/22/2011 - 00:29 | idfg-bthomas

As we move away from server-side generation of graphics, many people have been inquiring as to how to use Google Charts, Graphs and Maps in their applications.  In this series I'll start with the simplest integration and slowly add complexity to see what is possible.

There is lots of great documentation on… more

Moose, Sheep, Goat Applications

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, and with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… more

F&G Lifts Kokanee Limits below Dworshak Reservoir

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

With many dead and dying kokanee that have been flushed through Dworshak Dam, the bag and possession limits will be removed for kokanee in the North Fork Clearwater River and Clearwater River downstream of the North Fork in Clearwater County, effective through May 15. While anglers can take home as many kokanee as… more

Give the Critters a Break

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Dane Cook - Idaho Department of Fish and Game It's springtime, and there's nothing better to cure a case of cabin fever than to get out and go for a walk, run or just be outside. This seems to be the case for not only humans but also our four-legged friends. While everyone should be encouraged to get outdoors… more

Fish and Game's Annual Fur Auction Set for April 2

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game will auction furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment on Saturday, April 2, at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th St., in Lewiston. Anyone interested may view the items beginning at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Auction items… more

Visit Your Local Fish Hatchery

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Bryan Grant - Idaho Department of Fish and Game In today's world, it's difficult to find an inexpensive place to take the kids for a fun-filled afternoon. One excursion that is sure to be a hit with children young and old is a visit to your local Idaho Fish and Game fish hatchery. Fish and Game operates 19… more

Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Rules

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I want to apply for a controlled hunt; when do the big game regs come out? A. The 2011 Big Game Seasons and Rules will be available after the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets seasons at the March 29 meeting. The rules will be available on the Fish and Game website - http://fishandgame.idaho.gov - within a few… more

Steelhead Left to Waste; Public's Help Sought

Fri, 03/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the dumping of nine hatchery steelhead near Emmett. Citizens against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. The steelhead were discovered on Tuesday,… more

Fish and Game Recognizes Hunter Education Instructors

Tue, 03/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game's Salmon Region held its annual Hunter Education Instructor's Appreciation Banquet on Friday, March 4. Thirty people attended as the 2010 Salmon Region hunter education instructor of the year was announced at the Sacajawea Center. Richard Hadlock was honored with the award. Hadlock has been a… more

Elk Poacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

Tue, 03/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Evin Oneale - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nearly one and one-half years after poaching two bull elk near Idaho City, a former Meridian man will pay thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the residents of Idaho. In October 2009, and accompanied by his seven-year-old son, Gary A. Parrott, 37,… more

F&G Commission to Set Big Game, Salmon Seasons

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 28 and 29 at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. An open public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28. In the morning Tuesday, March 29, commissioners will consider seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion… more