Press Releases and Articles
Project Wild Workshop Offered
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled another "Project Wild" workshop for teachers and youth leaders. The workshop is scheduled for March 9-10 at Naples Elementary School. The workshop includes a Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8a.m.-6p.m.). Space is limited, pre-registration and a $5 deposit are… moreMountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 33, 34 and 35
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As of Wednesday, January 31, the mountain lion hunting season in hunt units 33, 34 and 35 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "Lion hunting in these units was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until ten female lions were harvested among the three units, whichever came first,"… moreSouthwest Idaho Otter Season Closes
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By order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the river otter trapping season has been closed in Idaho's southwest region effective January 31, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. MST. The harvest quota of 27 otters has been reached. Under rules implemented by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission last year, trappers have 48 hours… moreMountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 40
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As of Tuesday January 30, the mountain lion hunting season in hunt unit 40 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "Lion hunting in this unit was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until fifteen female lions were harvested, whichever came first," Fish and Game regional wildlife… moreCommission Joins Grizzly Lawsuit
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously January 19 to urge the state attorney general to file suit against the federal government to stop the reintroduction of grizzly bears proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Concurrently with that action, the state of Idaho filed suit in U.S. District Court in… moreBig Game Rule Changes Approved
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Meeting in Boise January 18-19, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved several changes in the "nonbiological" rules for big game. Nonbiological rules are ones dealing with land boundaries, methods of take or other things which remain the same or similar year after year. The Commission voted to require that a… moreReminder Letter Information in Error
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The Department of Fish and Game recently mailed a reminder letter to deer and elk hunters who have not yet mailed in their harvest reports. The letter explained the importance of gathering those reports and announced changes that hunters can expect in the harvest system for next year. It also had deer and elk harvest… moreCorrection to Moose Permit Story
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A news release dated January 22 incorrectly separated potential nonresident moose permits into the categories of antlered and antlerless. The ten percent nonresident quota will actually come from those permits combined, not separated. The release should read: Meeting in Boise January 18, the Idaho Fish and Game… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When will the regulations brochures be available? A. The rules brochure for 2001 wild turkey hunts is available now at license vendors. Next is the moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep brochure due to be shipped in the week beginning March 5. The big game brochure, with deer, elk, antelope, mountain lion, and… moreIDFG Seeking Public Comment on Big Game Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the 2001 big game seasons in the Clearwater region. Interested individuals can discuss the proposals and provide written comments at any of four open houses scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the following locations. Orofino… moreCheck-Off for Nongame Wildlife
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It's time again to "Check-Off" for nongame wildlife on your Idaho State income tax form. The year-2000 tax form gives wildlife enthusiasts a chance to continue support for nongame wildlife like songbirds, birds of prey, amphibians and reptiles, while at the same time contributing to programs that help everyone enjoy all… moreMountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 39
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As of Monday, January 29 the mountain lion hunting season in hunt unit 39 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "Lion hunting in this unit was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until fifteen female lions were harvested, whichever came first," Fish and Game regional wildlife… moreIDFG Serves Up a Second Helping of Turkey!
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Roberts - As part of a continuing effort to establish a viable population of wild turkeys in the Upper Snake Region, IDFG released 45 Merriam's wild turkeys in Roberts, Idaho, near IDFG managed Market Lake Wildlife Management Area. The goal of the project is to create the nucleus for a regional population that will… moreIDFG Breakfast Forum At Helm Restaurant
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Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) breakfast at the Helm Restaurant in LEWISTON, Tuesday February 6, at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast agenda will include a report on big game aerial surveys, flight safety policy changes, hunting season recommendations, big game open house… moreDeer Decoy Catches Poacher
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Hunters have long used wildlife decoys in pursuit of game. Wildlife officers are also using decoys - but in pursuit of poachers. After receiving several reports of hunting violations from both landowners and hunters in Latah County, Fish and Game conservation officers set up a simulated deer on posted agricultural… moreLion Season Closed in Units 43, 44, 48, 49
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A third female mountain lion has been taken from the combined hunt area of game management units 43 (Big Soldier), 44 (Little Soldier), 48 (Big Wood) and 49 (Little Wood). This cat was harvested on Sunday, January 21 and reported to the Department of Fish and Game the next day. According to regulations, the harvest… moreCommission Approves Nonresident Moose Hunting
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Meeting in Boise January 18, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to allow nonresidents to apply for moose permits in the controlled hunt drawings. They will be able to draw up to 10 percent of available permits. This year antlered permits will total 1003, up from 888 last year. Antlerless permits will… moreWood Chairs Commission
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Dr. Fred Wood, Burley, presided as chairman over the January meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in Boise. Dr. Wood is serving a second term as commissioner and was chairman for one year in his first term. Wood took the gavel from John Burns of Salmon. Marcus Gibbs of Grace is vice chairman this year. Gibbs… more