Big Game Rule Books are Available

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The 2014 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochures are back from the printer and should be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in most locations. They are also available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/rules/?getPage=63. Elk hunters will notice changes to several elk management zones… more

Wildlife Management Plans Available for Public Comment

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released proposed management plans for the state's 32 wildlife management areas for a 30-day public review and comment period. These plans are revised periodically to reflect changes in habitat and to identify new management priorities and actions. Varying from 275 to over… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston in May

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 14 and 15 in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 at Fish and Game's Clearwater Regional office at 3316 16th Street. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic related to Fish and Game business may do so at the… more

Earth Fest Planned April 26 at MK Nature Center

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Come join the MK Nature Center for Earth Fest, a celebration for the entire family to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family friendly event includes activities, games, arts and crafts, movies, and a kite-making workshop. Guided nature hikes and streamwalk tours… more

Fish and Game to Get First Insight into Elusive Ring-tailed Cat

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting new insights into the presence of the elusive Ring-tailed cat in the state. Biologists are currently tracking a female Ring-tailed cat that was captured on the south side of Twin Falls on March 21, fitted with a radio collar and released the next day near Rock Creek in… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but to get a license I have to take a hunter education class. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30 or contact the nearest Fish and Game office for… more

Bear Education Trailer To Be Staged At Weekend Movie Premiere

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Edwards Theatre has asked Idaho Fish and Game to set up its Bear Education Trailer outside its Ammon theatre for this weekend's Idaho premiere of the Disney movie "Bears", a non-animated feature film about brown bears in Alaska. The Bear Education Trailer will be on hand at the Edwards Grand Teton Stadium 14 Cinema to… more

Clark Fork Delta Restoration Project Planned, Website Online

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

A large restoration effort is planned for the Clark Fork River delta, located on Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho. The restoration work is tentatively scheduled to start this summer with road improvements and the staging of equipment and raw materials. The bulk of the construction work is to occur during the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. With the weather getting nice, where's a good place to take the kids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. Each of Idaho Fish and Game's seven regional offices can answer your questions and get you and your family… more

Agreement Reached for Fishing Access on the Little Salmon River

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

A popular stretch of the Little Salmon River at Riggins, Idaho will be accessible for the spring salmon season thanks to an agreement forged by Fish and Game staff and the local landowner. The only "catch" is, salmon anglers have to be on their best behavior. All property on both sides of the Little Salmon from… more

Youth Shotgun Shooting Skills Clinic Planned

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The Jerome Gun Club is concerned about the lack of young people involved in the shooting sports so they're doing something about it. The club is sponsoring a shotgun shooting skills clinic for young people, 10 to 17 years of age, on Saturday, April 26, at the Jerome Gun Club beginning at 9 a.m. Shotgun shells,… more

75th Celebration: Idaho's Easter Bunny - The Pygmy Rabbit

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Spring is officially here, which means it's time once again for the shy and retiring rabbit to endure its brief stint in the Easter spotlight. For centuries, rabbits have served as symbols of springtime renewal and fertility, owing to their ability to produce many offspring. Over time, a melding of folkloric and… more

Chinook Salmon Moving Toward Idaho

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho born Spring Chinook salmon are starting to show up in the Columbia River, the gateway to their spawning grounds in the Gem State. As of Sunday, April 13, 4,603 Spring Chinook salmon have been counted going past Bonneville Dam, the first place they are counted on their 700-plus mile journey to the Salmon and… more

Spring Turkey Season Tips

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Hunting is generally a fall activity, however, there are a few spring hunts in Idaho that provide a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the warming weather. The general turkey season opens April 15. With turkey populations currently very high, there should be plenty of opportunity to put one on the… more

You Got Your Turkey - Now What?

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Once you harvest your turkey, the next step is preparing the meat and cooking up a great wild meal. Idaho chef, Randy King, not only has turkey recipes to try, but also tips on how to prepare turkey meat to get the best taste and texture from your bird. "Turkeys consist of five cuts of meat in total - the breast… more

Plan Now for Native Plant Landscaping

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

In a small plot just behind the MK Nature Center in Boise, Susan Ziebarth has begun the annual spring ritual of bringing the Nature Center landscape back to life. The Nature Center's native plant garden receives much of her attention this time of year. This small garden is a showcase for the beauty of Idaho's native… more

Families Encouraged to Unplug and Be Outside

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Children and adults are invited to get active, have fun and play at dozens of free events offered at the fourth annual Unplug and Be Outside week. Unplug Week is a time for children and families to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities. Nationwide, children aged 8 to 18 spend an average of 53 hours each week… more

Bears Are Out and About in the Upper Snake Region

Fri, 04/11/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Reports of grizzly bears exiting their winter dens have been coming from the high country for a number of weeks and as these bears venture forth in search of food the likelihood of them being observed in the Upper Snake Region is increasing. Both grizzly and black bears have the ability to exist in relatively close… more