Forest Carnivore Bait Stations Go Out Across the Panhandle

Sun, 01/12/2014 - 18:36 | idfg-mlucid

Running 280 bait stations in one winter requires excellent coordination between partners and field crews. This past week we had crews working both in and around the Snow Peak Wildlife Management Area (the far southeast portion of the study area) and in Purcell Mountains along the Canadian border.

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Trapping of Non-Target Species Has Mixed Outcomes

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Fur trapping was one of the major reasons for exploration of Idaho and is still a legitimate wildlife management tool. Advances in trap design have resulted in more efficient traps capable of either catching and holding animals for later release or delivering a quick humane death. Despite all of the caution used to… more

Information Wanted on Wasted Elk Near Nez Perce

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

On Friday, December 27 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a person or persons shot and killed two cow elk and a calf elk. The incident took place on the road that runs north of Albers Rd. (Nez Perce/Clearwater county line) just east of the Gilbert Grade Rd. (Hwy 7). The shooter or shooters made no attempt to recover the… more

Commission Public Hearing Moved to Washington Group Plaza

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The location of the January 15, Idaho Fish and Game Commission's public hearing has been changed to the Washington Group Plaza at 720 East Park Blvd., in Boise. The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the building's main auditorium. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having… more

Spring Steelhead Season Open

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

For some anglers, the best thing about New Year's is the start of the spring steelhead season, which opened January 1. Anglers are reminded that they will need a 2014 fishing license and steelhead permit. Spring steelhead season is open on the: Salmon River from its mouth to the posted boundary 100 yards… more

Tax Check-off Supports Wildlife

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Folks getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the box on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. This fund is used to pay for important work on species that… more

Why Manage Wildlife in Wilderness

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

By Virgil Moore, Director, Idaho Fish and Game Recent media coverage about Idaho Fish and Game sending an employee to try to remove two of the wolf packs in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness has raised questions and concerns. Many Idahoans have strong feelings about wolves - and wilderness. I've heard… more

F&G Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Changes

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed rule changes. Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process for proposed changes and clarifications to the Landowner Appreciation Program and to create a new Private Lands Tag program. Fish and Game also proposes changes to bear baiting… more

75th Celebration - Tracking Technology

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

In the 1960's the world of wildlife management gained a tool that transformed wildlife research and management - radio telemetry. It allowed biologists to track animals from the ground or air, without having to see the animal or the animal know it was being observed. In Idaho, the first radio collars were used in… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Reports

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Q. I forgot to turn in my harvest report, is it too late? A. No, it's not too late. The information is important. Fish and Game staff relies on hunter reports to help make hunting season recommendations in time for the Fish and Game Commission's March meeting, at which big game seasons and limits are set. All deer,… more

Upland Game, Furbearer Open House Set in Southwest Region

Tue, 12/31/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Modifying the Unit 38 spring controlled wild turkey hunt and reducing the bobcat season statewide are just two proposals available for public comment at an upcoming upland game, furbearer season open house, hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Fish and Game staff members will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday,… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing Rules

Mon, 12/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. Are there special rules for ice fishing? A. Yes. Ice fishing rules are slightly different than general fishing for public safety and general crowding. Fishing is allowed only through a hole up to 10 inches in diameter. This reduces the risk of someone falling through holes. The only exception is on Bear Lake in… more

Looking Back at 2013 at Idaho Fish and Game

Mon, 12/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In November, Idaho Fish and Game launched a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1938 voter initiative that created the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Posted on the Fish and Game website are stories, photos and videos that capture some of the significant and curious historical events that helped shape… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise in January

Mon, 12/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider Fish and Game's revised elk management plan when it meets January 15 and 16 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 15, in the Trophy Room of the headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. The Fish and Game Commission… more

Comments Sought on Upland, Turkey, Furbearer Seasons

Mon, 12/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons. Idaho Fish and Game proposes: To allow nonresident trappers to trap any species that Idaho trappers can trap, provided the state of residence of the nonresident trapper allows… more

75th Celebration: Healthy Habitat, a New Year's Resolution

Mon, 12/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Every species in Idaho, whether big or small, predator or prey, needs the same thing - habitat. Having large enough areas of the right kind of habitat is essential to maintaining healthy populations of wildlife in Idaho for the public to enjoy. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game uses various methods to improve… more

Watch the MBI Video Series

Fri, 12/27/2013 - 12:40 | idfg-mlucid

 

MBI Citizen Naturalist

During the winter of 2011-2012 140 volunteer 'Citizen Naturalists' contributed over 2,000 hours of labor to the MBI Forest Carnivore Survey. This has inspired us to find new ways to involve local community members in wildlife research and use this incredible work… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 12/23/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. Is there enough ice for ice fishing yet anywhere? A. With the recent cold weather, many reservoirs are ice-covered, and some may have enough for ice fishing. But they may not all be safe yet for ice fishing. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing.… more