Fall Chinook Salmon Season Opens In September

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The fall Chinook salmon season in the Snake and Clearwater rivers opens September 1. The seasons open September 1 and run until October 31 or until further notice in the Snake River from the Washington-Idaho border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam and in the Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the Memorial Bridge… more

F&G Commission to Meet in Boise

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at Fish and Game headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including setting seasons and bag limits for sage-grouse and waterfowl. Individuals with disabilities may request… more

Half-Price Fishing Trip Costs Illegal Guide Big Bucks

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

On August 3, Chase Putnam, of Victor, pleaded guilty to illegally guiding fishermen in Idaho in Judge Keith M. Walker's Seventh District Court in Fremont County. Putnam is a licensed guide in Wyoming but not in Idaho. In June, Putnam floated two anglers down the Henry's Fork in exchange for $300, which is about… more

Super Hunt Winners Announced

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked. One Super Hunt Combo entry was drawn that entitles the winner to hunt for one elk, deer, pronghorn and moose. Seven other winners were picked for single species tag - two elk, two deer and two pronghorn hunts as well as one moose hunt. One… more

Annual Celebration Features Red Fish and Bluegrass Music

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Enjoy a salmon dinner and ice cream at the 15th annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days Salmon BBQ from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, at the Idaho Fish and Game office near Municipal Park. Families will enjoy live music from Joshua Tree and a variety of activities, such as "Gyotaku," the art of painting fish… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When will the results of the second drawing be posted for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear, and when will any leftover tags be available? A. Monday, August 15, was the deadline to apply. Winners will be notified by mail and results also will be posted on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… more

Hunting Season Kicks off with a Sportsmen's Breakfast

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Sportsmen's Breakfast on Wednesday, August 24, at the Magic Valley regional office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, or two miles north of the Flying J. Sportsmen may come and talk to staff about the up-coming hunting seasons, and need to bring only their… more

F&G Proposes Limited Waterfowl Hunt on Hagerman WMA

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a proposed limited waterfowl hunt on a portion of the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. The Hagerman Valley is an important area for wintering waterfowl in southern Idaho, and the Hagerman WMA provides secure resting habitat for these waterfowl… more

Women's Hunting Clinic Scheduled

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Women's Hunting Clinic from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. August 20 at the Jerome Gun Club. The Jerome Gun Club turn-off is by mile marker 64 on Highway 93, marked with a Public Shooting Range sign. The women will receive instruction on shooting rifles, shotguns, archery,… more

Fish and Game Seeks Information on Poached Moose

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

During the early hours of Friday, July 29, someone poached a young cow moose near Elk River on the Upper Basin Road about a mile from Elk Creek Campground. An older Ford Ranger pickup was observed in the area during that time and may be involved. Anyone that has more information concerning this illegal activity is… more

Waterfowl Open House Slated in Nampa

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2011-2012 southwest Idaho seasons at an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Fish and Game personnel will be on hand from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, at the Nampa office at 3101 S. Powerline Road. The open house allows visitors to attend… more

Trap Education Joins Rattlesnake Avoidance Training

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend an upcoming Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Day. Idaho Fish and Game officers will conduct a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. The combined event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at Veterans' Memorial Park - at… more

Dealing with Lake Lowell's Carp

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Joe Kozfkay - Idaho Department of Fish and Game It's December of 2010, well below freezing, and 20 mph winds out of the west have pushed the waves on Lake Lowell to more than two feet. Not big waves by any means, but as we - a rag-tag group of Fish and Game "fish squeezers," Deer Flat Refuge personnel and… more

Fly-Fishing Clinic Scheduled To Hook Women Anglers

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Wade aside men - more women are likely to be hip deep in your favorite fly-fishing river soon. A fly-fishing clinic specifically for women ages 12 and older will introduce beginner anglers to casting techniques, equipment use, clothing, fly selection, how to read water and, most importantly, how to catch fish. The… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The August issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers the ins and outs of waterfowl season setting. It includes sections on flyways and the importance of data gathered from migratory bird bands. Fish and Game News is free and available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. If I was successful drawing a controlled hunt deer tag and already purchased it, am I allowed to apply for a second draw on the leftover tags? A. If you have drawn and purchased a deer controlled hunt tag that is not an extra hunt, the only type of deer hunt you can apply for in the second application period is an… more

Second Controlled Hunt Drawing List Online

Mon, 08/08/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The application period for the second drawing for deer, elk and pronghorn hunts runs August 5 through August 15. The application fee is $6.25 for residents, and $14.75 for nonresidents. The drawing will be August 20. Any leftover tags will go on sale August 25. For a list of available tags, visit the Fish and Game… more

Chinook Season to Close Statewide August 10

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Contact: Pete Hassemer (208) 334-3791 For Immediate Release The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will close the Chinook salmon season across Idaho on the evening of Wednesday August 10, 2011 at the end of fishing hours. The closure affects waters of the Mainstem Clearwater River, the Middle Fork Clearwater… more