Press Releases and Articles
Ask Permission the Right Way
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By Clay Hickey, Landowner/Sportsmen Coordinator, Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game As an avid hunter and an Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) employee who works closely with landowners every day, my experience in asking for and working with those who give permission to hunt has been considerable. Over the years… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I would like to take my kids on their first pheasant hunt to one of the WMAs where we should be able to find a farm-raised bird. Do they need the $21.50 permit? A. If the kids are under 17, they do not need the permit, but they do need a license. If they are age 17 or older, they are subject to the same limits and… moreFish and Game to reclaim Connor Pond, Emerald Lake
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be eliminating the entire fish population in both Connor Pond and Emerald Lake in order to re-establish better game fish populations. The reclamation effort will be conducted on October 20 and 21. Currently, the majority of the fish populations in both ponds are… moreJoint Idfg/Usfs Ohv Patrols Continue To Focus On Travel Plan Enforcement
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IDAHO FALLS - While no major changes have been made to the Targhee National Forest Travel Plan in a number of years, IDFG… moreHunters Reminder To Properly Dispose Of Game Waste
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LEWISTON - With several big game rifle seasons nearly underway, hunters that butcher their own game are encouraged to dispose of their wastes properly. Authorities at the Nez Perce County Solid Waste Station in Lewiston remind hunters that they can place their game waste in a good heavy bag, seal it, and place in… moreRegistration For Lewiston Area Hunter Education Courses Begins Oct. 18
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LEWISTON - Although many hunting seasons are already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is already busy preparing for next year by encouraging first-time hunters to register for one of a number of upcoming hunter education course scheduled for November and December. "Spring turkey hunting is… moreHunters Urged to Obtain Boundary Maps When Hunting Near State Parks
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LEWISTON - With several historical parks located throughout the area, hunters planning on pursuing game near them are encouraged to obtain boundary maps to ensure they remain on the right side of the law. Hunting is prohibited on several area historical parks, including the Nez Perce National Historical Park at… moreRecreationists Reminded Of Craig Mountain Motorized Restrictions
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds those planning on entering the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston that motorized access of much of the area is restricted in order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds and to provide security to big game. However, non-motorized travel is… moreIdfg Seeks Input On White-Tailed Deer Plan
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IDAHO FALLS - White-tailed deer have always been a part of Idaho's wildlife heritage, but for the most part they were considered to be a central… moreKid's Steelhead Fishing Clinic Set Next Week
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Lewiston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a steelhead fishing clinic for kids next week. The clinic is open for kids between the ages of 10 and 18. It will begin with a classroom session October 21 and wrap up with a day on the river on October 23.… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 4,000 Caldwell Pond #1 1,000 Caldwell Pond #2 500 Eagle Island… moreWhite-tailed Deer Plan Readied
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Idahoans have an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed plan for managing white-tailed deer. The plan will be reviewed and may be adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission when it meets in Orofino in November. After October 15, the public can review the plan on the Fish and Game Internet web site in the hunting… morePheasant Outlook Not as Good as 2003
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After enjoying the best pheasant season in a decade last year, Idaho bird hunters cannot expect to find quite as many ringnecks this fall. "However, there will be good pheasant hunting if sportsman can get on private lands with good bird habitat," according to Don Kemner, wildlife staff biologist for the Idaho… moreIdaho Moose Make The Book
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Idaho mule deer and elk are regularly noted in the record books, but moose dominated in the most recent Boone and Crockett Club big game awards. Idaho moose took the top two places in the Boone and Crockett awards for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003. The listing appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of the club's Fair Chase… moreWaterfowl Regulations Have Shooting Hours Error
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking waterfowl hunters to make corrections in shooting hours table on page 19, of the 2004 Waterfowl Seasons and Rules. The error will affect all counties in the state. The regulations reflect daylight savings time taking effect on October 26th, when the actual date of… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My youngster will be participating in the special deer youth hunt in units 40 and 41 (Owyhee County). Since young hunters can harvest either sex of deer in this area during this hunt, can my youngster shoot a monster buck, if she happens upon one? A. The short answer is no. While it is true that hunters 12 to 17… moreWaterfowl regulations have shooting hours error
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking waterfowl hunters to make corrections in the shooting hours table on page 19, of the 2004 Waterfowl Seasons and Rules. The error will affect all counties in the state. The regulations reflect daylight savings time taking effect on October 26, when the actual… moreIf you're not hunting, go fishing
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JEROME - Don't want to go hunting this fall, try fishing. Cooler fall temperatures and 26,000 pounds of donated rainbow trout are helping anglers fill their creels this fall in the Magic Valley Region. "The fishing is great," said Doug Megargle, Fish and Game Regional Fisheries Manager. "The cooler water temperatures… more