Press Releases and Articles
Supertags Awarded
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Ten hunters who filed their mandatory hunter harvest reports in a timely fashion can hunt anywhere in Idaho they want to hunt this fall. "Supertags" were drawn by computerized lottery from the 93,620 hunters who filed their harvest reports on time. The timely filers made up 39 percent of all tagholders. Nine of the… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Is it ok to carry a two-way radio while hunting in Idaho? A. A proposal to ban the use of electronic communication devices in the taking of game did recently come before the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, but department staff did not recommend a change in current law. The department cited public comment in… moreA Turkey Behind Every Bush!
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IDAHO FALLS - While there may not be a turkey behind every bush yet, IDFG has been busy this winter translocating wild turkeys from other parts of the state into the Upper Snake Region. This year a total of 416 new birds were released at sites along the various branches of the Snake River around Idaho Falls. The… moreDiscover The Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area
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LEWISTON - - With bird songs and butterflies soon to be fluttering in the spring air, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds teachers, youth leaders and interested individuals of the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area located near the Clearwater Region Office at 1540 Warner Avenue. Educational supplements and… moreBluebird Boxes Need To Be Ready Soon
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LEWISTON - - Soon the spring air will be filled with songbird melodies, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds bluebird enthusiasts that now's the time to install nesting boxes and clean out boxes already in place. "Bluebirds will begin scouting around for nesting places in late March, so boxes should be… moreTrapping Efforts In Upper Snake Region Reveal Extremely Low Exposure Of Elk To Brucellosis
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SWAN VALLEY - Brucellosis, Bang's disease, and Undulant fever are different names for the same thing. The name changes depending on whom the Brucella bacteria have infected. In wild animals such as elk and bison it is called Brucellosis. When cattle are affected it is called Bang's disease in honor of the Danish… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, March 23, weather permitting. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The river cleanup will be conducted from the Walter's Ferry bridge downstream… moreRiver Otter Season Closes March 15
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds trappers of the March 15 season closure for river otter in the Clearwater Region. Trappers have 48 hours following the closure to check in additional trapped otters for pelt tagging. Trappers will be allowed to keep otters taken within this 48-hour period… moreTurkeys Transplanted
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Turkey trappers had a busy winter across Idaho. Fish and Game's continuing efforts to establish wild turkeys in appropriate habitats in Idaho were boosted this winter by good trapping weather. Trapping and transplant operations are carried out in winter months because wild turkeys gather then into large flocks that… moreBidders Buy Adventures
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Bidders across southern Idaho bought some adventures that are only available through the annual Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation radio auction. The March 5 auction ran on KIDO-Am 630 in Boise, KID-AM 590 in Idaho Falls, KWIK-AM 1240 in Pocatello and KLIK-AM 1310 in Twin Falls. The auction raises funds for Fish and… moreWin Big Buck$, Apply for Controlled Hunts Early
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Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can get big bucks in two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or be the lucky winner of a drawing worth $600 or $400. The applications are accepted during the whole month of May, but only those received by May 10… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I plan to apply for a sheep hunt in April but does that mean I can't go for another big game controlled hunt? A. That's what it means. If you apply for a moose, goat or sheep hunt, you cannot also apply for other big game controlled hunts in the same year. The reason for this is to limit somewhat the number of… moreHelp Hunting's Future - Become A Hunter Education Instructor
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages experienced hunters who love kids to help the future of their sport by becoming a hunter education instructor. IDFG will host a free workshop in Lewiston on Saturday, April 13 to train adult volunteers in becoming certified instructors. "Teaching hunter… moreMeet The IDFG Director: Huffaker To Visit Panhandle Region
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Steve Huffaker, newly appointed Director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is headed to the Idaho Panhandle. Huffaker will be in the area March 11 and March 12 to meet with area sportsmen and others interested in the management of Idaho's wildlife resources. The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled a… moreTime Is Nearly Up To Have Bobcat Pelts Tagged
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IDAHO FALLS - Now that the bobcat season is over for the year, sportsmen are reminded that due to the international CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) treaty, all bobcat pelts must be tagged within 10 days of the end of the season. The CITES Treaty was passed in 1973 for the purpose of… moreGrants Available
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Nongame Wildlife Program is pleased to announce that it will begin accepting grant proposals March 1 for the new Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program (WCRP). Funding for this program is from a one-year federal appropriation to state fish and wildlife agencies "to address… moreTurkey Hunting Clinic Scheduled In Lewiston
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With wild turkey season opening April 15th in much of Idaho, hunters are encouraged to refresh their skills at a turkey-hunting clinic scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 at Tri-State Outfitters, 120 Thain Road in Lewiston. J.R. Keller, a Hunter Specialties Pro Staffer and outdoorsman will discuss how to make… moreSeven Devils Mountain Goats To Be Surveyed
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RIGGINS - Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a survey of the Seven Devils mountain goat herd to evaluate the status and health of the population. Goats will be marked during mid-March, then an aerial survey will be conducted later in the month. By analyzing the mathematical relationship between the… more