Ask Fish and Game: Grouse Permits

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2009 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… more

Poaching Incident Under Investigation

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Two Boundary County men are being investigated in the unlawful killing of two bull elk. The two elk were killed on Saturday, September 5, the day before the opening of archery season in big game unit 1. The investigation continues, and charges are pending.

Six Poachers Sentenced

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Six men - four from Idaho, one from Pennsylvania and one from Arkansas - have been sentenced on elk poaching charges, following a two-year investigation. In August 2007, Idaho Fish and Game received several reports from landowners in the Pahsimeroi Valley of a group of elk hunters using illegal and unethical hunting… more

Sage-Grouse Season Opens

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The sage-grouse hunting season in southern Idaho opens Saturday, September 19. Sage-grouse seasons: 23 day season, two-bird daily limit, and four in possession after opening day: - Southwestern Owyhee County. - Most of the Upper Snake Region and Lemhi and part of Custer counties. Seven day season, one-bird daily… more