Project WILD Workshops Scheduled

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Project WILD is offering several workshops this winter for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students; but you don't have to be a teacher to participate. The… more

Ask Fish & Game: Price Lock and Permits

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q: Under the new "Price Lock" proposal, if I purchase a fishing license each year, but don't purchase a steelhead or salmon permit each year, would I have to pay any increases on steelhead/salmon permits? A: No. As long as you continue to purchase an annual license every year, all other items will also be locked in at… more

Horsethief Youth Ice Fishing Day Postponed

Tue, 01/06/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The 6th annual Youth Ice Fishing Day at Horsethief Reservoir has been postponed due to lack of ice. Organizers of the event always make safety the first consideration during this event, but are also committed to offering it when conditions are favorable. The event had been scheduled for Saturday January 10.… more

Ice Fishing Safety

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Anglers were out on Cocolalla, Fernan, Hauser and a few other lakes last weekend. The ice had just formed, but these avid ice anglers could not wait any longer. Most waters in the Idaho Panhandle are open to ice fishing. Anyone interested in ice fishing should carefully review the regulations for special rules that… more

Idaho Fish and Game to Submit Price Lock Proposal for Consideration by the Legislature

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Idaho Fish and Game will ask Idaho lawmakers this legislative session to consider a proposal to increase resident Idaho license and tag fees, but the request has a twist; the proposal, if approved would be followed by a Fish and Game Commission order allowing license buyers to exempt themselves from the increase, as long… more

Winter Big Game Aerial Surveys Underway

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

As snow blankets much of Idaho, wildlife biologists with Idaho Fish and Game are in the sky conducting aerial surveys of big game across the state. Outdoor enthusiasts can expect to see and hear low-flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft during the daylight hours through February. The helicopter surveys… more

Ice Fishing Just Getting Started

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The recent cold weather across Idaho doesn't mean the end of fishing until spring. For many, the best fishing of the year is just getting started. Idaho offers some excellent ice fishing for trout and yellow perch, and at times, many other species including crappie, bluegill, kokanee and more. Ice fishing… more

Idaho Bighorn Sheep Auction Begins this Weekend

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Hunters interested in bidding for the ultimate bighorn sheep hunt can attend the Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet and Auction in Reno from January 8-10, or bid online beginning January 10 at 8 p.m. MDT. Online bids will be taken at http://bid.wildsheepfoundation.org/IDAHO-BIGHORN-SHEEP-PERMIT-INCLUDING… This permit is… more

Ask Fish and Game: Bobcat Tags

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Q. A friend told me I need a tag to hunt bobcats. Is this true? A. No. However, if you do harvest a bobcat, you must present the pelt to a regional Fish and Game office, the McCall office or a designated checkpoint to obtain a pelt tag and complete a brief harvest report within ten days after the end of the season.… more

New Year Requires New Hunting and Fishing Licenses in Idaho

Tue, 12/30/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Each of the 50 states has its own licensing system for hunting and fishing. Unlike Idaho, many states have hunting and fishing licenses that expire on dates other than December 31. My '14 Non-resident Washington fishing license' is valid for fishing in the state of Washington from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015… more

Public's Help Sought in Swan Poaching Case

Tue, 12/30/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a trumpeter swan on the Boise River just east of Middleton. The swan appeared to have been killed on or about December 26th. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous.… more

Commission to Meet in Boise

Mon, 12/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, sheep, and goat when it meets January 21 and 22 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 21, in the headquarters trophy room. The Fish and Game Commission usually holds a public hearing in conjunction with… more

Spring Steelhead Season Opens Thursday

Mon, 12/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

For some anglers, the best thing about New Year's is the start of the spring steelhead season, which opens January 1. Anglers are reminded that they will need a 2015 fishing license and steelhead permit. Spring steelhead season is open on the: Salmon River from its mouth to the posted boundary 100 yards… more

Apply Soon for Spring Controlled Hunts

Mon, 12/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

The application period for spring black bear controlled hunts opens January 15 and continues through February 15. This year, the spring turkey controlled hunt application period opens February 1 and runs through March 1. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15, with some controlled hunts opening… more

Ask Fish & Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 12/29/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

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

Preparation Important To Use A Boat For Waterfowl Hunting

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Hunters using a boat to get to their island blind, and hunters shooting from their duck boats . . . are going not only on a hunting trip. They are also going on a boating trip. It is critically important that they have all of the safety equipment that a boating outing requires. It is just as important to consider the… more

Egin-Hamer Closure Goes Into Effect January 1

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road seventeen years ago continues to be a success not just for humans, but also for wintering wildlife. Even the winter has been mild so far; the lack of human disturbance created by the closure allows herds of deer, elk, and… more

Give the Gift of Outdoor Adventure

Mon, 12/22/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-sliebenthal

Buy your favorite hunter a chance to win the hunt of a lifetime. The first drawing is still several months away, but it's not too early to enter Idaho Fish and Game's Super Hunt. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for the ultimate hunting opportunity. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings. Entries… more