Press Releases and Articles
Peregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise
| idfg-sliebenthal
The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the sixth year the webcam has followed the daily activities in a nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets. The webcam may be seen at: http://peregrinefund.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Printed Regulations
| idfg-sliebenthal
Q: When will I able to get a printed copy of the new Big Game Hunting Regulations? A: The new regulations are at the printer right now. We expect the booklets to be arriving at vendors' locations by Easter week. In the meantime, you can look at the rules for 2014 on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame.… moreAnnual Wolf Report Available Online
| idfg-mdemick
The 2013 annual summary of wolf monitoring in Idaho is now available, and shows wolf numbers remain well above the 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs required to keep gray wolves off the endangered species list under the 2009 de-listing rule. The 2013 Idaho Wolf Monitoring Progress Report includes the current status of… moreSpaces Available In "Wild About Turkeys" Workshop For Educators
| idfg-sliebenthal
Everyone who has spent any time in the outdoors of northern Idaho has seen a wild turkey. Actually, if you have seen one you have likely seen dozens as they spend much of their time in large flocks, especially in winter. Where there is one there are often many. Natural curiosity about these strange and unique birds… moreJob Announcement: Wildlife Diversity Technician
| idfg-mlucid
Job Announcement: Wildlife Diversity Technician, Idaho Fish and Game, $12.31 per hour
Sorry, this position has been filled.Interested in climate change and its effect on various species? Come to the mountainous Idaho panhandle and join an effort to collect climate data and conduct surveys for a variety of… more
April Fool - The Joke's on Us
| idfg-sliebenthal
When Idaho voters created the Fish and Game Commission on November 8, 1938, to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage ALL of Idaho's wildlife...we aren't sure if they had monsters in mind! No one is certain when the first sighting of the sea monster eventually known as "Sharlie" occurred at Payette Lake, some say… moreMoose, Sheep and Goat Controlled Hunt Applications Due
| idfg-sliebenthal
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts opens this week. Applications for these hunts will be accepted April 1 through April 30. Only one mountain goat tag will be offered in Hunt Area 39 this year, resulting from fires in Unit 39 two years ago. Because of those fires,… moreFish and Game Stocking Urban Fisheries
| idfg-sliebenthal
Spring has arrived, and many Idahoans are dusting off their fishing gear and digging in the garden for worms. Fish and Game hatchery workers are also thinking about early spring fishing; putting together their stocking plan for April. Fish managers from the Nampa hatchery will release more than 40,000 nine to eleven… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for April
| idfg-sliebenthal
April will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with nearly a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. A… moreMore Sturgeon Headed to Snake River
| idfg-sliebenthal
This week, Fishery managers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game working with the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls and Idaho Power will be stocking sturgeon in the Snake River to augment angling opportunities below C.J. Strike Dam and Swan Falls Dam. The 10 to 20 inch sturgeon are offspring spawned and… moreAsk Fish and Game - Ten, Eleven Year Olds Hunting
| idfg-sliebenthal
Q: Since the legislature passed a law saying ten and eleven year olds can hunt big game in Idaho, can they apply for a controlled hunt tag in the upcoming draw for goats, sheep and moose? A: Not yet. The new law lowering the legal age for hunting big game in Idaho does not take effect until July 1, 2014. Ten and… moreSouthern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Area to Open April 1
| idfg-mcoleman
Even though the winter appeared mild down on desert near St. Anthony, it is still lingering up in the highlands and natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Idaho Department of Fish… moreDry Bed Salvage Season Starts April 1
| idfg-mcoleman
The start of April marks the beginning of a potentially unique angling experience in Eastern Idaho. While the season is set by the Idaho Fish… moreCitizen Involvement Leads to Poaching Convictions
| idfg-mdemick
A Washington County poaching spree during the fall of 2012 that left more than a dozen deer and three domestic cows dead has come to light, and the four defendants convicted of the poaching crimes must now pay more than $24,000 in fines and penalties. A Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) call started it all. In… moreGhost Moose in your Neighborhood
| idfg-mdemick
In the last week or so, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Panhandle office has taken several calls about odd looking moose. Some have been reported in and around towns, others out in more wild places. The moose appear to be partially white; or, as one caller described 'ghost-like' in appearance.… more75th Celebration: The Elusive Wapati
| idfg-mdemick
In 1909, the state of elk populations in Idaho was so alarming a moratorium on elk hunting was declared in parts of the state. What had happened to once plentiful herds of elk in Idaho is the story of western expansion across North America. Lewis and Clark described vast herds covering the grasslands as they made… more2014 Big Game Seasons Set
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 20, adopted the 2014 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf. The new seasons include an increase in tags for elk and deer controlled hunts and an increase in tags for pronghorn hunts, as well as expanded wolf hunting and trapping… moreSpring 2014 Chinook Salmon Seasons / Limits Adopted
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted the 2014 spring-season Chinook salmon fisheries on Thursday, March 20. Fishery managers are anticipating a large increase in the number of salmon returning to Idaho compared to last year's numbers. Early projections indicate around 80,000 hatchery and wild salmon will make… more