October Offers Great Local Fishing Opportunity

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Many people in northern Idaho have shifted their focus toward hunting now that summer is over. However, some of the best fishing of the year remains available in area waters for outdoor recreationists who don't hunt, and for those who were already successful at… more

Commission Changes Hunt in Response to Fire Closures

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, October 3, approved a change in a controlled elk hunt in the Wood River Valley in response to wildfire closures. Commissioners changed controlled hunt No. 2107 to include the parts of game management units 43 and 44 west of the Pine-Featherville Road (Forest Service Road 61… more

Fall Mushrooms

Wed, 10/02/2013 - 19:03 | idfg-mlucid

One of the things I love most about hunting is slowing down and focusing completely on my immediate surroundings. My senses are totally focused on the task at hand and the forest around me...which sets me up perfectly to find great mushrooms to cook up back at camp!

On a recent elk hunting trip my… more

Federal Government Shutdown Effects on Outdoor Recreation

Tue, 10/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Department of Fish and Game advises Idaho hunters, anglers, trappers, and wildlife watchers of the following information about federal land closures related to the federal government shutdown. Idaho Fish and Game is not authorized to enforce these federal closures. Idaho Fish and Game does not have information… more

Deer Season Opens in October in Most of Idaho

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows a hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… more

Sharp-tailed Grouse Season Opens This Week

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The sharp-tailed grouse season opens Tuesday, October 1, and runs through October 31, with a daily bag limit of two birds and a possession limit of six. The season is open only in eastern Idaho in these areas: Bingham and Clark counties east of Interstate 15, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson County east of Interstate 15… more

Some Waterfowl Seasons Open Saturday

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The waterfowl season opens Saturday, October 5, in the area around the American Falls Reservoir. It opens in the rest of the state on October 12. The daily bag limit will be seven ducks - but no more than two female mallards, two redheads, three scaup, two pintails and two canvasbacks - and four Canada geese, six… more

F&G Commission to Discuss Elk Hunt Area Change

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 9 a.m. Thursday, October 3. Commissioners will discuss a boundary expansion of elk controlled Hunt Area 48-3 in response to this summer's wildfire in the Wood River Valley. The call is an open public meeting and will originate from Fish… more

Public Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 23, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 1 p.m. This year's sale includes vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-… more

Help Stop a Game Thief, Make the Call

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho's spectacular fall and early winter period for outdoor enthusiasts is here. Hunters and anglers, hikers, bikers, leaf color watchers, photographers and others are heading outdoors to enjoy our beautiful state. Citizen's Against Poaching reminds all Idaho outdoor users that poachers may use these activities for… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunting Private Land

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Do I need a hunting license and tag to hunt on a friend's private land? A. Yes. You must have an Idaho hunting license and tag for the species you want to hunt, and you must stay within the season rules that Fish and Game has set up for the unit. All wildlife belongs to the residents of Idaho, even when it is found… more

Dutch Oven Breakfast Set for October 1

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Clearwater Region of Idaho Fish and Game will provide a Dutch Oven breakfast at a sportsperson meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 3316 16th St. Lewiston. The meeting begins at 6:30 a.m. and will include presentations on upland game bird route surveys, fall hunting forecast, North Fork elk research and other related… more

Fish & Game Seeks Help Regarding Wasted Mule Deer Buck

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public's help in locating the individual responsible for shooting and wasting a young mule deer buck found September 24 in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Another hunter found the antlered deer lying next to the McCoy Creek Road near the York Creek drainage in… more

Grizzly Bear Shooting in Island Park Just the Beginning of the Story

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

On September 12, an adult female grizzly bear was shot by a resident of Island Park. Because the incident is under investigation by the enforcement branch of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these are the only details able to be released at this time. Because the grizzly bear still is listed as a threatened… more

Mentored Youth Pheasant Hunt at Market Lake

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a mentored pheasant hunt for youths on October 5 at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area north of Roberts. This is an opportunity for first time youth hunters ages 10 to 15 who do not have someone to take them hunting. Fish and Game will provide a mentor for the event and all… more

Annual Youth Pheasant Clinic in Southeast Region

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Pheasant season is just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of getting out in the field, shotgun in hand, and enjoying the experiences associated with upland game bird hunting. The first weekend in October marks the youth pheasant season opener statewide, and for many families, this event has become an… more

Youth Steelhead Clinic Set for October 24 and 26 in Lewiston

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Young anglers ages 8 to 14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 24, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26. Both events will be at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th Street in Lewiston. On Thursday, October 24, information will be presented on… more

Youth Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, October 5

Mon, 09/23/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

A youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, October 5, and runs through October 11 for all licensed hunters 15 years old or younger. The week-long hunt opens a half hour before sunrise statewide and continues to one half hour after sunset. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed hunter 18 years or… more