Press Releases and Articles
Aspen Working Group to Meet in Pocatello
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The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group will meet Thursday, November 30, in Pocatello, for a panel discussion on aspen management in eastern Idaho. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the South Eastern Idaho Regional Offices of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 1345 Barton Road. "This is an important meeting.… moreWolf Report: Update
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Federal officials are investigating the killings of two wolves in the Clearwater region of north-central Idaho, and in November wolves have killed one cow and one calf, both east of Cascade. The radio collar from the alpha male of the O'Hara Point pack was found and turned in by a deer hunter in mid-November. The pack… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I want to give my grandkids hunting and fishing licenses for Christmas but I want it to be a surprise, and I don't have the documentation it takes to buy a license. How do I do this? A. It is simple and easy to make this kind of gift, and it works for lifetime licenses as well as annual licenses. Every Idaho Fish… moreFish and Game Director Announces Retirement
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Steven Huffaker announced Thursday, November 9, that he will retire as director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game effective January 1. "It has been a great opportunity to serve as the director for the past five years and to have a wonderful career in Fish and Game for the past 37 years. I move on feeling very… moreCommission to Consider Hunting Technology Changes
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Following a presentation on recent changes in archery and muzzleloader technology, Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners discussed the issue briefly but took no action during their recent meeting in Lewiston. Commissioners are expected to take up the issue during their meeting January 10 - 12 in Boise. Advances in… moreReminders for Harvest Reports Go Out
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A bright yellow reminder postcard is being mailed out this week to hunters who have not yet reported on tags they have purchased. Many hunts still are open, or open later. About 145,000 postcards will be sent. Some reports from hunters may cross in the mail - it takes more than a week to print and mail the postcards… moreDonation Buys Nature Center Security Cameras
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A $3,000 donation from Citizens Against Poaching paid for a security camera system at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center. Former Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Jerry Conley was instrumental in securing the donation. The money was spent on the purchase and installation of five security surveillance cameras… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Do pheasant hunters on the Idaho Power Co. part of the C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area have to wear hunter orange? A. Yes. It's always a good idea to wear hunter-orange while hunting. All upland bird and upland game hunters are required to wear hunter orange during pheasant season while hunting within the… moreFive Elk Left to Waste in Southeast Idaho
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By Jennifer Jackson - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Having trouble finding elk this fall? Some people aren't. In fact, some individuals have found and shot more than their share. Within the past two weeks the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has investigated the deaths of five elk that were shot and left to… moreReports Lead to Charges in Poaching Cases
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By Greg Johnson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Reports from hunters and citizens over the past three weeks led conservation officers to file charges against seven north Idaho poachers in four separate cases. In late October, a concerned citizen reported that a large bull elk had been killed in the Crossport… moreMore Steelhead Released in Boise River
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel Thursday, November 16, released about 330 steelhead into the Boise River. This brings the total to nearly 670 steelhead released into the Boise River in the past eight days. The fish came from the Idaho Power Co. Oxbow Fish Hatchery. Anglers also can pursue more than 500… moreVolunteers' Efforts Recognized
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Volunteers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region were recognized at a recent awards banquet in Idaho Falls. Jo Cobb, an AmeriCorps volunteer and volunteer coordinator for Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region, recognized the efforts of 214 individuals who donated more than 3,500 hours, valued at… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I turned in my harvest report, but I still got a reminder card in the mail. What's going on? A. If you get a card after filing your report, just throw it away - the card may have been mailed before your report was recorded. But if you get a second reminder, your report may have gone astray somewhere. Please take a… moreAmericorps Volunteer Leads Local Volunteers To Do Special Things For Idaho's Wildlife!
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IDAHO FALLS - There is wisdom in the old adage, "It takes one, to know one!" At a recent banquet, IDFG Volunteer Coordinator for the Upper Snake Region Jo Cobb, an AmeriCorps volunteer herself, recognized the efforts of 214 separate individuals who donated over 3,500 hours, valued at $40,000, to IDFG projects benefiting… moreFive Elk Left to Waste in SE Idaho
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By Jennifer Jackson Regional Conservation Educator Having trouble finding elk this fall? Some people aren't. In fact, some individuals have found and shot more than their share. Within the last two weeks the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has investigated the deaths of five elk which were shot and left to waste… moreReports Lead to Poaching Charges
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By Greg Johnson, Conservation Officer, Bonners Ferry. Recent tips from alert sportsmen and vigilant citizens have resulted in charges being filed in a number of poaching incidents over the last 3 weeks, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). In late October, a concerned citizen reported that a… moreNew Class Offered for Teachers and Youth Leaders
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"Wild About Raptors" will cover Idaho birds of prey. Coeur d'Alene: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled a new class aimed primarily for teachers and youth leaders. Called "WILD About Raptors", the class will study Idaho's birds of prey. A live bald eagle, several live owls and falcons, and… moreBoth the Good and the Bad
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A Wildlife Officer's View of Hunting Season 2006 By George Fischer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game For many hunters the 2006 season is winding down, yet for others the season is just beginning with whitetail rut hunts and late season elk hunts. Many bird hunters are just starting to hit the field as temperatures… more