Press Releases and Articles
Commission Approves Proposal to Kill Escaped Elk
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Some of the domestic elk that escaped last month from an eastern Idaho shooter-bull operation have been shot and more have been rounded up. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Friday afternoon September 8, authorized a Department of Fish and Game proposal to send seven, three-member teams of Fish and Game and… moreUpland Game Bird Seasons Open
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The early fall general turkey season begins Friday, September 15, and seasons for sage grouse, quail and partridge begin September 16. A separate permit is required for hunting sage and sharp-tailed grouse. Turkey: - September 15 through October 31. General fall hunt in game management units 1, 2 (except… moreFires May Affect Some Hunter Access
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Several new fires, in addition to large fires already burning in Idaho's backcountry, have blocked access to some hunt units. In the interest of public safety the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have closed public access in some areas. Other areas may be closed as fires grow or new fires start.… moreWolves Hit New Meadows Sheep Flock
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Federal and state wildlife officials say gray wolves are responsible for the deaths of 25 lambs and nine ewes on Lost Creek in the Payette National Forest near New Meadows, and on Pearl Creek, wolves apparently killed another wolf in a trap. Ranchers report that many more sheep still are missing. Idaho Department of… moreLand Use Summit Planned
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An Idaho Land Use Summit is set for Thursday and Friday, September 14 and 15 at the Nampa Civic Center. The two-day conference will focus on Idaho's ever increasing growth and development and balancing growth with fish and wildlife resources, associated recreation, and rural lifestyles. The summit planners hope to… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Is it legal to snag kokanee anywhere in Idaho? A. It is illegal to snag any game fish in Idaho. This time of year, the many kokanee migrating up streams from lakes and reservoirs to spawn are obvious in the shallow streams with their red bodies and still greenish heads. Anglers may fish for them, but any kokanee… moreYouth Waterfowl Hunting Clinic Scheduled
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Coeur d'Alene: The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has set a special two-day youth (only) waterfowl hunting weekend. Only hunters aged 15 and younger may participate. The dates are September 30-October 1. The youth hunt precedes the general waterfowl season which opens October 7 in most of the state. During this… moreGovernor Risch Authorizes Immediate Harvesting Of Escaped Elk
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JAMES E. RISCH GOVERNOR NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Brad Hoaglun September 7, 2006 (208) 334-2100 BOISE - Governor Jim Risch signed an emergency Executive Order today… moreCommission Approves Proposal to Kill Escaped Elk
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has authorized the Department of Fish and Game to open a depredation hunt, should it become necessary, to shoot domestic elk that escaped last month from an eastern Idaho shooter-bull operation. No depredation hunt will be in effect unless the department director and the Upper Snake… moreHunting Prospects Positive in Panhandle
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Of the 8,000 square miles in the Idaho Panhandle, 85 percent is forestland. Over half of the land area is publicly owned. With so much forested area and large blocks of land open to public hunting, the Panhandle is a big game hunter's paradise. The dense vegetation provides high security and escape cover and limits… moreMountain Whitefish - An Unsung Idaho Native
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By Steve Elle, Fisheries Technician Most Idaho anglers sing the praises of salmon, steelhead and resident trout. But few are aware of their overlooked cousin, the mountain whitefish. Whitefish are more widely distributed and occur in higher numbers than any of the other members of the trout/salmon family in Idaho. But… moreF&G Lifts Horsethief Reservoir Bag Limits
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Horsethief Reservoir will soon be drained and treated to improve future angling opportunities, and beginning Saturday, September 9 and continuing for the next few weeks, bag limits at the popular fishing spot have been eliminated. Until the treatment is complete or the order rescinded, anglers can take home as many fish… moreFish & Game Lifts Horsethief Reservoir Bag Limits
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Horsethief Reservoir will soon be drained and treated to improve future angling opportunities, and beginning Saturday, September 9 and continuing for the next few weeks, bag limits at the popular fishing spot have been eliminated. Until the treatment is complete or the order rescinded, anglers can take home as many fish… moreGrizzly Bears Appear To Be Doing Well In The Yellowstone Ecosystem
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BOZEMAN, MT - Mark Haroldson, Wildlife Biologist for the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team at the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center reports that whitebark pine cone production was good this fall, averaging 34 cones per tree on 19 transects that the Study Team and cooperators monitor annually throughout the… moreFish and Game Monitors Sage Grouse for West Nile
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This year, sage grouse deaths from West Nile virus have been reported in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Oregon - eight sage grouse have tested positive in Idaho. Idaho Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologists are monitoring sage-grouse in response to the recent outbreak of the virus. This year, two sage grouse in… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I carry a handgun while hunting during archery or muzzleloader seasons? A. It is legal to carry a handgun while hunting. But it is not legal to kill an animal during archery or muzzleloader seasons with anything other than a bow or muzzle-loading musket or rifle. If an animal is wounded, the hunter should put… moreDam at McAarthur Lake to be Repaired
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Lake Level Must be Lowered to Complete Project The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) announced plans to repair the dam at the McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area south of Naples and north of Elmira. Work is scheduled to begin September 11. Concerns about the structure were first indicated in February,… moreFire Improves Forest Health, Wildlife Habitat
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By Miles Benker-Idaho Department of Fish and Game Thick, white smoke rises high above the ridge. A fire crew walks along the freshly dug fire line, watching carefully as the brush snaps and crackles. The flames move slowly; the crew is pleased. Far different than several current wildfires burning out of control,… more