Press Releases and Articles
Unmarked Steelhead Return
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Anglers in the Riggins area have been complaining that they are catching mostly steelhead with unclipped adipose fins, and that means they have to release them. There's a good reason for that, and it is in part a measure of their own success. Most hatchery-raised steelhead have their adipose fin-the small fin on… moreWolf Progress Report Available
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Nez Perce Tribe have released their annual wolf report: "Wolf Conservation and Management in Idaho; Progress Report 2005." The report, required by federal wolf reintroduction rules, summarizes the status of wolves and wolf management within Idaho, including portions of all… moreDon't Let West Nile Virus Keep You Indoors
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Experts expect the West Nile virus to appear in Idaho again with the arrival of warmer weather and mosquitoes. The first signs of the virus probably will show up in mid to late summer. But the presence of West Nile virus is no reason to stop enjoying Idaho's great outdoors. Only a fraction of the mosquito population… moreNature Center to Fit New Windows
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Beginning this week, the Morrison-Knudson Nature Center plans to replace its fish viewing windows, more than doubling the viewing surfaces. After four years of planning and fund raising, construction is about to begin on new windows into the Nature Center stream. Construction is scheduled for the first two weeks of… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Is it legal to catch game fish and use them as sturgeon bait? A. In Idaho, you can use fish and fish parts for bait anywhere except in "no bait" waters. Many anglers use dead rainbow trout or trout parts from hatcheries for sturgeon bait, but they need a receipt to show the source if they have more than six trout… moreUnique Dry Bed Fishery To Start April 1
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IDAHO FALLS - The coming of spring means different things to different people. To some, itÔs a time to start their gardens or clean out the garage, but to certain individuals it means that it is time to check out whether a rather unique angling opportunity will exist or not. The start of April marks the time that the… moreUnique Dry Bed Fishery Begins April 1
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IDAHO FALLS - The coming of spring means different things to different people. To some, itÔs a time to start their gardens or clean out the garage, but to certain individuals it means that it is time to check out whether a rather unique angling opportunity will exist or not. The start of April marks the time that the… moreDubois Grouse Days
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On Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, residents of Dubois, Idaho, nearby ranchers and a variety of state and federal agencies will host the Fourth Annual Dubois Grouse Days to celebrate Greater Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse and the wonderful environments that are their home. Every spring, Greater Sage-… moreGunners, Muggers and Trackers
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Adrenaline Junkies of Big Game Research, By George Pauley Gunners, muggers, and trackers - common phrases used by wildlife biologists to describe their adrenaline-junky coworkers who enjoy the high-risk adventure of big game research. Flying around in a helicopter without doors, a gunner fires an expanding… moreIdaho Wild Turkey Flocks Grow
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Regional Conseravtion Educator Idaho's wild turkey hunting is increasing in popularity with each passing year, and wild turkey hunting is the fastest growing form of hunting in the United States. During the 2005 Idaho turkey seasons, hunters took home 5796 turkeys for a success rate of over… moreBringing Back Elusive Mountain Quail
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LEWISTON - Populations of Idaho's rarest quail, the mountain quail, just got a jump start with a recent reintroduction of approximately 100 birds to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, University of… moreWatching for the Specklebelly
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By Clair Kofoed, Wildlife Biologist, Southwest Region Most people are familiar with Canada geese; they seem to be everywhere nowadays. These large birds with the distinctive white "chin strap" and familiar "ah-onk" call are common residents from north to south in Idaho and throughout most of America. Everybody knows… moreSouthern Part Of Egin-Hamer Closure To Open On April 1, But Northern Part Closed Until May 1
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IDAHO FALLS - For the ninth year in a row, the southern portion of the Egin-Hamer Closure will open on schedule for April 1st, but unlike some years. Lingering winter conditions have made early opening out of the question for this year. The closure concept was originally created when Fremont and Jefferson County… moreIce Fishing Season Drawing To A Close Just In Time At Ririe Reservoir
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RIRIE - Despite a spotty start, anglers were able to have an enjoyable time this winter during the special ice fishing only season at Ririe Reservoir, but as unstable spring conditions cause the ice to disappear, the special season ending date of March 31st seems to be coming at just the right time. The special season… moreSafety-A Goal of Mandatory Hunter Education
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By BJ Lillibridge - IDFG It's no accident that hunting in Idaho is a safe activity. That's because today's hunters are better educated than hunters in the past. They're going into the field knowing how to hunt safely and responsibly. Idaho's hunter education program-coupled with the voluntary use of hunter orange… moreTrip Auction: Live the Wild Life
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Contact: Gayle Valentine or Marcella Hepworth Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 208-334-2648 If fishing, floating rivers, backpacking and bird watching are on your "to do" list this year, you can bid on a trip online in the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 16th Annual Trip Auction. The auction begins… moreLand Exchange Could Affect Hunting Access
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A proposed U.S. Forest Service land exchange potentially could affect public access to some of the best mule deer hunting in the state. The Forest Service proposes to exchange all or part of six parcels of national forest land, comprising more than 5,200 acres, around Camas Reservoir and Bennett Mountain for about 1,… moreFish and Game's Mule Deer Initiative on National Television
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An eight-minute feature profiling Idaho's Mule Deer Initiative airs this week on the Outdoor Channel. The program features Idaho's rich and colorful hunting tradition, showing today's hunters, the path of Lewis and Clark through our state and American Indian bowhunter marks left on the canyon walls along the Salmon… more