Pronghorn Antelope Workshop Planned

Mon, 02/06/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The 22nd Biennial Pronghorn Workshop will be May 16-19 in Idaho Falls, hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, sanctioned by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The theme for the 2006 workshop is: "Habitat?Can We Quantify the Link to Populations?" The 2006 Pronghorn Workshop will provide a… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 02/06/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. Why do trophy hunt tags cost more than is listed in the rule book? A. The 2005?2006 rule book was 1 before the 2005 season, and fees went up in July 2005. Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat tags cost $174.50 for Idaho residents. The non-resident cost is $1,759.50. The price includes a $7.75 controlled hunt… more

IDFG Seeks Public Comments for Big Game, Upland Game, Furbearer Seasons

Fri, 02/03/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Proposed changes to the 2006 big game seasons, and the 2006-07 Upland Game, Furbearer and Trapping seasons will be the focus of a series of public meetings hosted in February by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). Interested individuals can discuss the proposals and provide written comment at… more

Providing Homes With Character

Wed, 02/01/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Tim Shelton, Wildlife Biologist, IDFG, Southwest Region Outdoor enthusiasts who have spent any time on the Snake and Payette Rivers have probably spotted a number of wood duck boxes and goose nesting platforms. These cozy homes for our local waterfowl seem to be everywhere. Actually, about 1,000 nesting structures… more

Fish and Game Continues Big Game Aerial Surveys

Wed, 02/01/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - As the harsh winter weather continues, so do aerial surveys of the state's big game populations. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) began surveying big game herds in December, but because flying is limited to calm, clear weather, this winter's aerial surveys have been delayed. IDFG plans to… more

Craig Mountain Open to Snowmobilers

Wed, 02/01/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With the recent snow prompting big game to lower elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds winter recreationists that the access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area will be open beginning February 4, 2006. The access gates remained closed past the opening date of… more

Development vs. Wildlife: Winners or losers?

Wed, 02/01/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Al Van Vooren, Regional Supervisor, IDFG - Southwest Region Not long ago, one opinion piece which declared wildlife would be losers appeared on the same page with another that declared wildlife would benefit from a particular proposed development in the Boise foothills. Both can't have been telling the truth could… more

Craig Mountain Open to Snowmobilers

Tue, 01/31/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With the recent snow prompting big game to lower elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds winter recreationists that the access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area will be open beginning February 4, 2006. The access gates remained closed past the opening date of… more

Fish and Game Continues Big Game Aerial Surveys

Tue, 01/31/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - As the harsh winter weather continues, so does aerial surveys of the state's big game populations. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) began surveying big game herds in December, but because flying is limited to calm, clear weather, this winter's aerial surveys have been delayed. IDFG plans to… more

Wolf Control Proposal Released

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released a proposal to reduce the wolf population by up to 43 wolves or about 75 percent in the Lolo elk management zone of the Clearwater Region. Fish and Game biologists say wolf predation is a significant contributor to the decline of elk numbers in the Lolo zone and may be… more

Fish and Game News Available

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game News tabloid publication is available at license vendors and department offices statewide. The current 12-page publication offers a variety of articles on Idaho Fish and Game activities including the Mule Deer Initiative, wolf management, bighorn sheep hunting, and volunteer work. The Fish and… more

Time to Apply For Turkey, Bear Tags

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Sportsmen have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period ends February 15. Cost of the application is $6.25, and sportsmen wishing to apply must have a 2006 hunting license. This year, turkey hunters will have a better chance of drawing one of… more

State Health Officials Warn of Mercury in American Falls Reservoir Fish

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued a consumption advisory for fish caught in the American Falls Reservoir because of the mercury levels found in recent samples. The department warns pregnant women and young children about eating too much of certain types of fish from the reservoir. The fish… more

Super Hunt Applications on Sale Now

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

It's not too early to apply for a chance at the hunt of a lifetime in this year's Super Hunt drawings. Applications for the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 15. Applications will be drawn for eight elk, eight deer,… more

Crime Scene Investigation at MK Nature Center

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Morrison Knudson Nature Center plans a wildlife crime scene investigation program from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, February 11. CSI: Wildlife is open to fifth through eighth graders. Join the staff at the MK Nature Center for an opportunity to conduct a wildlife crime scene investigation. Put on your Idaho… more

Ask Fish & Game

Mon, 01/30/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I forgot to turn in my harvest report, is it too late? A. No, it's not too late. But hunters who don't submit their report won't be able to buy a license for this year until they do. The information is important. Fish and Game staff relies on hunter reports to help make hunting seasons recommendations in time for… more

Time to sign-up for Access Yes!

Thu, 01/26/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Landowners interested in participating in the Access Yes! program are urged to signup soon. Last year in the Magic Valley Region the Idaho Fish and Game enrolled 131,960 acres in the program. This year they want to increase that number to 150,000 acres. "It is a great program and it has been very successful… more

Time to apply for turkey, bear tags

Thu, 01/26/2006 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Sportsmen have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period began January 15 and ends February 15. Cost of the application is $6.25 and sportsmen wishing to apply need to have a 2006 hunting license. For turkey hunters in the Magic… more