Press Releases and Articles
Hunters need to send in report cards
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JEROME - With deer, elk, and antelope hunting seasons underway, sportsmen need to remember to send in their harvest reports. Sportsmen need to submit this report within 10 days of harvest or 10 days after the season closes. Hunters who do not report will not be able to purchase a license the following year until the… moreSage Grouse Opener a Success
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Hunters chasing sage grouse across southern Idaho during the 2005 opening weekend saw more birds and harvested more birds than last year. Using the average amount of time required to harvest a bird as the gauge, wildlife managers determined that in some places sage grouse hunting is better than it has been in a… moreCitizens Against Poaching Works Overtime
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Now that hunting season is open, Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is paying operators to monitor the CAP hotline for extended hours including evenings and weekends. The hotline number is 1-800-632-5999. Violations can also be reported online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov "Most of our calls come in during the… moreDeer Season Looks Promising
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The question on every dedicated deer hunter's mind this time of the year is: what kind of season are we going to have? By all indications, deer hunting should be first rate. Most years, about forty-five to fifty percent of the fawns make it through the winter. This year we're looking at seventy-three percent survival… moreHunters are Crucial to Monitoring of Wolf Populations
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Fall hunting season has begun and sportsmen are reminded to please help monitor wolves by reporting suspected wolf observations. "We want to know where the animal was observed, how many were seen, the location, observer's phone number, and so forth," said Steve Nadeau, wolf program coordinator for Idaho Fish… moreHunters Asked About Possible Controlled Hunt Changes
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has received numerous comments from hunters who seem to have bad luck when it comes to drawing a permit for controlled hunts. Numerous changes to the drawing process have been suggested including a system of bonus points that would theoretically increase the odds of hunters who… moreSix Sockeye Salmon Make the Journey Back to Idaho
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In early September, the final two sockeye salmon returning to the Sawtooth Valley were captured, bringing the total number collected at fish weirs operated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to six. Thirty people were involved in the seining operation conducted to collect two stubborn sockeye salmon holding in… moreEarly Hunts Give Youth First Shot at Birds
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Youth hunters between the ages of 10 to 15 wanting to get an early shot at a duck or goose can by participating in the youth waterfowl hunt on September 24 and 25. The youth pheasant season opens October 1. The rules for the youth hunt are simple. The hunters must have a valid hunting license, including the migratory… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: If I see a grouse while I'm deer hunting, do I have to have a shotgun to shoot it? A: No. The upland game rules offer an exception for forest grouse to address this exact situation. Unlike other birds, you can take a forest grouse with a center-fire weapon, a sling shot, or even a stick or a rock. It is still not… moreChukar Season Uncertain
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One of the most anticipated upland game bird seasons opens on September 17th this year. Hunters and their dogs alike are readying themselves for the challenge of hunting these notoriously wily game birds in the rocky, shrubby terrain they prefer. Chukar are an introduced game bird originally from the Middle East… moreATV's and Hunting: Reducing Conflicts
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For the avid hunter, the last days of summer can seem unbearable. Each day that passes becomes shorter and the morning air crisper and cooler, signifying the most anticipated time of year, hunting season! On the whole, hunters are a passionate bunch expecting their time out hunting to be a rewarding experience.… moreKids Get Chance to Question Lewis and Clark
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Imagine you are planning a cross country trip... paddling a boat through a wilderness with no map. What do you bring for supplies? How do you find your way back? What do you do if you get sick or hurt? What kind of wild animals will there be and how dangerous are they? Beginning its seventh season, Dialogue For Kids… moreBiologists predict great upland bird season for the Magic Valley Region
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JEROME - A wet spring and warm, dry weather during the hatch has helped produce one of the best crops of upland game birds the Magic Valley Region has seen in several years. "2004 was one of the best bird hunting seasons in many years. The harvest of blue grouse, sage-grouse, chukar, and quail exceeded long-term… moreBuy your deer, elk tags early
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking sportsmen to purchase their deer and elk tag early to avoid the last-minute rush. "It's just better for everyone, especially the hunters," said Sally Rose, Magic Valley Region Administrative Assistant. "Every year we have the same thing happen, sportsmen heading… moreFish and Game to host fishing rules open house
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled an open house meeting for Wednesday, September 21 for the public to review and provide comments on the proposed 2006-2007 fishing regulations. The open house will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at IDFG's Magic Valley Regional Office, 319 South 417 East, two… moreYouth waterfowl hunt September 24, 25
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JEROME - Youth hunters between the ages of 10 to 15 wanting to get an early shot at a duck or goose can by participating in the youth waterfowl hunt on September 24 and 25. The rules for the youth hunt are simple. The hunters must have a valid hunting license, including the migratory bird permit. They also must be… morePrescribed Fire and Land Exchange Topics at Fish and Game Public Meeting
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and personnel from the Idaho Department of Lands will host a public meeting Wednesday, September 21 to discuss a proposed 1,600 acre prescribed fire and potential land exchange on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:00… moreJunior Deer Hunt Open
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If you ask any big game hunter about the first animal they ever harvested, chances are it was a deer. And whether it was a whitetail or mule deer, buck or doe, the memory of that first hunt leaves an impression strong enough to make it seem like just yesterday no matter how many years have passed. It is these kinds… more