Public Meetings Set for Salmon Seasons, Fishing Rules

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game is hosting public meetings to discuss potential salmon fishing seasons on the Clearwater River, the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam and the lower Salmon, Little Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. More than 52,000 hatchery Chinook salmon and another 20,000 wild salmon are expected to cross… more

Shadows on the Snow: Following Winter's Wolverines

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Diane Evans Mack, Idaho Department of Fish and Game After eight months of quiet inactivity, small log cabins are back in service in the wilds of central Idaho. But don't expect to make a reservation for a back-country ski vacation; these cabins are not for human guests. They're designed to entice hungry or just… more

F&G to Collect Adult Steelhead from South Fork Clearwater

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will, once again, be seeking help from the public in early March to collect adult hatchery steelhead for brood stock from the South Fork Clearwater River. The goal of this program is to evaluate whether brood stock collected from the South Fork will result in increased runs of… more

Ask Fish and Game: Horn Hunting

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I want to collect shed antlers, what sort of license do I need and what sort of restrictions are there? A. You don't need a license, and the only restrictions are on access and travel on the land. Horn hunters, like other outdoor recreationists, must secure permission to cross or look for antlers on private land,… more

Hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructors Needed in Southeast Idaho

Fri, 02/25/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho's hunter and bowhunter education programs are looking for new instructors to help meet the growing demand for courses in all southeast Idaho communities. If you love to hunt, enjoy teaching youth, and wish to inspire new hunters to join one of Idaho's great outdoor traditions, then please consider signing up for… more

Fish and Game Public Meetings in Salmon Region

Fri, 02/25/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to comment on a number of proposed changes for the 2011 big game hunting seasons in the Salmon Region. Anglers are also being asked to comments on potential nonbiological rule changes for the 2013-14 fishing season. Nonbiological rules include equipment restrictions. They do not… more

Resource to check your maps and webpages for the color-blind

Wed, 02/23/2011 - 12:11 | idfg-bthomas

Are you a red means "Stop" and green mean "Go" kind of person?  You might want to rethink this approach for cartography.

Here's an example of just how poorly your maps may translate for the color-blind.

So before pressing print, save an image and run it through some software to see how it translates to… more

Bluebird Nest Boxes Available

Tue, 02/22/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

To greet the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $7 each. Each nest box comes with a bluebird information sheet and plans to build your own box. Funds collected from the nest box sale are used… more

Public Meetings Planned on 2011 Big Game Seasons

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game plans a series of public open house meetings to discuss proposed big game seasons and rules for the fall hunting seasons. Some meetings already have been set, others will be announced as they are set; most will be open house formats. The details are still being worked out, but as soon as they… more

New Road-kill Marking System to Benefit Project

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Anyone traveling throughout southeast Idaho may start noticing some wildlife carcasses - those unfortunate victims of vehicle collisions - lying on the side of the road, marked with bright orange paint. This paint marking system is part of an overall effort by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Idaho… more

From the Field: Wintering Big Game

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Jim Lukens - Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Anyone who has driven Highway 93 North between Salmon and Gibbonsville recently may have noticed the number of deer and elk. This is the result of winter migration behavior to escape higher elevation snow accumulation and low temperatures. Generally speaking,… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for February 26 at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-8250,… more

Ask Fish and Game: Stocking Fish

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more

Spring Goose Season Brings Concern About Swans in Southeast Idaho

Thu, 02/17/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Goose hunting in February? It's true. For a second year, Idaho hunters have an opportunity to hunt light geese this spring in two hunt areas encompassing parts of southwestern, southern and eastern Idaho. The season begins February 19, and ends March 10. The daily bag limit on light geese is 10, with a possession… more

Fish and Game Feeds Wildlife in Southeast Idaho

Thu, 02/17/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Since January 1, wildlife feed sites authorized by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have been established in various locations in southeast Idaho. Though winter conditions in much of the region have not warranted an emergency situation for wildlife, Bear Lake County in particular has been having a winter of sub-… more

Light Goose Season Opens This Week

Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Even while most hunting seasons are now closed, the spring "light goose" season is poised to open. Beginning February 19 and stretching across portions of southern Idaho, the season runs through March 10. In place for only two years, the season carries with it a fair bit of confusion. Only two goose species are… more

F&G Begins Aerial Surveys for Bighorn Sheep

Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans to conduct aerial surveys for bighorn sheep beginning February 14 along the Snake and Salmon rivers in Big Game Management Unit 11. The helicopter surveys are scheduled during the winter months to cover areas at the same time of the year so that information gathered is… more

From the Field: Owls of Winter

Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Jim Lukens - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The deep chill of winter seems an unlikely time for bird nesting, unless you happen to be an owl. Several of the 11 owl species that inhabit most parts of Idaho, begin courtship as early as January and February. Why so early? The hatching of owlets coincides with… more