Press Releases and Articles
Steelheader's Advisory: Fall Chinook And Coho Salmon Headed For Idaho Waters
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LEWISTON - Idaho steelhead anglers are already savvy at fish identification, but with the expected appearance of fall-run chinook and coho salmon in area rivers this fall, anglers must sharpen their skills even more. Some of these fish will have missing adipose fins, similar to hatchery steelhead, but there is no open… moreSight In For Accuracy And Ethics
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LEWISTON - With rifle hunting season rapidly approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that hunting ethics begin long before going afield. Sighting in rifles is a good example. "By taking the time to prepare and become a better marksman, you show great respect for your quarry," said Richard… moreChukar Counts Good in South, Lower in North
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Annual helicopter chukar counts indicate a good season for bird hunters in southern Idaho but discouraging news in the bird's northern ranges. Abnormally wet, cool weather during the nesting and early brood rearing period in the Clearwater Region apparently led to a steep decline in chukar numbers. The 583 chukars… moreSteelheaders: Watch Out for Salmon
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Idaho steelhead anglers are already savvy at fish identification, but with the expected appearance of fall-run chinook and coho salmon in area rivers this fall, anglers must sharpen their skills even more. Some of these fish will have missing adipose fins, similar to hatchery steelhead, but there is no open season… moreNez Perce Tribal License Not Valid Outside Reservation
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Steelhead anglers are reminded that the Nez Perce tribal steelhead license is not valid outside the reservation boundary on the Clearwater River or on the Salmon and Snake rivers. However, an Idaho fishing license with a steelhead permit is valid on all three rivers. Steelhead anglers who possess a valid Nez Perce… moreUpper Clearwater No-motor Rule Begins September 15
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Boat anglers who fish the Clearwater River above Orofino are reminded that the "No-motors" rule goes into effect September 15, 2002 through April 30, 2003 from the Clearwater River Bridge at Orofino upstream to the mouth of Clear Creek at Kooskia. Anglers may not use motorized watercraft while fishing for steelhead… moreSalting, Baiting Deer and Elk Prohibited
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With the big game archery season already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting is prohibited. "Idaho deer and elk hunters need to be aware that hunting over salt or bait is illegal," Mark Sands,… moreHound Permits
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Bears and lions may be hunted with hounds if the resident hunter has the $11.50 hound hunter permit. There are a limited number of nonresident permits at $128.50 but they have sold out for this year in most of the state, the exceptions being parts of units 10,12 and 17 and the Middle Fork elk zone, which are… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I saw the item about shooting hours last week. If I'm on the eastern edge of a time zone, doesn't the sun come up earlier than the "official" time printed in the paper for the western side? A. No. That's been tried. Last summer a salmon angler was cited for fishing before hours on the upper Lochsa River. This is… moreChukar Survey Indicates Numbers Down This Year
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LEWISTON - A survey of chukar partridge conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game along the Snake and Salmon rivers indicates that hunters may find less of the popular gamebirds this fall. The mid-August helicopter survey of portions of the lower Salmon River and lower Snake River breaks recorded a 51 percent… moreLandscape Your Backyard For Wildlife!
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IDAHO FALLS - While it is beneficial to both man and beast to maintain a respectable distance from wildlife, there are a lot of things that can be done in the confines of our own backyards that can enhance the quality of life for humans and wildlife. On Saturday, September 14 the annual Landscaping For Wildlife… more
Salt and Bait for Elk and Deer Hunting Prohibited
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LEWISTON - With the big game archery season already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting is prohibited. "Idaho deer and elk hunters need to be aware that hunting over salt or bait is illegal," said… moreNez Perce County Early Goose Hunt To Begin September 7
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LEWISTON - Waterfowl hunters will get an early shot at the local goose population during the Nez Perce County early goose hunt scheduled for September 7 through September 13, 2002 Hunters can harvest four birds daily with a possession limit of eight birds. Hunters must hold a valid 2002 hunting license, a federal… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 20,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 3,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 3,000 Caldwell Pond #1 500 Caldwell Pond #2 500 Ed's Pond (Emmett)… moreBlack Bear, Mountain Lion Seasons Open
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Black bear and mountain lion seasons opened in most Idaho game management units August 30, with others to open September 15. They close at various dates, and in some units lion seasons close after a certain number of female lions have been killed. To learn which units are closed, check the Fish and Game website at this… moreFish and Game Hunting Issue Online Now
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The hunting issue of "Incredible Idaho," the website magazine of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is online now at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/incredid/index.htm. The magazine features an article by Robby Denning of Idaho Falls on how to find big mule deer bucks in general season hunts. Denning owns a… moreHow Some Teachers Spent Their Summer Vacation
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By Evin Oneale, Southwest Regional Conservation Educator If WILD teachers were asked to write an essay on Ôhow I spent my summer vacation' they would have stories to tell. They teach mathematics, English, social studies and science nine months out of the year. And like their students, when summer comes, they are… moreColumbia River Chinook Fishing
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By Harry Morse,Southeast Regional Conservation Educator Editors note: Like many Idaho anglers, Harry and two co-workers headed for the coast for some big-water chinook fishing. This feature is their story. Watching the giant Chinook salmon at the Bonneville Dam Viewing Area put me in a trance. Once thousands of… more