Upland, Furbearer Comment Sought

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Fish and Game regional offices will hold open houses to explain proposals and accept public comments on the 2002-2003 upland game bird, rabbit, falconry, furbearer, early goose, sandhill crane and dove seasons before April 19. Those who wish to comment should get in touch with regional offices in their areas for… more

Steelhead Now in Boise River

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Steelhead are back in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game moved about 400 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam on April 5. The fish were released around noon. Steelhead were released at several locations in Boise, from Glenwood… more

Shoot-from-vehicle Permit Simplified

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters applying for a permit allowing them to legally shoot from a vehicle because of serious disability will find the process easier when they have the new Idaho drivers license. The new drivers license will display disabled status. Such a license will be sufficient proof when applying to Fish and Game for a shoot-… more

Hunters Enjoy WMA Pheasant

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Game farm roosters planted on Wildlife Management Areas seem to be a hit with the hunters. Fish and Game planted more than 16,000 pheasants on eight Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across southern Idaho last fall. More birds have been bought and planted each hunting season since the program was established several… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. How do I apply for a goat hunt, and when do I apply? A. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat before April 30. You must purchase a hunting license before you can apply for a controlled hunt. The cost is $164.50 for residents or $1514.50 for non residents. You may apply for only one species.… more

Upland Game/Furbearer Open Houses Slated

Mon, 04/08/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game and trapping seasons at any of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Open houses are slated for Monday, April 15 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fish and Game's Nampa office, 3101 S. Powerline Road and the McCall office, 555 Deinhard… more

Steelhead Coming to Boise River

Fri, 04/05/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Steelhead fishing is about to begin in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game will move at least 300 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam tomorrow, April 5. The fish release is set for around noon. Steelhead will be released at several… more

Apply Now For Moose, Sheep And Goat

Wed, 04/03/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

From now through April 30 hunters can submit their applications for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Only hunters who draw a special permit for these trophy species may hunt them in Idaho. Those who do apply for any trophy species may not apply for any regular big game controlled hunts in the… more

Nature Center Work Day Scheduled

Wed, 04/03/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Volunteers are needed to help tidy up Boise's MK Nature Center during the annual spring work day at the center on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to noon. Contact Nette Witgert at 334-2225 or nwitgert@idfg.state.id.us for more information or to volunteer. "We're looking for volunteers to help with gardening, raking,… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 16,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 250 Caldwell Pond #2 250 Caldwell Pond #3 500… more

Don't Get Fooled On April 1 Opening Of Southern Portion Of Egin-Hamer Closure Area.

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS- Everyone knows that April 1 is "April Fools Day," but local resource management agencies want to make sure that no one gets fooled by management guidelines regarding the Egin-Hamer Area Closure. Five years ago, Fremont and Jefferson County Commissioners approached the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the… more

Public Comments Sought For 2002-2003 Upland Game Seasons

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed recommendations to the 2002-2003 upland game bird, furbearer and falconry season regulations. The open house will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Region office located at… more

Dworshak To Receive 40,000 Rainbow Trout In April

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

OROFINO - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 40,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into Dworshak Reservoir the next few weeks. Approximately 20,000 trout will be released at the Dent boat ramp this week. The trout will be stocked at Dent due to probable increases in water release at the dam. An… more

Youth Turkey Hunt Scheduled For April

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Tri-State Outfitters and the Hells Canyon Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey hunt for youth ages 12 to 17 on April 19, 20 and 21 near Lewiston. Youth are required to hold a valid hunting license and turkey tag. A junior hunting license is $6… more

Special Dry Bed Season 4/1- 4/30Or While The Fish Last!

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

RIRIE - Flows on the South Fork of the Snake River may be low, but work still needs to be done on headgates along the Dry Bed, so the special season relating to this unique fishery once again started April 1 and will run until the fifteenth of the month. Anglers are reminded that the season is linked to calendar dates,… more

Second Tags Go On Sale August 28

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho residents or nonresidents may buy a second deer or elk tag if the nonresident quota of tags does not sell out by August 28. The date for sale of these second tags has been September 1. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the date at its last meeting in Boise in March because some hunts begin before… more

Annual Fish and Game Auction Set for Coeur dÁ_Alene

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will be holding its annual auction in Coeur dÁ_Alene. Furs, hides, antlers, animal specimens and miscellaneous equipment will be sold at the IDFG Panhandle Region office, 2750 Kathleen Ave. (corner of Kathleen and Atlas Rd.) on Saturday, April 6, 2002. Viewing will begin at… more

Foreign Hunters Must Have License, Federal Permit

Mon, 04/01/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters coming to the U.S. must first have a hunting license from Idaho or another state and a federal permit if they intend to bring a firearm with them. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) recently 1 a regulation affecting "nonimmigrant aliens" importing firearms for the purposes of hunting or… more