SW Region Big Game Winter Feeding Update

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 17:51 | Anonymous (not verified)

Winter feeding efforts began, on a small scale, in the Garden Valley area on Sunday, January 22. Three historic feed sites were plowed out and feed bunks set up and loaded with specially formulated deer “pellets.” Two more sites were set up today, with several others coming on line tomorrow. At least eight feed sites… more

Winter feeding underway across Southern Idaho

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:21 | idfg-rphillips

Doe and fawn walking in heavy winter snow CAPTION: Doe and fawn walking in heavy winter snow

Frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall across much of Idaho this winter have driven big game animals to low elevations and prompted Idaho Fish and Game to implement emergency feeding in the Southwest,… more

Clearwater Winter Feeding Report - January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Fish and Game Clearwater Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies and has never established a Winter Feeding Advisory Committee as per IC36-123. 

January 23, 2017 status report

Snow depths in backcountry areas are slightly above normal however, water equivalent is still 86… more

Southwest Winter Feeding Report - January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, met on January 9th to review current winter conditions and evaluate the need to declare a winter feeding emergency based on factors outlined in Fish and… more

Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.

January 23, 2017 status report

Magic Valley Regional staff toured the Bellevue/Picabo/Carey areas and met with approximately 30 landowners and ranch managers in the area to discuss… more

Southeast Winter Feeding Report January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.

January 23, 2017 status report

There is a layer of ice under the snow in the Southeast Region and elk are having trouble pawing through it.  As a result, winter feeding operations have… more

Southeast Winter Feeding Report January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.

January 23, 2017 status report

Fish and Game, with input from the Southeast Idaho Winter Feeding Advisory Committee has selected additional sites for baiting/feeding efforts in Caribou… more

Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides significant… more

Salmon Winter Feeding Report - January 23, 2017

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:20 | idfg-mkeckler

History

The Salmon Region has sporadic history of winter feeding and currently does not have an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. Winter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.

January 23, 2017 status report

Significant numbers of elk are wintering adjacent to agriculture fields… more

Commission to set moose, sheep and goat seasons this week in Boise

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:11 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat when it meets January 25 and 26 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise.

A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 25, in the headquarters trophy room. Anyone wishing to address the commission on any topic having… more

Apply for spring controlled bear hunts now, turkey hunts soon

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:11 | idfg-mdemick

Don’t let the cold weather fool you; Idaho’s spring black bear and turkey controlled hunts will start in a little over two months. 

Spring controlled hunts for black bear begin April 1, with some spring controlled turkey hunts beginning as early as April 8. 

Hunters are reminded that they have through… more

Anglers invited to help shape Idaho’s Chinook salmon rules

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 15:11 | idfg-mdemick

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to encourage anglers to attend one of three public meetings to help develop the spring Chinook salmon rules for the Clearwater Region.

At these meetings, biologists will discuss what was learned from last year's season, what this year's return is projected to… more

Please DON’T feed me!

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 09:00 | idfg-wwakkinen

As the snow piles up, we get reports from the public that deer and elk have come down from the mountains and are looking hungry.  Some think feeding deer and elk will help the animals survive the rough winter months.  They don’t understand why Fish and Game is reluctant to start a feeding program.  But there are good… more

Portneuf, Georgetown Summit and Montpelier Wildlife Management Areas Closed

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 08:13 | idfg-jjackson

Beginning January 21, 2017, the Portneuf, Georgetown Summit and Montpelier Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) closed to all public entry.  The closure will help protect wintering big game animals and will remain in effect until further notice.

The closure eliminates a source of stress for big game animals… more

Additional Winter Feeding Sites Authorized in Southeast Idaho

Sat, 01/21/2017 - 19:43 | idfg-jjackson

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from the Southeast Idaho Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) has selected additional sites for baiting/feeding efforts in Caribou, Bear Lake, Franklin, Bannock, and Bingham Counties.

During the week of January 9, baiting of elk began in the Banks Valley… more

Thinking about Steelhead Fishing on the Upper Salmon River........

Fri, 01/20/2017 - 16:18 | idfg-dparrish

Might want to wait a few weeks to get out the drift boat for steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River.  Ice and cold have left their mark on the river and our access sites. 

Attached are pictures of the Carman ADA fish pier and boat ramp along with the Bobcat Gulch boat ramp.  It's… more

Bids Accepted NOW for Access YES! Program

Fri, 01/20/2017 - 16:00 | idfg-jbruns

Attention landowners, farmers and producers!  Do you allow hunting on your property already but can’t keep up with managing all the hunters or don’t want to?  Or are you interested in allowing people to hunt but are not sure about the hassle of managing the hunters at your doorstep?  The Idaho Department of Fish and… more

Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report

Fri, 01/20/2017 - 10:50 | idfg-glosinski

In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife, the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter.  Reports reflect information gathered from IDFG field staff and contacts in local communities.  Reports will be… more