All Hunters and Anglers Required to Stop at Check Stations

Tue, 09/16/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

As hard as it is to believe, summer is already coming to a close. Even harder to believe is that several Idaho hunting seasons have already opened. Throughout the deer and elk seasons, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) will be running check stations to collect data on hunter and angler success. Idaho Code requires that "… more

75th Celebration: Wildlife Under the Microscope

Tue, 09/16/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Imagine, thousands of dead waterfowl on American Falls Reservoir. Bighorn sheep falling sick in Hells Canyon. Dead deer scattered across fields in North Idaho. Toads and salamanders dying in several ponds. Ailing fish struggling in a hatchery raceway. Why is this happening? What is going on? These images provide a… more

Hunters Take Advantage of Second Tag Discount

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Many hunters eagerly looking forward to their autumn adventures in Idaho are choosing to double their opportunity this year. Second tags for deer and elk are selling steadily after the Fish and Game Commission reduced prices for 2014. While some may be choosing to wait to see if they are successful with their first… more

Upland Game Bird Info Available on Web

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Hunters preparing for the upcoming bird season are excited as seasons for many upland game bird species open Saturday September 20. Upland game bird hunters will find varying conditions across Idaho in the fall of 2014, but generally speaking, upland bird populations are holding steady. In some regions, like the… more

How to Legally Recover Roadkill

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

As temperatures cool, people driving the highways of Idaho are encountering more collisions with wild game. So if you see an animal that has been killed by a car, can you take it home? The answer is yes, but there are some guidelines to follow: - Before you claim any roadkill salvage, consider the safety of yourself… more

Ask Fish & Game: Wild Turkey Permits

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Q: If I did not fill my wild turkey permit in the spring, can I use it this fall? A: Yes. A general wild turkey tag is valid for spring and fall seasons. It can also be used during spring or fall controlled hunts with the purchase of a controlled hunt permit. If the general tag is not used to harvest a turkey in the… more

Opportunity for Youth to Learn About Waterfowl Hunting

Fri, 09/12/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Trapping Class Scheduled in Pocatello

Fri, 09/12/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is holding a wolf trapping certification class in Pocatello on Saturday, September 27. The class will run from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm (with a break for lunch) at the Southeast Regional Fish and Game office located at 1345 Barton Road. A person must attend a wolf trapper education… more

Spotlighters Beware! You Might Be Shooting an ASA

Tue, 09/09/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game is taking aggressive action to catch and prosecute people who spotlight game animals. In areas where conservation officers suspect spotlighting or other suspicious activity near roads, they are using "artificial simulated animals" to bust unlawful hunters. Artificial simulated animals, commonly called ASAs… more

Restoration of Clark Fork Delta To Begin

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

A large restoration effort in the Clark Fork River delta is set to start this month and continue into March, 2015. The project is being coordinated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from local entities and individuals. Work will begin in the Clark Fork drift yard the week of September 8, 2014.… more

75th Celebration: 1957 - Keeping Fish in the River

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

When settlers first diverted water from streams and rivers into their fields, they likely diverted more than water. Fish following the flow of water, especially downstream migrating salmon smolts, were often carried out of a stream, into irrigation canals and onto farmers' fields. As early as 1905, fish screens were… more

Fall Turkey Season Opens Soon

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Hunters looking to bag a wild Idaho turkey can start hunting on Monday, September 15. The general fall turkey season will open in the Panhandle and Clearwater regions. Fall controlled hunts open in a few places in the state. September 15, 2014 through December 15. General Fall Hunt in Game Management Units 1, 2 (… more

Citizens Against Poaching Offers Cash Rewards

Mon, 09/08/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

People hunting in Idaho's back country can be the best defense against poachers who steal precious game from all Idahoans, and those who help could pocket some extra cash. Anyone who sees or suspects illegal activity is asked to contact CAP. If you want to help, the first thing to do is get as much information as… more

IDFG Plans Youth Waterfowl Hunting Opportunity

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youth aged 10-15. In addition, the Silver Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be hosting a similar event on the same day. The hunts are planned for September 27, the opening day of the annual youth-only… more

Seen a Wolf or Grizzly Bear Lately? IDFG Wants to Know!

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Each year tens of thousands of hunters scour the woods of Idaho in search of game, and the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Trapper Education Classes in the Clearwater Region

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

There will be two wolf trapper classes in the Clearwater Region this weekÑone on Friday, September 5 in Lewiston, and one on Saturday, September 6 in Ahsahka. There are still seats available in these classes. These may be the only classes offered in the Clearwater Region for 2014. Trappers may register online at… more

75th Celebration -1909 - Laboring for Wildlife

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

This week, in honor of Labor Day, we are paying tribute to all the women and men who have worked over the years to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage Idaho's wildlife resources. The State of Idaho recognized Labor Day as a holiday in 1909. At that time, Idaho Fish and Game had 39 employees. These included the… more

Motorized Hunting Rule in Effect

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Hunters heading out this fall should be aware that thirty hunting units in Idaho fall under the motorized hunting rule. The rule states motorized vehicle use by all big game hunters is restricted to established roadways legally open to travel by full-sized automobiles. The rule applies to people hunting big game… more