Commission Committed to Reducing Accidental Trapping of Pets

Mon, 07/28/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

-By Fred Trevey, IDFG Commission Chairman Trapping has long been part of Idaho's outdoor heritage, providing income, recreation, and a connection to wildlife for many citizens through harvest of a renewable natural resource. Unfortunately, we have had some had some instances where domestic dogs have been… more

Ask Fish & Game: Three Year License for 17 Year Olds

Mon, 07/28/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Q: My daughter is 17 years old. Can she buy a three year hunting license and pay the youth price for the years when she will be 18 and 19? A: Yes. The whole idea behind the three year license is to provide a price break to those who are willing to commit to more than one year. While anyone can potentially save money… more

Something's Itchy at Horsethief Reservoir

Fri, 07/25/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

It's a head scratcher. Some visitors to Horsethief Reservoir - located eight miles east of Cascade, Idaho - have reported breaking out in rashes soon after swimming in the reservoir. While it has not been confirmed, the most likely culprit is cercarial dermatitis, commonly known as swimmer's itch. The itch is caused… more

Bull Elk Relocated After Touring Garden City

Fri, 07/25/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Idaho Fish and Game officers have returned a bull elk to the wild after it paid a visit to Garden City. Around 9:15 Thursday night a Garden City resident called the Garden City Police Department to report an elk in a vacant lot at 42nd and Adams Street. The officer verified the elk was foraging in the vacant lot, and… more

Preliminary 2010-14 Bait Station Results

Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:52 | Anonymous (not verified)

Download a map displaying preliminary results of the 498 forest carnivore bait stations the MBI collaborative ran from 2010-14.

mbi_preliminary_bait_station_results.pdf

Multi-agency Plan for Sockeye Recovery Released

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Today Idaho Fish and Game is joining multiple state, regional and federal agencies in the release of a public review draft of the Recovery Plan for Snake River sockeye salmon. The plan outlines strategies and actions to recover the endangered species which swims 900 miles up the Columbia, Snake and Salmon rivers to… more

75th - Landowners and Sportsmen Partnerships

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Nearly 70 percent of Idaho is in public ownership and provides tremendous recreational opportunities for sportsmen and the general public. Yet, it is no surprise the remaining 30 percent that is in private ownership is some of the most productive and desirable land in the state. The original settlers of Idaho were smart… more

Upper Salmon and Snake River Chinook Fisheries Closing

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order closing the Chinook salmon fishery on the upper Salmon River and the Snake River. The closure will take effect at the end of fishing on Sunday July 27. Fishery managers believe by July 27, the sport fishery will have harvested the non-tribal share of Chinook… more

F&G Awarded $144,475 Through State Wildlife Grants Program

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game received news last week that it has been awarded 2 grants totaling $144,475 through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Competitive State Wildlife Grants program. The first grant for $100,000 was awarded through the "State Wildlife Action Plan Enhancement Fund," and will enable… more

Ask Fish & Game: Second Tags

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Q: If I purchase a second deer tag, can I use it and my original tag on the same day? A: Yes. If you have two tags for the same deer or elk hunt, you can use either one or both on the same day.

Salvage Fishing on Big Wood and Richfield Canal

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order allowing salvage of fish on the Big Wood River downstream from the old railroad trestle (approximately 1.25 miles downstream from Magic Dam), and the Richfield Canal from the canal diversion downstream to the Gooding County line, and on the Richfield and Lincoln… more

Portion of Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Closes July 19

Fri, 07/18/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order closing the Chinook salmon fishery on the upper Salmon River from the Highway 75 Salmon River Bridge (about 250 yards upstream from the East Fork Salmon River) upstream to the posted boundary about 100 yards downstream of the weir at Sawtooth Hatchery. The closure… more

More Chinook Salmon Coming to Boise River

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Idaho Fish and Game will be releasing more Chinook salmon into the Boise River. The release will take place sometime between noon and 4 p.m. on Friday July 18. Chinook salmon will be released at Glenwood Bridge, Park Center Bridge and Barber Park. This is the second release of Chinook salmon into the Boise River this… more

Commission Discounts Second Tag Prices

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced the price of unsold nonresident deer and elk tags to be sold as second tags. The following discounts will be available to resident and nonresident hunters purchasing second tags in 2014. Second elk tags will be discounted from $415 to $299Second deer tags will be… more

Clinic Scheduled to Teach Women the Basics of Fly Fishing

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Kelly Creek Fly Casters, Temple Creek Outfitters and Idaho Fish and Game are partnering to offer an annual women's fly fishing clinic. In this clinic, women will enjoy an introduction to fly fishing in a comfortable environment. The clinic will provide hands-on instruction in fly casting, basic education about fly… more

Sign up now for Youth Salmon Camp

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is calling for youth ages 9-17 to participate in a 3-day (August 11-13) workshop/camp to learn about Chinook salmon life history and issues impacting their survival in the Clearwater River drainage. Students will tour fish passage facilities at Lower Granite Dam, Clearwater Anadromous… more

Sage-grouse Hunting Season Proposal

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

Fish and Game is seeking public input on sage-grouse hunting proposals. Upland bird managers will present sage-grouse hunting season recommendations to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at their August 11 meeting. Recommendations follow the hunting season and bag-limit guidelines as laid out in the state plan for… more

Sage-grouse Open House Scheduled in Pocatello

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 00:00 | Anonymous (not verified)

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting an open house on Monday, July 28 to discuss and gather comments on the upcoming 2014 sage grouse hunting season. The open house will be held at the Southeast Regional office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Those interested in… more