Public's Help Sought in Swan Poaching Case

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a trumpeter swan near the Boise River just west of Star. The swan was probably shot Friday evening, February 22. At more than 20 pounds and with a wingspan of 8 feet, the trumpeter swan is the largest waterfowl in North America and the… more

Live Chat on Southwest Big Game Seasons

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game plans to host a live online chat about 2013 big game season changes in the Southwest Region. Hunters can chat live with Idaho Fish and Game wildlife biologists from noon to 2 p.m. (MST) Tuesday, March 5. Wildlife managers will be available to answer questions and take comments. To participate,… more

Comments Sought on Big Game Seasons

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game plans several public meetings around the state to discuss 2013 big game seasons and fishing seasons and rules. Panhandle Region. Open house meeting from 4 to 8 p.m.March 7: Coeur d'Alene Inn, Best Western Plus, Appleway at U.S. Hwy 95, Coeur d'Alene. Clearwater Region. Four open house meetings… more

Commission to Meet in Boise in March

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Next month, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion hunts. The commission will meet March 18 and 19 in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. A public hearing begins at 7 p.m. March 18.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Horn Hunting

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I want to collect shed antlers, what sort of license do I need and what sort of restrictions are there? A. You don't need a license, and the only restrictions are on access and travel on the land. Horn hunters, like other outdoor recreationists, must secure permission to cross or look for antlers on private land,… more

Priest Lake Fishery Management Discussion

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game will host a meeting in Priest River on February 28 to share information and answer questions about the future management of the fishery in Priest Lake. The meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Priest River Senior Center, at 339 W Jackson. In November, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission… more

Big Game Open Houses Slated in Southwest Region

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Though months away, the 2013 big game hunting season is the subject of a series of open houses hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Other public input opportunities are also available. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest region. To learn more about… more

Hauser Lake Ice Fishing Event Canceled

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Even the best laid plans . . . sometimes must be changed. Thin ice has caused the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to cancel an ice fishing event planned for Saturday, February 23 at Hauser Lake. Located in Idaho almost within a long fishing cast of Washington; Hauser Lake is a popular fishery for yellow perch,… more

Volunteers Sought for Habitat Restoration Project

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Wildlife habitat in the Magic Valley is getting a helping hand, and you can be part of that effort. Idaho Fish and Game and the Bureau of Land Management invite volunteers to join them in planting bitterbrush, sagebrush and willows at a recently burned sites this spring. This year's efforts will focus on the Big… more

Volunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to plant thousands of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings during March at a number of locations across southern Idaho. Volunteer planting projects begin on Saturday, March 2. Subsequent planting efforts will be conducted on March 9, 16, 23 and 30. Transportation and… more

Horsethief Reservoir Seeks Summer Host

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2013, serving as host for the Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. "We're looking for a person or persons to meet and greet the camping public throughout… more

Comments Sought on Upcoming Chinook Season

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Plan now to attend a Fish and Game public open house to provide input that will help shape this year's Chinook salmon seasons. Local Idaho Fish and Game fishery personnel will be presenting information on this year's Chinook run forecast and discussing strategies on how to best manage the fish. All opinions and… more

Information Needed on Poached Deer

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information on the illegal shooting of three deer within the boundaries of Dalton Gardens, The incidents occurred between Thursday, February 7, and Saturday, February 9, in the small community in Kootenai County just north of Coeur d'Alene. A buck, a doe and a fawn whitetail deer were… more

Officers Busy With Wildlife Violations

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

While bears may hibernate and cranes fly south for the winter, individuals who violate Idaho's wildlife laws are busy year round, and that means those who protect Idaho's wildlife resources can never rest. Conservation officers in the Teton Basin have been dealing recently with violations ranging from illegal trapping… more

Commission to Meet in Boise in March

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 18 and 19 in Boise. A public hearing begins at 7 p.m. March 18. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the public hearing. All testimony will be taken into consideration when the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Stocking Fish

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more

F&G Closes Crystal Springs Pond Temporarily

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game has closed the Crystal Springs Pond to allow repair of failed embankment. The pond at the Springfield Hatchery just south of Highway 39 near Springfield is closed to fishing and public access effective immediately. About 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, a portion of the pond's embankment failed… more

Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Meeting Scheduled

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and Idaho Fish and Game have scheduled an informational "State of the Lake" public meeting to discuss the status of fish populations in Lake Pend Oreille and the progress of the fishery recovery effort. The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21… more