Commission Adopts Fall Chinook Salmon Season

Thu, 07/11/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, July 11, adopted Chinook salmon fishing seasons on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers to open September 1. The Clearwater River, from its mouth upstream to Memorial Bridge; and the Salmon River, from its mouth upstream about three-fourths of a mile to Eye of the… more

Conservation Leader to Speak at Shared Community Forum

Wed, 07/10/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

The public is invited to attend a presentation by Shane Mahoney to the Idaho Environmental Forum and the City Club of Boise Thursday, July 18. Refreshments will be offered at 5 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Washington Group Plaza Auditorium, 720 East Park Blvd. Boise. Mahoney is an accomplished… more

Osprey Boat Cruise Planned For July 13

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Phil Cooper, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The osprey is a fish-eating hawk common to northern Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Coeur d'Alene Lake region, including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene rivers. Adult osprey along with the young-of-the-year birds begin their… more

Salvage Order Extended for Big Wood, Richfield Canal

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game has extended a salvage order in the Big Wood River below the Magic Reservoir Dam. The dam was shut off June 27. Because of drought and poor runoff, demand for irrigation water has exceeded the reservoir capacity. Officials anticipate the fish in the Big Wood River between Magic Dam and the… more

Chinook Fishing Stays Open on South Fork Salmon

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River will remain open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. The South Fork will be open from the bridge on Forest Service Road 48 (Lick Creek/ East Fork South Fork Road) where it crosses the South Fork Salmon River main stem just upstream of… more

Time to Enter Second Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The deadline to enter the second Super Hunt drawing is August 10. Entries for two elk, two deer, and two pronghorn hunts, along with one moose hunt, will be drawn, and a "Super Hunt Combo" will be drawn that will entitle the winner to hunt for one each elk, deer, pronghorn and moose. With every entry in Fish and… more

Deadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Tags

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Big game hunters whose names were drawn in controlled hunt drawings have until August 1 to buy their tags. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any leftover tags are sold over the counter. The rules have changed for controlled hunt permits. Hunters who were successful in a… more

F&G Officer Named Wildlife Officer of the Year

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Barry Cummings has been named the Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year. He is the district conservation officer for the Lewiston District in the Clearwater Region and supervises the activities of six officers. Cummings was recognized for the quality of his work around the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education Classes

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How can I get my kid into a hunter education class in time for hunting seasons this fall? A. Idaho hunter education and bowhunter education are offered in all parts of the state, but availability varies by region. To find out when classes are offered, check the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.… more

Commission to Consider Fall Chinook Season

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Based on a strong fall Chinook run forecast, Idaho Fish and Game will present a proposed fall Chinook fishing season to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission next week. Fishery managers propose Chinook salmon fishing seasons on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon Rivers that would open September 1. The… more

Fishing and Boating Access Guide Now Available

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Looking for new places to go fishing? An updated Idaho Fishing and Boating Access Guide with a list of access sites is now available. The print version is available at Fish and Game offices around the state. An online interactive map can found in the Fishing Planner on the Fish and Game website: http://fishandgame.… more

Dead Trees Host Living Creatures

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Phil Cooper, Idaho Department of Fish and Game For 30 years, I have lived in homes heated by wood stoves. I have come to really enjoy the winter warmth that comes from sitting near a wood stove on a snowy day. This is the time of year I gather wood for heating our home. Next winter's supply is cut, split and… more

Wildlife Enforcement Officers to Meet in Boise

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are rolling out the welcome mat for fellow wildlife enforcement officers from around the United States and Canada. The annual conference of the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association will be July 14 through July 20, and this year's host city is Boise. Gov… more

Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Team Up

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Teachers can explore books and environmental education at two-day class in Hailey. Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree are teaming up to offer teachers a workshop on July 23 and 24 in Hailey. University credit is available. Educators, scout leaders, youth group leaders and other adults interested in the topics are… more

Ask Fish and Game: General Season Tags

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I'm a resident, and I didn't draw in any controlled hunt; when can I pick up a general season tag? A. The elk, deer and pronghorn controlled hunt drawings are done and resident tags are available now. The number of resident general deer tags is unlimited, and most general elk tags are unlimited. Resident tags for… more

Idaho Fish and Game Employee Dies at Agency Fish Trap

Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-estansbury

A seasonal employee of Idaho Fish and Game died Friday afternoon at the Crooked River fish trap near Elk City while trapping Chinook salmon for the Clearwater Hatchery. Joshua Todd Huju (pronounced who-you) - 26, of Sioux City, Iowa was found in the water at the fish trap by another Fish and Game employee. The… more

The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group will be sponsoring a workshop and tour on July 16-17, 2013.

Fri, 06/28/2013 - 08:46 | idfg-cclass

The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group will be sponsoring a workshop and tour on July 16-17, 2013.

July 16 – Little Wood River Room, Idaho State University Student Union (Parking pass required on ISU campus)

9:00-12:00 Presentations about the importance and ecology of aspen by… more

Chinook Jacks Coming to the Boise River

Fri, 06/28/2013 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game will be stocking 300 to 400 Chinook jacks in the Boise River Monday, July 1. The jack salmon will be released from the Glenwood Bridge to Barber Park at the sites commonly used to release steelhead. The salmon fishery has closed in the Little Salmon and the lower Salmon rivers. Jacks not… more