Press Releases and Articles
Clean Feeders Important For Safe Bird Feeding
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LEWISTON - With bird feeding being a popular winter activity for many, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game warns that the good intentions of some bird enthusiasts can lead to harmful effects on our local songbirds. Diseases, such as Salmonella and Avian Pox, are easily spread when birds are crowded at dirty… moreTips For Feeding Winter Birds
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LEWISTON - Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting… moreMountain Lion Season Closes in Units 56 & 57
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The mountain lion harvest season in game management units 56 (Sublette) and 57 (Black Pine) is closed effective January 2, 2002. A third female lion was taken in the Burnt Creek drainage of unit 57 on December 29, 2001. Units 56 and 57 have a combined female lion quota of three animals. A dog-training season for lions… moreDogs And Wintering Wildlife Don't Mix
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LEWISTON -- With winter being a stressful period for wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds dog owners that they can be held liable and their dogs can be destroyed by certified peace officers if their dogs harass wildlife. "This time of year, we receive numerous reports of dogs chasing wildlife,… moreAvoid The Rush - Take A Hunter Education Course Now!
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LEWISTON -- With the vast majority of hunter education courses being taught between January and April, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging future hunters to sign up now for the mandatory class. According to Richard Oliver, hunter education coordinator for IDFG, all courses are taught by trained,… moreIce Anglers Beware - Ice Can Be Deceptive
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LEWISTON -- With many ice anglers venturing out on area frozen lakes and reservoirs, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds them that ice can be deceptive, and the popular cold weather sport demands a few safety precautions. "Just because a reservoir is frozen doesn't mean the ice is safe," said Regional… moreGot The Wintertime Doldrums? Try Ice Fishing!
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LEWISTON - Many outdoor enthusiasts have discovered that ice fishing can quickly strip away the monotonous boredom of winter, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials say the cold weather sport has several advantages anglers don't find the rest of the year. "What a fantastic way to break up the wintertime… moreFamily Fishing Featured in New Fishing Rules
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The new 2002-2003 fishing proclamation booklet emphasizes fishing fun for families and introduces a format aimed at easier use. The recently printed booklet has been shipped to license vendors and all Fish and Game offices. The entire contents are also available on the Internet at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame.… moreTurkey Rules Available Soon
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Turkey hunting rules for the 2002 spring and fall season have been delivered to Fish and Game headquarters and should be available at license vendors by Jan. 10. They will be available on the Fish and Game website hunting page at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame by New Year's Day. The application period for spring… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Where can I find online information about wildlife in Idaho? A. Besides Fish and Game at www2.state.id.us/fishgame, try the "Digital Atlas of Idaho" at Idaho State University, http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/ Then select the "Biology" link and the type of animals you want information about.Renew Licenses Before 2002 Hunting, Fishing
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Hunters and anglers need new 2002 Idaho hunting and fishing licenses before taking to field or stream in the new year. Waterfowl hunters must have a new Idaho license but their federal "duck" stamp remains valid through the end of the season January 20 (January 18 in the Fort Hall area). Steelheaders need a new tag… moreHunter Reminder Letter Sent
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About 100,000 hunters recently received a reminder from Fish and Game intended to speed the gathering of big game harvest information. When the letter was sent, only about 33 percent of hunters had filed reports and that causes problems for setting next year's seasons. According to Deputy Director Al Van Vooren,… moreCold Water Endangers Hunters, Anglers
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Water does not have to be Christmas time cold to kill, it only has to be colder than you are to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. But waters are cold now while waterfowl hunters are enjoying the last few weeks of their season and anglers are still catching fish in the hottest steelhead season in years. "… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When do you draw super tags for filing the mandatory hunter report? A. Mid April. You have to notify Fish and Game which tag you want (deer, elk or antelope) by May 1. If you draw, the tag you buy can be used in any open hunt for that species, anywhere in the state.Big Game Winter Feeding
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Snow covers the land and deer and antelope look hungry as they search for food through the cold blanket. Why isn't someone feeding them? That question comes up every time an Idaho winter is severe enough to bring big game animals down out of the hills and into contact with people. To the good-hearted citizen and… moreAntler Collecting Prohibition To Protect Wintering Wildlife Begins January 1, 2002
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IDAHO FALLS - Nearly non-stop snowfall has helped to build snow packs that will hopefully pull the region out of the last few years of drought conditions. Irrigators and anglers are happy about the moisture, but wildlife managers know that you can get too much of a good thing. Heavy snow packs could have a negative… moreSuccessful Egin-Hamer Area Closure Goes Into Effect Again On January 1st
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IDAHO FALLS - What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road five years ago has continued to be a success not just for humans, but also for wintering wildlife. The lack of human disturbance created by the closure has allowed herds of deer, elk, and moose to spend more… moreIDFG Improves Ahsahka Boat Ramp
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has rebuilt the Ahsahka boat ramp, located below Dworshak dam on the North Fork Clearwater River, in time for the upcoming spring steelhead and salmon seasons. The previous boat ramp was very narrow and the broken cobble substrate made launching of boats difficult and at times,… more