Press Releases and Articles
Clearwater Prepares For Busy Big Game Opener
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LEWISTON - Because of favorable conditions for deer and elk last winter, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) expects another busy big game hunting season in the Clearwater Region. The opening day of the general deer and elk hunting seasons begin in the majority of the region on Friday, October 10. As in… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 18,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 - 1,000 Caldwell Pond #2 - 500 Eagle Island… moreRecreationists Reminded Of Craig Mountain Motorized Restrictions
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds those planning on entering the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston that motorized access of much of the area is restricted in order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds and to provide security to big game. However, non-motorized travel is… moreYouth Pheasant Clinic Scheduled For November 1
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LEWISTON - To help expose young hunters to the thrill of upland game hunting, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Pheasant Forever, Snake River Gun Dog… moreHunters Reminder To Properly Dispose Of Game Waste
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LEWISTON - With several big game rifle seasons nearly underway, hunters that butcher their own game are encouraged to dispose of their wastes properly. Authorities at the Nez Perce County Solid Waste Station in Lewiston remind hunters that they can place their game waste in a good heavy bag, seal it, and place in… moreHunters Urged to Obtain Boundary Maps When Hunting Near State Parks
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LEWISTON - With several historical parks located throughout the area, hunters planning on pursuing game near them are encouraged to obtain boundary maps to ensure they remain on the right side of the law. Hunting is prohibited on several area historical parks, including the Nez Perce National Historical Park at… moreSteelhead Surge Into Idaho Rivers
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Steelhead zoomed over the last major dam on the Snake River as river temperatures cooled enough to bring stalled fish home to Idaho. Steelhead on their way back to Idaho often waste no time clearing some of the dams on the Columbia River but do not enter the lower Snake River in Washington because water temperatures… moreProtecting the Bulls
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Hunting seasons are starting to open across the state and most conservation officers are turning their attention to big game and upland game birds. But Idaho Fish and Game officer Tom Whalen is patrolling the backcountry to safeguard bull trout. These native Idaho fish, listed as threatened under the Endangered… morePheasant Hunts to Begin
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Pheasant hunters can take to the field October 11 in north Idaho and October 18 in the rest of the state. The season runs October 11 through December 31 in Area 1 in north Idaho and from October 18 through December 31 in Area 3 in southwest Idaho. The eastern Idaho, Area 2, hunt runs October 18 through November 30. In… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard some new information about a place to hunt elk and I want to exchange the tag I already bought. Any problem? A. Maybe. Fish and Game tries to accommodate those last minute changes of mind, but if the hunt for which you have a tag has already started, no exchange is allowed. Remember, this is only for… moreYouth pheasant hunt Oct. 4, 5
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JEROME - Youth wanting to get an early shot at a pheasant can this weekend with the opening of the youth pheasant hunt Oct. 4 and 5. The rules for the youth hunt are simple. On Oct. 4 with hunting starting at noon. Hunters must have a valid hunting license and be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. The bag… moreGeneral deer season opens Sunday Oct. 5
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JEROME - Hunters unable to draw or buy a controlled hunt tag this year will have the opportunity to bag their buck beginning this weekend with the opening of the general season mule deer hunt. "We are expecting to have a good season," said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager. "Due to this past winter'… moreLocal Conservation Officer Honored
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Senior Conservation Officer Rick Carlson of Salmon was recently honored with a Torch Award by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer's Association. Nominated by his fellow officers, this prestigious award is given to only six wildlife law enforcement officers each year, three in Canada and three in the US. It… moreSpecial Youth Pheasant Hunt Set For First Weekend Of October
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IDAHO FALLS - Thanks to the caprice of the calendar, young people will get another special opportunity to try their hand at another type of bird hunting and benefit from the advise of adult sportsmen. Last weekend was the statewide youth waterfowl hunt, this weekend marks the annual youth pheasant hunt. While the youth… moreSage Grouse Opener Echoes Last Year's
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Initial check station results from the opening of sage grouse hunting September 20 indicate no large swings in bird or hunter numbers. Hunters did report seeing more grouse on the Big Desert north of American Falls and in the Upper Snake region. Populations in those areas had been down after large fires in recent… moreWaterfowl Hunting Seasons Open in Early October
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Waterfowl hunters will see different season dates in Idaho again this fall. The season was the same statewide last year but, despite the complication, hunters asked for and received seasons differing between zones this year. Waterfowl hunting activity tends to start and end sooner in northern and eastern Idaho where… moreRattlesnake Awareness and Outdoor Safety
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Contact: Frank Lundburg, (208) 853-9008 or (208) 571-6231 What to do when encountering rattlesnakes and other native snakes in the wild will be the subject of a special presentation Sunday, October 5 at the MK Nature Center in Boise. Wildlife educator Frank Lundburg will present two programs with the help of Idaho… moreNonresident Deer and Elk Tags Available
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Idaho still has nonresident deer and elk tags available for 2003. There are deer tags which can be used in the Clearwater Region, statewide tags, and even a few for the Southeast Region. Licenses and tags can be bought on the Fish and Game Website at www2.state.id.us/fishgame, over the phone at 1-800-554-8685, or over… more