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Bluebirds Arriving In Idaho, Nest Boxes Available

Mon, 03/25/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird, our state bird. The mountain bluebird is larger than the western and both are slightly smaller than robins. The male mountain bluebird has a very bright back and is pale blue below. The female is mostly gray with a trace of blue… more

Prepare Your Boat Trailer For The Boating Season

Thu, 03/21/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

I understand it is 71 degrees in Boise as I write this. Hopefully the folks in Southern Idaho already have their boats ready for the boating season. Judging by the view outside, Panhandle boaters have some time yet to get prepared for the upcoming boating season. At the same time, it is not too early to be preparing… more

Hunter Education Class Spaces Still Available

Wed, 03/20/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Official registration for spring rifle hunter education classes ended on March 1. Some of these classes will be offered until the end of May. There are spaces still open in many classes, and individuals may continue to register for them through the Magic Valley Region's Fish and Game Jerome office. Basic rifle… more

Daily Steelhead Limit Hits Five

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho steelhead anglers now have a chance at something they have never seenãoa five-fish daily limit. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the new limits at its Boise meeting March 13-15. The new limits apply through the end of this spring steelhead fishing season, April 30, only in the Salmon and Little Salmon… more

Fawn Mortality Normal Except in Southeast

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Mule deer fawns appear to be surviving the winter in normal numbers across southern Idaho except in southeast Idaho. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission heard a report on winter fawn mortality when it met in Boise March 13-15. Fawn mortality trends and causes are sampled in a large study involving the capture and radio… more

Average Year for Firearms Incidents

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Firearms incidents associated with hunting showed about the same pattern in 2001 as in recent years. In Idaho last year, 13 firearms incidents involving hunting were reported; one was fatal. Statistics have varied only slightly over recent years and continue to indicate a great improvement in safety over hunting… more

Commission Tweaks Big Game Seasons

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission made final changes in this fall's big game seasons but stayed close to the recommendations the department presented to the public prior to the meeting in Boise March 13-15. The timing of seasons in the Boise River Zone, Unit 39, will be changed this fall but the number of rifle hunt… more

Supertags Awarded

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Ten hunters who filed their mandatory hunter harvest reports in a timely fashion can hunt anywhere in Idaho they want to hunt this fall. "Supertags" were drawn by computerized lottery from the 93,620 hunters who filed their harvest reports on time. The timely filers made up 39 percent of all tagholders. Nine of the… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 03/18/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. Is it ok to carry a two-way radio while hunting in Idaho? A. A proposal to ban the use of electronic communication devices in the taking of game did recently come before the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, but department staff did not recommend a change in current law. The department cited public comment in… more

A Turkey Behind Every Bush!

Wed, 03/13/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - While there may not be a turkey behind every bush yet, IDFG has been busy this winter translocating wild turkeys from other parts of the state into the Upper Snake Region. This year a total of 416 new birds were released at sites along the various branches of the Snake River around Idaho Falls. The… more