Press Releases and Articles
Successful 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,… moreMountain Lion Open Houses Slated
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A possible change in mountain lion management philosophy is the topic for a series of upcoming open house meetings hosted by Fish and Game. "We'd like to invite everyone who takes an interest in mountain lions to attend one of our public open houses," Fish and Game wildlife manager Jon Rachael said. Open houses will… moreMountain Lion Open House Meetings Scheduled
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently revisiting its mountain lion management philosophy, and has scheduled three open house meetings to collect public comment on management options in the draft mountain lion plan. The meetings will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. at the following locations: Lewiston… moreIs That Santa And His Sleigh? No, That IDFG's And Its Rented Helicopter
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IDAHO FALLS - Santa has his red sleigh and contrary to popular rumors IDFG doesn't own any black helicopters, but they do lease helicopters and airplanes for wildlife management purposes. Starting next week, IDFG will begin using helicopters to not only perform population surveys for elk and deer, but will also use them… moreIDFG Continues Fawn Survivability Study, Volunteers Needed To Help Trap Deer
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IDAHO FALLS - The holiday season is full of traditions and rituals; caroling with friends and Christmas Eve dinner at Grandma's house. IDFG has developed its own holiday-time traditions that revolve around wildlife. The fawn survivability study has become one of the annual early-winter traditions that not only help the… moreFish and Game Monitoring Garden Valley Deer/Elk Herds
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Heavy early winter snowfall in Idaho's Garden Valley area has prompted Fish and Game to begin preparing for big game feeding efforts in the area. "Snow conditions are forcing mule deer and elk to the valley floor," Landowner-Sportsman Coordinator John Nagel said. "It's shaping up to be a tough winter and we want to be… moreBiologists Monitor Elk Herds in Weiser River Country
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Above average snow depths in the Weiser River drainage could present survival problems for wintering elk in the area, and Fish and Game personnel are closely monitoring weather conditions to determine if and when winter feeding efforts might begin. The public is invited to be part of this monitoring effort by noting… moreBe A Lifesaver - Place A Life Jacket Under The Holiday Tree
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The holiday season is here and people looking for the perfect gift for someone who likes to fish or boat, can solve the gift-giving dilemma by giving a new life jacket, float coat or buoyant boat cushion. "Today's life jackets and float coats are more comfortable than ever before," said Rick Cooper, conservation… moreNew IDFG Licenses Required Before Going Afield
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Before going afield in the New Year, hunters and anglers are reminded a 2002 license and appropriate permits are required. However, both the federal migratory waterfowl stamp and trapping license are valid through June. "Even though fishing, waterfowl and mountain lion season continues into the New Year, 2001… moreGuns Need Cleaning At Season's End
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With the big game hunting season nearly finished for most Idaho rifle and muzzleloader hunters, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages hunters to thoroughly clean their guns before putting them away for the season. "Rifles and muzzleloaders need a thorough cleaning now, said Richard Oliver, hunter… moreIDFG Breakfast Meeting Cancelled
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the January 1, 2001 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local hunters and anglers bring their… moreIDFG Thanks Hunters And Anglers
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As 2001 draws to a close, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game extends its sincere appreciation to the hunters and anglers of Idaho for their continued support of the agency. Though responsible for managing the states fish and wildlife resources, the Department receives no general state tax revenue. Instead, the… moreWinter Wildlife Woes
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This winter is shaping up to be one that might restore depleted water supplies to many of our reservoirs, offer a good spring runoff for boaters, and bring some needed vegetative growth to the land. It has been too dry for too long. On the flip side of those positive benefits, however, a harsh, early, and lasting… moreCat Comments Sought
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Fish and Game wants to know how Idahoans wish their mountain lions to be managed. The department is currently revisiting its management philosophy for Idaho's biggest wild cats and deciding whether or not revisions are needed. The Fish and Game Commission will include any changes when they set big game rules in March… morePheasant Plans Focus on What Works
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Idaho's pheasant management programs will emphasize efforts that have proven themselves over the last couple of years while one part of the program will be dropped because it is not cost effective. Wildlife bureau chief Steve Huffaker reported results from the 2000 pheasant program to Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners… moreWildlife Law Breakers
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The following are true stories from this fall's big game seasons in Idaho. Some are funny, some surprising, but for the men and women in wildlife law enforcement they are all in a day's work. In southern Idaho, two Fish and Game reservists operated a management check station, which is not an enforcement operation.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When the spring steelhead season starts January 1, will the limits stay like they have been this fall? A. Yes. Limits will remain the same at three per day, nine in possession and 40 for the season if you buy a second steelhead permit.