Press Releases and Articles
All Ice Is Not Created Equal, Especially At Henrys Lake!
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HENRYS LAKE - We tend to lump all ice into one category. Cold, hard and slick! While this may be generally true, how and when ice forms can have a dramatic impact on its actual physical properties. These variations in ice can have serious implications when it comes to safety and water quality issues. This year,… moreIDFG To Hold Scoping Meeting For Big Game Hunting Regulations And Mountain Lion Management
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IDAHO FALLS - Just as sure as the changing of the seasons, so to is the annual changing of hunting regulations. Because nothing in nature ever stays the same for long, biologists must not only constantly monitor wildlife, but also adapt their management strategies to account for changes in habitat conditions and shifts… moreThe Utah Olympic Public Safety Command
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EASTERN IDAHO - The Blackfoot City Police Department, Bonneville County Sheriff, Idaho Department of Fish… moreWinter Boaters Urged To Use Extra Caution
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For those courageous winter boaters that brave the elements, the winter months can provide excellent, crowd-free opportunities at waterfowl and fish. However, according to Idaho Department of Fish and Game, being out on the water in the winter months can be very dangerous if boaters aren't careful. "Winter boaters… moreChristmas Bird Counts Scheduled For Moscow-Pullman And Lewiston
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From novice birder to seasoned ornithologist, anyone is welcome to participate in the 102nd annual Christmas Bird Count to be held December 15 and January 5 in the Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston areas. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the all-day count of early winter bird populations gives participants the… moreSome Turkey Tags to Cost Less, Seasons Grow
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As wild turkey seasons continue to be liberalized, the cost of the tag for late spring and fall controlled hunts will be reduced. Meeting in Boise November 28-30, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted the recommendations of the department that include lowering the price of the tag and increasing hunting… moreOur Symbol of Freedom Puts on Annual Show
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By Phil Cooper The bald eagles that will appear in Southwest Idaho in January may be spending the holidays in the Idaho Panhandle. As consistent as the calendar, bald eagles have returned on schedule to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun and the numbers of… moreHunting, Fishing License Makes Nice Gift
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Licenses for a full year of fishing and hunting make a welcome gift, available from Fish and Game offices in the form of a gift certificate. Hunting and fishing licenses for the year 2002 went on sale December 1. The actual license rather than a gift certificate only can be purchased for minors. Hunters born January… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard about a depredation hunt in my area. How do I apply for it? A. The Big Game regulations contain information and applications for depredation hunts. You have to fill out the application and send it in to the Fish and Game office in the region you want to hunt. All applications received from May 1 through… moreRegional Hunter Education Instructors Receive Awards
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Thirty-five individuals braved the elements recently to enjoy a dinner compliments of Fish and Game, and to receive awards from that agency for their volunteer services in the regional bowhunter and rifle hunter education programs. Instructors and some wives from around the region attended this annual event that honors… moreDeer and Elk Surveys Underway
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be conducting aerial surveys of deer and elk populations in the Clearwater region in big game management units 11, 13 and 18 from early December through January. Results of these surveys will provide information from which management decisions will be based for determining… moreMotorists Urged to Watch Out For Wintering Big Game
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With deer and elk migrating to area winter ranges, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds motorists to be extra cautious and give all animals a wide berth. "Being extra careful and watchful is probably the best defense," says Dave Cadwallader, regional enforcement officer with IDFG. "We encourage all… moreSeized Game Donated to Charity
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Every year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes various types of unlawfully taken wildlife that is often donated to charity. After each case goes through the court system, and with the magistrate's approval, IDFG donates the wild game meat to charity organizations to be distributed to the needy. In… moreCraig Mountain Open To Snowmobilers
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area opens to snowmobiles November 21 if adequate snow is present. This date was selected in cooperation with local snowmobile groups and hunters to allow snowmobile use of the area after hunting seasons have… moreSurvey Shows Economic Effect of Big Salmon Run
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A sizeable chunk of the record $46.2 million spent fishing for chinook in Idaho this year might have gone out of state had it not been for the attraction of a huge run of hatchery salmon. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission heard a summary of the recently completed survey of anglers that was done after this summer's… moreCommission Wants Change in Grizzly Plan
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Meeting in Boise Nov. 30, the Idaho Fish and Game enumerated its concerns with and suggestions for the draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan proposed by the Grizzly Bear Delisting Advisory Team. The plan would guide management of the bears in Idaho after they are removed from the Endangered Species list. Fish and Game… moreSpring Steelhead Limit Raised
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Steelhead limits in the upcoming spring season have been increased by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission because of a record run. Washington and Oregon have also raised Snake River steelhead limits. Meeting in Boise November 28-30, the Commission boosted limits for the spring season that begins January 1 to allow… moreMandatory Report Reminder
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New licenses will not be issued to hunters who have neglected to file their mandatory harvest reports; those who have filed in a timely fashion will be included in the drawing next spring for 10 "Supertags." A recent survey showed that 2,801 antelope tags were sold and 1,552 hunters have reported; 131,091 deer tags were… more