Frequently Asked Questions

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It depends on your physical condition.  Applications for the use of crossbow by disabled hunters are available at Fish and Game offices.  More information on crossbows can be found on page 88 of the 2013 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet.  

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Crappie populations are extremely cyclic - that is to say, usually one or two year classes will dominate a population until they get old and die and leave room for another year class to survive and thrive.  After several years of fishing on two very strong year classes, it appears they have passed from the "picture" in Brownlee and Oxbow.   The other issue on Brownlee Reservoir is drawdown.  Crappie are highly susceptible to extreme drawdown and will be swept from the reservoir.  Because of water conditions in 2012, Brownlee Reservoir was drawn to a very low elevation.  Many of the crappie that would have been recruited to the fishery in 2013, were entrained through the dam and probably didn't survive.   In reality, the lack of crappie in the 2013 fishery was probably a combination of the two factors.  Hopefully, Brownlee Reservoir pool will be held at a stable level in the spring of 2014 and allow for successful spawning and recruitment of a new, strong year class that will show-up in two or three years.   F08 

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The only season currently open for deer in Unit 60A is an archery-only season for holders of a Regular Deer Tag or Whitetail Deer Tag.  This season runs from November 1 – December 19.   Are you referring to harvesting a doe in a youth only general season (as listed on page 16 of the Big Game Rules booklet)?   Holders of Senior Hunting licenses and DAV Licenses cannot hunt in the youth-only general season hunts.  However, beginning August 25, hunters 65 year or older, or those possessing a disabled combination license can purchase a leftover youth-only controlled hunt tag.  Currently there are no tags available in Unit 60A, but the following is a list of leftover youth-only controlled deer hunts available as of 11/12/2013: Deer Hunt Number Hunt Area Tags Available 1105 21X 5 1106 36AX 11    

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Thanks for your feedback.  There is not proposed legislation at this time, but we will keep your comment in mind as we discuss this program with legislators and other parties.

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Please ask for a wildlife biolgist when you contact any of our 7 regional offices, McCall subregion, or Headquarters office.  Phone numbers can be found here: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/about/offices/.   

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Idaho Fish and Game Commission rules state that a person with a limited controlled hunt tag is unable to participate in any other hunt except the person may purchase a tag for an extra controlled hunt and/or may purchase a nonresident general season tag as a second tag. Unless the controlled hunt tag you hold is an extra hunt, then no your son would not be able to keep his general season deer tag. In addition, exchanges of tags must be completed before the first hunt opening date of the tag you or your son currently possess (page 98 of 2013 Big Game Proclamations). Please contact our license section at 208-334-2952 if you have additional questions about this matter.  

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Fire closure information for Unit 39 may be found here http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=362

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The following information can be found on page 98 in the 2013 Big Game Seasons and Rules Proclamation. "Hunters may exchange a general season deer tag for white-tailed deer tag at any Fish and Game Office. The exchange must be completed before the first hunt opening date of the tag you currently posses".  Once a season has been open for the tag you posses, we cannot exchange it for the other tag type.  

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Tricky question.  Most of our doe hunts are controlled.  If you drew a controlled hunt for doe deer you cannot use it in any other hunt. If you purchased a general deer tag you can use it in general any weapon seasons and general archery only seasons (archery permit required when hunting in an archery only season).  Pay particular attention to the species; for instance, the white-tailed deer tag is valid for white-tailed deer only. 

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I am not aware of any reports of waterfowl being injured or killed in Ann Morrison park or any other city park. Dogs running at large is controlled by local, municipal or county ordinances. The owner of a dog taking waterfowl in Anne Morrison Park is no more nor no less liable for that take, under the US Migratory Bird Treaty Act, than a dog on or off leash would be in an area without leash laws. Please contact your local US Fish and Wildlife Service office for potential penalties for unlawful take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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Becoming a wildlife biologist can be an exciting and fulfilling career.  But it does take commitment and work to get there.  You must get good grades in high school, and have a knack for science and math.  We require a minimum of a B.S. in wildlife management or biology from an accredited college, and several years experience as a volunteer, intern, bio aide, and wildlife technician.  All hires off the register typically have an M.S. as well which is another 2-3 years of education and experience.  Many of our applicants and hires also have PhDs as well.  A professional biologist organization called The Wildlife Society has a certification program for biologists.  This certification will give you an idea what courses degrees and experience you will need.   http://www.wildlife.org/certification/program .  Also, we regularly advertise our positions as they become available and how we describe our entry level biologist position is as follows: This position designs and implements wildlife data collection programs, monitors wildlife movements and activities, prepares management plans for wildlife programs in an assigned region, reviews environmental assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations, analyzes wildlife population data and writes reports, supervises and trains employees in collecting wildlife population data, participates in conducting public meetings and hearings on wildlife seasons and regulations, and conducts public outreach activities. Regional Wildlife Biologists are required to ride in airplanes and helicopters.   Please note, these positions require walking and backpacking for several hours, and may require operating trail bikes and riding horses in rugged terrain, handling sedated and unsedated wild animals, working in extreme weather conditions; and lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds with or without accommodations. Although the education requirements can be daunting looking forward, they are required to prepare you for a professional career.  I would also plan on talking to a professional biologist to see what a day in the life looks like.  Good luck and we hope you pursue your dream.