Frequently Asked Questions
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Methods of Take (Steelhead) • Only single-pointed barbless hooks are allowed when fishing for steelhead in the South Fork Clearwater River. • No person shall kill or retain in possession any steelhead which has been hooked other than in the mouth or jaw. Any steelhead hooked other than in the mouth or jaw must be released. See snagging definition on Page 51. • Only barbless hooks with a maximum 5/8 inch gap between shank and point may be used when fishing for steelhead in the Salmon and Clearwater river drainages and the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam. Bending the barb(s) down to the shank of a single, double, or treble hook will meet this requirement. • Steelhead may be taken with barbed hooks in the Boise River and the Snake River between Hells Canyon and Oxbow dams. • Any angler, who has attained the bag, possession, or season limit on those waters with steelhead limits, must cease fishing for steelhead including catch-and-release fishing.answered 3/18/2013
Q: How old do you have to be to volunteer?
I'm 17 years old and I want to do a job shadow and do volunteer work for my senior project and I was wondering if there was an age limit to volunteer and what the options for the volunteer work are.A:
Information about volunteering (and who to contact in your area) is online at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/about/volunteer/.answered 3/18/2013
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Thank you for your question. 2012 harvest data for trophy species will be available by the end of March. 2012 data harvest data for deer, elk, and pronghorn will be available by the end of April. In the mean time you can view summarized raw mandatory harvest report data at this link: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/mhr Data is updated daily throughout the hunting season as hunters submit their reports.answered 3/18/2013
Q: Can an eight year old child fish for steelhead on there parents permit?
I would like to take my kids fishing for steelhead and still be legal.A:
Yes, they can.answered 3/17/2013
Q: can a person apply for moose, goat, or sheep controlled hunts and also apply for a deer or elk controlled hunt?
the way i understand the regulations is that Moose, Sheep, and Goat are special controlled hunts because they are once in a lifetime harvest and that you can applly for a Deer, Elk, Bear, Lion, or Turkey contolled hunt also in the same season.A:
Any person applying for any moose, bighorn sheep, or mountain goat hunt is prohibited from applying for any other big game controlled hunt in the same year. Except: They may apply for a controlled depredation hunt for deer, elk, or pronghorn, a controlled black bear hunt, or leftover deer, elk or pronghorn controlled hunt tag, an unlimited controlled hunt, or extra deer, elk, pronghorn, or turkey hunt.answered 3/17/2013
Q: Hunting
Are rock chucks legal to hunt and kill?A:
Yes, you can hunt rock chucks. You must have an Idaho hunting license.answered 3/17/2013
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Nonresident general season tags (tags sold over the counter) are available now. The controlled hunt tag application period is May 1-June 5.answered 3/17/2013
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Yes, you can still get the bait permit that way.answered 3/17/2013
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It depends on the reason you do it...if you are baiting animals to hunt them, it is not legal. If you are attracting them for photography or wildlife watching purposes, it is legal.answered 3/17/2013
Q: moose hunt 63a
what type of motorboat is preferable -prop or jet propelled for game retrieval.also is the snake river navigable with a prop boat.A:
I would recommend a jet boat for most of the Upper Snake River.answered 3/16/2013
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He can get a hunting license as soon as he finishes hunter education (in this case, while he is still 11). Be sure to get a junior hunting license, not the youth small game license. You can use this license number to enter him into a controlled hunt. By the way--the application period is May 1-June 5.answered 3/16/2013
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It was last stocked in November, 2012. Contact the Southeast Region office to find out the next stocking date.answered 3/16/2013
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A hunting license is only required if you are actually hunting.answered 3/15/2013
Q: Is Triangle reservoir on private property?
If its not how are the roads getting back there? Is there a good population of fish?A:
Please contact the Southwest Region office (208-465-8465) for information. Thanksanswered 3/14/2013
Q: How do you become a vendor to sell fishing licenses?
I want to know the process of become a Vendor to sell fishing licenses in Idaho. We were thinking about opening a small fishing bait and tackle store this Summer. We have an undeveloped acre near Dierke's Lake in Kimberly. Residents must now drive into Twin Falls to get a fishing license and five of the six vendors are chain stores :( Kimberly is not even on the list of places to look for a vendor? I think it would be great to sell them local. They stocked over 2000 fish down the road last week!!! Thanks, Jo and kidsA:
Contact Fish and Game Headquarters (208-334-3700). They will put you in touch with the License Department who will work with you to become a vendor.answered 3/14/2013
Q: Elk hunting bow and rifle
Can a person purchase both a regular bow license and a regular rifle license in the same season? (eg hunt bow season, but if tag not filled, then hunt a general rifle season?)A:
You are correct. As long as the elk zone tag that you purchase is open for an archery season AND an any-weapon (rifle) season you can use the same tag for the two weapon types... Thanksanswered 3/14/2013
Q: Varmint season/nonresident disabled license.
I would llike to know if there is a varmit season [ground squarils-fox=badger type] if so what and where--I am disable [in washington] what do I need to qualify in idaho..A:
Hunting of Predatory & Unprotected Animals Some animals are classified as “predators” or as “unprotected” and can be hunted and taken all year. Animals classified as predators in Idaho include coyotes, raccoons, jackrabbits, skunks, weasels, and starling. The most frequently hunted unprotected animals include marmots, fox squirrels, porcupines and Columbian ground squirrels, English sparrows, Eurasian-collared doves, and feral pigeons. These species may be taken in any amounts and at any time by holders of the appropriate valid Idaho hunting, trapping or combination hunting license, provided such taking is not in violation of state, county, or city laws, ordinances or regulations.answered 3/14/2013
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IDAHO WEAPON RESTRICTIONS Rifle and Shotgun In any hunt, including any-weapon seasons, it is unlawful to pursue or kill big game animals: • By any means other than approved firearms, muzzleloaders and archery methods. • With any electronic device attached to, or incorporated on, the firearm or scope; Except scopes containing battery powered or tritium lighted reticles are allowed. • With any firearm that, in combination with a scope, sling and/or any attachments, weighs more than 16 pounds. • With any fully automatic firearm. • With any shotgun using shot smaller than #00 buck. • With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun, or muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion.answered 3/13/2013
Q: whistle pig hunting
is it illegal to hunt whistle pigs with a 22 and if so whyA:
It is legal to use a .22 to hunt whistle pigs. You must have an Idaho hunting license.answered 3/12/2013
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We are not planning that at this time. Learn more about the Commissions stance on this previously answered question.answered 3/12/2013
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There isn't a specific season for it. Please check with the local IDFG office that administers the area where you want to look for sheds to see if there are any closures of the area to protect wildlife.answered 3/12/2013
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The count started inb late February. Counts of adult hatchery and natural steelhead to date are as follows: 2013 Pahsimeroi Weir Counts AdultsSteelhead Trapped Date Hatchery Natural Total 25-Feb 2 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 1-Mar 6 6 2-Mar 3-Mar 4-Mar 15 1 16 5-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 2 34 36 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 36 2 38 12-Mar 13-Mar 50 4 54 14-Mar 15-Mar 68 13 81 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 142 9 151 19-Mar 16 16 Total 335 63 400answered 3/12/2013
Q: when will harvest statistics from the 2012 be posted?
I would like to see the harvest statistics from last year. I think it would help me and others understand why there are so many proposed changes. thank you!A:
Thank you for your question. 2012 harvest data for trophy species will be available by the end of March. 2012 data harvest data for deer, elk, and pronghorn will be available by the end of April. In the mean time you can view summarized raw mandatory harvest report data at this link: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/mhr Data is updated daily throughout the hunting season as hunters submit their reports.answered 3/11/2013
Q: Steelhead stocking in Boise River?
When do you plan on starting?A:
We only stock steelhead in the Boise River around Thanksgiving. We will announce the specific dates in November.answered 3/11/2013
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That is up to the land management agency (such as the Forest Service or BLM). Please check with them for information.answered 3/10/2013