Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Now Open

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The southern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure opened to human entry on April 1. Though the winter was fairly light at lower elevations this year, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Wolf Seasons Closed in Most Zones

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Wolf trapping seasons closed March 31 in all wolf management zones, and hunting seasons have closed in all but the Lolo and Selway zones where hunting seasons remain open through June 30. As of April 2, hunters had killed 252 wolves, and trappers 123, for a total of 375 wolves. Fish and Game sold about 43,300 wolf… more

FREE GIS tools for Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Suitability, and Occurence Modeling

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:20 | idfg-pbond

Did you know there is a plethera of FREE, that's right I said FREE, ArcGIS tools and toolboxes available for wildlife habitat and corridor modeling? Conveniently, many of these tools are listed on the CorridorDesign website:

http://www.corridordesign.org/designing_corridors/resources/gis_tools/

Happy… more

Youth Turkey Hunt Begins April 8

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The general season youth turkey hunt runs Sunday, April 8, through Saturday, April 14. Hunters must be 10 to 15 years of age to participate and have a valid hunting license and turkey tag. The general spring turkey season opens April 15 and runs through May 25. Dates vary for controlled hunts, listed in the… more

Young Hunters Have a Blast at Kamiah's Flying-B Ranch

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

It has often been said that young people are the future. Young hunters are also the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. By introducing our youth to the joys of hunting at an early age, we can ensure the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more

Muzzleloader Workshop Planned

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Want to expand your season while learning about an old style of hunting and hunting equipment? If so, signup for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game muzzleloader workshop April 20, 21, at the Magic Valley Regional office at 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, two miles north of the Flying J truck stop… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I apply for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination… more

F&G Commission Sets 2012 Big Game Seasons

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a meeting Thursday, March 22, set big game seasons for 2012. The commissioners adopted Fish and Game staff recommendations for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion hunts, and added a few changes of their own. Changes from the 2011-2012… more

F&G Commission Adopts Chinook Season

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho anglers will be able to start fishing for Chinook salmon on Sunday, April 22. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 22, adopted Chinook seasons as proposed by Fish and Game managers. Chinook will open in the Clearwater River, Snake River, Little Salmon and lower Salmon River. Closing dates will… more

Commission to Meet in Boise This Week

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will be setting big game and Chinook salmon seasons during a meeting Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22, in Boise. The commission will meet in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. A public comment session will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March… more

Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky hunters… more

Check the Tax Checkoff for Wildlife

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game programs aimed at game… more

Fish and Game's Annual Fur Auction Set for March 31

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game will auction furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment on Saturday, March 31, at the Southwest Region office, 3101 S. Powerline Road, Nampa. Anyone interested may view the items beginning at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Auction items… more

Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Applications

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When does the application period for big game controlled hunts begin? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1 through June 5.… more

Snake River Cleanup Planned

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 24. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game and Canyon County Parks, Waterways and Recreation. Volunteers should RSVP to Fish and Game… more

Trapper Education Course Slated

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a two-day trapper education course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at the Fish and Game Regional Office in Nampa. Register for the course at the Hunter/Bowhunter Education link on the Fish and Game website: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Register early… more

Wildlife Summit Video Online

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A new, short video about Idaho Fish and Game's upcoming Wildlife Summit is now available online. Watch the video, "Fish and Game by the Numbers," on the Fish and Game Wildlife Summit webpage at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/summit/. The Wildlife Summit, August 24 - 26, seeks to engage all Idahoans in a conversation… more