Elk Poacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

Tue, 03/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Evin Oneale - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nearly one and one-half years after poaching two bull elk near Idaho City, a former Meridian man will pay thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the residents of Idaho. In October 2009, and accompanied by his seven-year-old son, Gary A. Parrott, 37,… more

F&G Commission to Set Big Game, Salmon Seasons

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 28 and 29 at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. An open public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28. In the morning Tuesday, March 29, commissioners will consider seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion… more

Forecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game plans to propose spring seasons on Chinook salmon fishing to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in late March. This year is not expected to be as good as last year, but the 2011 Chinook salmon return is on track to be the sixth best year since 1980. The fish are still out in the Pacific Ocean, but… more

The Fine Points of Shed Hunting

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Nathan Stohosky - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Antler hunting, more commonly known as shed hunting, is a favorite pastime for those of us suffering from cabin fever. As the winter months pass and spring looms upon us, many people head for the hills in search of the antlers deer and elk have dropped in… more

Tax Checkoff Supports Wildlife

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

As you sweat your way through this year's tax forms, it might lift spirits a little to check the box for donating 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… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunts

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. When can I apply for controlled hunts this year? A. The time to think about choices for 2011 controlled hunts is fast approaching. Applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn controlled hunts are accepted April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are… more

How Fish and Game Accounts Secures Your Application

Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:56 | idfg-bthomas

Fish and Game Accounts by itself provides Authentication, not Authorization.  When coupled with the IIS7 Integrated Pipeline or your application code, the Authorization piece is added.

Please define your terms Sir.


Authentication
- the process of verifying a claim… more

Update on Fish and Game Accounts for Developers

Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:45 | idfg-bthomas

Fish and Game Accounts is now fully in production, albeit not advertised so our user base is predominantly internal and Idaho Transportation Department Users of our Roadkill App.

NOTE: Some background reading on Fish and Game Accounts may be found in the post How Fish and Game Accounts Secures Your… more

Turkey, Black Bear Drawing Results Online

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters who applied for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/turkbear.cfm. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail. It is the responsibility of hunters to find out whether their names were drawn in these… more

Fish and Game Sets Big Game Measuring Day

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Once again, the Southeast Region of Idaho Fish and Game will host a big game scoring day. This annual event will be Thursday, March 24, at the Fish and Game office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone… more

Program Takes Youths on Pheasant Hunt

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Earlier this year 16 youths participated in a youth hunt for pheasants. About half were from the Youth Hunter Program and the rest from the Eagle and Star area. Twelve young hunters returned with birds, with all participants getting shots at the wily ringnecks. The morning started with a welcome from local… more

Fish and Game's Annual Fur Auction Set for April 2

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game will auction furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment on Saturday, April 2, at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th St., in Lewiston. Anyone interested may view the items beginning at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Auction items… more

Corrections for 2011-2012 Fishing Seasons and Rules

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game has identified several errors in the 2011-2012 Fishing Seasons and Rules for the Panhandle, Magic Valley and Upper Snake regions. The highest profile errors are missing Chase Lake in the Panhandle Region and the closed season on Silver Creek tributaries. Panhandle Region Chase Lake was… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The February issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers urban wildlife - the animals that take up residence among us and some of the issues that go along with that. What attracts them, how they can become a public safety risk, and what to do to keep urban wildlife from becoming nuisance… more

Ask Fish and Game: Fish Stocking

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 28 and 29 at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. An open public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28. Agenda items include setting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion and a legislative update. A… more

Fish and Game Commission Announces Director Candidates

Fri, 03/04/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-estansbury

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is pleased to announce six candidates for the position of director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Commissioners will interview each candidate during March and make an appointment by the end of the month to replace Director Cal Groen, who is retiring. The six individuals… more

Big Game, Salmon Seasons to Highlight Fish and Game Meeting

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to an Idaho Fish and Game morning meeting at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. Department personnel will present information on a number of topics including: Aerial survey results of the Dworshak Zone and 2011 Big Game season… more