Southeast Region Fish Meetings Set

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans a series of meetings to gather public comments to be used in preparation of the 2008-2009 fishing rules. Information from recent Southeast Region fishery studies will also be presented. Fish and Game is looking for comments on fishing related issues, including fishing… more

Pend Oreille Predator Harvest in High Gear

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Anglers and netters have been making a dent in part of Lake Pend Oreille's predator population in 2007, Idaho Fish and Game Regional Fishery Manager Ned Horner says. Through mid April, anglers had turned in just under 2,500 lake trout heads since January. In addition, gill and trap netting started the last week in… more

Comments Sought on Panhandle Turkey Rules

Thu, 04/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Panhandle Region's fall turkey hunts. The proposals are intended to resolve chronic depredation issues in game management units 1, 2, 3, and 5. Winter flocks of wild turkey in the Panhandle have increased beyond property… more

Fish and Game Meetings Set on Fishing Rules

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans meetings across the Upper Snake Region in the next two weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. The three meetings are part of the process for setting the 2008-2009 fishing seasons and rules. Fish and Game will seek public comments, develop proposals, and offer… more

Fish and Game Officer Honored

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officer Robert Sellers was recognized by the U.S. Forest Service at an April 17 ceremony in Meridian. Sellers was honored for his years of partnership with that agency to protect natural resources, agency employees and the public. He received a plaque, a letter of thanks… more

Please Help Avoid Bear-Human Conflicts

Tue, 04/24/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

An open letter to the people of Teton, Fremont and Clark counties by Steve Schmidt, regional supervisor, Upper Snake Region, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Tim Henderson and a 15 year old male grizzly bear collided on April 10, 2007, northeast of Tetonia, Idaho. As a… more

Fish And Game Seeks Comments on Salmon Season

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Salmon anglers in the Clearwater Region who would like to comment on proposals to the upcoming salmon season are encouraged to attend one of three Idaho Department of Fish and Game public meetings scheduled this week. Regional fishery personnel will provide a brief overview of prior seasons, especially the 2006 season… more

Apply Early, Win Big Bucks

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts starts Tuesday, May 1, and runs through June 5. But hunters who apply early not only avoid the last-minute rush. They have a chance to win cash. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual early application contest for… more

Trophy Species Applications Due

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made… more

Grants Help Conserve Imperiled Wildlife

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho will get a federal grant of $715,817 this year to help keep imperiled wildlife from further decline. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced earlier this month the awards for 2007 totaling more than $60 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to state and territorial wildlife agencies. For Idaho… more

Wolf Report: Two Wolves Killed

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Friday, April 13, turned out to be a bad day for a pair of wolves that apparently had killed a cow and three calves in Blaine County. Earlier in the week, on April 9, agents of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves had killed three calves on a private ranch north of Carey. They… more

The Silent Secret of Snakes

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Do snakes have legs? What kinds of snakes live in Idaho? What do I do if I see a rattlesnake? Which snake has a name based on the first Olympic games? Do boa constrictors live in Idaho? These and other snake secrets will be answered at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 600 S.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Is it too late to apply for depredation hunts this year? A. Not at all. 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… more

Record Northern Pike Caught

Mon, 04/23/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Bob Ringer of Hayden brought in a new Idaho record northern pike on the morning of Tuesday, April 17. He hauled the monster pike out of Coeur d'Alene Lake's Cougar Bay, weighing in at 39 pounds, 13 ounces, 48.5 inches long with a 27.5-inch girth. That's more than a pound heavier than the previous record. Two… more

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

Mon, 04/16/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By George Fischer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Young hunters are the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. Introducing youths to hunting at an early age can ensure that the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that. Recently, 20 orange-clad… more

Spring Steelhead Seasons Still Open

Mon, 04/16/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The spring steelhead season continues through April 30 in most steelhead waters. Open waters include: - Snake River from the Washington state line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. - Clearwater River Mainstem and Middle Fork from its mouth upstream to Clear Creek… more

Wolf Report: Old Wolf Dies

Mon, 04/16/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Another of the original wolves released in central Idaho in 1995 has died. The carcass of an old radio-collared wolf, which probably died in summer or fall of 2006, was found by a central Idaho hiker along the Sabe Creek and the Salmon River a few weeks ago. Apparently the dead wolf was B16, one of the original wolves… more

Native Plant Sale

Mon, 04/16/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Come celebrate Earthday by stocking up on water-wise, drought tolerant native plants at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center this weekend. The Idaho Native Plant Sale-sponsored by the Idaho Native Plant Society Pahove Chapter-runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Nature Center behind the Idaho… more