Bowhunter Education Class Offered in Challis

Tue, 04/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A bowhunter education class will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 3 at the Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center. A required field day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5. The cost is $8. The bowhunter education course is required for anyone purchasing an archery-only hunting… more

Snake River Cleanup Planned

Mon, 04/09/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A trash cleanup along a popular stretch of the Snake River begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14. Volunteers are needed for this effort sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should contact Fish and Game utility craftsman Dennis Hardy at the Fish… more

Fish and Game Looking for Help to Plant Seedlings

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

This spring, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is gearing up way to do something to benefit mule deer and is looking for volunteers to plant about 34,000 bitterbrush seedlings. "We'll start planting April 17 and have until the beginning of May to get all 34,000 plants in the ground," said Jo Cobb, the Upper Snake… more

Trophy Species Applications Due

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

April is the month for applying to draw for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, and they can apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… more

Hunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program-also known as CAP-is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "YES" box, and $1 of the $6.25… more

Big Game Rules on the Web

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho big game hunting brochure for 2007 seasons is available now on the Fish and Game web site. You can link to the brochure from the home page at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/. The same brochure is in the printing process and will be available in paper form at license vendors and at Fish and Game offices… more

Predator Management Part of Mule Deer Initiative

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Reducing coyotes on mule deer fawning range and managing other predators is one component of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Mule Deer Initiative. The initiative is a multi-faceted program aimed at increasing mule deer populations and public understanding of factors that influence mule deer populations across… more

Turkey Hunting Begins April 15

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Finish Form 1040 or head for the start of spring turkey hunting? Tough decision. Those who have done the right thing and finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. Idaho is home to more than 30,000 turkeys, mostly of the Merriam subspecies. The general… more

Wolf Report: Rancher Kills Wolf

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In mid-March, a rancher shot a wolf as it reportedly harassed livestock on private land south of Sun Valley. Officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S.D.A. Wildlife Services on March 19 investigated the shooting of an uncollared, gray female, 80- to 90-pound wolf… more

Ask Fish and Game: Moose Hunt Applications

Mon, 04/02/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. I want to apply for a controlled moose hunt this year. How do I find out how to do that? A. Moose, Goat and Sheep Rules Brochures, valid for two seasons, are available now in printed form and on the Internet. The rules are on the Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ and printed copies should be… more

Ask the Conservation Officer

Wed, 03/28/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "A friend of mine who owns a ranch in unit 49 along the Little Wood River told me had negotiated with the Fish and Game for a controlled hunt buck tag in the South Hills in exchange for allowing public access to hunters onto his land this fall. Can he do that… more

Last Chance to Signup For Access Yes! in 2007

Tue, 03/27/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Landowners interested in receiving compensation for allowing hunters and anglers on their property have until March 31 to send in their applications for the Access Yes! program. This year, landowners can get assistance with fence repair, doing habitat projects, receive big game controlled hunt tags, or receive… more

Fish and Game to Host Sportsman's Breakfast

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department Fish and Game will host a Sportsman's Breakfast on Wednesday, April 11, in Weiser. Several Fish and Game staff members and Fish and Game Commissioner Bob Barowsky will be on hand to discuss issues and answer questions. All are invited. "We want to encourage everyone with an interest in Fish… more

Cabin Fever Cure Causes Headaches for Hunters

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Winters in Eastern Idaho can be long and cold so when early spring weather shows up its understandable that folks want to get out and enjoy themselves as a cure for cabin fever. While most people who head out to the hills for fun are responsible, a few seem to go out of their way to cause trouble. Unfortunately, the… more

Big Lost Mountain Whitefish Plan Available for Review

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking comments on the mountain whitefish conservation and management plan for the Big Lost River drainage. The draft plan was developed in response to concerns over the decline in numbers and distribution as well as the unique aspects of the mountain whitefish population.… more

Funding for Angler Incentive Program Approved

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Avista's Management Committee has approved funding for the Lake Pend Oreille Angler Incentive Program and the Trap and Gill Net Program through March 2008. The incentive program pays anglers $15 per fish for lake trout and rainbow more than 12 inches, with a head length of at least 2 inches. The Management Committee… more

Critters for Sale, Traps and Fishing Poles, Too

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

This year the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual auction of seized items will be in Idaho Falls on Saturday, April 7. The auction of found, forfeited, and seized items by Fish and Game is an annual happening-known to many simply as "The Fur Sale." Most of the auction items are furs and hides found, confiscated… more

Ask Fish and Game: Fish Transport Permits

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Why does Fish and Game require permits for transporting live fish? A. Permits from the director of Fish and Game are required to reduce the danger of introducing non-native fish into waters with an existing fishery. Such introductions can destroy an otherwise healthy fishery. Transporting live fish can also… more