- Sturgeon Fishing in Hell's Canyon:
A day trip for two people fishing for either sturgeon, bass, or steelhead in a jet boat. You will be fishing for science, assisting biologists as each fish is caught, measured and tagged. - Fawn Trapping and Collaring in the Twin Falls area:
Help wildlife managers with a study of fawn collaring in the South Hills. This day trip is for two to four people and is offered between December 2001 and January 2002. Using a helicopter, biologists will herd the deer into trap nets. Biologists then weigh the fawns, take blood samples and attach collars. This trip includes a dutch oven meal of chili, cornbread and cobbler. - Central Idaho Archery Hunt:
A six-day, guided archery hunt for one from Saddle Springs Outfitters. YouĂ_ll be hunting elk in the Salmon zone. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE THIS FROM 9/9/01-9/14/01. - Sulphur Creek Lodge in the Frank Church Wilderness Area:
three days and two nights for four people at Sulphur Creek Resort owned by Dr. Tom Allegrezza. Fly into a mountain landing strip from Cascade. There are modern, private cabins and family-style dining in the wilderness, as well as a stocked fishing pond to practice your skills before you test the Middle Fork of the Salmon. You can also ride horseback to a mountain lake for more fishing or a little relaxation. - Hells Canyon Float and Feast:
Escape your daily grind with a fabulous float in Hell's Canyon. Mackay Wilderness River Trips will take two of you on a four-day three-night camping and float trip! Knowledgeable experienced professionals will share the history, geology, and wildlife of North America's deepest gorge. Camp under the stars and enjoy scrumptious dutch oven meals as you experience Hells Canyon like never before. Food and camping gear provided. - Pheasant Release in Pocatello Area:
A day trip to help wildlife biologists release 200-300 pen-reared rooster pheasants. This adventure is for one or two people in November of 2001. The release will take place on the Sterling Wildlife Management Area northeast of Aberdeen. - Ridin' & Stockin' in Idaho Falls Area:
A day trip for one helping fisheries biologists and conservation officers use horses to stock fish in high mountain lakes. This fun day in the saddle will be in the Copper Basin area. Stock and grub will be provided. This trip is valid through summer of 2001.
Radio Auction Set for April 25
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Contact: Catherine Butler, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 334-2648
Imagine hooking 12 steelhead in one day of fishing. Sound like a dream? It was a dream come true for Boisean Rick Olson, thanks to a trip he won at the annual wildlife radio auction.
The avid angler says he and his friends had one agenda during their weekend lodge getaway to the Stanley area: catch steelhead.
"Twelve fish in one day is way better than I've ever done before. This was a great value. The auction offers an excellent opportunity to take a trip you might not otherwise think about doing," Olson said. In addition, the auction gives outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to support wildlife and wildlife habitat with their donations.
Your chance to win your own dream trip is Wednesday night, April 25 when Idaho Fish and Game, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation (IFWF) and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) hold their annual radio auction. Thirty-six Idaho trips are up for bid during the three-hour event, which will be broadcast on KIDO AM-63 in the Boise area as well as stations in Twin Falls (KLIX-AM), Pocatello (KWIK-AM) and Idaho Falls (KID-AM). The broadcast will run from 7 p.m. through 10 p.m.
"The great thing about this auction is that we offer something for everyone. We have float trips, an archery hunt, and fishing trips as well as wilderness getaways", explained RMEF Regional Director Pat Cudmore.
The radio auction is an annual fundraiser with this year's proceeds going to fish and game projects throughout Southern Idaho.
"This event is a great partnership," Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation Executive Director Gayle Valentine said. "It offers listeners who love the outdoors some tremendous opportunities, and helps raise money for important projects throughout the state."
Olson took home his limit of two steelhead (after releasing the other 10). He's not only hooked on fishing, he's now hooked on the radio auction, too. "I'm anticipating this year's event and looking forward to bidding on a new experience."
2001 Wildlife Radio Auction Trip Details