Press Releases and Articles
Dogs Can Be A Problem For Big Game
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In recent weeks, several Fish and Game officers have received complaints about dogs chasing big game animals. This seemingly natural doggy activity is very hard on wildlife at a time of year when they can least afford to be unnecessarily bothered. Big game such as elk and deer spend much of the winter conserving… moreF&G Will Host Open Houses For '02 Deer, Elk, Antelope, Black Bear And Lion Seasons
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The dates, locations and times are set for three open house meetings the Magic Valley Region of Idaho Fish and Game will host the last two weeks of January. These meetings are to take public comments on options for the 2002 hunting seasons on deer, elk, antelope, black bear, and mountain lion. For those individuals… moreWeiser Cove's Problem Elk to be Trapped/Relocated
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Two resident herds of rogue elk causing severe crop and fence damage in the Weiser Cove area east of Weiser may soon find themselves in a new setting. Fish and Game is gearing up to trap and relocate the elk beginning January 19. The decision to move the elk was not made lightly. "We know that some folks will be… moreLocal Volunteers Help IDFG Trap Deer For Ongoing Fawn Survivability Study
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ARCO - Thanks to the help of about 30 local volunteers, IDFG was able to add another chapter to its ongoing study of fawn survivability in Idaho. Volunteers of all ages showed up near Marsh Creek in Unit 50 on Saturday, January 5th, to help Department personnel trap deer. The volunteers helped to process mule deer… moreIDFG Seeking Public Comment for 2002 Big Game Seasons
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LEWISTON - - Proposed changes in antlerless white-tailed deer seasons and low bull elk numbers in the Dworshak and Elk City zones are just two issues slated for discussion during a series of Idaho Fish and Game open house meetings scheduled for the last week in January. Interested individuals can discuss the… morePublic Input Sought on 2002 Big Game Hunting Proposals
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Elk and deer seasons in hunt unit 39 are the primary focus for discussion during a series of upcoming Fish and Game-hosted open houses. The public is invited to attend the get together nearest them to help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest region. The open house format allows visitors to come and… moreObservant Hunter Helps Catch Moscow Poacher
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KENDRICK - With elk season closed, the quick actions of a concerned deer hunter who heard nearby rifle shots and later observed a man in possession of a bull elk, resulted in a $1,625 fine and loss of hunting privileges for a Moscow man. In December 2001, Latah County Judge William Hamlett assessed Stacy Clemm, age… moreWild Turkeys On The Move
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LEWISTON -- In an effort to establish wild turkeys in suitable habitat in southeastern Idaho and to lessen landowner conflicts where turkey populations have increased to problem levels, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has teamed up with the National Wild Turkey Federation and volunteers from the University of Idaho… moreSteelhead Limits Higher This Spring
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Steelhead anglers can take more fish this spring than the official Idaho rulebook says. Fish and Game Commissioners raised the limits on steelhead for the spring season, which began January 1, when the exceptional size of the hatchery run became apparent late last year. That was well after the proclamation booklet had… moreLate, Late Harvest Report
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A lot of folks who hunted big game in Idaho last fall are still a little late in filing their mandatory hunter harvest reports. But 26 years? Shortly after Fish and Game issued a reminder letter in December to hunters whose 2001 harvest reports had not been recorded, the Department received a response in a form no one… moreCooking on the Wild Side
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So you have a freezer full of game and no chance to go hunting again until turkey season opens in the spring? Well, you can use that down time to bone up on some gourmet wild game recipes and learn more about hunting and fishing in Idaho at the same time. Hagerman Chef Kirt Martin explores the delicate flavors of wild… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When do we see the new rules booklets on the turkey and bear seasons? A. The turkey seasons and rules booklet for 2002 has just been delivered to vendors and Fish and Game offices all over Idaho. The contents of the booklet have been available for some time on the department web site at http://www2.state.id.us/… moreStormy Weather Can Mean Good News For Winter Steelheaders
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LEWISTON -- The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter steelhead anglers that while the recent precipitation may have caused frustration, the high muddy waters can be a blessing in disguise. "Fishing can be dynamite after a high water event," said IDFG Fisheries Technician Larry Barrett at Lewiston. "This… moreHunting Is Safe Recreation
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LEWISTON -- Many people wrongly assume hunting is dangerous, but according to statistics from the National Safety Council, hunting is one of the safest forms of recreation in the United States. Statistics show that more people are injured playing ping-pong or shooting billiards than hunting each year. For every 100,… moreFemale Mountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 39
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As of Wednesday, January 9 the female portion of the mountain lion hunting season in hunt unit 39 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "Either sex lion hunting in this unit was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until ten female lions were harvested, whichever came first," Fish… moreHunter Education Class Registration Scheduled
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Although hunting seasons remain several months away, spring hunter education and bowhunter education classes are now forming. Because of high interest and limited space, participants are urged to register during upcoming registration sessions. On Wednesday, January 23, Nampa/Caldwell area hunter education class… moreWild Turkey Regulations Available
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Hunters looking forward to hunting turkeys this fall in the Clearwater Region of Idaho will find increased season lengths and reduced tag prices in the 2002 Wild Turkey regulations now available at all license vendors and Fish and Game offices. New for the 2002 season is a late spring/fall general tag, which is valid… moreClean Feeders Important For Safe Bird Feeding
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LEWISTON - With bird feeding being a popular winter activity for many, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game warns that the good intentions of some bird enthusiasts can lead to harmful effects on our local songbirds. Diseases, such as Salmonella and Avian Pox, are easily spread when birds are crowded at dirty… more