Press Releases and Articles
Great Backyard Bird Count February 18-21
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LEWISTON - The Palouse Audubon Society, Canyon Birders and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask area bird watchers to participate in the 7th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count scheduled for February 18 through 21, 2005. Joel Sauder, Idaho Department of Fish and Game nongame biologist in Lewiston, says the bird… moreBobcat Pelt Deadline - February 26
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GRANGEVILLE - With the bobcat season closing February 16, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds bobcat hunters and trappers that they have until Thursday, February 26th to present their pelts to any IDFG regional office, the McCall office or an official check-point to obtain the appropriate tags and complete a… moreFall Steelhead Anglers Report Success
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If your freezer is well stocked with Idaho steelhead you are not alone. A better-than-average return of the ocean-going rainbow trout resulted in moderate to high success among steelhead anglers during the 2004 fall season. Creel census results show thousands of anglers caught thousands of steelhead from the three… moreFish and Game Works for More Sage-Grouse
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to list the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act. In December 2003 a coalition of environmental groups petitioned the USFWS to list greater sage-grouse as endangered. One year later the USFWS determined the species does not warrant listing as either… moreIdaho Fish and Game Researchers Honored
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The American Fisheries Society honored Idaho Department of Fish and Game researchers with an award for research that is benefiting fish throughout the world. The Special Service Award was given to biologists working in the Department's Fish Health Section under the direction of Dr. Keith Johnson. Dr. Johnson credits… moreMore Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep Permits in 2005
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Idaho hunters will get a shot at more permits for mountain goats and bighorn sheep in 2005. Statewide, the number of available mountain goat permits will increase from 40 to 57, while the number of bighorn sheep permits will increase from 74 to 80. Most exciting to many hunters will be the addition of a second sheep… moreTax Checkoff and Wildlife Plates Support Programs
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It's tax time again, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking wildlife enthusiasts for continued support by donating to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on 2004 state income tax forms. Checkoff donations support nongame wildlife like songbirds, birds of prey, amphibians and reptiles, while contributing to… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I am a physically disabled sportsman. I do not collect social security disability payments because I earn more than the maximum income allowed. Can I still get a disabled fishing/hunting license? A: No, Idaho law does not allow it. During the 1998 legislative session the Idaho Wildlife Federation and the… moreIce Fishing Derby A Success
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What do you get when you combine 300 rainbow trout, 133 kids, an ice-covered pond and gallons of hot chocolate? The 14th Annual Kid's Ice Fishing Derby, of course! Last Saturday's derby was a huge success attracting kids and their parents from Salmon and nearby communities. This year's turnout was one of the largest… moreIdfg To Host Big Game Recommendation Meetings In Mid-February
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IDAHO FALLS - Just as Valentines Day is that time of year when we bare our souls and let someone special know how we feel, biologists from IDFG are sincerely seeking input from the public about big game regulations for the upcoming year. Instead of exchanging cards saying "I Love You", biologists will be meeting with… moreThirst for Knowledge - A Challenging Priority for Idaho Fish and Game
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There is a great thirst for knowledge about the natural wonders of Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is working hard to meet the public demands for educational opportunities. "Conservation education is one of the most important tools that wildlife managers have for opening the minds of… moreMore Trout for the Treasure Valley
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Treasure Valley anglers will find more and bigger fish in area ponds and reservoirs in the next two weeks after an eastern Idaho commercial fish farm donated around 60,000 pounds of rainbow trout to Fish and Game. The fish farmer - who wishes to remain anonymous - is going out of business and had no market for the fish.… moreCommission Changes Longstanding Moose Rule
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Hunters of Idaho moose can take more than one moose in a lifetime beginning with the 2005 season. For generations, hunters were limited to one moose taken in a controlled hunt. After a hunter had harvested one moose in a controlled hunt, that hunter could not apply again. As Idaho moose numbers expanded, cow hunts… moreCommission Encourages Preference Points
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has directed the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to further investigate a point system for controlled hunts in Idaho. Dr. Wayne Wright, Commissioner from the Magic Valley Region made the motion at the commission meeting on Friday, January 21. "It's a very popular concept… moreConical Bullets Allowed
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Hunters in traditional muzzleloader hunts will now be able to use conical bullets as well as round ball projectiles. Meeting in Boise January 19-21, The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a department recommendation to change the rule for traditional muzzleloader hunts in which hunters use old-style rifles that… moreStrategic Plan Adopted
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A strategic plan for the direction of Idaho Fish and Game programs over the next 15 years has been adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. Meeting in Boise January 19-21, the Commission voted to accept the document, called The Compass. The Commission had held the document since July for further revision. The plan… moreTurkey Regulations Available
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Hunters looking forward to hunting turkeys in Idaho this year will find the 2005 Wild Turkey Seasons… moreCommission Adopts Whitetail plan
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At its quarterly meeting in Boise, The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a new plan for managing white-tailed deer in Idaho. The new plan is designed to offer more opportunity and flexibility to Idaho hunters. Hunters purchasing a general deer tag (any-weapon) will be able to hunt white-tailed deer and mule… more