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Hunters Reminder To Properly Dispose Of Game Waste

Wed, 10/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With several big game rifle seasons nearly underway, hunters that butcher their own game are encouraged to dispose of their wastes properly. Authorities at the Nez Perce County Solid Waste Station in Lewiston remind hunters that they can place their game waste in a good heavy bag, seal it, and place in… more

Registration For Lewiston Area Hunter Education Courses Begins Oct. 18

Tue, 10/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Although many hunting seasons are already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is already busy preparing for next year by encouraging first-time hunters to register for one of a number of upcoming hunter education course scheduled for November and December. "Spring turkey hunting is… more

Hunters Urged to Obtain Boundary Maps When Hunting Near State Parks

Tue, 10/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With several historical parks located throughout the area, hunters planning on pursuing game near them are encouraged to obtain boundary maps to ensure they remain on the right side of the law. Hunting is prohibited on several area historical parks, including the Nez Perce National Historical Park at… more

Recreationists Reminded Of Craig Mountain Motorized Restrictions

Tue, 10/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds those planning on entering the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston that motorized access of much of the area is restricted in order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds and to provide security to big game. However, non-motorized travel is… more

Idfg Seeks Input On White-Tailed Deer Plan

Tue, 10/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - White-tailed deer have always been a part of Idaho's wildlife heritage, but for the most part they were considered to be a central… more

Kid's Steelhead Fishing Clinic Set Next Week

Mon, 10/11/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Lewiston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a steelhead fishing clinic for kids next week. The clinic is open for kids between the ages of 10 and 18. It will begin with a classroom session October 21 and wrap up with a day on the river on October 23.… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 4,000 Caldwell Pond #1 1,000 Caldwell Pond #2 500 Eagle Island… more

White-tailed Deer Plan Readied

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idahoans have an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed plan for managing white-tailed deer. The plan will be reviewed and may be adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission when it meets in Orofino in November. After October 15, the public can review the plan on the Fish and Game Internet web site in the hunting… more

Pheasant Outlook Not as Good as 2003

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

After enjoying the best pheasant season in a decade last year, Idaho bird hunters cannot expect to find quite as many ringnecks this fall. "However, there will be good pheasant hunting if sportsman can get on private lands with good bird habitat," according to Don Kemner, wildlife staff biologist for the Idaho… more

Idaho Moose Make The Book

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho mule deer and elk are regularly noted in the record books, but moose dominated in the most recent Boone and Crockett Club big game awards. Idaho moose took the top two places in the Boone and Crockett awards for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003. The listing appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of the club's Fair Chase… more

Waterfowl Regulations Have Shooting Hours Error

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking waterfowl hunters to make corrections in shooting hours table on page 19, of the 2004 Waterfowl Seasons and Rules. The error will affect all counties in the state. The regulations reflect daylight savings time taking effect on October 26th, when the actual date of… more

Ask Fish and Game

Fri, 10/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. My youngster will be participating in the special deer youth hunt in units 40 and 41 (Owyhee County). Since young hunters can harvest either sex of deer in this area during this hunt, can my youngster shoot a monster buck, if she happens upon one? A. The short answer is no. While it is true that hunters 12 to 17… more