Register Now for Hunter, Bow Education Courses

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

First time hunters in the Clearwater Region interested in pursuing game in Idaho this fall still have a few chances of getting into a mandatory course before the seasons begin. "There are a few seats still available in courses offered this summer," said James Reed, hunter education coordinator for the Idaho Department… more

Salmon ÔFur Sale' Brings Out Bidders

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Interested buyers for the annual Idaho Fish and Game auction, known as the "Fur Sale," started showing up at the regional office in Salmon before 8 a.m. on the first Saturday in May. About 60 people gathered to drink coffee, talk and look over sale items before the bidding that started two hours later. "Folks were… more

Moose, Goat and Sheep Results Available

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts now are available along with drawing odds. To find the results go to the Idaho Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/msg.cfm for drawing results, and http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/odds.cfm for odds.… more

Leave Baby Animals Alone

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… more

Fishing Season Opens Saturday

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The traditional opening of fishing season, and the official launch of summer in Idaho, is Saturday May 24. Unless listed under regional exceptions in the rule book, fishing is open on Idaho rivers and streams from May 24 through November 30. Most lakes and reservoirs and ditches and man-made canals are open year… more

Ask Fish and Game: High Water Fishing

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Can I still go fishing with the high water in the river? A. Many Idaho streams are generally high and may be difficult right now. It's not just about whether the fish will bite; it's also a safety question. Keep a close eye on young children around fast moving water. The best advice is to decide where you want to… more

Idaho Fish and Game Hosts Winter Feeding Workshop

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting a winter feeding workshop for the public on Saturday, May 31, at the Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 South 1st East in Preston. The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a lunch will be provided to workshop participants. The workshop is free to the public,… more

Idaho Fish and Game Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting a Town Hall Meeting for the public on Tuesday, May 20, at the Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 South 1st East, Preston. The meeting is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Though all questions and comments are welcome, the main focus of the Town Hall Meeting will be a… more

Controlled Hunt Harvest Results Available Online

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Controlled hunt harvest estimates for deer, elk and antelope are now available on the Fish and Game Website. The address is: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/harv.cfm. The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts runs through June 5. Applications may be made by… more

Fishing Season Opens Soon

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The traditional opening of fishing season, and the official launch of summer in Idaho, is Saturday May 24. Unless listed under regional exceptions in the rule book, fishing is open on Idaho rivers and streams from May 24 through November 30. Most lakes and reservoirs and ditches and man-made canals are open year… more

Enforcement Chief Completes Leadership Training

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Jon Heggen, enforcement chief for Idaho Fish and Game recently graduated from the National Conservation Leadership Institute, an intense seven-month experience to address one of the nation's conservation challenges - preparing and retaining leaders. In the next 10 years, nearly one-third of today's natural resource… more

Still Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to 34 winners in two drawings. Tickets are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn… more

Elk Plate Goes Digital

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

What do television and elk license plates have in common? Both are going digital. The brightly colored and newly re-designed elk wildlife license plate became available May 9 at county auto-licensing offices throughout Idaho. The earlier elk design is no longer available. In 2007, the Idaho Transportation Department… more

There's No Place like Home

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

By Jennifer Jackson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Just outside of Soda Springs is a unique place known by many names; some call it Soda Springs Hills; others may shorten it a bit and call it Soda Hills. Then there are those who apparently like numbers and refer to the area as the Ninety-Percent Range. Whatever… more

Ask Fish and Game: Turkey Shooting Hours

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. The newest and latest upland game book, which now includes turkeys, doesn't have the legal shooting hours for turkeys. Can you help? A. Legal shooting hours for turkeys are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Use caution; be sure of your target before you shoot.

Remember Safety Rules When Hunting Ground Squirrels

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Rick Carlson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game As the snow slowly leaves the valley floor, avid outdoorsmen and women are anxious to get out and about. Some hunters head out to enjoy the nice spring days by hunting those pesky little ground squirrels. Even though this is not a big game hunt, ground… more

Fish and Game Sets Meetings on Wolf Hunting Rules

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-estansbury

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a series of public open house meetings around the state to get comments on proposed seasons and rules for Idaho's first ever wolf hunting season. Meetings have been set in all seven Idaho Fish and Game regions. Panhandle Region: Meetings begin at 7 p.m. For… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Jerome

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho's first wolf hunting season and the first Chinook fishery in more than 30 years on the Upper Salmon River are among the issues the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will tackle during the May 21-22 meeting. The two day meeting will include a tour of the Murphy Complex Fire and a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday,… more