Press Releases and Articles
Youth Pheasant Clinic Scheduled For November 6
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LEWISTON - A chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants awaits young hunters who sign up for a youth pheasant clinic scheduled for Saturday, November 6 in Lewiston. "This clinic is intended to increase the interest young people have in upland game hunting and wildlife conservation," says Jay Roach, North Idaho Chapter… moreDon't forget to report your hunting results.
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Since 1982, successful elk hunters in Idaho's northern five counties comprising the Panhandle Region have been required to have their elk checked. Check stations have included Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) offices and many local businesses that collected data for Fish and Game. After over two decades the Panhandle… moreHow's it lookin ?
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game gets lots of phone calls, especially this time of year. When the summer heat breaks and the first nip of fall is in the air hunters start thinking of the upcoming hunt. Some folks have been in the woods all summer scouting their favorite spots. Others are just now getting… moreMiddle Fork Boise River Road to be Closed for Construction
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Construction work on the Middle Fork Boise River Road will result in intermittent closures of the roadway beginning Monday, October 4. Unit 39 deer hunters using this route to access their favorite hunting areas should pay particular attention to the closure hours. For additional information regarding the closure,… moreTrailhead Sanitation Problems Cause Another Yellowstone Grizzly Death
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Missoula - Mark Bruscino, Bear Management Specialist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced today that a young female grizzly bear had to be destroyed on September 29 due to repeated use of livestock feed and human food at the Eagle Creek trailhead on the Shoshone National Forest. Dr. Chris Servheen, the… moreThink Twice Before Shooting At Big White Waterfowl!
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MUD LAKE - For years, waterfowl hunters in the Upper Snake Region have been accustomed to being careful about not shooting at protected trumpeter swans. In order to help protect these majestic white giants, hunters statewide have also lived with not being able to hunt the closely related tundra swans. Unfortunately,… moreBig game hunters can expect to see more bucks, bulls
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JEROME - Hunters unable to draw or buy a controlled hunt tag this year will have a great opportunity to bag a buck or bull in one of the several general season hunts. "We are expecting to have a good season in all our hunts," said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager in the Magic Valley Region. "Deer… moreWaterfowl Hunting Seasons Open in Early October
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Waterfowl seasons begin in Idaho in three different zones. Waterfowl hunting activity starts and ends sooner in northern and eastern Idaho where winter comes earlier than in the south central and southwest areas of the state. Area boundaries, seasons and limits for 2004-2005 are: Area 1 - Includes all parts of the… moreCheck Stations Check for Chronic Wasting Disease
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Hunters will play an important part in the chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance program this year at Idaho's Fish and Game check stations. Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel will be collecting samples and are encouraging successful hunters to cooperate with their requests. It is part of general… moreCAP Extends Hours
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Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is preparing for another busy autumn. As the hunting season gears up, so do the number of poaching reports so CAP is extending phone line hours during the 2004 hunting season. CAP operators will now be taking calls on weeknights and weekends to accommodate this increase. The toll free… moreGuest Editorial, By Steve Huffaker, Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
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We need about as much as a Mepps fishing lure costs, but not as much as a Rapala to keep giving you some of the best hunting and fishing in the country. By now, you may have heard Fish and Game wants to adjust fees. Here's why. Just as businesses are paying more than they did five years ago for gasoline,… moreHunter Report Card Online
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Big game hunters can now file mandatory harvest reports online. The form for reporting is found at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov./hunt/harvest_report/ on the Fish and Game web site. Reports can also be filed by mail to Hunter Harvest Reports, PO Box 70007, Boise, ID 83707-0107, by phone at 1-877-268-9365 or by fax at… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When I bought my deer tag, the vendor asked me what unit I planned to hunt in. Am I stuck with that one unit? A. No. The question is asked as part of a research project. You are entitled to hunt wherever the rules booklet says you can hunt with your particular tag. The question is likely to be dropped from the tag… moreAlgae Can Kill Dogs
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A recent report of one hunting dog killed and another made ill after drinking from the Brownlee Reservoir pool in southwest Idaho points up a danger often overlooked. The fatal algae can be a danger to dogs any time warm weather and stagnant water promote its growth. Most species of algae are safe for dogs but canines… moreChukar Hunters Urged To Catch The Drift
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With Idaho's chukar hunting season going full bore, Idaho Fish and Game is reminding hunters who hunt from boats that they need to follow regulations specific to the use of watercraft. The use of watercraft to hunt birds, namely chukar and waterfowl, is popular along Idaho's major rivers. Unfortunately, some… moreHunters Can Avoid Common Mistakes
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By Matt Haag, Conservation Officer - Idaho Department of Fish… moreHunting in Bear Country
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Matt Haag is a Conservation Officer for IDFG based in Orofino. He has worked for Fish and Game since 2000. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind hunters of proper handling of game in bear country. When a hunter kills a big game animal, he or she should be aware that the gut pile and carcass is… more