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Apply Now for Controlled Hunts

Mon, 05/17/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Want to win $400 and possibly draw a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, antelope or black bear this fall? If so, it's time to apply for controlled hunts. Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can win big bucks in either of two ways: draw a tag and… more

Youth hunting clinic planned for June 17

Mon, 05/17/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Youth Hunting Clinic, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jerome Rod & Gun Club. Students will be instructed in shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader and archery shooting; blood trailing, conservation, ethics, and traditions of hunting. Shotguns, muzzleloaders,… more

Make plans to go fishing on Free Fishing Day

Mon, 05/17/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Looking for a fun summer time activity close to home? Try fishing. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting five Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region on June 12. With the help of Walmart, Blue Lakes Sporting Goods, Sportsman's Warehouse, Bass Hunters, Wood River Land Trust and… more

Officials to Discuss Whitefish in the Big Lost River

Mon, 05/17/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the USDA Forest Service will be holding a public meeting this month to discuss the current status of the fish populations, with an emphasis on mountain whitefish, in the Big Lost River drainage. Over the last several years biologists have been working to learn… more

Elk Calf Capture Planned

Wed, 05/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

As part of a long-term investigation, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin capturing and placing radio collars on about 30 elk calves in each of two north central Idaho study areas during late May and early June. Calves less than four days old will be spotted from a helicopter, then biologists will… more

Bird Days Celebration in Boise

Wed, 05/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

International Migratory Bird Days will be celebrated at the MK Nature Center and Deer Flat Refuge May 15. The events will start at 8 a.m. with two bird walks led by naturalists. One will start at the MK Nature Center Education Building at 600 South Walnut in Boise and the other at the Deer Flat National Wildlife… more

Radio Auction Benefits North Idaho Students and Families

Wed, 05/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

A north Idaho outdoor science center is a step closer to completion thanks to a fundraiser by the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The fourteenth annual radio auction on April 28, 2004 raised more than $8,000 for the Waterlife Discovery Center in Sandpoint. The center,… more

Ask Fish and Game

Wed, 05/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. How can I try for a leftover moose or other trophy animal permit? A. This year, for the first time, left-over moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep permits will not be immediately offered over the counter but will go into a second drawing to be held June 30. Applications will be taken from June 15 through June 25… more

Idfg Seeks Public Input On Proposed Changes For 2004 Crane, Dove And Early Goose Seasons

Tue, 05/11/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - It is only fitting that wildlife managers in Idaho Falls are seeking input from sportsmen about proposed changes in crane seasons for next fall, because hunters have been the ones making the current management strategy work! According to Upper Snake Regional Spokesman Gregg Losinski, "The controlled… more

Watching for wood ticks

Mon, 05/10/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Few insects cause more fear than wood ticks. In the spring throughout the Magic Valley Region, unsuspecting fishermen, hunters, hikers, horse riders, and dog walkers can soon become a host to the little critters. Wood ticks are generally brown or speckled brown, very flat, and have an extremely hard… more

Build a bug vacuum

Mon, 05/10/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Bugs are fun to watch, but not everyone likes to pick them up. One-way to avoid picking them up is to build a bug vacuum. Interested young minds can then examine the bugs without touching them. What you'll need: - Clear jar with a tight lid - Two or three feet of flexible plastic tubing, about 1/4-inch… more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

Mon, 05/10/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 48,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. Location - Number of Trout Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Bull Trout Lake (near Stanley) - 1,000 Caldwell Pond #1 - 1,000… more