Press Releases and Articles
Hybrid Hunt Report System Considered
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Most big game hunters in Idaho could soon be out from under the mandatory harvest report system established two years ago. In the last two big game hunting seasons, all deer and elk hunters were required to fill out a harvest report card and return it to Fish and Game. While the Fish and Game Commission was evaluating… moreFour, Not Five, Fatalities
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The number of fatalities during the most recent hunting seasons in Idaho was four, not five, as reported in a February 18 news release. Hunter Education Coordinator Dan Papp said one of the incident reports submitted to him contained an error, marking that incident as a fatality when, in fact, the shooting victim… moreNonresident 10 Percent Rule Decision Set for May
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Fish and Game Commissioners will decide at their May meeting how to recalibrate trophy species controlled hunts to conform to a 10 percent rule for nonresident participation. At issue are trophy species hunts where nonresidents have been given at least one permit even in hunts with fewer than 10 permits, resulting in… moreBird Conservation Plan 1
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Idaho Partners in Flight has 1 an ambitious plan to improve habitat for birds in Idaho. The Idaho Bird Conservation plan lays out strategies for keeping bird habitats and making them better with a focus on partnerships and voluntary actions. Idaho Partners in Flight is a coalition of state and federal agencies,… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When will I be notified about the turkey drawing? A. It says in the rules brochure that you will be notified by the end of March, however, you can look it up now on the Fish and Game website. It is the first item under "What's New?" Results in the drawing for spring black bear hunts are also available. The address… moreElmore CO Wins Safari Awards
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Senior conservation officer Jeff Day, based in Elmore County, is the Safari Club International Conservation Officer of the Year. Day received the one-of-a-kind award earlier this month at the Safari Club's convention in Reno, an event attended by about 2,000. He was nominated for the award by the Deputy Chief,… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. The controlled hunt application period for moose, goat and sheep is coming up. When will the rules brochure and applications be available? A.The application period is April 1 - April 30. The rules brochure, with application work sheet inside, is available now at Fish and Game offices and license vendors. It is a… moreSpring Steelheading Looking Good
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The steelhead action has moved upstream for spring anglers. Steelheading is considered good whenever the hours spent to catch a fish (averaged) is 20 or under. Anglers were averaging only 10 hours per fish on the South Fork of the Clearwater on February 26 and 27. The Upper Clearwater was producing at a slower pace,… moreWatch for Critters
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When deer and automobiles meet, both lose, but it is usually the end for the deer. A combination of factors appears to be making car vs. deer incidents more common across much of Idaho this winter. A general recovery of deer numbers may be the biggest contributor. Deer populations in most areas have risen since the… moreElk Counts Completed in Units 43 & 44
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Wildlife personnel and conservation officers have completed aerial and ground counts of elk in game management units 43 and 44. In the South Fork of the Boise River Drainage (unit 43) a total of 814 elk were noted at five elk feed sites. An additional 364 animals were counted by helicopter away from these locations, for… moreCommission Meets March 2-3
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Fish and Game Commissioners will take action to set big game hunting seasons for this fall when they meet in Boise March 2-3. The Commission will also be in Boise March 1 to meet with the House Resources and Conservation Committee of the legislature. A public hearing is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Trophy Room at… morePheasants Trapped for Transplants
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Wild pheasants trapped in Idaho and four other western states will be released in the Magic Valley and Upper Snake Regions this winter, part of a plan to try to rebuild ringneck numbers in southern Idaho. Fish and Game is changing the way it deals with pheasant populations in the wake of discussions with legislators… moreBig Changes for Lake Pend Oreille Trophy Fishery
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Although most anglers have heard of the major changes in fishing regulations on Lake Pend Oreille, many are still wondering exactly what the changes were, what those changes were based on, and what more is being done to help rebuild the kokanee population. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently passed emergency… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I thought Fish and Game had an "electronic bulletin board service." What happened? A. The F… moreFatality Total Worst Since 1982
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Idaho's 1999-2000 hunting seasons ended with the highest number of fatalities since 1982. Five people died in hunting-associated shooting incidents during the seasons recently ended. Four non-fatal shootings were also reported, below the 20-year average for such incidents. Compared to recent statistics, the number… moreLost and Found! Missing Forms Found
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Data from an estimated 5,000 hunter report cards was recovered February 10, according to Assistant Director Steve Huffaker. It was still with the contractor in Omaha, Nebraska. "They did the data entry, but forgot to ship the electronic file," said Huffaker. "The additional reports will bring the results closer to… moreRadio News Available on Website
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For several months, Fish and Game has offered radio stations a telephone number with recorded sound bites. Now, that service is available on the agency website as well. The service, located at http://www.state.id.us/fishgame/radio.htm provides sound bites and background information for daily news stories on Idaho's… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My son won't be old enough to buy a hunting license until after the controlled hunt application period. Can he apply anyway? A. Yes, he can actually buy a hunting license at age 11 IF he has completed the required hunter education course. However, he can not use the license to hunt until he turns 12… more