Big Game Season Open Houses Set in Southwest Region

Tue, 03/03/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Though months away, the 2009 big game hunting season is the subject of a series of open house meetings hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest Region. To learn more about the meetings, contact Fish and Game's Nampa office… more

Ice Anglers Warned of Unstable Ice at Winchester Lake

Tue, 03/03/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Ice anglers at Winchester Lake are urged to be extra cautious as the water level could drop by as much as two feet because of maintenance work on the dam spillway. The temporary spillway weir, designed to keep the lake level up through the winter, was damaged during a rainstorm March 2. The increased outflow… more

Meeting Set to Discuss Big Game 2009 Seasons

Tue, 03/03/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Southeast Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is ready to discuss the proposals for this year's hunting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and mountain lion. To hear these proposals and for an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments, please join us at one of these scheduled meetings.… more

Fish & Game Sets Meetings on Big Game Rules

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Last month the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Spring Steelhead Season Still Open

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

A surefire cure for cabin fever, steelhead season is still open on the Boise, Clearwater, Snake and Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The spring harvest season opened January 1, and it continues until April 30 on many river segments, except on a portion of the Salmon, on the Little Salmon, the Snake above Hells Canyon… more

Steelhead Anglers Disgusted With Snaggers

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Almost daily, officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game receive reports from concerned anglers complaining about illegal and unethical fishing behavior. "Snagging is a big problem right now," Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Larry Willmott said. "It's illegal and unethical - and true sportsmen know… more

Annual Fish and Game Fur Auction Set for April

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game annual Hide and Fur Auction will be at the Fish and Game region office in Jerome, starting at 9 a.m. April 25. The spring auction, also known as the "Fur Sale," will be Saturday, April 25, at the Magic Valley region office, 324 South 417 East, Jerome, Idaho. Items include hides, furs,… more

Fish and Game Commission to Set Big Game Seasons

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion during its Boise meeting, March 23 and 24. The two-day meeting, at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, kicks off with a public comment period at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Trophy Room at… more

Tax Check-off Supports Nongame Species

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Anyone getting ready to file an Idaho tax return might consider supporting Idaho fish and wildlife not managed as game with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. Fish and Game has always managed nongame species to some degree, but the nongame program - now part of the Conservation Sciences… more

Salmon Region Holds First Mentored Youth Deer Hunt

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Conservation officers in Salmon Region, in cooperation with Eagle Valley Ranch in Bohannon Creek, organized the first mentored youth deer hunt for Salmon area children last fall. In November, several youth hunters from the Salmon area headed into the field accompanied by conservation officers in an attempt to bag a… more

Bid Now on Incredible Idaho Outdoor Adventures

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Searching for breathtaking nature experiences? Heart pounding excitement? An opportunity to assist an Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologist in management of Idaho's fish, wildlife and habitat? This auction is for you. The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 19th annual trip auction ends at 9 p.m. Mountain time… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. I applied for a spring turkey controlled hunt. When will the drawing results be available? A. Hunters who applied for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Fish and Game Web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/turkbear.cfm. Results for spring seasons will be available by… more

Fish and Game Moves Sand Creek Feed Stores

Thu, 02/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game is moving feed stores at Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area to prepare for possible emergency winter feeding. Normally the elk push right through Sand Creek Wildlife Management each December on their way to winter on the desert behind St. Anthony. But this year about 70 animals failed to keep up… more

Fish & Game to Host Open House Meetings

Wed, 02/25/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

What are the preliminary proposed changes and management goals for the upcoming big game hunting seasons? What fishing opportunities would anglers like to see in the 2011 fishing regulations? This coming week hunters and anglers will have the chance to voice their opinions. Idaho Fish and Game will host three… more

Idaho City Sportsman's Breakfast Time Changed

Wed, 02/25/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In response to public requests, a scheduled Idaho City sportsman's breakfast Friday has been moved up an hour. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. (rather than the originally scheduled 8 a.m.) but still Friday, February 27 at Trudy's Kitchen, 3876 Highway 21, Idaho City. "We heard from a number of folks who really… more

Fish & Game to Host Open House

Wed, 02/25/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

What are the preliminary proposed changes and management goals for the upcoming big game hunting seasons? What fishing opportunities would anglers like to see in the 2011 fishing regulations? This coming week, hunters and anglers will have the chance to voice their opinions. Idaho Fish and Game will host three… more

Craig Mountain Gates Close

Tue, 02/24/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

With the recent snowmelt and area big game animals returning to higher elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin closing gates at Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area Wednesday, February 25. Snowmobile enthusiasts can use the area until the closure date of March 15, but are urged to use… more

Weeds, Wolves and Big Game Highlight Fish and Game Meeting

Mon, 02/23/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the March 3 Coffee at Fish and Game meeting at 6:30 a.m., at the Idaho Fish and Game Office, 3316 16th Street in Lewiston. Idaho Fish and Game personnel will present information on a number of topics, including Craig Mountain noxious weed control and Chimney Complex fire restoration… more