Family Ice Fishing Clinic, Derby at Spring Valley Reservoir

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

To introduce anglers to a new winter sport, a Family Ice Fishing Clinic/Derby will be held at Spring Valley Reservoir on Saturday, February 7, near Moscow. A free demonstration will be provided at 11:30 a.m. on a variety of topics including basic equipment and gear, fishing techniques, use of bait, ice safety and how… more

Fish and Game Begin Big Game Aerial Surveys

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

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin big game aerial surveys in Clearwater Region game management units 8, 8A, and 11A this week, followed by surveys in units 11, 13 and 18. The flights are scheduled to cover the same units at the same time every year to make the information gathered comparable from year… more

Bluebird Nest Boxes Available

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

To greet the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the mountain bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $5. Each nest box comes with a bluebird information sheet and plans to build your own box. Funds collected from the nest box sale are used to… more

Barbara Morgan, Lori Otter Help Launch

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

Astronaut Barbara Morgan joined Idaho's First Lady Lori Otter and other dignitaries to launch the statewide "Be Outside" initiative Friday, January 30. The "Be Outside" campaign is an effort to connect Idaho's children with nature. The initiative was developed by the Idaho Children and Nature Network -a coalition of… more

Fish and Game Makes Wolf Management Plans

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

Idaho Fish and Game wildlife managers are making plans for managing wolves, including a possible hunting season, should they be removed from the endangered species list as proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Game biologists are updating data, reviewing conflict levels, population status and… more

Bald Eagle Survey: Above Average Wintering Population

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

The mid-winter bald eagle survey completed January 15 found 13 adults along the Snake River in north central Idaho, well above the long-term average of nine. "We counted 13 bald and eight golden eagles along the 55 mile route up the river," said Joel Sauder, nongame biologist for the Idaho Fish and Game in Lewiston… more

Wild Turkey Population to be Monitored

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

By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game A select group of hen turkeys will soon be unwitting participants in a wild turkey population study on Andrus Wildlife Management Area near Cambridge. The cooperative effort between Idaho Fish and Game and the National Wild Turkey Federation aims to understand… more

Ask Fish and Game: Lifetime License Costs

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

Q. If I buy a lifetime license and leave the state, do I have to pay nonresident tag fees? A. Yes. The lifetime license is valid regardless of where you live. Over years, you will save serious money on the license itself. But tag fees for nonresidents would apply if you become a resident of another state or country… more

Fish and Game Aerial Operations Scheduled

Thu, 01/29/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Mule deer will be the subject of some close looks by Idaho Fish and Game biologists beginning in early February. Several low-level helicopter survey operations are scheduled, in the area from Emmett to Riggins and from West Mountain to the Oregon border. "We want to give folks a heads up regarding this operation,"… more

Access Yes! Bids Accepted Through February 15

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for landowners interested in providing access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities in the Magic Valley Region. Access Yes! began in 2003 and continues to gain popularity with both landowners and sportsmen. The program compensates private landowners… more

Bald Eagle Survey Shows Above Average Local Wintering Population

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The mid-winter bald eagle survey completed January 15, revealed 13 adults along the Snake River in north central Idaho. That's well above the long-term average of nine, says Joel Sauder, nongame biologist for the Idaho Fish and Game in the Clearwater Region "We counted 13 bald and 8 golden eagles along the 55 mile… more

Time to Apply For Turkey, Bear Controlled Hunts

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period ends Sunday, February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on… more

Now's the Time for a Hunter Education Course

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game With online registration, signing up for a hunter education or bowhunter education course has never been easier. And this time of year, there are a number of courses to choose from. Idaho Fish and Game offers three course options for hunter education students and… more

Wandering Wolverine Wonders Where he Went Wrong

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

When a local Menan recreational trapper headed out to check his bobcat trap set, probably the last thing he expected to find was a wolverine. Wolverines are secretive animals whose numbers and travels still remain a mystery. Fortunately, the incidental trapping of this young male wolverine will help provide biologists… more

Bald Eagle Days Feature Raptor Viewing

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The 10th annual Bald Eagle Days, January 29-31, will feature events for all ages, including viewing bald eagles and other wildlife along the Boise River. Bald Eagle Day, the signature event of the annual festivities, runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm… more

Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. If I can have five poles for ice fishing, does a two-pole permit mean I can have 10? A. No. Ice fishing rules are slightly different than general fishing for public safety and general crowding. Fishing is allowed only through a hole up to 10 inches in diameter. This reduces the risk of someone falling through holes… more

Winter Conditions Bode Well For Wildlife, So Far

Tue, 01/20/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Native wildlife, such as deer and elk, have endured the rugged climate of eastern Idaho for thousands of years, so it's evident that they are capable of surviving if left on their own. The tricky part of the equation is that modern man has affected their population numbers and habitat to such an extent that biologists… more

Register Now for Hunter or Bowhunter Education Course

Tue, 01/20/2009 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Is your son or daughter planning on hunting in Idaho this year? Seats are available at a number of hunter and bowhunter education courses scheduled February though April in several Lewiston area communities. Students can view a list courses being offered and register online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/… more