Press Releases and Articles
Unclean Birdfeeders May Kill Birds
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By Phil Cooper, Wildlife Conservation Educator Over the past several weeks, the Idaho Fish and Game has received numerous calls from concerned area residents who have noticed unusually high numbers of dead songbirds in their yards. Several species, including robins, sparrows, house finches, and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I want to take my grandson fishing. Where is a good place where a kid can catch a fish? A: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game maintains Family Fishing Waters around the state. Family Fishing Waters are geared toward families, young anglers and others who may be wetting a line for the first time. They are… moreBiologists To Monitor Angling Success On Idaho's Kootenai River
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Anglers fishing the Kootenai River can expect to meet an inquisitive Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) creel clerk this year. The IDFG is conducting a creel survey from Deep Creek upstream to the Leonia bridge (Idaho-Montana border). Creel clerks will count, measure and weigh angler-caught fish to determine… more"RELIABLE METHODS OF CATCHING LAKE TROUT ON LAKE PEND OREILLE"ÑNOW OUT ON VIDEO/DVD
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In an effort to better manage the lake trout population, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) teamed with Avista to create and distribute an educational VHS video/DVD designed to increase angler performance. "What we are doing with this video is trying to use angler harvest as a management tool," explains… moreWest Nile Virus Testing to Begin
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With the arrival of summer, many of us will find ourselves slapping mosquitoes during camping trips and backyard barbeques. And while the vast majority of mosquitoes are simply a minor annoyance, some may be carrying West Nile Virus. This virus arrived in the United States in 1999 and has rapidly spread across the… moreSpring Chinook Fisheries Continue
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Anglers hoping to catch spring Chinook salmon on the Little Salmon River, the South Fork Clearwater River and the Lochsa River will be able to continue fishing. Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game say recreational anglers have not yet harvested the state's share of the harvestable salmon on… moreArea Waters Full of Hungry Rainbow Trout
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LEWISTON - The fish are biting so now is a great time to grab your fishing rod and head to your favorite fishing hole. "There's plenty of great fishing close to home," says Robert Hand, fisheries biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). "Most of the area waters have been stocked, so now's the… moreBuy License Now to Avoid Increase
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If you're planning to go fishing or hunting this year and haven't bought your license yet, you may want to get to a vendor soon. The prices of most Idaho fishing and hunting licenses will go up on Friday July 1. The fee increase, approved by the legislature earlier this year, will raise most prices by about 10… moreFirst Super Hunt Drawing Complete
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The first drawing for Idaho's 2005 Super Hunt is complete and the winners are being notified. One lucky hunter was present at the live drawing when his name was pulled out of the hopper, not once but twice. John Robinson of Kuna was drawn for an elk Super Hunt tag as well as a pronghorn antelope Super Hunt tag. The… moreShikar Safari Recognizes Salmon Officer
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Salmon Region conservation officer Tony Latham was recently picked as the 2005 Idaho Wildlife Officer of the Year by Shikar Safari Club International. The Shikar Safari club is known among conservation for its worldwide support for better wildlife law enforcement. Idaho Fish and Game enforcement bureau chief Jon… moreWatch for Tagged Bass
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Anglers fishing for bass in Idaho should look closely at the fish they catch. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is tagging bass in five locations to learn more about bass fishing in southern Idaho. The tagged bass are swimming in CJ Strike Reservoir, Bell Rapids Reservoir, Milner Reservoir, the Snake River below… moreFish and Game Honors COs
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Two Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers earned the department's Conservation Officer of the Year Award for 2004. Mountain Home Senior Conservation Officer Bob Sellers and Senior Conservation Officer Brian Marek of Caldwell were both recognized for outstanding performance. Director Steve Huffaker presented the… moreBiologists Teach Kids to be Crime Scene Investigators
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Idaho kids who are interested in wildlife and/or detective work have until June 24 to sign up for a unique and fun learning experience. Biologists at the MK Nature Center in Boise will teach a class called "CSI: Wildlife" on Saturday July 16 from 9 am until 11:30 am. Kids in fifth through seventh grades will be able… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I'm going salmon fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Since the limit is only one fish per day, can I catch and release salmon after I keep one? A: No. Once you attain a daily bag, possession, or season limit you must stop fishing immediately. By the way, those rules apply statewide. So if you catch and… moreClean Bird Feeders to Prevent Disease
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Over the past several weeks, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has received numerous calls from concerned area residents who have noticed unusually high numbers of dead songbirds in their yards. Several species, including robins, sparrows, house finches, and goldfinches have been affected, but there doesn't… moreHunter Education Classes Looking for Students
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If your youngster's fall plans include one or more hunting trips, now's the time to get them registered for a Hunter Education or Bowhunter Education class. Registering for a class is now much easier and more convenient. Prospective students can now view upcoming classes on the Fish and Game website (http://… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 36,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATIONNUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise)4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton)2,000 Boise River (Middle Fork)2,000 Boise River (North Fork)2,000 Bull Trout… moreChinook Salmon Illegally Harvested Near Stanley
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Idaho Fish and Game officers are currently investigating the illegal harvest of three protected chinook salmon. The filleted carcasses of three chinook were found washed onto the weir grates at the Sawtooth Hatchery outside of Stanley. The first fish was found on June 4th when hatchery employees were checking the weir… more