Press Releases and Articles
Idaho is Ready and Able to Manage Wolves
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By Cal Groen, Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The recent decision by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to remove gray wolves in Idaho and Montana from the endangered species list was great news for our state. Idaho has been preparing for this day in wolf management for nearly 15 years. Idaho Fish and… moreFish and Game Annual Wolf Report Available
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has completed its annual report, summarizing wolf activity and related management in Idaho during 2008. The report has been submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is available online at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wolves/. During 2008, biologists… moreYouths Enjoy Mentored Late Season Pheasant Hunt
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On a cold blustery Sunday in March, when most folks were watching the game or sacking out on the couch, two young hunters and their mentors went into the field for a late season pheasant hunt. They hunted The Flying B Ranch in Kamiah. Yes, upland bird seasons normally close on December 31, but hunting on licensed… moreSuper Hunt Tickets on Sale Now
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It's time to apply for a chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 15. So what's a Super Hunt? It is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed… moreAsk Fish and Game: Winter Stream Season
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Q. When does the winter stream season end? A. The winter stream season ends March 31 - except in the Panhandle Region, where it runs through May 22. Until then trout fishing is catch-and-release only, but whitefish and brook trout may be harvested in streams open during the winter stream season. Except that whitefish… moreF&G Commission Adopts Wolf, Big Game Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 24, adopted big game seasons as recommended by Fish and Game biologists, with a few last minute changes in response to public comments. Commissioners adopted hunting season dates on wolves statewide, pending removal of wolves in Idaho from the endangered species list,… moreCommission Adopts Spring Chinook Fishing Season
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Tuesday, March 24, adopted proposed Chinook salmon fishing seasons in the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers. Seasons open April 25 on the Clearwater, the lower Salmon, Little Salmon and the Snake rivers. A season opens May 23 on the Lochsa River, and a season opens June 20 on the… moreSouthern Part of Egin-Hamer Set to Open
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Even though winter appears to be winding down, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are working to ensure that wintering big games herds remain protected as long as possible and urge outdoor recreationalists to honor existing closure dates as they relate to… moreTax Check-off Supports Nongame Species
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As tax time approaches, consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. Fish and Game has always managed nongame wildlife to some degree, but the Nongame Wildlife Program became a reality in July 1982, following… moreTurkey, Black Bear Drawing Results Online
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Hunters who applied for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Idaho Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/turkbear.cfm. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail. It is the responsibility of hunters to find out whether their names were drawn in these… moreWildlife Volunteers Wanted
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By Michael Young, Idaho Department of Fish and Game If cabin fever has you itching to get outside, consider helping with a project through Fish and Game's Volunteer Program. A variety of interesting and worthwhile projects are scheduled for the coming weeks, all of them designed to benefit wildlife habitat and the… moreOnline Trip Auction a Success
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With more than 100 bidders from New York to Oregon, the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 19th Annual 2009 On-Line Trip Auction was a great success. The auction brought in more than $15,000 with the help of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, those who donated to the auction and underwriting support from Outdoor… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results
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Q. Isn't it about time to apply for controlled hunts? A. It is time to think about choices for 2009 controlled hunts. Applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn controlled hunts are accepted April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from… moreIdaho Fishing Rules to Continue Through 2010
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Idaho anglers should hold onto their 2008-2009 Idaho fishing rules brochures for one more year. Though labeled "2008-2009 Fishing Seasons and Rules," the publication and rules will stay the same through 2010, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A new, two-year rule brochure will be developed for 2011-… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "My husband and I were in the South Hills and saw a large white dog chasing deer. Isn't it against the law for dogs to chase game animals, and what should I do if I see this again?" Answer: We've had several reports of dogs chasing deer in Rock Creek and… moreAspen Working Group Seeking Members
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Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April here in Idaho. But don't wait until next month to begin doing something that benefits Idaho's trees. Become a member of the Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group today. Members of the group are working to help educate the public about the importance of aspen as well… moreArchery Pronghorn and Big Game Season Proposals
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in big game seasons for 2009. The only statewide proposal covers archery pronghorn hunting. Historically, few hunters participated in archery-only pronghorn hunting, so hunting seasons had few restrictions, including the current opportunity for general… moreFish and Game Commission to Set Big Game Seasons
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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