Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer This is the second article in a series about the history of the conservation movement in the Magic Valley and the activities of the Southern Idaho Fish and Game Association. This article is a continuation about the history of the Rock Creek fish hatchery as described in… more

Hunter Education Classes Offered in Challis and Salmon

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Aspiring hunters can sign up for an August Hunter Education class in Challis or a September class in Salmon. Students can register on-line at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov if they use a credit card to pay the $8 class fee. Debit cards, cash, and checks can be used when registering a student at the Idaho Fish and Game… more

Salmon Fishing Closed for the Season

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Salmon fishing in Idaho closed for the year at the end of the day Thursday, July 17. Jeff Thomasen had been fishing from the rocks at Sunbeam Dam since fishing opened on the last day of the first season in 30 years on the Upper Salmon River. He and his fishing buddy Mike Nelson hauled in two jacks and a nice female… more

Idaho Bighorn Lottery Drawing

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen and Lt. Gov. Jim Risch will be on hand to draw the winning ticket in Idaho's special bighorn sheep drawing permit at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. The drawing is run by the Idaho Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep… more

Commissioners to Meet in Post Falls

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in the conference room in the Cabela's store in Post Falls July 23 and 24. The two-day meeting will start with a field trip to the Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area and the Pack River Delta on Wednesday, July 23. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in Cabela's… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education Classes

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How can I get my kid into a hunter ed class in time for hunting seasons this fall? A. Idaho hunter education and bowhunter education are offered in all parts of the state, but availability varies by region. To find out when classes are offered, check the Idaho Fish and Game Website, click on the bar labeled "… more

Grass-Gobbling Ground Squirrels

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-estansbury

By Kelton Hatch, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Ground squirrels are rodents, just like mice, beavers, and porcupines, and there are more rodent species in the world than any other type of mammal. In fact, we have 45 different rodent species just in Idaho. In the Pacific Northwest there are 19 different… more

Salmon Fishing Ends Thursday Statewide

Wed, 07/16/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Chinook salmon fishing will end Thursday evening statewide for this year. Idaho Fish and Game fish managers say anglers will have caught state's share of hatchery-origin adult Chinook salmon by the end of fishing - one hour after sunset local time - Thursday, July 17, on the South Fork Salmon River and on the Upper… more

Redbird Access Area Closed for Improvements

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Redbird Access area on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston will be closed for improvements from July 14 through July 28. Improvements include road approach safety and parking area expansion. For more information on the Redbird access or other access areas in the Clearwater… more

Salmon Fishing Open a Few More Days on South Fork

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Chinook salmon fishing will remain open a little longer on the South Fork Salmon River - at least through Wednesday. Idaho Fish and Game fish managers say there are enough of the state's share of hatchery-origin Chinook salmon coming up the South Fork to keep the fishery open through Wednesday, July 16. They will… more

Campers and Hikers Advised to be Bear Aware

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Families camping, boating and fishing at Lucky Peak Reservoir, just minutes up the Boise River from Idaho's capital, may not realize they have entered bear country, but they have. A young black bear reportedly followed an 11-year-old boy down the dock as the boy was about to board a canoe earlier this month. The boy's… more

Don't Let West Nile Virus Keep You Indoors

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The first signs of West Nile virus have shown up in Idaho. But the presence of West Nile virus is no reason to stop enjoying Idaho's great outdoors. Only a fraction of the mosquito population carries the virus, and only a few people who get bitten and infected get sick. Officials encourage people to take a few simple… more

Commissioners to Meet In Post Falls

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in the conference room in the Cabela's store in Post Falls July 23 and 24. The two-day meeting will start with a field trip to the Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area and the Pack River Delta on Wednesday, July 23. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. in Cabela's… more

Second Controlled Hunt Drawing Coming Up

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for the second deer, elk and pronghorn runs from August 5 to 15. The second drawing will be August 20. Any left over permits will go on sale August 25. Hunters who didn't draw controlled hunt permits in the first round can apply. The application fee is $6.50. The Idaho Department of… more

Super Hunt Tickets on Sale Now

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Don't be late. The deadline to enter this year's second Super Hunt drawings is less than a month away. Eight lucky winners will win the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the second Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by August 10 for the… more

Wolf Report: F&G Investigates Wolf Killings

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game and federal officers are investigating three wolf killings. A June 27 investigation showed a wolf killed by a sheepherder on June 21 on Thorne Butte in Boise County was determined to be legal under state law. The wolf was attacking the sheepherder's two border collies. Officials investigated an… more

Ask Fish and Game: Buying Salmon

Mon, 07/14/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Can I buy a Chinook salmon from a Nez Perce Tribal member even though the salmon sport fishery is closed? A. Yes. In the Snake River Basin, a Nez Perce Tribal member may sell hatchery Chinook salmon only, as indicated by a missing adipose with healed scar. Nez Perce Tribal regulations require a receipt for all… more

Salmon Fishing Stays Open on South Fork Salmon River

Fri, 07/11/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Chinook salmon fishing will remain open at least through the weekend on the South Fork Salmon River. Idaho Fish and Game fish managers say there are enough of the state's share of hatchery-origin Chinook salmon coming up the South Fork to keep the fishery open through Monday, July 14. They will reevaluate the run size… more