Press Releases and Articles
Clearwater River Salmon Season Expected To Remain Open Through June 20
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LEWISTON - - Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) expect that the salmon fishery in the Clearwater River drainage will remain open at least through June 20, 2004. Harvest of hatchery salmon was lower that expected during the last week, largely a result of high river flows. Managers have… moreElk Calf Lives Happily Ever After-proper actions of locals have happy ending
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On June 8, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Conservation Officer Mark Bowen of Pinehurst received a call from the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office regarding a calf elk injured in the Silver Vally. Bowen responded to the area to find a young calf elk, less than a day old, lying next to the road below a cliff. Local… moreAnother Sturgeon Poached
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The remains of a large white sturgeon were found and reported to Fish and Game late last week. A $250 reward has been offered by Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the poaching. Call the CAP hotline toll-free at 800-632-5999. This poaching incident follows on… moreSecond Chance for Moose Hunters
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Hunters will have a second chance to draw a moose permit this year but there are a few wrinkles to remember. Under current rules, explained on page 15 of the 2004 big game brochure, a moose killed on a second drawing moose permit or a leftover permit is the one Idaho moose allowed by the state's once-in-a-lifetime… moreClearwater River Salmon Season May Close On June 13
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Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game predict by June 13 parts or all of the Clearwater River may be closed to sport salmon fishing. Initial spring chinook run projections for 2004 fell short of expectations, resulting in a run about half the size originally predicted. "We're trying to give the… moreNew Record Splake
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Ririe - When Lee Davison of Rigby decided to take his WWII Veteran father out on Ririe Reservoir to celebrate Memorial Day, little did he know that he would be the one ending up with something memorable to celebrate. Not only did he land the new Idaho state record splake, but he did so using the most basic of tackle and… more'Bear Facts' Start Reading program
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The "Bear Facts," a family-oriented presentation about Idaho's black and grizzly bears, will kick off the summer reading program at Barnes and Noble Booksellers on Monday,June 14 at 7 p.m. Presented by Idaho Fish and Game, the presentation will cover a variety of topics, including bear biology, natural history and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I hear that I don't always have to fish for salmon and steelhead with a barbless hook. What's that about? A. It is true but there is really only one exception to the barbless hook rule and that is for the Boise River where steelhead and salmon are trucked in when runs are high enough to provide surplus hatchery… moreTo my friends in the media,
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To my friends in the media, I've finally made the decision to bail out, taking early retirement at age 55. My last day on the job here will be July 2. The person taking my place will be my long-time friend and co-worker Ed Mitchell. Ed started out as a newspaper reporter, has been a daily paper editor and a magazine… moreBow Hunter Education classes in final week of registration
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JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to go bow hunting this fall, that haven't completed the Bow Hunter Education class need to contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to sign up. With bow season beginning August 15, time is limited to complete the course. According to state law, first-time bow hunters, regardless of age… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 74,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Alturas Lake (near Stanley) 3,500 Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Boise… moreJune 12 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… moreRigby Angler Lands New State Record Splake
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Ririe - When Lee Davison of Rigby decided to take his WWII Veteran father out on Ririe Reservoir to celebrate Memorial Day, little did he know that he would be the one ending up with something memorable to celebrate. Not only did he land the new Idaho state record splake, but he did so using the most basic of tackle and… moreFirewood Sale To Benefit Wildlife
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LEWISTON - To improve wildlife habitat in the Benton Meadows area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer a firewood sale the first three weekends of June beginning June 4th. Permits are being sold at the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue… moreSage grouse numbers increase
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JEROME - Sage grouse populations in the Magic Valley are continuing to rise, according to the 2004 surveys conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. On 14 survey routes in the Magic Valley Region, biologists and volunteers observed 1,334 male sage grouse on breeding leks in 1987. Numbers of birds dropped off… moreLeave baby animals alone
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JEROME - June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope herds. With camping and the outdoors season well underway, well-meaning citizens often find baby animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to leave them alone. "We have people calling… moreLeftover moose tags application period begins June 15
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JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to hunt moose this fall will have a second chance to draw one of the 64 permits left up for grabs, 12 for bulls. New this year, hunters are able to apply for leftover permit. Everyone is eligible to apply; once-in-a-lifetime rules do not apply. However, hunters that do receive a permit and… moreFree Fishing Day is June 12
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Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… more