Press Releases and Articles
Rattlesnake Awareness, Safety Class Offered
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Contact: Frank Lundburg, (208) 853-9008 or (208) 571-6231 What to do when encountering rattlesnakes and other native snakes in the wild will be the subject of a special presentation Sunday, September 26 at the MK Nature Center in Boise. Wildlife educator Frank Lundburg will present two programs with the help of… moreWolf Sightings Sought by Idaho Fish and Game Biologists
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Idaho hunters are urged to contact the Idaho Fish and Game Department with any sightings of wolves. Hunters are encouraged to report wolf pack activity, including numbers, color and location. Once a report has been made, biologists will attempt to verify the pack and then place a radio collar on at least one wolf… moreSight in for the Hunting Season
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By Mike Demick - Idaho Department of Fish and Game With the general rifle season fast approaching, many hunters are thinking of taking their rifle out and shooting a few rounds. For many, the last time they even touched their rifle was during last year's hunting season. Since then, their gun has been tucked away… moreBird Hunters Encouraged To Use Wing Barrels
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds upland game bird hunters that they can help monitor game bird populations by depositing one fully feathered wing from their harvested birds into wing barrels placed along some major travel routes in bird hunting areas. Because the sex and age can be determined from the… moreHave a WILD fall!
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Teachers, scout leaders, or folks who are involved in wildlife education are welcome to sign up for one of the several varieties of Project WILD being offered this fall in Idaho. Project WILD is a wildlife education program that is appropriate for all ages. The program is geared for teachers of grades K - 12, but… moreSalmon Board Meeting Set
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The Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) Board will take public comment in Boise September 24 on salmon recovery projects. The board is made up of Jim Caswell, Administrator for the Office of Species Conservation; Steve Huffaker, Director of Idaho Department of Fish & Game; Karl Dreher, Director of the Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I legally use a .22 to shoot forest grouse or is it shotgun-only? A. Forest grouse represent an exception to the rules governing hunting of most game birds. Forest grouse may be taken legally with shot, rimfire, centerfire or muzzleloading firearms as well as with bow and arrow. Rocks and sticks are allowed for… moreYellowstone Grizzly Mortalities Inch Upward
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Missoula - Dr. Chris Servheen, the scientist in charge of grizzly bear recovery for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Mark Brucino, Bear Management Specialist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced today that an elk hunter killed an additional adult female grizzly bear in September in self-defense. This… moreGrizzly bear captured and moved from vicinity of Nordman, Idaho
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) captured an adult male grizzly bear during the night of September 12, and released the animal in a remote location of the Idaho Panhandle on September 13. The bear had been frequenting a residential area north of Nordman, a small community west of Priest Lake. The… moreUpland Game Bird Season Looking Great
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JEROME - Warm and dry weather during the hatch and frequent, localized, storms during July and August have helped produce a good crop of upland game birds in the Magic Valley Region. "2003 was one of the best bird hunting seasons in many years," said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager. "2004 is… moreProject WILD Workshop Offered
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A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for October 8 and 9 at Fish and Game's Southwest Region office at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Nampa office (465-8465) for more information… moreVolunteers Sought for Boise RiverSweep
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The Boise RiverSweep, scheduled for Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm is still in need of volunteer help. The large-scale effort - more than 50 river miles are slated for cleanup - will require dozens of volunteers. For more information regarding the cleanup effort, contact Dennis Hardy at 465-8465.… moreFish & Game Director To Attend Lewiston's October Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting
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LEWISTON - Steve Huffaker, Director for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will attend Lewiston's October Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting, scheduled for 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 5 at the Helm Restaurant. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with the Director and IDFG staff to discuss several issues… moreUpland Game Bird Hunters Encouraged To Use Wing Barrels
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds upland game bird hunters utilizing the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area that they can help monitor the area's game bird population by depositing one fully feathered wing from their harvested birds into one of ten wing barrels placed along major travel… moreUpper Clearwater No-Motor Rule Begins September 15
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OROFINO - Boat anglers who fish the Clearwater River above Orofino are reminded that the "No-motors" rule goes into effect September 15, 2004 through April 30, 2005 from the Clearwater River Bridge at Orofino upstream to the mouth of Clear Creek at Kooskia. Anglers may not use motorized watercraft while fishing for… moreThink Safety First, But Different Tactics For Fall Turkeys
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LEWISTON - With September 15 marking the beginning of the general fall turkey season in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages turkey hunters that safety should always come first, but their fall hunting tactics will need to change. During the fall, there is little or no gobbling activity… moreHunters Urged To Follow The Laws
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that in areas where the Department receives complaints of spotlighting or other suspicious activity, enforcement officers will utilize artificial simulated animals, commonly called ASA's, which are life-like specimens of deer, elk, and other game species,… moreChukar Hunters Urged To Catch The Drift
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's chukar hunting season beginning September 18, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters who hunt from boats that they need to follow regulations specific to the use of watercraft. The use of watercraft to hunt birds, namely chukar and waterfowl, is popular along Idahos… more