Press Releases and Articles
Controlled Hunt Application Extended
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Controlled hunts applications will be accepted until midnight Wednesday, June 2, 2004. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended the application period to accommodate people who were unable to apply over the weekend because of failures in the point of sale licensing system. "We apologize for the inconvenience to… moreFree Fishing Day Aims To Hook New Anglers
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LEWISTON - Saturday, June 12 is Idaho's Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day afield by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. All other fishing regulations pertaining to limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in… moreNew On-line and Home-Study Hunter Education Courses Offer Convenience
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's traditional hunter education courses for the Lewiston-area already filled with students, the new online and independent home-study courses remain available for future hunters age 14-year or older who may have difficulty fitting the regular course into their busy schedule. Both courses are… moreLower Snake Salmon Season to Close
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Spring chinook salmon season on the Lower Snake River, from Lewiston upstream about 30 miles to Heller Bar, closes at the end of fishing hours on Monday, May 31. In the first four weeks of that season, 100 salmon were kept by anglers, 74 caught and released, and 6,600 hours of angler effort expended. The season on the… moreLeave Young Animals Alone
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By Mike Demick, Conservation Educator, Clearwater Region With May and June being the peak time for Idaho's wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers this simple suggestion to well-intentioned people finding baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Leave them alone. Most young… morePlan B for Lake Cascade
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Contact: Evin Oneale 208-465-8465 idfg-eoneale@idfg.state.id.us It was once the most popular fishing hole in Idaho. Now, it's a water skiing lake. But that's not stopping the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in its efforts to restore Lake Cascade's once prolific yellow perch fishery. While the original proposal to… moreHunters Can Apply for Second Moose Drawing
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Hunters who want another chance to draw a moose hunt for this fall can apply June 15-25. You may apply in this second drawing or purchase a leftover moose tag even if you have previously harvested a moose in Idaho.
The drawing will be held June 30. No mountain goat or bighorn sheep permits were left over from… more
Ask Fish and Game
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Q. When is Free Fishing Day this year? A. June 12 is the day. The usual rules and limits apply but no one needs to be in possession of a fishing license on that day. Watch for special events in your region.Canada goose breeding population increase in Magic Valley Region
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JEROME - Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists counted 712 Canada goose breeding pairs in the Magic Valley Region this spring. This is the most birds biologist have counted in the region since 1998. Drought conditions in the Magic Valley Region have continued to drive goose numbers down over the past six years… moreWhat do fish eat?
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JEROME - Ever wonder what lives under the water? We know fish do, but what do the fish feed on? If you want to get a closer look at the creatures that make their living underwater, here is a couple of tricks to try that which are fun and easy. Viewing window Have an adult help you cut the bottom off of a milk or… moreFishing should be great for Memorial Day opener
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JEROME - Fishing in the Magic Valley Region is great and is only going to get better with the opening of several fishing waters Memorial Day Weekend. Most lakes and reservoirs as well as a few larger rivers are open to fishing year-round in Idaho, but some smaller lakes and a few streams open May 29. Some smaller… moreCommission sets Dove, Crane Seasons
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Meeting by conference call May 25, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set hunting seasons for doves and sandhill cranes. No early goose seasons were proposed by staff. Mourning dove season will run from September 1-30, with a daily bag limit of ten and a possession limit of 20. Shooting hours are from one-half hour… moreCommission sets Salmon Seasons
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Meeting by conference call May 25, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set three salmon seasons, as well as seasons for doves and sandhill cranes. All seven commissioners were in attendance. Commissioners approved a season on hatchery spring chinook salmon in the Boise River from its mouth upstream to Barber Dam, to… moreBig Game Application Period Closes May 31
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Hunters who want a chance at a controlled hunt this fall have only until May 31 to apply for deer, elk, antelope, and fall black bear permits. Applications can be filed through license vendors, by using a credit card at 1-800-824-3729 or by mailing an application to Licensing, IDFG, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707. The… moreGrand Opening of Deer Creek Reservoir Reels In A Crowd
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Fishing just got better for Idaho anglers. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and its partners, Potlatch Corporation and several local communities, recently celebrated the opening of Deer Creek Reservoir. Over 150 people and officials gathered to toast the completion of the reservoir after 15 years of… moreWatch for Bull Trout This Season
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Anglers need to keep an eye out for bull trout, a fish native to most Idaho's clearest waters, as the general fishing season begins May 29. Bull trout are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act and are strictly protected by federal and Idaho law. These fish must be returned immediately and unharmed… moreAccess Yes! Online
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Hunters and anglers can find a place where they are welcome by going online. This year's current lineup of properties in the Access Yes! program has been added to the Idaho Fish and Game web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov with maps and details of each property. The access program was started last year with… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How many chances are there if I put in for one of these Supertag or Super Slam drawings? A. It's a little complicated, but the total number of tags is 40. There will be two separate Supertag drawings of 16 each, with five deer, five elk, five antelope and one moose tag in each drawing. You pick the animal you want… more