Press Releases and Articles
More Turkeys Than Ever Before!
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MENAN - Turkey transplant operations have done so well in other portions of the state that surplus turkeys continue to pour into the Upper Snake Region. In the last week a total of 106 gobblers have been release in the region. Prior to these birds, a total of 507 turkeys have been released in the region in the two… moreWinter Waterfowl Survey Recently Conducted
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LEWISTON - In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers recently surveyed wintering waterfowl populations in the Lewiston-Clarkston valley. Overall, mallards were less abundant than last year, and a significant decrease in the area's Canada… moreCommission Endorses Access Concept
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Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission endorsed the concept of a new program aimed at assuring hunting and fishing access on private lands. Dubbed "Access Yes," the idea was presented to the Commission by the advisory committee whose members are appointed by the directors of Fish and Game… moreLifetime Limit Will Not Apply to Leftovers
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If a hunter fills a moose tag purchased as a leftover tag, it will no longer count against that hunter's once-in-a-lifetime Idaho moose limit. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission decided in its January 15-17 meeting in Boise to approve a department proposal to eliminate the once-in-a-lifetime limit on moose in the case… moreTrophy Hunt Numbers Set
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Moose hunting opportunities continue to grow as Idaho game managers try to trim expanding populations in some areas. Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department recommendations to add one bull moose tag, to a total statewide of 1,004. One new hunt in Unit 58 was added and a… moreSportsman's Expo Scheduled in Coeur d'Alene
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The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled the seventh annual ANorth Idaho Sportsman=s Expo and Big Game Show@ for February 1-2 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Show hours are Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, February 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost of admission is $3 for adults, persons under age 12… moreDeadline Set for Controlled Hunt Tag Pickup
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Use it or lose it will be the rule for hunters who are drawn in big game controlled hunts from now on. Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department proposal to set a deadline for successful applicants to purchase permits/tags in controlled hunts for elk, deer and antelope.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. If I put in for a nonresident southeast deer tag, can I still apply for another controlled deer hunt? A. Indeed you may. A procedure for allocating southeast deer tags (for units 75- 76, 77, and 78) works a lot like a controlled hunt, but it is not officially a controlled hunt. The new procedure is simply aimed at… moreProject Wild Workshop Offered
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled another "Project Wild" workshop for teachers and youth leaders. The workshop is scheduled for March 7-8 at Woodland Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. The workshop includes a Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8a.m.-6p.m.). Space is limited, pre-registration and a $5… moreLeopards of the Kootenai Barely Hanging On
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ÔLeopards' of the Kootenai Barely Hanging On The world's only species of freshwater cod, the burbot (a.k.a. ling), is barely hanging on in the Kootenai River of Idaho and British Columbia. Burbot in the Kootenai River were affectionately nicknamed the Leopards of the Kootenai because of their striking color pattern… moreLong Gulch Pond Enhanced To Benefit Anglers
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RIGGINS - In an effort to promote Idaho's fishing heritage, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game began enhancing the Long Gulch Pond near Riggins in December 2002. Initial improvements should be completed by mid-January 2003. Known as Box Canyon to many local residents, Long Gulch Pond is located between Riggins… moreIDFG Seeks Help Solving Elk Poaching
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ELK RIVER - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information concerning the shooting and wasting of a cow elk near Elk River. The elk is thought to have been killed December 3rd or 4th, 2002, and shot from the 1963 Road in the Long Meadows area. The poachers attempted to butcher the animal, but the vast… morePoachers: Look Over Your Shoulder
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The day after Thanksgiving Fish and Game received information about an elk that had been shot, gutted and hidden under a brush pile in the Camp Nine area north of Bonners Ferry. Officer John Scott went to the site late that afternoon. Soon after arriving and hiding his truck Scott noticed someone walking near the… moreHunting Available in New Year
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Though most hunting seasons ended with the New Year, hunters willing to brave the winter weather still have opportunities at a variety of game. Chukar and gray partridge seasons end January 15, with goose and duck seasons closing January 24. Crow season lasts through January 31, and falconers can hunt upland birds… moreBirdfeeding Tips
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S. According to a recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, 71 million Americans are birdwatchers and more than 60 million have bird feeders in their back yard. Though feeding birds provides an enchanting opportunity to enjoy wildlife in… moreReward Tripled on Thanksgiving Poacher
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Citizens Against Poaching has tripled its reward for information on a Thanksgiving Day deer poaching in the Long Gulch area of Unit 39, making it worth $750 for someone to provide enough information to issue a citation. Conservation officer Bob Sellers has already cited "Terry," one of two suspects in the incident,… moreSwan Observations Sought
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If you have seen wild swans wearing unusual colors, Fish and Game would like to hear from you. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Harriman State Park, in cooperation with several other organizations, are again looking for collared trumpeter swans. This work is part of a three-year… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Am I going to have to pay because I'm late with my mandatory harvest report? A. Yes, but not this year. Fish and Game has delayed imposing a fee of $1.50 when hunters fail to file their reports on time and the license vendor must file the report by computer before a new license can be issued. The delay will give… more