Press Releases and Articles
Little Camas Reservoir Falls Victim to Drought
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has removed all bag and possession limits and size restrictions on fish in Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. The irrigation district has advised this reservoir will likely be drained by mid to late summer for irrigation purposes. The Department of Fish and Game would like the… moreLion Plan Adopted
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Meeting in McCall July 17-19, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a mountain lion management plan that makes only minor changes to lion hunting. The draft plan drew 60 comments during its public review period this spring, 32 percent from hunters other than lion hunters, 27 percent from lion hunters, and the… more2002 Waterfowl Update and Forecast
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Habitat Conditions in Southern Alberta Extremely dry winter May 2002 pond numbers were 35 percent below average Coldest spring weather in 50 years hampered nesting Southern Idaho dry and northern Idaho wet Population Trend Total duck numbers this spring in southern Alberta were 47 percent below average… moreHunter Education Instructors Honored
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Ron Galloway of Meridian was honored as Instructor of the Year in the Idaho hunter education program when awards were presented at the Fish and Game Commission's July 17-19 meeting in McCall. Galloway has instructed more than 1,500 students since he began teaching in 1987. He received a plaque and a lifetime hunting… moreUpland Season Brochures Available
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Brochures for the 2002-2003 upland game seasons are available now at license vendors as well as Fish and Game offices. The new rules can also be found at www2.state.id.us/fishgame in the hunting section. Hunters will notice some changes in the appearance of the new brochure, similar to the new look of the big game… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Last year, I bought a nonresident elk tag and wound up having a chance at two elk. Are you offering that deal again this year? A. Yes, indeed. You can purchase a nonresident deer or elk tagÑleft over from nonresident quotas that went unfilledÑfor the nonresident price as an extra tag. These tags go on sale August… moreDrought Impacts Regional Reservoirs
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As had been predicted, the drought has impacted southern Idaho waters once again. Water levels are low and getting lower in some regional reservoirs, and according to irrigation district personnel, will most likely be drained by mid to late summer. Although some water still remains in these reservoirs, water… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season Closes July 18
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Contact: Sharon Kiefer (208) 334-3791 The fishing season for hatchery chinook salmon on the South Fork of the Salmon River will close at the end of fishing hours, 10:26 p.m., Thursday July 18 because the sport harvest quota has been met. Check station rules remain in effect, so anglers catching fish on Thursday,… moreKokanee "On The Bite" At Dworshak Reservoir
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LEWISTON - - A recent Idaho Department of Fish and Game angler survey of Dworshak Reservoir noted that angler success is good, with daily limits of 25 kokanee common. "Kokanee are on the bite right now," said Robert Hand, IDFG fisheries biologist. "They're a little smaller than previous years, but most anglers… moreKeep Your Distance When Viewing Spawning Salmon
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LEWISTON - - With many tributaries of local rivers alive with spawning chinook salmon, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds wildlife watchers to keep their distance when peering into the secret life of the magnificent sport fish. Some of the yard-long, 15-pound-plus salmon pair up and mate in streams so… moreHot Weather Means Hot Catfishing
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LEWISTON - - With the recent triple digit temperatures causing many anglers to retire their rods until cooler weather, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds them that the hot weather can also mean hot catfishing. According to Bill Arnold, fisheries technician with IDFG, July can be one of the best months… moreWildlife Programs Funded
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In the last fiscal year, Idaho was able to fund 15 wildlife programs with money approved by Congress under the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program. Idaho received $570,141 from the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program to fund wildlife conservation, education, and recreation projects. As in other… moreBig Game Prospects Look Good Again
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Idaho's big game hunters should find animals as numerous as they were last year, perhaps a little more plentiful. Although autumn hunting seasons seem a long way off, resident big game hunters will be able to buy tags for the most popular species beginning August 1 at private vendors as well as Fish and Game offices… moreDeputy Director, Wildlife Chief Appointed
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Fish and Game has filled two top leadership positions. Terry Mansfield will begin working as deputy director after August 1. Mansfield replaces Al Van Vooren who is returning to the southwest region office in Nampa, a post he held before the recently retired Don Wright was regional supervisor there. Van Vooren's… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I still get my kid into hunter education for this fall? A. There are classes scheduled in most parts of the state before fall hunting begins. Some regions are registering for classes soon, so contact your regional Fish and Game office for times and places.Last Shot At Bowhunter Education Course
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging first-time archery hunters to sign up for the season's last remaining bowhunter education course scheduled for July 23, 25, 30 and 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Lewiston Police training center in Lewiston. To register, contact IDFG at 799-5010, Monday through Friday, 8… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: 1. Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a… moreWhy Not Russian-olive and Saltcedar?
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Cheatgrass and knapweed slipped in this country with no invitation but Russian-olives and saltcedar were encouraged to settle the West. Now, Russian-olive and saltcedar are taking over in large areas of valuable riparian areas, meadows as well as private pastures and irrigation ditches where they replace native plants… more