River Otter Season Closes March 15

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds trappers of the March 15 season closure for river otter in the Clearwater Region. Trappers have 48 hours following the closure to check in additional trapped otters for pelt tagging. Trappers will be allowed to keep otters taken within this 48-hour period… more

Turkeys Transplanted

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Turkey trappers had a busy winter across Idaho. Fish and Game's continuing efforts to establish wild turkeys in appropriate habitats in Idaho were boosted this winter by good trapping weather. Trapping and transplant operations are carried out in winter months because wild turkeys gather then into large flocks that… more

Bidders Buy Adventures

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Bidders across southern Idaho bought some adventures that are only available through the annual Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation radio auction. The March 5 auction ran on KIDO-Am 630 in Boise, KID-AM 590 in Idaho Falls, KWIK-AM 1240 in Pocatello and KLIK-AM 1310 in Twin Falls. The auction raises funds for Fish and… more

Win Big Buck$, Apply for Controlled Hunts Early

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can get big bucks in two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or be the lucky winner of a drawing worth $600 or $400. The applications are accepted during the whole month of May, but only those received by May 10… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I plan to apply for a sheep hunt in April but does that mean I can't go for another big game controlled hunt? A. That's what it means. If you apply for a moose, goat or sheep hunt, you cannot also apply for other big game controlled hunts in the same year. The reason for this is to limit somewhat the number of… more

Help Hunting's Future - Become A Hunter Education Instructor

Mon, 03/11/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages experienced hunters who love kids to help the future of their sport by becoming a hunter education instructor. IDFG will host a free workshop in Lewiston on Saturday, April 13 to train adult volunteers in becoming certified instructors. "Teaching hunter… more

Meet The IDFG Director: Huffaker To Visit Panhandle Region

Thu, 03/07/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Steve Huffaker, newly appointed Director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is headed to the Idaho Panhandle. Huffaker will be in the area March 11 and March 12 to meet with area sportsmen and others interested in the management of Idaho's wildlife resources. The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled a… more

Time Is Nearly Up To Have Bobcat Pelts Tagged

Thu, 03/07/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - Now that the bobcat season is over for the year, sportsmen are reminded that due to the international CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) treaty, all bobcat pelts must be tagged within 10 days of the end of the season. The CITES Treaty was passed in 1973 for the purpose of… more

Grants Available

Wed, 03/06/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Nongame Wildlife Program is pleased to announce that it will begin accepting grant proposals March 1 for the new Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program (WCRP). Funding for this program is from a one-year federal appropriation to state fish and wildlife agencies "to address… more

Turkey Hunting Clinic Scheduled In Lewiston

Wed, 03/06/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

With wild turkey season opening April 15th in much of Idaho, hunters are encouraged to refresh their skills at a turkey-hunting clinic scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 at Tri-State Outfitters, 120 Thain Road in Lewiston. J.R. Keller, a Hunter Specialties Pro Staffer and outdoorsman will discuss how to make… more

Seven Devils Mountain Goats To Be Surveyed

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

RIGGINS - Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a survey of the Seven Devils mountain goat herd to evaluate the status and health of the population. Goats will be marked during mid-March, then an aerial survey will be conducted later in the month. By analyzing the mathematical relationship between the… more

Cow Elk To Be Captured And Radio-Collared

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - As part of Idaho Department of Fish and Game's efforts to understand the many factors influencing elk populations in the Clearwater Region, IDFG will capture and evaluate 30 cow elk on the Lochsa and South Fork of the Clearwater River the next few weeks. Using a dart-gun fired from a helicopter, IDFG… more

Craig Mountain Gates Close March 15

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - - With the recent warm weather and receding snow levels prompting the return of big game animals to higher elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds snowmobile enthusiasts that the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area will close to snowmobiles starting March 15. This date was selected… more

Commission to Deal with Big Game Changes

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Department will recommend capping sales of bull elk tags in two hunting zones and changing seasons in Unit 39 when the Fish and Game Commission meets in Boise March 13-15. The public will have a chance to see big game hunting recommendations from around the state in an open house set for 7 p.m… more

Spring Turkey, Bear Controlled Hunt Look-up Ready

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters can find out whether they were successful in drawing spring turkey and bear hunts by looking on the Fish and Game Internet web site now. The hunter look-up will be available at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt/ch/chdirect.htm on March 5 and thereafter.

Commissioner Hadley Confirmed

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Nancy Hadley was confirmed for another term by the Idaho Senate in a 28-6 vote February 26. Governor Dirk Kempthorne appointed the north Idaho commissioner to a second four-year term on the seven-member commission. Hadley enjoyed the expressed support of most north Idaho and several… more

Cruel Mother

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Harry Morse Southeast Region conservation Educator Mother Nature seems cruel. Sometimes young deer have what we think they need but they still die. The mystery is why and how these deaths occur. And what is to blame. Nash Carr of Pocatello called the Fish and Game office and asked for someone to come out to… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. When can I find a copy of the big game regs for this fall? A. Not until the Fish and Game Commission sets the final rules, and after the brochure is printed. The Commission will meet on the rules March 13-15. The booklet should be on the street in mid-April and on the department web site at about the same time… more