Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Fishing Waters Still Open
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Though salmon fishing is closed on the Clearwater River, anglers can still go for hatchery chinook on three Idaho rivers. Lower Salmon River: The season has been extended on the Lower Salmon River through June 22. That season was extended because high runoff made fishing virtually impossible for about two week during… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How much help can I give my child who is learning to fish? A. You can set up the tackle, bait the hook or tie on the lure, and you can take the fish off the hook. You cannot cast it for them or reel in the fish or lure. If the child gets tired of fishing, make sure they reel in the line rather than leaving it set… moreWomen's Outdoor Clinic Scheduled For June 20-23
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LEWISTON - Fly fishing, archery hunting, outdoor survival, map and compass reading, and rifle, shotgun and muzzleloader shooting skills are just some of the topics being offered in the 8TH annual Women's Outdoor Clinic to be held at the Troy-Deary Gun Club on June 20-23. Sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and… moreFree Fishing Day success
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JEROME - More than 500 children and hundreds of parents took advantage of the five scheduled Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region last Saturday, June 7. Not only did many of the participants catch fish but they also won fishing poles, free tackle and dined on free hotdogs, pop and chips in two of the… moreBowhunter education classes to begin
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JEROME - Wanting to go archery hunting this fall? It's time to get signed up for class. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting three classes over the next few weeks in Kimberly, Burley and Hailey. Archers, regardless of age, who are first-time bow hunters, need to attend one of the four-day classes… moreSalmon Season Extended on Lower Salmon
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Salmon anglers who missed their chance to fish while the Salmon River was flowing too high will have an extra week, until June 22, to try their luck. Meeting in a telephone conference call June 10, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department recommendation to extend the spring chinook season on the Lower… moreCrane Hunt Applications Due June 15
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Hunters may begin applying for sandhill crane hunts June 15. The application period runs through July 15. Applications can be made at any license vendor, Fish and Game office, over the telephone at 1-800-554-8685, or on the Fish and Game Internet web site at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. Applications can be mailed to… moreMagistrate Honored for Wildlife Role
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The Idaho Wildlife Federation and the Idaho Conservation Officer's Association have picked Valley County Magistrate Henry Boomer for the 2003 Judge of the Year Award. The annual nominees are judges who conservation officers and Federation members believe have demonstrated a concern for wildlife through fair and just… moreNew Web Edition Online
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Fish and Game's online Idaho Wildlife publication is ready for readers' eyeballs at www2.state.id.us/fishgame with an emphasis on summer fishing. Besides a selection of fishing articles, the publication offers the newest available information on West Nile Virus and an array of other featured subjects in addition to… moreSpring Rains Raise Waterfowlers' Hopes
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What appeared to be a grim story for waterfowl nesting and this fall's hunting seasons looks significantly more cheerful now after spring storms in northern waterfowl rearing areas. Spring rains and snows across much of the northern U.S. and southern Canadian prairie country brought drought-stricken habitat back from… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. If I don't pick up my controlled hunt tag by August 20, am I just out of luck for the year? A. Under the old procedure, you would have been waving from the front step as your buddies left for the hills this fall. You had to take the controlled hunt tag or nothing; you could not purchase a general hunt tag instead… moreThe Great Gem Lake Goose Roundup
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IDAHO FALLS - When you hear the word "roundup," cattle and cowboys usually come to mind, but in this case the roundup involves not stray cattle, but depredating Canada Geese. The wrangling in this tale of the West will be done not by cowboys, but by Idaho Department of Fish… moreCraig Mountain Firewood Sale to Benefit Wildlife
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LEWISTON - To improve wildlife habitat in the Benton Meadows area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer a firewood sale beginning in late June. Permits will be sold at the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue beginning Tuesday, June 10. The… moreWorkshop Allows Teachers to Go WILD
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Where else can Idaho's teachers earn three college credits while crawling in a real bear den, viewing a bald eagle nest, hefting a chinook salmon, studying elk behavior, mist netting for little brown bats and howling for wolves? Nowhere else; only at the West Mountain WILD Workshop from July 6 through 12. Sound… moreFish for Free June 7
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Anyone who wants to go fishing June 7 can do it for free, no license required, and even find some help and equipment at certain places in each Fish and Game region. All Idaho waters open to fishing on Free Fishing Day are open to license-less fishing. Otherwise, all rules and limits apply as usual. Reading the… moreHunt Applicants Win Cash
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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn by computerized lottery after they applied early in the big game controlled hunt application period, May 1-31. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $600. The $400 prize was awarded for filing by… moreCrane Hunt Application Period Starts June 15
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Hunters may apply for controlled hunts for sandhill cranes from June 15 through July 15. All hunting for sandhill cranes is by controlled hunt. Rules and costs for the hunts are found in the new brochure being delivered to vendors and Fish and Game offices now. The same information is available on the department web… morePick up Controlled Hunt Permits by August 20
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Hunters who are successful in drawing controlled hunt permits for deer, elk or antelope must purchase the permits at any hunting and fishing license vendor by August 20. After that, the hunt will be forfeited and the permit and tag will be included in the "unclaimed" pool and made available to anyone on a first come-… more