Press Releases and Articles
Bonners Ferry Men Charged In Poaching Incident
| idfg-mcoleman
Felony charges were filed against two north Idaho men, accused of poaching two bull elk September 5, one day before the general archery season. Roland H. Hall of Bonners Ferry and Dennis L. Liermann Jr. of Naples were each charged with killing and possessing two bull elk during closed season. On the evening of… moreWolf Poaching Charges Filed
| idfg-mcoleman
Charges have been filed against an Eagle man accused of shooting a wolf in a closed season and shooting from a public road. Randy R. Strickland was arraigned September 22 in Valley County on misdemeanor charges of taking a game animal illegally and shooting from or across a public highway. He has pleaded innocent to… moreCreatures of the Night Come Out at the MK Nature Center
| idfg-mcoleman
As the sun sets, out come the creatures of the night! Bring the whole family in costume to the fifth annual Creatures of the Night Halloween event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, at the MK Nature Center. Bring a sense of adventure for a night walk to learn all about nocturnal critters… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Orange
| idfg-mcoleman
Q. Am I always supposed to wear hunter orange while hunting? A. Hunter orange is required only when hunting the nine Idaho Fish and Game wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked. The areas are Fort Boise, C.J. Strike, Payette River, Montour, Sterling, Market Lake, Mud Lake, Cartier Slough and Niagara… moreDeer Opener Finds Happy Hunters
| idfg-nnokkentved
Opening weekend of deer season found more hunters afield and more deer harvested than last year, with most hunters reporting having at least seen deer during their hunting excursion. The results come from four Idaho Fish and Game check stations scattered across the Southwest Region. "Overall, this is a great start… moreSteelhead Season Opens on the Clearwater
| idfg-nnokkentved
Steelhead harvest fishing season opens Thursday, October 15, on the Clearwater River upstream of the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12 near Lewiston. The steelhead season has been open downstream of the bridge since August 1, and the river upstream of the bridge has been open only to catch-and-release fishing since… moreHunting in Carnivore Country
| idfg-nnokkentved
Since wolves were introduced in Idaho's backcountry, game animals have adapted to the new predator; humans who spend time in the mountains find they too must learn to adapt to the growing presence of wolves. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind hunters that proper handling of game is essential… moreHunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically
| idfg-nnokkentved
Big game hunters must file mandatory harvest reports. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid. The easiest way is to submit the harvest report card online at http://… moreSuper Hunt Fees, Drawing Simplified
| idfg-lfrench
Idaho Fish and Game is changing the way it conducts the Super Hunt - starting with the first drawing next year, it will all be done electronically. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose tags. Winners can… moreBear Managers Work to Decrease Human-Related Deaths
| idfg-nnokkentved
Though the legal status of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem has changed, agencies involved with bear recovery and management continue to track grizzly bear population dynamics and to reduce the potential for human-caused mortalities. Managers are hopeful about reduced bear mortalities as fall hunting seasons… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Seasons
| idfg-nnokkentved
Q. General deer season in units 40 and 41 runs October 10 thru October 24. Why would it close on a Saturday instead of Sunday, October 25? The cow-elk season ends on a Tuesday. I understand the mid-week openings to stagger the opening day pressure a little, but I don't understand closing on a Saturday or mid week. A.… moreHunter Safety Message on YouTube
| idfg-nnokkentved
As hunters head into the woods this fall, the U.S. Forest Service reminds them to be alert for riders on all-terrain vehicle and motorcycles. The Forest Service has produced a video warning hunters to watch out for ATV operators during hunting season. The public service message is available at: http://www.youtube.com/… moreGrand Opening Set for Weiser Community Pond
| idfg-nnokkentved
After nearly two years of planning and construction, the Weiser Community Pond will soon be a reality. A grand opening celebration and day of fishing at the new pond are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 17. To reach the community pond, take State Highway 95 to Weiser; turn west on Commercial Street,… moreWinter Feeding Advisory Committee to Meet
| idfg-nnokkentved
The Southwest Region Big Game Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3101 S. Powerline Road, Nampa. The meeting is open to the public. Winter feeding advisory committees have been established in each of Fish and Game's seven regions… moreF&G to Host Mountain Home Sportsman's Breakfast
| idfg-nnokkentved
Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at AJ's Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The breakfast will be from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, at the restaurant at 1130 Highway 20, just off of Interstate-84 at exit 95. Fish and Game will buy coffee for all attendees, with… morePheasant Hunt Opens in Southern and Eastern Idaho
| idfg-lfrench
The regular pheasant season opens in southern and eastern Idaho Areas 2 and 3 on Saturday, October 17. The season opens in northern Idaho Area 1 on Saturday, October 10. On opening day, shooting hours start one-half hour before sunrise in Area 1 and at noon in Areas 2 and 3 and end one-half hour after sunset. For… moreF&G Commission Raises Steelhead Limits
| idfg-lfrench
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Wednesday, September 30, raised the bag, possession and season limit for the fall 2009 and spring 2010 steelhead seasons in the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The daily limits, effective October 2 until further notice, for steelhead trout is five, of which no more than three… moreDeer Season Opens in Most of Idaho
| idfg-lfrench
The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… more