Mentored Hunts to Highlight Fish & Game Breakfast

Fri, 09/21/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will kick off a great hunting season by inviting outdoor enthusiasts to a Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting beginning at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, at the Fish and Game office, 3316 16th Street in Lewiston. "We will provide a great Dutch oven breakfast and a very informative… more

Fish and Game Seeks Help Solving Turkey Poaching

Thu, 09/20/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about the illegal killing and waste of a wild turkey found in the Waha-area, near Lewiston, the afternoon of Tuesday, September 18. A white male in his mid-20s was seen driving a newer model white, full-size pickup truck in the area at the time. This person… more

Fish and Game Captures Yearling Black Bear in Boise

Wed, 09/19/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists Wednesday afternoon, successfully captured a yearling black bear at East Junior High School in Boise. The bear, about 18 months old and about 50 pounds, had been chased up a tree by residents of an apartment building west of the school. Boise police officers and school… more

Public Shooting Available at Black's Creek Rifle Range

Tue, 09/18/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

With the general hunting season fast approaching, many hunters are scurrying to make preparations necessary for a successful hunt. Now is the time to reintroduce yourself to your firearm and get out to the range to practice. Black's Creek Public Rifle Range is the place to do both. "It's a great place to shoot… more

Fish and Game Plans Hunter Ed Field Day

Tue, 09/18/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Salmon Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a field day on Saturday, September 29, for youth and adults who have completed the workbook or on-line Hunter Education course. Students will meet at 9 a.m. at the Salmon office, 99 U.S. Highway 93 North, where they will learn more about safety,… more

Fish and Game to Host Youth Shotgun Skills Clinic

Tue, 09/18/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game staff will host a youth shotgun skills clinic on Saturday, October 6. Youngsters between the ages of 12 and 17 who have completed a hunter education course are eligible to participate. Parents/guardians should plan to attend. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black's Creek Public… more

Mountain Goats Find New Home in Idaho

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Eighteen mountain goats were released in the Haynes Creek drainage, about 15 miles southeast of Salmon, Wednesday, September 12. Five more animals were released Thursday. "Mountain goats are native to Idaho," said Dale Toweill, Idaho Fish and Game's mountain goat program supervisor. "Projects to re-establish herds… more

Keep Idaho Bears Wild

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Brian Johnson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The young male grizzly's thick coat shimmered in the morning sunlight. Fat is fit for a bear, and this bear was very, very fit. Unfortunately, this bear had grown fit on an artificial diet of corn and black sunflower seeds put out by a landowner for the deer and… more

Upland Game Hunter Opinion Survey

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working on a new, long-term management plan for upland game. As part of that effort, Fish and Game would like hunters to participate in an on-line survey on small game management. This survey is limited to small game and includes chukar, pheasant, quail, gray partridge,… more

Comment Sought on Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Plan

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

A draft management plan for conservation of Bonneville cutthroat trout in Idaho is now available for public review and comment. The purpose of the draft plan is to review relevant biology, describe current status, identify potential factors affecting status, and provide a prioritized list of strategies that will… more

Waiting for Water: A Fresh Look at Roswell Marsh

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Jerry Deal, Idaho Department of Fish and Game As fall approaches, waterfowl hunters can't help but start thinking about the upcoming duck and goose season. Thoughts of the upcoming season might just lead to reflections on their favorite waterfowl hunting locations. For "water fowlers" here in the valley, those… more

Ask Fish and Game: Muzzleloader Rules

Mon, 09/17/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. I heard the Fish and Game Commission was considering changing the muzzleloader rules again. What are the rules for this fall? A. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission plans to review the rules for muzzleloader-only hunts at its meeting in January. Until then, the rules 1 in the 2007 big game brochure are still valid.… more

Fish Salvage Order for Lost Valley Reservoir

Tue, 09/11/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Weiser Irrigation District has told the Idaho Department of Fish and Game of its intent to drain Lost Valley Reservoir in Adams County. Because of drought, the demand for irrigation water will use most of the water stored in the reservoir. The irrigation company plans to drain the reservoir, with the likely result… more

Keeping Bears Out of the Backyard

Mon, 09/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Bonnie Jakubos, Idaho Department of Fish and Game This year's drought means bears are hungry, and hungry bears spell trouble for both people and the bears. "We have had more than our share of bear complaints the last few weeks," said Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in… more

Waterfowl Rules for 2007 Available

Mon, 09/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The new waterfowl books are here. The 2007 waterfowl rules brochures are now available at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors around the state. The 107-day waterfowl seasons for duck, geese, coots and snipe this year are nearly the same as last year, with bag limits the same, except for… more

Mule Deer Survey Results Available

Mon, 09/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters in Idaho expect a tall challenge from the Idaho Department Fish and Game in managing mule deer populations and hunting opportunities. At least that was what the preliminary results suggest in a Fish and Game's mule deer hunter survey. Complete results of the mule deer opinion survey are available at Fish and… more

Hunters: Fish and Game Wants Grouse Wings

Mon, 09/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking 1,000 sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters to mail in one wing from any bird they harvest. These hunters will receive a packet in the mail with directions and a pre-paid return envelope. Every year Fish and Game collects wings at hunter check stations and in "… more

Hunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically

Mon, 09/10/2007 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

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://… more