Press Releases and Articles
Fish & Game set big game regulations for 2004
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JEROME - Magic Valley hunters can look forward to a longer general deer season, a new traditional muzzleloader hunt, and a new general archery antelope season this fall. Because of good fawn recruitment and improved buck to doe ratios the Commission decided to extend the general season by five days, from Oct. 5 to Oct… moreState holds fur sale
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NAMPA - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting the 2004 fur sale, May 1, at the Nampa Regional Office, 3101 S. Powerline Road. Items up for auction, hides, antlers and furs, will be ready for viewing at 9 a.m. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. The department will not except credit or debit cards, all… moreFish and Game honors reservist for work
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JEROME - For Lanny Ames, Warren Wallace, Earl Wise and Gene Wright hard work has always been part of their lives. Unlike many people after retirement that head off to the golf course, these four men joined the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Reservist program. Beginning in March of 1991, reservist program… moreFishing tips for kids
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JEROME - Looking for something fun to do over the weekend or spring break, go fishing. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has stocked most of the area waters near Twin Falls. Young anglers can have a good time fishing Dierkes Lake, Crystal Lake or Oster Ponds. Each of the ponds offers easy access for young legs… moreAntler magic, mystical horns
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JEROME - Horns or antlers, do you know which? To give you a clue antlers are found in the deer family or in scientific turns, the Family Cervidae. Members of the deer family in Idaho, include mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, moose and woodland caribou. Horns grow on animals in the Family Bovidae, they include… moreThe wily coyote
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JEROME - One of the most common canine carnivores in the country and common to Idaho is the coyote. Coyotes can be found nearly everywhere from urban to high mountain environments and range from Central America to Alaska. They are not large animals and as adults only weigh between 22 to 45 pounds. Like most… moreFishing heats up with spring
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JEROME - Fishing is great and people who haven't made it out are missing out. As ice continues to melt and the water warms fish are getting more active and hungry. "It's a great time of year," said Chuck Warren, Fish and Game Regional Fisheries Biologist. "Many fish haven't seen a spinner or a hook in the past four… moreSetting big game seasons
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JEROME - Setting the seasons for deer, elk and antelope is a complicated job that takes several months, but it also takes several years of data in order to come up with the final plan each season. In the early 50's, Fish and Game biologists began collecting population data on deer, elk, antelope and every other big… moreLicense Fraud Costs Former Idahoan $5,516
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Illegal hunting of elk and oryx in 2002 on two fraudulently procured New Mexico resident licenses cost a former Idaho man more than $5,500 in fines and civil damages. Mark A. Arana, 32, formerly of Twin Falls, finally settled an accumulation of charges that landed him in three different courtrooms in New Mexico.… moreTwo Hunter Education Courses Offered For Moscow-Area Youth
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MOSCOW - Young hunters interested in pursuing game this year are encouraged to register early for one of two hunter education courses scheduled during April and May in Moscow. Both courses will be held on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Latah County Fairground Exhibit building in Moscow… moreHunters Urged To Act Responsibly This Turkey Season
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LEWISTON - Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with Idaho's general spring turkey season beginning April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly. "We're fortunate that the majority of hunters are ethical and considerate… moreGobbler Hunters Urged To Be Safe
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's general spring turkey season opening April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) urges hunters to identify their targets as a legal bird before shooting. "The primary cause of turkey hunting accidents is hunters not properly identifying their targets," said Kent Henderson, IDFG… moreMoose To Be Captured and Radio-Collared
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MOSCOW - As part of a University of Idaho (UI) graduate student project, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and UI personnel plan to capture and radio-collar 10 adult cow moose in the Moscow Mountain area during the 2nd or 3rd week of April. Moose will be darted with immobilizing drugs fired from a… moreUpland Game Open House Slated
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The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game seasons at any of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Open houses are slated for Monday, April 12 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fish and Game's Nampa office, 3101 S. Powerline Road and the McCall office, 555 Deinhard Lane. For… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 36,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.
LOCATIONNUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise)4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton)4,000 Caldwell Pond #11,000 Caldwell Pond #2500 Eagle Island Pond1,000 Ed's… moreUnique Dry Bed Fishery To Start April 1
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IDAHO FALLS - The coming of spring means different things to different people. To some, its a time to start their gardens or clean out the garage, but to certain individuals it means that it is time to check out whether a rather unique angling opportunity will exist or not. The start of April marks the time that the… moreNext Sportsmen's Breakfast Scheduled April 6
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LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) breakfast meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. IDFG personnel will present information on the 2004 big game hunting seasons, prospects for upcoming salmon and turkey… moreLocal Mule Deer Foundation Chapter Assists With Mule Deer Management
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ST. ANTHONY - For the second time in it's five year existence, the Henry's Fork Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation has provided funding and manpower to assist the Idaho Fish and Game Department in efforts to collect data used to manage mule deer populations in Idaho. In 2001, the Henry's Fork Chapter participated in a… more