IDFG Keeping A Close Watch On Henrys Lake!

Tue, 03/16/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

HENRYS LAKE - Keeping a close watch on conditions at Henrys Lake is nothing new to IDFG Biologists. Varying ice conditions combined with fluctuating amounts of aquatic vegetation can lead to conditions where the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) available for fish can reach dangerously low levels. So far this winter,… more

Apply April 1 for Tag Lottery

Mon, 03/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters may begin applying April 1 for the new Access Yes! tag drawing. Expanding Access Yes! to provide more hunting and fishing access on private and public land will require additional funding. About $1.2 million is needed to meet the goal of providing hunters and anglers access comparable to access programs in other… more

Clearwater Elk Herds Grow

Mon, 03/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Recent winter big game counts show continued elk herd improvement in parts of the Clearwater Region where elk populations have been a major concern for several years. Idaho Fish and Game big game manager Brad Compton noted that not all Clearwater units are showing strong growth. Herds in Units 10 and 17 are still not… more

Idahoans Contribute to Fish and Game

Mon, 03/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho citizens helped their Fish and Game department to the tune of almost $800,000 last year through the volunteer and reservist program. A statewide value of $772,604 in donated labor, materials and equipment came from 3,227 volunteers and 146 reservists. Volunteers and reservists gave 49,099 of their hours and… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 03/15/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. How soon can I expect the moose, mountain goat and bighorn rules to arrive in the stores? A. The brochure for trophy animals is written for two years, so last year's brochure is still good. Stores will be stocking the brochure soon and they are available at Fish and Game offices or online at www2.state.id.us/… more

Good Fence Rows Make Good Neighbors

Fri, 03/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The days are getting longer and spring is right around the corner. If you are fortunate enough to have pheasants as neighbors you will soon see roosters establishing breeding territories and hear the familiar two-noted crow call that males use to advertise these territories to prospective mates. Pheasants are large… more

Project WILD Workshop Offered

Fri, 03/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Fish and Game's Southwest Region office at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Nampa office (465-8465) for more information… more

Fish and Game Traps/Kills Mountain Lion in Boise

Fri, 03/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Confirming months of speculation, a young mountain lion was captured and killed in a control action on Friday, March 5 near Warm Springs Mesa in east Boise. The action came on the heels of a March 4 report of a lion being hit by an automobile on Warm Springs Road. The trapping effort continues as fresh sign indicates… more

New Fishing Hole at Meridian's Settlers Park

Wed, 03/10/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Beginning this week, Treasure Valley anglers will have another close-to-home place to wet a line. The pond at Settlers Park, at the corner of Meridian Road and Ustick, will be stocked seasonally with rainbow trout from Idaho Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery. Contact the Meridian Parks… more

Snake River Cleanup Planned

Wed, 03/10/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, March 20, beginning at 9:00a.m. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should RSVP to Fish… more

Idfg To Host Coffee Shop Gathering In Menan On March 15

Tue, 03/09/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

MENAN - The Idaho Department of Fish… more

Bluebird Nest Boxes Available

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - To greet the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for a fee of $5.00. All funds received are used to purchase additional project materials and enhance the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area… more

Craig Mountain Gates Close March 25

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With area big game animals returning to higher elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will close gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area by March 25, ten days past the posted closure of March 15. The normal closing date of March 15 was selected in cooperation with local… more

Motorized Vehicles and Hunting

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Last year, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved rules governing the use of motorized vehicles when hunting, and will consider extending motor vehicle rules to more hunting units when it meets in March. Some members of the public wonder why these rules are being approved. Over the past ten years, the number one… more

New Viewing Guide Available

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The new edition of the Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide is available. You can pick up this new book at all Fish and Game Offices for only $12.50 (including tax). This latest edition includes some new sites, updated information, beautiful photographs, and maps to lead you to the best viewing in Idaho. To learn more about… more

Big Game Hunt Changes Proposed

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners face a long list of proposed big game hunting season changes when they meet in Boise March 25-26. Changes are proposed for all seven regions in the state. Hunters will have had the opportunity to see and comment on the proposals in open house sessions in each of the regions before the… more

Commission to Meet March 25-26

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 25-26 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 South Walnut in Boise. Meetings will begin at 8 a.m. both days. There will be a public hearing March 24 at 7 p.m. at the same location. Any topic having to do with fish or wildlife may be presented at the public hearing. It is… more

Getting to Know Native Fish

Mon, 03/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Dave Cannamela, Nature Center Superintendent and fisheries biologist will present a program on native Idaho fish March 13 at the MK Nature Center in Boise. The program begins at 1 p.m. and costs $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. There are at least 40 native species of fish in Idaho, many of them… more