Press Releases and Articles
Apply for Bear, Turkey Hunts Before February 15
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The application period for spring controlled hunts for black bear and wild turkey ends February 15. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game license vendor or office, over the phone at 1-800-554-8685 or on the internet on the Fish and Game website, www2.state.id.us/fishgame. Application blanks can be downloaded and… moreCheckoff for Wildlife
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As Idahoans begin to think about filing their taxes, they might think of some of their friends that make life in Idaho more interesting. Taxpayers can check off the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame wildlife programs administered by Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game… moreElk Poachers Draw Stiff Penalties
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Two southwest Idaho men received jail time, fines, license revocations and other penalties in a Valley County poaching case that began with tips from local residents. Donnelly resident Roger Craddick, 60, and Thomas Ackerman, 56, of Boise, pleaded guilty in January to multiple charges in Valley County Magistrate… moreNonresident Southeast Deer Tags Drawn
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The drawing for nonresident Southeast Idaho deer tags has been completed, according to Fish and Game license section supervisor Craig Wiedmeier. There were 817 applicants. Fish and Game now has 298 of these tags left over for sale. They will go on sale February 23 on a first come-first served basis. They can be… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Will I have salmon and steelhead permits in my Sportsman's Pak? A. Indeed you will. The Sportsman's Pak includes a combination fishing and hunting license, archery and muzzleloader permits, deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and turkey tags as well as salmon and steelhead permits for a grand total of $107. Separately,… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 2,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 500 Caldwell Pond #2 200 Marsing Pond 500 Park… moreWinter Wildlife Conditions Weekly Report February 2, 2004
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In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter. Reports reflect information gathered from IDFG field staff and contacts in local communities. Reports will be issued on a weekly… moreGreat Backyard Bird Count February 13-16
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LEWISTON - The Palouse Audubon Society, Canyon Birders and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask area bird watchers to participate in the 7th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count scheduled for February 13 through 16, 2004. Joel Sauder, Idaho Department of Fish and Game nongame biologist in Lewiston, says the bird… moreHoundsmen, Store Donate to Hunter Education
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The Idaho Houndsmen Association, with the help of the Boise Sportsman's Warehouse, recently donated rifles to the hunter education program. The association, which promotes the interests of hunting with hounds in Idaho, donated four .22 rifles to hunter education. The Houndsmen obtained the rifles from Sportsman's… moreCommission Approves Whitetail Plan Goals
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Meeting in Boise January 22, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved statewide and management area goals for a revision of the white-tailed deer plan. The current white-tailed deer management plan, adopted in 1998, established management guidelines and objectives for north of the Salmon River. Because statewide… moreFoundation Names New Board Member
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A north Idaho businessman and avid outdoorsman is the newest member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation Board of Directors. Jim Deffenbaugh represents the Panhandle region and joins 21 other Idahoans who volunteer their services to the foundation. An angler, hunter and rafter, Deffenbaugh is eager to promote… morePoaching is Pricey in Elmore County
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"Thanksgiving Day Poacher" Pleads Guilty In early January, a southwest Idaho man found out that illegal deer come at a high price in Elmore County. Jonathan D. Stafford pleaded guilty to taking a deer with a rifle in an archery-only season on Thanksgiving Day 2002. Stafford pleaded guilty in a plea-bargain… moreConservation Projects Receive Funding
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Contact: Gayle Valentine, Executive Director Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation 334-2648 Healthy habitat is the focus of the 2004 grant awards from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Board members awarded more than $12,000 in grant funds at their quarterly winter meeting. Grant recipients include the… moreWorm Bin Composting Workshop
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Gardeners who want to know more about the care and feeding of worms can register for a composting workshop at the MK Nature Center in Boise. Jennie Rylee, Education Coordinator for Boise City Public Works and avid composter, will reveal the secrets of building and maintaining a composting worm bin. Those who attend… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. There are mountain lions coming into towns in Idaho. What do I do if I see one? A. Do not approach a mountain lion. Do not run from a mountain lion. Do all you can to appear large and aggressive. Fight back if attacked. Look for more complete information here: http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/info/programsinfo/… moreCO Picked
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Idaho's National Wild Turkey Federation has honored Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer Rob Brazie, Boise. Brazie was picked as wildlife enforcement officer of the year by the federation for his "dedication to the resource and his high level of professionalism." The nomination for the honor said, "without your… moreCommission Sets Access Lottery
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have approved a lottery for premium big game tags to help fund the program that provides new access to hunting and fishing properties. The Access Yes! program began last year with limited funding taken from other Fish and Game programs. In its first year, the program provided access… moreHadley Takes Gavel
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Nancy Hadley has been selected to chair the Commission for 2004. Hadley represents the Panhandle Region on the seven-member Commission. She was appointed by Governor Phil Batt and reappointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne. Hadley is a Financial Consultant with D.A. Davidson… more