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Idaho Wildlife-Vehicle Database Earns Federal Recognition

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The coordinated efforts of Idaho Fish and Game and the Idaho Transportation Department to reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts along state roads have been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration. The Idaho Transportation/Wildlife Database has received Exemplary Ecosystem Initiative awards for 2009. In fact, the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Steelhead Fishing

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Is steelhead fishing closed everywhere in the state? A. Most steelhead fishing waters are now closed. But not all. The Little Salmon River from its mouth to the U.S. Highway 95 Bridge near Smokey Boulder Road is open to May 15. The Snake River from Hells Canyon Dam to Oxbow Dam and the Boise River from its mouth to… more

Commission To Meet In Lewiston

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday, May 19 and 20 in Lewiston. A public comment period will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Fish and Game office at 3316 16th St., in Lewiston. Agenda items on Thursday, May 20, include commissioner consideration of proposed rules to put… more

Super Hunt Drawing Simplified for 2010

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Idaho Fish and Game has changed the way it conducts the Super Hunt - starting with the first drawing this year, it will be done electronically. Entries in this year's first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 15. The… more

Steelhead, Habitat, Nutrient Enhancement Highlight Sportsman's Breakfast

Fri, 04/30/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Potlatch River steelhead and habitat restoration, and Dworshak nutrient enhancement will highlight a May 8 sportsman's breakfast in Moscow. Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the breakfast meeting at the Best Western University Inn in Moscow. Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game, the meeting will run from 8 to 9:30… more

New Project WILD Workshop Scheduled for Teachers

Thu, 04/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-estansbury

Project WILD's "Wild about Turkeys" workship is scheduled for May 7 and 8 in Stateline. Wild turkeys are strange in appearance and behavior. People often ask whether they are native to Idaho. When told that wild turkeys are not native to the Gem State, people ask how they came to be living in the forests and fields… more

Fishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Pond Tour

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Stocked with equipment and information, Idaho Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making the circuit at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465. More information regarding… more

Found Camera Leads To Wildlife Violation Convictions

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

A trail camera left at an illegal bear bait in Oregon in 2008 has led to the conviction of a former Idaho resident on wildlife related violations that occurred in Idaho. On April 12, 2010, Aaron Loosli, formerly of Rexburg and now of La Pine, Ore., was sentenced in Idaho's Madison County for unlawful possession of a… more

F&G Director on Western Issues Panel

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen will be among the panelists on a day-long conference on western issues at Boise State University May 1. The history of the West - the history of Idaho - is a story of change. One hundred years ago, the challenge in the West was to tame the frontier. Today the challenge is… more

Ask Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. Where's a good place to take a youngster fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. Each of Idaho Fish and Game's seven regions across the state can answer your questions and get you and your family started on the road to… more

Bowhunter Education Course Offered in Deary

Fri, 04/23/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Beginning archery hunters wanting to pursue game this year are encouraged to register for a bowhunter education course offered at the Deary Community Center on May 15 and 16th. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, with the field exercise to run from 8 a.m. to early afternoon on Sunday… more

Fish & Game Puts Pelican Management Plan into Action

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

This spring, Idaho Fish and Game continues with the state's Pelican Management Plan, approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in May of 2009. The pelican plan provides population management objectives to assure healthy sustainable pelican populations that are balanced with desired management objectives for… more

Volunteers Needed in Fishing for Conservation Effort

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

In the spring of 2009, more than 50 conservation-minded anglers, many from the Idaho Bass Federation Nation, gathered at CJ Strike Reservoir for a day of fishing for crappie conservation. During the effort, more than 2,000 pre-spawn adult crappie were caught, loaded in a hatchery truck, transported to Lake Lowell and… more