Anglers Encouraged to Attend Fish and Game Public Meetings

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a series of public meetings throughout southeast Idaho to gather public comment in preparation for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. The public is invited to attend any of the following scoping meetings scheduled throughout the region during the month… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more

Idaho's First Wolf Hunt is Over

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho's first regulated wolf season is closed. Hunters took 188 wolves. The harvest limit was 220. Idaho Fish and Game set wolf harvest limits for each of 12 management zones. Seven zones closed when the limit for that was reached. The season closed statewide Wednesday, March 31. Idaho Fish and Game sold a total… more

Chinook Season Opens This Month

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The 2010 Chinook salmon fishing season opens April 24 in the Clearwater, Snake, Little Salmon and the lower Salmon rivers. Chinook salmon fishing also will open on May 23 in the Lochsa River; and June 19 in the lower Salmon River from Short's Creek upstream to Vinegar Creek. In addition, this year Fish and Game will… more

Turkey Hunting Begins April 15

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

Finish Form 1040 or head out for the start of spring turkey hunting? Tough decision. Those who have done the right thing and finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. Idaho is home to more than 30,000 turkeys, mostly of the Merriam subspecies. The… more

Upland Game Seasons To Go Out for Public Comment

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game will open all upland game seasons for public comment in time for the Fish and Game Commission's July meeting. The commission in January approved upland game and furbearer seasons for the 2010-2011 and 2011-12 hunting seasons. But commissioners later reconsidered a decision to shift the chukar and… more

Annual Fur Sale Set for May 1 in Coeur d'Alene

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

This year, the annual Idaho Fish and Game Hide and Fur Auction will be on May 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene. Item may be viewed beginning at 10 a.m., and the auction will begin at noon Pacific Time. The fairgrounds are at 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene. Items typically include hides,… more

Fish and Game Officer Arrested

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Joint Release Montpelier Police Department Idaho Department of Fish and Game Contact: Chief Greg Butler 534 Washington Street Montpelier, ID 83254 Wk: 208-847-4237 Fx: 208-847-1346 gregb@montpelierpd.com www.montpelierpd.com Contact: Jon Heggen - Enforcement Chief, Idaho Fish and Game 208-287-2763 Mike… more

Idaho's First Wolf Hunt Wraps Up

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

At the end of the day Wednesday, March 31, Idaho's first regulated wolf season closes statewide. The season already has closed in seven of 12 wolf zones, and as of March 29, hunters have taken 185 wolves. The harvest limit is 220. "The season has succeeded in halting the growth of Idaho's wolf population," Fish… more

Fish and Game Sets Big Game Measuring Day

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Friday, April 9, is Big Game Scoring Day at the southeast regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Measuring for Boone & Crockett, for rifle and pistol hunters; Pope & Young for archery hunters; and Longhunter's Society for muzzleloader hunters will be conducted for entry into the big game record… more

Tax Check-off for Wildlife

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

As you sweat and swear your way through this year's tax forms, it might lift spirits a little to check the box for donating to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame wildlife programs administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish… more

Fish and Game Offers Bounty on Rainbow Trout

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Since 1982 Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologists have been monitoring the numbers of the different types of trout in the South Fork Snake River outside of Idaho Falls. This monitoring has tracked the effects non-native rainbow trout are having on native Yellowstone cutthroat trout populations. Rainbow trout can… more

Annual Report for 2009

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Director's Annual Report to the Commission is now available on the Idaho Fish and Game Website. The report presents an overview of the agency's bureaus and a review of the agency, what it does, where the money came from and where it went in 2009. It is intended as an accounting to the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Elk Controlled Hunt Application Period

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn and fall black bear runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more

Eastern Idaho Dry Bed Salvage Season Starts April 1

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The start of April marks the beginning of a unique angling experience in eastern Idaho. It marks the start of the special Dry Bed salvage season and the chance to head out towards Ririe and bag up some fish for dinner and the freezer. No fancy angling here, just plain old harvesting. Because of the specialized and… more

Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Set to Open on April 1

Thu, 03/25/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Though it has been a mild winter, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Fish and Game are working to ensure that wintering big games herds remain protected as long as possible and urge outdoor recreationalists to honor existing closure dates as they relate to the Egin-Hamer closure and St.… more

Fishing Rules Open House Meetings Set

Wed, 03/24/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans meetings across the Magic Valley Region to discuss potential fishing rule changes. It's all part of the process for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. The meetings go from 5:30 to 8 p.m.: April 20, Old Court House, 3rd floor, 206 1st Avenue South,… more

Trophy Species Applications Due

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is fast approaching. Hunters have from April 1 through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be… more