Turkey Hunt Details Updated

Mon, 03/01/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho turkey hunters can find statistics on last year's hunts in their favorite game management units by going online. Statistics including the number of tags sold and turkeys harvested in general as well as controlled hunts are available by region and unit on the Fish and Game Internet web site at http://www2.state.… more

Importance of Aspen Explained

Mon, 03/01/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Aging, declining stands of quaking aspen can have a lot to do with habitat trouble for deer, elk and other animals in Idaho. Aspen will be the subject of a seminar set for the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello, on March 10 at 5:30 p.m.. The seminar is free to the public. The aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) is the most… more

Bear, Turkey Results Online

Mon, 03/01/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Controlled hunt drawing results for spring black bear and wild turkey hunts are available online at the Fish and Game website: http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/ Look under "Hunting" and then "Controlled Hunts." Notification cards will be mailed to successful applicants by March 5. Successful applicants will have to… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 03/01/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. Can I get maps from Fish and Game? A. Yes! Look for an order form in the rules booklets, or on the Fish and Game website here: http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/Common/Maps/mapsales.htm You can fill out one of these order forms and mail it with your payment to Fish and Game Maps, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707.… more

Poison baits found near North Fork

Thu, 02/26/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Dog owners and residents of the North Fork area should be warned that meat laced with an unknown poison has been spread in the Waggonhammer drainage. Fish and Game officers were first alerted to this incident by the owner of a dog that became seriously ill after ingesting a chunk of meat that the dog had found while… more

Big Game Public Meetings Scheduled

Thu, 02/26/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled public meetings to discuss proposed deer, elk, bear and mountain lion hunting seasons for 2004. Meetings will be held on the following dates: February 28: 7am; Enaville, Enaville Resort (Snake-Pit Restaurant) , Cd'A River Road. March 2: 7 pm; Coeur d'… more

Catch-and-Release: Fishing for the Future!

Thu, 02/26/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by: Ryan Hardy, Fishery Research Biologist Idaho Department of Fish and Game While walking in a crowded parking lot looking for my vehicle, I noticed a bumper sticker on an old beat up Ford truck. My first impression was that it would say something disagreeable. On the contrary, it read something a bit more… more

Open House Highlights 2004 Big Game Hunting Seasons

Wed, 02/25/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

With few exceptions, hunters who pursued big game in Idaho's Southwest region in 2003 should plan on having very similar seasons in 2004. A few potential changes are being considered and that's where you come in. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest… more

Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting Scheduled March 2

Tue, 02/24/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Fish and Game breakfast meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 a.m., at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. IDFG personnel will provide information on the recent big game aerial surveys results, big game public meetings, results of the managed goose… more

Winter Conditions Weekly Report / February 23, 2004

Tue, 02/24/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Animal condition: Warmer temperatures will help animals a great deal. But most of our deer loses come in March and April. Antler hunters and snowmobilers must still use caution around winter animals, as we enter a critical time when animals have used up all their fat reserves and are trying to make it to green up.… more

Fawns Winter Well

Mon, 02/23/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Mule deer fawns across southern Idaho have mostly come through the winter so far in good condition. The first "real" winter in several years has prompted questions from many Idahoans concerned about deer survival, but a continuing study of fawn mortality indicates relatively few winter losses to date. With the help… more

Sign Up for Email News Updates

Mon, 02/23/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Anyone interested in receiving Idaho Fish and Game news updates by email can sign up on the department web site. News updates are now sent to more than 2,000 regular recipients. The service is provided free of charge and email addresses are protected as required by department policy and Idaho law. Sign-up is simple… more

Send Trophy Scores for Record Book

Mon, 02/23/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunters who have had a trophy scored by Boone and Crockett standards in 2003 are encouraged to send a copy of their score sheet to Idaho Fish and Game. If the score meets minimum requirements for state entry, the trophy could be entered in the new edition of the state record book. Score sheets should be addressed to… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 02/23/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. Can I buy one of the leftover nonresident Southeast Idaho deer tags, at full price, even though I am a resident? A. You could, if they were available when leftover nonresident tags go on sale August 28. Last year, there were none available at that time. But you don't need to. Residents can hunt there with a regular… more

Idaho Fish and Game Seeks Public Comments For 2004 Big Game Seasons

Mon, 02/23/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Proposed changes to all big game hunting seasons will be the focus of a series of public meetings hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) in the next two weeks. Interested individuals can discuss the proposals and provide written comment at any of four open house meetings scheduled from 5:… more

IDFG To Host Big Game Open Houses Across Region During First Week Of March

Fri, 02/20/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - After meeting with the public both regionally and statewide, wildlife biologists are now ready to present to the public proposed big game regulation changes for the upcoming seasons. Regionally, biologists held scoping meetings earlier this winter in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Arco; now they are ready to… more

Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Workshop Planned

Thu, 02/19/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Anglers can get their questions answered and provide input on fishery recovery efforts in Lake Pend Oreille at the Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Workshop, Saturday, February 28, 9 AM to noon, Sandpoint High School auditorium (410 S. Division, Sandpoint). Those persons needing special accommodations to attend the meeting… more

It's Time For Teachers To Get Wild!

Thu, 02/19/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - When most people think about the Idaho Department of Fish… more