OUTDOOR KIDS: What Is A Predator?

Mon, 09/22/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

By Kelton Hatch, Idaho Department of Fish and Game When people think of predators in Idaho, bears, lions and wolves come to mind, but predators come in all shapes and sizes, from mountain lions to tiny shrews. Would you think of a bluebird or great blue heron as a predator? Both are birds that eat other animals to… more

Ask Fish and Game: Possession Limits

Mon, 09/22/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. If I shoot my limit of four geese and then the next day shoot four more, I have my possession limit on geese. My question is: If I make jerky out of the eight geese, can I shoot another limit before the jerky is consumed? If the geese are processed do they count against your possession limit? A. The limit, based on… more

Free Shooting Skills Clinic Planned

Fri, 09/19/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

To stimulate a transition from the video game in the basement to a duck blind on the river, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting a free shotgun shooting skills clinic on Saturday, September 27. A limited number of clinic spots for youth 9 to 17 will be available at 9 a.m. and another round at 1 p.m.… more

Fish and Game on Lookout for Hunting Violations

Tue, 09/16/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like all hunters and anglers to be on the lookout for hunting violations this fall. Anyone observing hunting or fishing violations is encouraged to contact the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999 to report their observations. The toll-free number is staffed… more

Urban Fishing for Mr. Whiskers

Tue, 09/16/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Joe Kozfkay, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Across the Treasure Valley and surrounding area, you'll find them tucked behind subdivisions, surrounded by a park or hidden down by the river. They are a true treasure - urban fishing ponds. Idaho Fish and Game manages about 20 of these ponds in southwest Idaho… more

Sprucing Up the Springs

Tue, 09/16/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Jerry Deal, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Through a partnership between the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Canyon County, elementary school children now have new learning experience available at Wilson Springs Nature Area. School children have long enjoyed a great field trip learning experience… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

Tue, 09/16/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: I harvested a deer during the archery season and observed a lot of ticks on the animal. Do these ticks harm the animal or affect the meat? Answer: While deer do have ticks, it is more likely that what you observed are called deer-keds. Deer-keds are… more

Joint OHV Patrols Focus on Travel Plan Enforcement

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Again this year, Idaho Fish and Game will be working with the U.S. Forest Service to educate the public about the proper use of motorized vehicles to limit disturbance to hunters, wildlife and the habitat. Off-highway vehicles are becoming more popular than ever, but no major changes have been made to the Targhee… more

Upland Game Bird Seasons Open

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The early fall general turkey season begins Monday, September 15, and seasons for sage- grouse, quail and partridge begin September 20. A separate permit is required for hunting sage- and sharp-tailed grouse. Sharp-tailed season opens October 1. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game… more

Sage-Grouse Season Opens

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

The sage-grouse hunting season opens Saturday, September 20. Sage-grouse seasons: 23 day season, two-bird daily limit, and four in possession after opening day: Southwestern Owyhee County. Most of the Upper Snake Region and Lemhi and part of Custer counties. Seven day season, one-bird daily limit, and two in… more

Hunters, Call CAP 24/7

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Hunters are reminded to report wildlife crimes to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-800-632-5999. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

OUTDOOR KIDS: Youth Hunting Opportunities

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

By Kelton Hatch Idaho Department of Fish… more

Fish Salvage Open Below Magic Reservoir Dam

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Big Wood River opened for salvage Friday, September 12, from below Magic Dam to the Richfield Canal Diversion. The Magic Valley regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has extended the salvage order already in place on the Richfield Canal and the Big Wood River. The Fish and Game was notified… more

Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station Open

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Anyone traveling near Salmon this summer or fall should stop by the new bighorn sheep viewing station to catch a glimpse of one of Idaho's most treasured animals. The viewing station is at Redrock Sportsman's Access area north of Salmon. At the site, there is plenty of parking, a rest room and now, an interpretive… more

Ask Fish and Game: License Age Requirement

Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. My son turns 12 the day after opening of the deer season we want to hunt; does he have to wait to buy a license and tag? A. To buy a license to hunt big game, a person must have completed a hunter education program - unless he or she was born before January 1975 - and must be 12 years old. But youths may buy a… more

Fish and Game to Host Emmett Sportsman's Breakfast

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast from 6:30 to 8 a.m. September 30 at Cold Mountain Creek Restaurant in Emmett hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The restaurant is at 1825 Highway 16, just below Freezeout Hill. Fish and Game will buy the coffee for attendees, and a hot breakfast will be available for a nominal… more

Chukar Numbers Low Again

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Chukar numbers in Idaho's most reliable hot spots are low again this year. Recent aerial counts at Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River showed chukar numbers below last year's and only about one-third of the 10-year average. Observers saw 453 birds, compared with last year's 506 and the 10-year average of 1,325. This… more

Sockeye Released in Redfish Lake, Hatchery Opens

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

State, federal and Shoshone-Bannock officials released more than 50 adult sockeye to spawn in Redfish Lake Tuesday morning September 2. Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and officials with Idaho Fish and Game, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Bonneville Power Administration and NOAA Fisheries released the fish as part of… more