Press Releases and Articles
Buy License Now to Avoid Increase
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If you're planning to go fishing or hunting this year and haven't bought your license yet, you may want to get to a vendor soon. The prices of most Idaho fishing and hunting licenses will go up on Friday July 1. The fee increase, approved by the legislature earlier this year, will raise most prices by about 10… moreFirst Super Hunt Drawing Complete
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The first drawing for Idaho's 2005 Super Hunt is complete and the winners are being notified. One lucky hunter was present at the live drawing when his name was pulled out of the hopper, not once but twice. John Robinson of Kuna was drawn for an elk Super Hunt tag as well as a pronghorn antelope Super Hunt tag. The… moreShikar Safari Recognizes Salmon Officer
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Salmon Region conservation officer Tony Latham was recently picked as the 2005 Idaho Wildlife Officer of the Year by Shikar Safari Club International. The Shikar Safari club is known among conservation for its worldwide support for better wildlife law enforcement. Idaho Fish and Game enforcement bureau chief Jon… moreWatch for Tagged Bass
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Anglers fishing for bass in Idaho should look closely at the fish they catch. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is tagging bass in five locations to learn more about bass fishing in southern Idaho. The tagged bass are swimming in CJ Strike Reservoir, Bell Rapids Reservoir, Milner Reservoir, the Snake River below… moreFish and Game Honors COs
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Two Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers earned the department's Conservation Officer of the Year Award for 2004. Mountain Home Senior Conservation Officer Bob Sellers and Senior Conservation Officer Brian Marek of Caldwell were both recognized for outstanding performance. Director Steve Huffaker presented the… moreBiologists Teach Kids to be Crime Scene Investigators
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Idaho kids who are interested in wildlife and/or detective work have until June 24 to sign up for a unique and fun learning experience. Biologists at the MK Nature Center in Boise will teach a class called "CSI: Wildlife" on Saturday July 16 from 9 am until 11:30 am. Kids in fifth through seventh grades will be able… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I'm going salmon fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Since the limit is only one fish per day, can I catch and release salmon after I keep one? A: No. Once you attain a daily bag, possession, or season limit you must stop fishing immediately. By the way, those rules apply statewide. So if you catch and… moreClean Bird Feeders to Prevent Disease
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Over the past several weeks, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has received numerous calls from concerned area residents who have noticed unusually high numbers of dead songbirds in their yards. Several species, including robins, sparrows, house finches, and goldfinches have been affected, but there doesn't… moreHunter Education Classes Looking for Students
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If your youngster's fall plans include one or more hunting trips, now's the time to get them registered for a Hunter Education or Bowhunter Education class. Registering for a class is now much easier and more convenient. Prospective students can now view upcoming classes on the Fish and Game website (http://… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 36,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATIONNUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise)4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton)2,000 Boise River (Middle Fork)2,000 Boise River (North Fork)2,000 Bull Trout… moreChinook Salmon Illegally Harvested Near Stanley
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Idaho Fish and Game officers are currently investigating the illegal harvest of three protected chinook salmon. The filleted carcasses of three chinook were found washed onto the weir grates at the Sawtooth Hatchery outside of Stanley. The first fish was found on June 4th when hatchery employees were checking the weir… moreStonefly Season Just Around the Corner
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June often brings a noticeable difference in the numbers of people fishing the Salmon River, especially late in the month with the water high from spring runoff. Believe it or not, these folks are not just confused tourists without a prayer of catching a fish. Each year from the middle of June through the middle of July… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season Approved
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Anglers will get an opportunity to fish for Chinook salmon on the South Fork Salmon River, but it may be a very short season. Fishing on the South Fork will open Friday June 17. Unlike the spring Chinook fisheries on other rivers in Idaho, the South Fork will remain open seven days a week until harvest goals are… moreApplication for Crane Hunts Begins
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Hunters interested in harvesting Sandhill Cranes can apply for permits from June 15 to July 15. Applications can be made at any license vendor, Fish and Game office, by telephone at 1-800-554-8685, or on the Fish and Game web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov Hunters can also mail applications to: Crane Hunt… moreSuperhunt Drawing Wednesday
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The hunt of a lifetime is about to become a reality for 26 people who applied for Idaho's Super Hunt drawings. On Wednesday June 15 the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will draw the names of the winners in the first of two Super Hunt Drawings. The drawing will be held at 2 pm in the trophy room at Fish and Game… moreReward Offered in Grizzly Killing
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A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading the arrest of the person or persons involved in the illegal killing of a grizzly bear near Priest River. The remains of a poached grizzly bear were found this week by employees of the Idaho Department of Lands while working up the middle fork of East River just… moreMK Nature Center Offers Educational Summer Activities
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Parents interested in getting the kids away from the TV this summer will have to look no further than the MK Nature Center. The following list of activities available this month also includes some great opportunities for adults. Native Plants: Gardening for Wildlife June 16 5:00-7:00PM Join the Nature Center's… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: Since the application period for controlled hunts was extended, will the drawings and notifications still happen on time? A: Our staff is working overtime to process all of the controlled hunt applications that came in during the trouble we experienced with the computerized licensing system. As hectic as the… more