Press Releases and Articles
Poaching is Pricey in Elmore County
| idfg-staff
"Thanksgiving Day Poacher" Pleads Guilty In early January, a southwest Idaho man found out that illegal deer come at a high price in Elmore County. Jonathan D. Stafford pleaded guilty to taking a deer with a rifle in an archery-only season on Thanksgiving Day 2002. Stafford pleaded guilty in a plea-bargain… moreConservation Projects Receive Funding
| idfg-staff
Contact: Gayle Valentine, Executive Director Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation 334-2648 Healthy habitat is the focus of the 2004 grant awards from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Board members awarded more than $12,000 in grant funds at their quarterly winter meeting. Grant recipients include the… moreWorm Bin Composting Workshop
| idfg-staff
Gardeners who want to know more about the care and feeding of worms can register for a composting workshop at the MK Nature Center in Boise. Jennie Rylee, Education Coordinator for Boise City Public Works and avid composter, will reveal the secrets of building and maintaining a composting worm bin. Those who attend… moreAsk Fish and Game
| idfg-staff
Q. There are mountain lions coming into towns in Idaho. What do I do if I see one? A. Do not approach a mountain lion. Do not run from a mountain lion. Do all you can to appear large and aggressive. Fight back if attacked. Look for more complete information here: http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/info/programsinfo/… moreCO Picked
| idfg-staff
Idaho's National Wild Turkey Federation has honored Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer Rob Brazie, Boise. Brazie was picked as wildlife enforcement officer of the year by the federation for his "dedication to the resource and his high level of professionalism." The nomination for the honor said, "without your… moreCommission Sets Access Lottery
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have approved a lottery for premium big game tags to help fund the program that provides new access to hunting and fishing properties. The Access Yes! program began last year with limited funding taken from other Fish and Game programs. In its first year, the program provided access… moreHadley Takes Gavel
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Nancy Hadley has been selected to chair the Commission for 2004. Hadley represents the Panhandle Region on the seven-member Commission. She was appointed by Governor Phil Batt and reappointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne. Hadley is a Financial Consultant with D.A. Davidson… moreMuzzleloader, Archery Rules Unchanged
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game rules defining legal equipment for archery and muzzleloader hunts will remain the same for 2004. Meeting in Boise January 21-23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department recommendation to leave muzzleloader and archery equipment rules as they are for at least this year. Some… moreLeft-over Controlled Tags Go Into Second Drawing
| idfg-staff
Left-over controlled hunt tags and unclaimed controlled hunt permits will not be sold on a first-come, first-served basis in 2004. Meeting in Boise January 21-23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department recommendation to change the way these tags and permits are sold. In 2003 the over-the-counter sale… moreAsk Fish and Game
| idfg-staff
Q. I'm trying to figure out my turkey hunting options for this year. How come I can't find a rulebook? A. You probably can find one by now and the rules are on the Fish and Game web site at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. The plant where the rules are printed was subject to a major electrical problem, delaying printing… moreNext Fish and Game Breakfast Meeting Scheduled March 2
| idfg-staff
LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters and anglers that the January 6 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. Agenda topics include reports on the waterfowl and big game… moreWinter Conditions Weekly Report January 26, 2004
| idfg-staff
SUMMARY Animal condition. Cold winter temperatures always drain animal energy reserves. Any human disturbance causing unnecessary animal movement speeds this process. Winter conditions. Temperatures have decreased over the week and animals will use more fat reserves. Snow levels increased some, but the new snow is… moreSportsman's Expo At North Idaho Fairgrounds
| idfg-staff
The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled the ninth annual "North Idaho Sportsman's Expo and Big Game Show" for February 7-8 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Show hours are Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, February 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost of admission is $3 for adults, persons under age 12… moreUpper Snake Region Winter Conditions Weekly Report
| idfg-staff
SUMMARY Animal condition: Animals came into the winter in average to good condition. Severe weather conditions could drain energy reserves quickly. Human disturbance can speed this up. Winter conditions: With the warmer weather, snow levels have decreased and animals are able to move around without expending a lot… moreMid-Winter Waterfowl Survey Recently Completed
| idfg-staff
LEWISTON - Area wild geese and diving ducks populations seem to be on the increase while numbers of mallards observed have declined, according to a mid-winter waterfowl survey recently conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers in the Lewiston-… more2004 Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey Completed
| idfg-staff
LEWISTON - This year's mid-winter bald eagle survey conducted January 8, revealed 12 birds along the Snake River in northcentral Idaho, a slight increase over last year, according to Joel Sauder, non-game biologist for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). "We counted 11 adults and one immature bald eagle… moreTo Busy For Traditional Hunter Education Course - Try New On-line Or Home-Study Course
| idfg-staff
LEWISTON - With Idaho's traditional hunter education courses for the Lewiston-area already filled with students, the new online and home-study courses remain available for future hunters age 14-years or older who may have difficulty fitting the regular course into their busy schedule. Both courses are designed to… moreAccess Yes! Bids Due by End of February
| idfg-staff
Idaho landowners who want to take part in Fish and Game's Access Yes! program have until the end of February to bid for 2004. Funding is still quite limited for this new access program, with allocations going equally to the seven regions except for the Magic Valley, which will have an extra $10,000 because of the… more