Press Releases and Articles
Public Comments Sought For 2002-2003 Upland Game Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed recommendations to the 2002-2003 upland game bird, furbearer and falconry season regulations. The open house will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Region office located at… moreDworshak To Receive 40,000 Rainbow Trout In April
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OROFINO - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 40,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into Dworshak Reservoir the next few weeks. Approximately 20,000 trout will be released at the Dent boat ramp this week. The trout will be stocked at Dent due to probable increases in water release at the dam. An… moreYouth Turkey Hunt Scheduled For April
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Tri-State Outfitters and the Hells Canyon Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey hunt for youth ages 12 to 17 on April 19, 20 and 21 near Lewiston. Youth are required to hold a valid hunting license and turkey tag. A junior hunting license is $6… moreSpecial Dry Bed Season 4/1- 4/30Or While The Fish Last!
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RIRIE - Flows on the South Fork of the Snake River may be low, but work still needs to be done on headgates along the Dry Bed, so the special season relating to this unique fishery once again started April 1 and will run until the fifteenth of the month. Anglers are reminded that the season is linked to calendar dates,… moreSecond Tags Go On Sale August 28
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Idaho residents or nonresidents may buy a second deer or elk tag if the nonresident quota of tags does not sell out by August 28. The date for sale of these second tags has been September 1. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the date at its last meeting in Boise in March because some hunts begin before… moreAnnual Fish and Game Auction Set for Coeur dÁ_Alene
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will be holding its annual auction in Coeur dÁ_Alene. Furs, hides, antlers, animal specimens and miscellaneous equipment will be sold at the IDFG Panhandle Region office, 2750 Kathleen Ave. (corner of Kathleen and Atlas Rd.) on Saturday, April 6, 2002. Viewing will begin at… moreForeign Hunters Must Have License, Federal Permit
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Hunters coming to the U.S. must first have a hunting license from Idaho or another state and a federal permit if they intend to bring a firearm with them. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) recently 1 a regulation affecting "nonimmigrant aliens" importing firearms for the purposes of hunting or… moreSage Grouse Trend Upward
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Sage grouse have recently shown a slight increase in numbers across Idaho after years of decline. Sage grouse program manager Tom Hemker told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at its March meeting in Boise that statewide chick production had been good in three of the last six years, poor in the other three since 1996… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard nonresident hunters could buy a mountain lion or bear tag for $31.50 this year even if they don't buy elk or deer tags. Is that true? A. True, but only in the Lolo, Selway and Middle Fork elk hunting zones. These tags will be available beginning July 1.Information Sought On Tundra Swans Shot Near Whitebird
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LEWISTON - During the weekend of March 24, two Tundra swans resting on Swartz Pond, a small wetland on the Whitebird Battlefield adjacent to Highway 95 near Whitebird, were illegally killed, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about the crime. Anyone with information regarding this… morePanhandle Region Fishing Outlook
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Higher than normal snowpack in the Panhandle Region will probably result in tougher fishing conditions during the stream and river opener on May 25. Water will be high, cloudy, and cold. Early season anglers would be wise to wear a life jacket when walking stream banks or wading. The positive side is that fishing… moreIDFG Schedules April Breakfast Meeting
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LEWISTON -- Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Fish and Game breakfast meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 a.m., at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. IDFG personnel will provide information on big game survey results, upcoming salmon and turkey season prospects, significant enforcement… moreApply for Moose, Goat, Sheep Hunts
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Moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep hunters can submit their applications beginning April 1. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors and can apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone… moreParagliders Grounded
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Paragliders or other powered vehicles capable of flight have joined traditional aircraft banned in the harvest of game in Idaho's hunting rules. Gliders that have been modified to accept motors but are not listed as aircraft by federal aviation authorities could have slipped through a loophole in the Idaho law.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. You said recently that electronic communication between hunters was not restricted by the Fish and Game Commission after it was discussed with the public. Seems I remember there is a restriction on communication between aircraft and hunters. A. Good catch. That's true: it is illegal in Idaho for people in aircraft… moreNational Wild Turkey Federation To Start Coeur d'Alene Chapter
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The Idaho State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is looking to start a chapter in the Coeur d'Alene area. A public information meeting to discuss the formation of a local chapter has been scheduled for April 9 at 7 pm at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Panhandle Region Office. The office is… moreBluebirds Arriving In Idaho, Nest Boxes Available
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Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird, our state bird. The mountain bluebird is larger than the western and both are slightly smaller than robins. The male mountain bluebird has a very bright back and is pale blue below. The female is mostly gray with a trace of blue… more