Recreationists Reminded Of Craig Mountain Motorized Restrictions

Mon, 09/23/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds those planning on entering the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston that motorized access of much of the area is restricted in order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds and to provide security to big game. However, non-motorized travel is… more

October Breakfast Meeting Scheduled

Mon, 09/23/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages wildlife enthusiasts to attend the October breakfast meeting scheduled at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston for Tuesday, October 1, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Fish and Game employees will report on the upcoming steelhead and big game seasons, upland bird… more

Commission Meets October 3-4

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Pocatello October 3-4 with a public hearing and open house set for 7 p.m. October 3. The session will be held at the Holiday Inn beginning at 8 a.m. October 3. The first item will be a report on the status of big game by wildlife bureau chief Jim Unsworth. Other… more

Anglers See More Unclipped Hatchery Steelhead

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Not every steelhead with a full adipose fin is a wild fish but anglers must let them go anyway. Steelhead anglers need to remember that only adult steelhead with a missing adipose fin are legal for harvest. The adipose fin clip allows a selective fishery, targeting hatchery fish reared for harvest. Until recently,… more

Sage Grouse, Quail, Partridge Seasons Begin

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Hunting seasons for sage grouse, quail and partridge begin September 21. Hunters will find some changes in seasons this fall including the first quail season opening in the Panhandle Region. The Curlew National Grasslands in southeast Idaho have been closed to sage grouse hunting this fall because of declining… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I noticed in the regulations that the "junior hunting license" is for hunters aged 12 through 17. I bought my junior hunting license when I was still 17 last spring. I just turned 18 and want to go hunting. Do I have to get a new adult license to hunt this fall? A. No. The junior license you purchased is good… more

Successful Or Not - All Hunters And Anglers Must Stop At Check Stations

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds all hunters and anglers, successful or not, that they must stop at all check stations they encounter. "Whether they're successful or not, they are required to stop," said Mark Hill, District Conservation based in Lewiston. "It takes just a few minutes and… more

ASA's To Be Utilized To Apprehend Unlawful Hunters

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that in areas where the Department receives complaints of spotlighting or other suspicious activity, enforcement officers will utilize artificial simulated animals, also know as ASA's, which are life-like specimens of deer, elk, and other game species, to… more

Think Safety First, But Different Tactics For Fall Turkeys

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With September 15 the beginning of the general fall turkey season in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages turkey hunters that safety should always come first, but their fall hunting tactics may need to change. During the fall, there is little or no gobbling activity and… more

Volunteers Sought for Boise RiverSweep

Tue, 09/10/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Boise RiverSweep, scheduled for Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm is still in need of volunteer help. The large-scale effort - more than 50 river miles are slated for cleanup - will require dozens of volunteers. For more information regarding the cleanup effort, contact Dennis Hardy at 465-8465.… more

Upper Clearwater No-Motor Rule Begins September 15

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

OROFINO - Boat anglers who fish the Clearwater River above Orofino are reminded that the "No-motors" rule goes into effect September 15, 2001 through April 30, 2002 from the Clearwater River Bridge at Orofino upstream to the mouth of Clear Creek at Kooskia. Anglers may not use motorized watercraft while fishing for… more

Steelheader's Advisory: Fall Chinook And Coho Salmon Headed For Idaho Waters

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Idaho steelhead anglers are already savvy at fish identification, but with the expected appearance of fall-run chinook and coho salmon in area rivers this fall, anglers must sharpen their skills even more. Some of these fish will have missing adipose fins, similar to hatchery steelhead, but there is no open… more

Sight In For Accuracy And Ethics

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - With rifle hunting season rapidly approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that hunting ethics begin long before going afield. Sighting in rifles is a good example. "By taking the time to prepare and become a better marksman, you show great respect for your quarry," said Richard… more

Chukar Counts Good in South, Lower in North

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Annual helicopter chukar counts indicate a good season for bird hunters in southern Idaho but discouraging news in the bird's northern ranges. Abnormally wet, cool weather during the nesting and early brood rearing period in the Clearwater Region apparently led to a steep decline in chukar numbers. The 583 chukars… more

Steelheaders: Watch Out for Salmon

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho steelhead anglers are already savvy at fish identification, but with the expected appearance of fall-run chinook and coho salmon in area rivers this fall, anglers must sharpen their skills even more. Some of these fish will have missing adipose fins, similar to hatchery steelhead, but there is no open season… more

Nez Perce Tribal License Not Valid Outside Reservation

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Steelhead anglers are reminded that the Nez Perce tribal steelhead license is not valid outside the reservation boundary on the Clearwater River or on the Salmon and Snake rivers. However, an Idaho fishing license with a steelhead permit is valid on all three rivers. Steelhead anglers who possess a valid Nez Perce… more

Upper Clearwater No-motor Rule Begins September 15

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Boat anglers who fish the Clearwater River above Orofino are reminded that the "No-motors" rule goes into effect September 15, 2002 through April 30, 2003 from the Clearwater River Bridge at Orofino upstream to the mouth of Clear Creek at Kooskia. Anglers may not use motorized watercraft while fishing for steelhead… more

Salting, Baiting Deer and Elk Prohibited

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

With the big game archery season already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting is prohibited. "Idaho deer and elk hunters need to be aware that hunting over salt or bait is illegal," Mark Sands,… more