Fish and Game Officer Arrested

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Joint Release Montpelier Police Department Idaho Department of Fish and Game Contact: Chief Greg Butler 534 Washington Street Montpelier, ID 83254 Wk: 208-847-4237 Fx: 208-847-1346 gregb@montpelierpd.com www.montpelierpd.com Contact: Jon Heggen - Enforcement Chief, Idaho Fish and Game 208-287-2763 Mike… more

Idaho's First Wolf Hunt Wraps Up

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

At the end of the day Wednesday, March 31, Idaho's first regulated wolf season closes statewide. The season already has closed in seven of 12 wolf zones, and as of March 29, hunters have taken 185 wolves. The harvest limit is 220. "The season has succeeded in halting the growth of Idaho's wolf population," Fish… more

Fish and Game Sets Big Game Measuring Day

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Friday, April 9, is Big Game Scoring Day at the southeast regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Measuring for Boone & Crockett, for rifle and pistol hunters; Pope & Young for archery hunters; and Longhunter's Society for muzzleloader hunters will be conducted for entry into the big game record… more

Tax Check-off for Wildlife

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-lfrench

As you sweat and swear your way through this year's tax forms, it might lift spirits a little to check the box for donating to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame wildlife programs administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish… more

Fish and Game Offers Bounty on Rainbow Trout

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Since 1982 Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologists have been monitoring the numbers of the different types of trout in the South Fork Snake River outside of Idaho Falls. This monitoring has tracked the effects non-native rainbow trout are having on native Yellowstone cutthroat trout populations. Rainbow trout can… more

Annual Report for 2009

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Director's Annual Report to the Commission is now available on the Idaho Fish and Game Website. The report presents an overview of the agency's bureaus and a review of the agency, what it does, where the money came from and where it went in 2009. It is intended as an accounting to the… more

Ask Fish and Game: Elk Controlled Hunt Application Period

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn and fall black bear runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more

Eastern Idaho Dry Bed Salvage Season Starts April 1

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The start of April marks the beginning of a unique angling experience in eastern Idaho. It marks the start of the special Dry Bed salvage season and the chance to head out towards Ririe and bag up some fish for dinner and the freezer. No fancy angling here, just plain old harvesting. Because of the specialized and… more

Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Set to Open on April 1

Thu, 03/25/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Though it has been a mild winter, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Fish and Game are working to ensure that wintering big games herds remain protected as long as possible and urge outdoor recreationalists to honor existing closure dates as they relate to the Egin-Hamer closure and St.… more

Fishing Rules Open House Meetings Set

Wed, 03/24/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans meetings across the Magic Valley Region to discuss potential fishing rule changes. It's all part of the process for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. The meetings go from 5:30 to 8 p.m.: April 20, Old Court House, 3rd floor, 206 1st Avenue South,… more

Trophy Species Applications Due

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is fast approaching. Hunters have from April 1 through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be… more

F&G Commission Adopts Chinook Season

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Chinook salmon fishing seasons will open April 24 in the Clearwater River, Snake River, Little Salmon and the lower Salmon River. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 18, adopted Chinook seasons as proposed by Fish and Game managers. Most areas will open to Chinook fishing on April 24. Seasons also… more

Youth Turkey Season Opens April 8

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Youth turkey season opens Thursday, April 8, a week before the regular season. The youth turkey season runs from Thursday, April 8, through Wednesday, April 14, in game management units open to general season turkey hunting and open in controlled hunt areas to holders of a youth-only controlled hunt permit. The… more

F&G Commission Adopts Big Game Seasons

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has adopted big game seasons for 2010 with few changes. New this year were caps on some elk tags, allowing youth hunters to hunt in both A and B tag elk hunts and easing black bear and mountain lion hunts in some units to include electronic calls and increased bag limits.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Application Period

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

Q. When can I apply for a controlled big game hunt? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1 through June 5. But if you apply for… more

Fish and Game Seeks Comments On Fishing Rules

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public input on potential fishing season and rule changes for 2011-2012. "We're in the scoping phase of the rule change process, which is when we want to hear ideas on potential changes to fishing seasons and rules, as well as share our ideas about what changes we think may… more

F&G Commission Adopts Big Game Seasons

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-mcoleman

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday morning adopted big game seasons for 2010 with few changes. New this year were caps on some elk tags, allowing youth hunters to hunt in both A and B tag elk hunts and easing black bear and mountain lion hunts in some units to include electronic calls and increased bag limits… more

F&G Commission Ups Steelhead Limit on Salmon River

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 18, approved a proposal to increase the limit on steelhead in the Salmon River drainage. Anglers may now buy a second steelhead card that allows them to catch and keep 40 steelhead, in addition to the 40 fish on the first card, allowing a total of 80 steelhead for the… more