The State of Deer and Elk gives Idaho hunters and others an opportunity to see how Idaho Fish and Game biologists gather data about these important and iconic animals and use that information to manage healthy, sustainable populations that provide excellent hunting opportunity.
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In the seventh episode of Fish and Game’s ‘State of Deer and Elk’ series, Fish and Game's State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Nicole Walrath, explains what CWD is and how Fish and Game is working to prevent the spread of this disease in Idaho.
In the sixth installment of Fish and Game’s ‘State of Deer and Elk’ series, Fish and Game Wildlife Health Coordinator Stacey Dauwalter explains EHD and CWD and clarifies some of the misconceptions associated with each.
Fish and Game was mindful of extreme winter in eastern Idaho and proactively eliminated most antlerless hunts for the 2023-2024 season setting process and fed deer and elk during severe winter weather.
The digital 2023-24 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure is available and the printed brochures will arrive at Fish and Game offices and license vendors later in April and before May 1 to June 5 application period for big game controlled hunts.
While it was another good year for elk hunter harvest, both mule deer and white-tailed deer saw drops in overall harvest and remained below the 10-year average.
In the fifth installment of Fish and Game’s State of Deer and Elk, State Wildlife Manager Rick Ward discusses how season setting works and why thoughtful input from hunters is an important step in the process.
Idaho Fish and Game biologists have spent decades counting and monitoring deer and elk populations, and in recent years, GPS collars have allowed them to pinpoint where and how animals die. It’s a critical part of understanding all facets of wildlife management, and a common question is often, “What kills the most deer and elk?”
Deer, elk and pronghorn hunters are reminded their Mandatory Hunter Reports, are due within 10 days of their hunt ending. Hunters can download Idaho Fish and Game’s mobile app to quickly fill out their reports, or go online to gooutdoorsidaho.com, or call (877) 268-9365. If you call in, please have your hunting license number handy.
