Press Releases and Articles
Avoid Autumn Rush-Sign up for Hunter Education Now
| Anonymous (not verified)
Every autumn as the leaves begin to change, thousands of Idahoans begin to focus on one thing: heading to the back country to hunt. If you are new to hunting, you must first complete a hunter education course. Far too often, new comers learn that they have waited too long to sign up, and finding a class is difficult… moreFish and Game Schedules Big Game Measuring Day
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As basketball fans gear up for March Madness next month, Fish and Game is getting ready for its own "big game day" - one that is sure to bring some exciting final scores of its own. Tuesday, March 17, is Big Game Scoring Day at the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game located at 1345… moreAsk Fish & Game: Steelhead Harvest Surveys
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Q: Why am I seeing harvest results for steelhead throughout the Clearwater drainage on your website, but not seeing much about the Salmon River? A: Because the Clearwater is fished by a large number of anglers throughout the winter, there is enough effort to justify the expense of creel surveys. The Salmon River… moreHunters Aid in Bust of Elk Poachers
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A father and son from Baker City, Oregon were recently sentenced for their roles in an 2014 opening day elk poaching case that began with a call to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline. On October 25th, 2014, Justin Gyllenberg (33) shot and killed a spike bull elk in the Hells Canyon area, then continued… moreFish and Game Considers Rescinding Hagerman Goose Closure
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a meeting February 16, from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Snake River Grill in Hagerman, to discuss a proposal to rescind the Hagerman Goose Closure Area. "Current goose populations are high in the area and opening more of it would increase the opportunity for goose hunting in… moreApply Now for Spring Bear and Turkey Controlled Hunts
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A few days remain in the application period for spring black bear which opened January 15 and continues through February 15. The spring turkey controlled hunt application period opened February 1 and runs through March 1. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15, with some controlled hunts opening… moreGoose Hunting Opportunities Still Available
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While most hunting seasons are now closed, the spring "light goose" season is poised to open in southeast Idaho. Beginning Saturday, February 14, the season on Blue, Ross's and Snow geese opens and runs through March 10 in Area 2. The season in Area 3 is currently open and continues through March 10. The bag limit… moreSteelhead Move up Clearwater as Anglers Prepare for Spring Bite
| idfg-lfrench
This winter has been a good one for steelhead anglers in Idaho; especially on the Clearwater River. Catch rates have been as low as five hours per fish, which is considered excellent for the hard fighting, yet sometimes elusive ocean-going rainbow trout. Unlike most anadromous species, Idaho steelhead can spend many… moreBrownlee Bighorn Sheep Capture a Success
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Last Thursday's planned capture of the remnant herd of bighorn sheep at Brownlee Dam went smoothly, according to officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Three ewes were captured using nets fired from a helicopter. The sheep were transported to McCormick Park, where biologists from Idaho and Oregon… moreSt. Joe Elk Herd Shows Signs of Improvement
| idfg-mdemick
Elk hunting in the Panhandle has a long and rich tradition. For many years the Panhandle was one of the very few places in the United States that had a general either-sex elk hunt that allowed modern centerfire rifles. In most places, antlerless elk have been managed under limited entry controlled "cow" hunts, or… moreAsk Fish & Game: Spring Turkey Draw
| idfg-mdemick
Q. I'm planning to apply for a spring turkey controlled hunt, but when will I know if I draw? A. Successful applicants for spring turkey will be notified by postcard by March 20. Results will also be available by March 20 under the hunting section of Fish and Game's website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. It is… more
Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) Hierarchy Table
| idfg-ccoulter
Mystified by the often-confusing terminology associated with water drainage naming and numbering?
This table relates well to the official NHD/USGS system (source: Wikipedia 2015Feb05).
The GIS layer Hydrologic Units includes Level 3 (3rd-code/6-digit) through Level 6 (6th-code/12-digit) polygons.
… moreAccess Regulations in Effect at Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area
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The Idaho Department of Fish… moreUpper Snake Region Seeks Input About Future Regulations
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Biologists with the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish… moreTrespassing Poachers Receive Stiff Sentences
| Anonymous (not verified)
Two men who trespassed to poach deer in Lemhi County won't be legally hunting in Idaho anytime soon. On December 7, 2014, conservation officers received a trespass call from a landowner near the town of Lemhi Idaho, who said hunters had trespassed and shot a deer in their field. The suspects fled the scene with the… moreFebruary Sportsperson Dinner Scheduled in Lewiston
| Anonymous (not verified)
Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the February sportsperson dinner meeting on Tuesday, February 17th at the Regional Fish and Game office, 3316 16th street in Lewiston. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm followed by presentations including; fisheries and big game season setting, elk… moreFish and Game Gives Anglers What They Want: Bigger Fish
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The results of a four year study using an evaluation tool developed by IDFG fishery biologists called "Tag-You're-It" has Fish and Game managers taking a new approach to stocking many of Idaho's lakes and reservoirs with larger rainbow trout. This year, many of the state's most heavily stocked still-water fisheries… more