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Fish & Game

  • Looking for Swardfish -May 08, 08

    Dean and Capt. Joe McGivern go for a Swardfish at night..




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  • Increasing Bear Activity -April 19, 08

    Both forest and fish & game officials report seeing bears tracks in the snow in the Island Park area. Bears are emerging from their winter dens

  • McCall Subregion Fishing Information -April 19, 08

    Horsethief is owned by the Fish and Game Department and is kept full of water throughout the year and is managed strictly as a family fishing water.

  • Upper Snake Region Fishing Information -April 19, 08

    Ice fishing is becoming increasingly difficult with the warmer weather. Anglers should use caution if attempting to access ice, as shorelines are likely to be dangerous.

  • Eftta Appoints New Chief Executive Officer -April 16, 08

    the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association – is an organisation with over 200 members in Europe, representing the interests of tens of thousands of fishing tackle employees.

  • 2008 Spring Fire Season -April 15, 08

    Yesterday, was a good indication of springtime and the long overdue seasonal changes. We can enjoy the warmer temperatures, longer days and grass underfoot—a perfect combination for outside activities.

  • Southwest Region Fishing Information -April 11, 08

    Yellow Perch: Fishing for yellow perch is excellent. Anglers are catching perch throughout the reservoir in about 15 of water. Use small pieces of cut bait and fish close to the bottom.

  • Is Reloading Becoming a Lost Art? -April 11, 08

    The vast majority of American shooters do not reload their shotshells or centerfire rifle and pistol cartidges, according to a recent survey.

  • Will robust snowpack mean a good water year? -March 17, 08

    La Nia has delivered as advertised in Idaho this winter, leaving robust snowpack levels across the state and giving farmers hope that rivers and reservoirs will have ample

  • Employment Opportunities -March 10, 08

    If you are considering becoming a State of Idaho employee, have just joined the team of state employees,

  • Pit of contention -March 03, 08

    Canyons are usually known for their scenic beauty and local wildlife, but in an area of Upper Rock Creek Canyon, immediately surrounded by more than 40 residents…

  • Game and Fish: No imminent wolf slaughter -February 26, 08

    State wildlife officials are dismissing warnings by critics of Wyoming’s wolf management plan of the imminent slaughter of up to two-thirds of the state’s wolves after the animal loses protection under the federal Endangered Species Act next month…

  • Chlorine Leak Kills Fish in Grace Hatchery -December 14, 07

    About 200,000 young rainbow trout were killed Tuesday afternoon, December 11, at the Idaho Fish and Game hatchery in Grace when a chlorine pipe began to leak….

  • Fish and Game Seeking Public Input on Mule Deer Management Plan -December 11, 07

    The draft plan identifies 12 management goals, developed from a series of public involvement efforts over the past 10 months. Last winter the University of Idaho and the Department conducted a survey of more than 4,500 mule deer hunters. Public meetings were held throughout Idaho during September and October. A Mule Deer Workshop was held in Pocatello in August with more than 100 participants. Results from all of these public involvement efforts were used to draft the management goals in the plan.

  • Fish and Game Seeking Public Comment on Draft Idaho Wolf Population Management Plan -November 27, 07

    Fish and Game is seeking public review and comments on the draft wolf management plan, which will guide post-delisting wolf monitoring and management. The Department is proposing using regulated harvest to help manage wolf populations, provide harvest opportunity, and to help reduce conflicts. Additionally, the plan proposes management to provide viewing opportunity.

  • Roads and ATVs Increase Buck Vulnerability -November 20, 07

    Buck vulnerability – or how susceptible a buck is to harvest during the hunting season – is not a new concept. Many situations lead to increased vulnerability, including habitat fragmentation, decreased hiding cover, liberal seasons, hunting during the rut, advances in weapon and equipment technology, and gentle terrain.

  • Idaho Fish and Game releases draft wolf management plan -November 20, 07

    The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has developed a draft wolf population management plan that includes provisions for hunting wolves – in anticipation of wolves in Idaho being removed from the endangered species list.

  • Fish And Game Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Poaching Cases -November 01, 07

    Many poaching cases are reported and solved because of information provided by concerned members of the public. That is why the CAP hotline is so important. It provides an anonymous means for getting valuable information to investigating officers, and through the CAP program, rewards are often possible.

  • Fish and Game Seeking Volunteers to Help Mule Deer -September 24, 07

    On Saturday, September 29th, Fish and Game and volunteers will be headed to Stone in southern Idaho to remove approximately 4 miles of fence on BLM land near the Black Pine area. The fence which stands over 8 feet high is currently impeding access to habitat by mule deer.

  • Pocatello Wildlife Film Festival -August 25, 07

    The Pocatello Wildlife Film Festival is being sponsored by numerous local wildlife enthusiasts, sportsmen’s groups, conservation organizations, and state and federal agencies. For more information about the PWFF, please call Karrie Schmidt at 232-9306 or Alicia Tauscher at 282-4579; weekdays, 8 am.- 4:30 pm.

  • Fish and Game Hosts Free Mule Deer Management Workshop -July 09, 07

    All hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to participate in the upcoming Mule Deer Management Workshop scheduled for Saturday, August 4th, at Idaho State University in Pocatello. This free workshop sponsored by the Southeast Idaho Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsman’s Warehouse will run from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm

  • WOLF REPORT: Wolves Kill Sheep -June 19, 07

    Representatives of various interests, including livestock owners, outfitters, hunters, environmental and wildlife advocates met with Idaho Fish and Game officials June 14 in Boise to discuss a wolf harvest management plan.

  • BECOME A HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR -June 11, 07

    New Instructor Orientation outlines how to organize the class, select meeting sites, how to order supplies and how to get students registered and finally certified. Instructors learn how to use lesson plans, how to teach using various methods, and how to employ effective teaching styles.

  • Twin Lakes - May 29, 2007 -May 29, 07 Bluegills are currently holding in the ten-foot area. They are in a pre spawn mode not quite ready to go into the shallows to spawn. Worms, grubs and micro jigs are working well fished under a bobber. You’ll find that most bluegills are in the five – seven inch range with a few eight – nine inches.
  • McTucker Ponds Management Area - May 24, 2007 -May 29, 07

    Warm water anglers can look towards McTucker ponds management area for another bass and pan fish fishery thanks to region 5 Idaho Fish & Game 208-232-4703. With an aggressive stocking program, look for warm water fish like bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish to be tugging at your line throughout the summer months.

  • Glendale, Foster, Lamont and Johnson Reservoirs - May 29, 2007 -May 29, 07

    The far southeastern corner of Idaho is a warm water anglers dream. With small bodies of water dotted across this region, anglers have the opportunity to fish for a wide variety of species like bass, crappies, bluegill, perch, tiger musky and rainbows.<

  • American Falls and Snake River - May 29, 2007 -May 29, 07

    The reports on the reservoir have been good. Anglers are landing rainbows up to eight pounds and small mouth in the two – five pound range. This early period is a good bet before the draw down starts in mid summer, draining the reservoir to a riverbed.

  • FISH AND GAME HOLDS NEW SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS -May 24, 07

    There, in a gorgeous mountain setting, educators will learn about the amazing beauty and fragility of the high deserts that surround us. They will also learn of the fantastic animals that live in Idaho’s deserts, and the challenges they face in their unique environment.

  • General Fishing Season Begins Saturday -May 24, 07

    Don’t forget that Free Fishing Day is just around the corner, and once again the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Fish and Game is sponsoring an event at McTucker Ponds.

  • UPPER SNAKE REGION SPORTSMEN’S GROUPS JOIN TOGETHER TO OFFER FREE YOUTH SKILLS DAY! -May 08, 07

    The free event starts at 9:00 AM and runs until 4:00 PM, but registration starts at 8:30 AM and everyone who takes place in at least six of the mini-seminars will be entered in a drawing for a new rifle. The seminars are all free and will cover such topics as fishing, archery, trapping, turkey calling, muzzleloading, hound dogging, horse and llama packing and falconry. A trailer with a portable laser shooting gallery will also be on hand for youngsters to test their skills.

  • VOLUNTEERS DO “WILDWORK” FOR FISH AND GAME -May 04, 07

    Volunteer Services and Hunter Ed Coordinator for southeast region Fish and Game, Terri Bergmeier, says, “Volunteers make contributions of time, energy and expertise on a variety of projects, many of which would not be accomplished otherwise. We appreciate all the assistance volunteers provide.”

  • NEW PARK PLANNED FOR IDAHO FALLS -April 30, 07

    Steve Schmidt, Regional Supervisor for Fish and Game hopes many will catch the vision, “Wouldn’t it be great to have an area where kids and the whole family could hop on their bikes and ride to a pond to catch some fish?”

  • Public Scoping for 2007 Panhandle Region Special Turkey Rules -April 26, 07

    Even with all the various relocation efforts, there has not been a noticeable reduction in hunting opportunity or a reduction in the following year’s depredation complaints in the Panhandle. The proposed changes include increasing the bag limit to five turkeys and extending the fall hunting season to December 15 in Units 1, 2, 3, and 5.

  • IDFG SEEKS COMMENTS ON PROPOSED SANDHILL CRANE HUNTS FOR NEXT FALL -April 25, 07

    The actual total number of sandhill cranes that can be harvested is set by the Pacific Flyway Council, not IDFG. What IDFG does control is how to get the maximum benefit from the total allotment the state receives each year. Last year the limit was set at 336, of which 236 actual birds were harvested. “This year the allocation has been set at 306 birds, a similar number to last year.” says Tom Hemker, statewide waterfowl coordinator for Idaho.

  • Please help avoid bear and human conflicts -April 24, 07

    Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Tim Henderson and a 15 year old male grizzly bear collided on April 10, 2007 northeast of Tetonia, Idaho. As a result, Tim was badly injured and the bear was ultimately destroyed. I am thankful that Mr. Henderson appears to be on the road to a complete recovery and wish both he and his family health and much happiness. As we put this tragedy behind us, I wish to share my thoughts to speed the healing process and help avoid future bear and human conflicts. Hopefully, this message will begin a discourse in Teton, Fremont, and Clark counties regarding what we have learned from this incident.

  • IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SANDHILL CRANE HUNTS -April 24, 07

    The story of the Rocky Mountain population of Greater Sandhill Cranes is a wildlife management success. Numbers have increased from a total of a few thousand in the 1960’s to around 23,000 last fall. Southeast Idaho, mainly Caribou and Bear Lake counties, host the largest single concentration of the birds when they gather in August and early September to stage for their fall migration to their wintering areas in southern Colorado and New Mexico.

  • Fish and Game Releases Regional Weekly Fishing Reports -April 04, 07

    Idaho has more than 10 world-class blue-ribbon wild trout streams, including the Henrys Fork, Silver Creek and the St. Joe River scattered throughout the state. Many other high-quality trout streams exist, and the new reports will help angles find those spots.

  • ROTATING IDFG AUCTION TO LAND IN IDAHO FALLS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH -March 23, 07

    The auction of found, forfeited, and seized items by IDFG is an annual happening. Those familiar with the event call it by its shortened name of “The Fur Sale.” As the name implies, the majority of the items up for auction are furs and hides either found, confiscated or seized by the courts throughout the state during the past year.

  • Delisting of Yellowstone Grizzly Bear -March 22, 07

    This commitment coupled with State wildlife agencies’ approved grizzly bear management plans ensure that adequate regulatory mechanisms are in place and that the Yellowstone grizzly bear population will not become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Therefore, based on the best scientific and commercial information available, we are finalizing the delisting of the Yellowstone grizzly bear DPS. More information on this action and other post-delisting management documents are available below.

  • Conservation and Management Plan for Mountain Whitefish in the Big Lost River Available for Review -March 22, 07

    The plan reviews historical and current distribution and abundance based on fishery surveys and historical accounts. It describes the isolated nature of the Big Lost River drainage that has lead to genetic differences between Big Lost River mountain whitefish and other populations in the Snake River basin. Finally, the plan discusses potential factors affecting the population and identifies management actions believed to be critical to the attainment of population objectives are identified.

  • Big Game Highway Mortality Symposium -March 12, 07

    Topics to be explored include the value the animals killed each year could have to the Idaho economy; how other state and countries have tackled the problem of highway mortality; and how future road and highway construction and improvements could lessen the wildlife death toll.

  • Southeast Region Fish and Game Sets Big Game Scoring Day -March 09, 07

    “We are so lucky to have three official measurers with over 30 years of experience,” says Jennifer Jackson, Regional Conservation Educator for Fish and Game. “The service is free, so even if you are not sure your item is record worthy, bring it by anyway. We will be happy to rough score it.”

  • Hunter Education Registration for Pocatello/Chubbuck Area -March 09, 07

    Hunter Education courses are taught by trained, volunteer instructors who adhere to statewide standards. Courses involve lectures and demonstrations, homework, field experiences, firing exercises and a written exam.

  • Fish and Game Surveys Mule Deer Hunters -February 13, 07

    The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has begun work on a new statewide Mule Deer Management Plan, and officials want to hear from mule deer hunters across the state.

  • Hunter Education Classes Plentiful -February 13, 07

    “We have several options available for both hunter education and bowhunter education,” Fish and Game wildlife educator Dan Papp said. “These include traditional classroom courses, home study and online course options.”<

  • FISH AND GAME TO HOLD BIG GAME REGULATIONS SCOPING MEETINGS -February 12, 07

    “The public uses the resource and so we want to understand how the public wants it managed,” says Corey Class, regional wildlife biologist for the southeast region of Fish and Game. He adds, “That doesn’t mean we can make all hunters happy all the time, but we try our best to mesh what hunters want with what’s best for the resource.”

  • NEW SAGE GROUSE WORKING GROUPS FORMED -February 12, 07

    The Big Desert Sage Grouse Local Working Group will focus on sage grouse populations and habitat in the Blaine, Butte, Bingham, and Power County areas.

  • Fish and Game Surveys Mule Deer Hunters -February 07, 07 “We are in the beginning stages of creating a new mule deer management plan for the state of Idaho,” said Brad Compton, state big game manager. “What we need to know is what sportsmen want when it comes to hunting opportunities.”
  • Home is Where the Habitat Is -January 26, 07 “Though the purpose for buying this property was mostly recreational,” says Bute, “we also want to enhance it for wildlife.”
  • Fishing for Answers in Island Park Reservoir -January 08, 07

    Besides winter carryover, the stocking rates have confounded the picture. Over the past 50 years, IDFG has managed the reservoir with a wide range of stocking strategies. Varying numbers of fingerling rainbow trout have been stocked in the spring, summer, and fall, in addition to a lesser number of “catchable” or 10-12 inch sized fish.

  • COW ELK SHOT AND LEFT TO WASTE -December 27, 06

    This elk waste case is yet another event in a rash of elk waste cases plaguing southeast Idaho this year.

  • Hunters Can Help Fish and Game with CWD Testing -October 15, 06

    CWD is one of a group of diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathys (TSE) that includes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cows, scrapie in sheep, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) in humans. CWD was first discovered in Colorado in 1967. Since that time, it has been documented in free ranging deer and elk in northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming, northeastern Utah, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Arizona. It has also been documented in captive deer and elk facilities in several other states. So far, CWD has not been found in Idaho. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control have concluded that there is currently no evidence that CWD in deer and elk is transmitted to humans.

  • Farm-Raised Elk Escape -October 11, 06

    The depredation hunt in Unit 62 is open only to those landowners and hunters who receive a letter from the Department of Fish and Game informing them that they can participate.

  • Banana Trout Utilized To Help IDFG Manage Sand Creek WMA Ponds -October 05, 06

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game will use an unusual looking trout to help improve fishing at the Sand Creek WMA ponds. Fishing in the four Sand Creek Ponds has declined in recent years and biologists are hoping that a better understanding of overwinter trout survival in the different ponds can help improve the fishery.

About Dave Langston

Outdoor writer Dave Langston resides in Chubbuck. He grew up in the Midwest and south fishing and hunting across the country.

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Video Interviews

  • Visiting the Crow’s Nest Ranch -December 07, 07

    The Western States Sportsman crew recently paid a visit to the Crow’s Nest Ranch near Mackay, ID to hunt pheasant and chukar. We had a great hunt there hunting the wild chukar that roost on the mountain above the ranch as well as the pheasant that the operators of the ranch raise for hunting.

  • Juniper Mountian Ranch -November 30, 07

    This is a special episode of the Western States Sportsman. Come with us as we venture to Juniper Mountain Ranch in Idaho and test out products new for 2007 and 2008.