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cascade aquarium built at fischer pond

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:09:22 -0400

By Dale Allen - Idaho Department of Fish and Game

During the past three years an outdoor aquarium has been built along Highway 55 in Cascade.

The outdoor viewing aquarium was built to allow people to see aquatic organisms in a natural-looking setting. Educational information about fish life cycles and fish species identification is also available in a fun, entertaining setting. So what is the aquarium, and how was it constructed and funded?

BEST TOWNS FOR SPORTSMEN NAMED BY OUTDOOR LIFE

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:19:27 -0400

New York, New York-Outdoor Life magazine ranks the top towns for hunters and anglers to live in its June/July 2009 issue. The magazine used extensive data to score 200 towns on available sporting opportunities and quality-of-life for its second annual ranking. Lewiston, Idaho, population 31,794, took top honors on the magazine's "Best Places to Live" list. The magazine also names 10 great towns on the list for whitetail hunters. For complete details on all 200 towns, please visit www.OutdoorLife.com.

Lowered chinook forecast results in season changes

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:30:25 -0400

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, May 14, approved changes in Chinook salmon seasons and limits on the Clearwater and Lochsa rivers.

A greatly reduced Chinook salmon run this year - from one half to one third of the predicted numbers - will also affect Chinook seasons in Idaho.

f&g wants comments on bear lake management plan

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:42:05 -0400

Idaho Fish and Game managers are seeking comments on a proposed fishery management plan for Bear Lake.

The 2009-2013 Bear Lake Fisheries Management Plan is a joint effort by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The two agencies share management authority for the fisheries of Bear Lake and cooperated in the development of this management plan.

Idaho Spring Fishing Report

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:05:19 -0400

This report highlights a few of the best places to fish, what anglers are using and what they are catching. The information is compiled from regional Fish and Game fishery managers, local tackle shops and anglers.

Invasive species fund boat stickers required

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:02:16 -0400

Anybody who wants to launch a boat in Idaho waters will have to buy an Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker.

A new state law requires the owner of any boat and any non-motorized vessel - canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat etc. - to buy and display an Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker to legally launch and operate the boat in Idaho.

new, nonresident fees go up friday

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:01:12 -0400

IDAHO FISH AND GAME
HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE
Boise, ID

Date: April 29, 2009
Contact: Ed Mitchell
(208) 334-3700

new, nonresident fees go up friday

News fees for nonresident hunting and fishing licenses, tags and permits go into effect Friday, May 1.

Fish rules changes on hold

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:05:47 -0500

Anglers should hold onto their 2008-2009 Idaho fishing rules brochures for one more year.

Current rules will stay the same through 2010, and then a new two-year rules brochure will be developed for 2011. In the meantime, Fish and Game fisheries managers will continue to take recommendations for rule changes from the public.

Online trip auction starts friday

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:05:00 -0500

Are you interested in an incredible Idaho adventure?

The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation Inc. presents its 19th Annual Online Trip Auction beginning 9 a.m. Friday, February 27. This year's auction offers 40 trips. Here are just a few:

Steelhead survey available online

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:29:31 -0500

Any steelhead anglers who recently received a letter asking them to participate in the fall 2008 Steelhead Fishing Survey may now respond online instead of by mail or phone.

This site - http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/ - allows survey participants to enter their answers online. To proceed, click on "2008 Steelhead," then enter the control number found in the upper right corner of the letter, and your last name to log in.

Winter conditions bode well for wildlife, so far

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:28:18 -0500

ative wildlife, such as deer and elk, have endured the rugged climate of eastern Idaho for thousands of years, so it's evident that they are capable of surviving if left on their own.

The tricky part of the equation is that modern man has affected their population numbers and habitat to such an extent that biologists must keep a close tab on the animals, the weather and the habitat to make sure that no significant change goes unnoticed.

Weekly Idaho Steelhead Fishing Report - As of: January 18, 2009

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:26:22 -0500

For current streamflow conditons, check the USGS Water Resources website.
River Location No. Anglers Checked Hours Fished Fish Kept Fish
Released Total Hours Per Fish Caught Hours Per Fish Kept Water

Year-round angling at ririe has a few catches

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:02:27 -0500

Since the start of last year, new regulations have been in place at Ririe Reservoir to help anglers enjoy fishing opportunities.

As long as there is no ice, anglers can fish anywhere. Once the ice has formed, it's back to the old regulations of only fishing through the ice within one mile of the dam.

Winter fishing is plentiful in idaho

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:10:48 -0500

Despite fishing closing on some streams for the winter, most lakes, ponds and reservoirs and some rivers and streams are open all year.

In some parts of the state it gets cold enough for ice-fishing.

f&g wants to talk about the future of hunting & fishing

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:09:58 -0500

Aside from a few die hard ice fishermen here and a few trappers there, not too many hunters or anglers can be found out in the field now in Idaho.

If you want to find the outdoor sports-minded types in the middle of winter, then looking for them at a major outdoor retailer would be your best shot. In order to reach their customer base, representatives from Idaho Fish and Game will be at the Idaho Falls Sportsman's Warehouse store in Ammon, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10.