Press Releases and Articles
Moose, Sheep, Goat Applications Due
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April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted through April 30. Earlier this year, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission eliminated 10 antlerless moose permits in the Panhandle and reduced bull hunts… moreBear Managers Invite Public to Spring Meeting
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The spring meeting of Yellowstone grizzly bear managers is open to the public. The Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee will meet April 18 and 19 in Teton Village, Wyoming. The spring meeting has a full agenda with reports on the estimation of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem… morePeregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise
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The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the next box. This is the fourth year that the webcam has followed the daily activities at a nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets. The webcam may be seen at: http://… moreTeam Works with Idaho F&G to Preserve Wildlife Habitat
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting some help from an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team to improve wildlife habitat in the Boise River area this spring. The team will be serving on various projects until May 10, and will assist Fish and Game staff members at two wildlife management areas - the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Education
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Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but I can't until I have a license and to get a license I have to take a hunter ed class. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/education/hunter_ed/ or contact the nearest… more
Ranking Elements of Biodiversity in Idaho
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Historically, IDFG Biologists used a data management system, called Biotics, to track Element information and aide in the development of conservation ranks. Biotics managed the information in the background and ranking often involved a fair amount of qualitative assessment and judgment by an expert or group.… more
Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Now Open
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The southern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure opened to human entry on April 1. Though the winter was fairly light at lower elevations this year, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Fish… moreWolf Seasons Closed in Most Zones
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Wolf trapping seasons closed March 31 in all wolf management zones, and hunting seasons have closed in all but the Lolo and Selway zones where hunting seasons remain open through June 30. As of April 2, hunters had killed 252 wolves, and trappers 123, for a total of 375 wolves. Fish and Game sold about 43,300 wolf… more
FREE GIS tools for Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Suitability, and Occurence Modeling
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Did you know there is a plethera of FREE, that's right I said FREE, ArcGIS tools and toolboxes available for wildlife habitat and corridor modeling? Conveniently, many of these tools are listed on the CorridorDesign website:
http://www.corridordesign.org/designing_corridors/resources/gis_tools/
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Youth Turkey Hunt Begins April 8
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The general season youth turkey hunt runs Sunday, April 8, through Saturday, April 14. Hunters must be 10 to 15 years of age to participate and have a valid hunting license and turkey tag. The general spring turkey season opens April 15 and runs through May 25. Dates vary for controlled hunts, listed in the… moreYoung Hunters Have a Blast at Kamiah's Flying-B Ranch
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It has often been said that young people are the future. Young hunters are also the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. By introducing our youth to the joys of hunting at an early age, we can ensure the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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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, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… moreMuzzleloader Workshop Planned
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Want to expand your season while learning about an old style of hunting and hunting equipment? If so, signup for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game muzzleloader workshop April 20, 21, at the Magic Valley Regional office at 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, two miles north of the Flying J truck stop… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. When can I apply for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination… moreF&G Commission Sets 2012 Big Game Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a meeting Thursday, March 22, set big game seasons for 2012. The commissioners adopted Fish and Game staff recommendations for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion hunts, and added a few changes of their own. Changes from the 2011-2012… moreF&G Commission Adopts Chinook Season
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Idaho anglers will be able to start fishing for Chinook salmon on Sunday, April 22. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 22, adopted Chinook seasons as proposed by Fish and Game managers. Chinook will open in the Clearwater River, Snake River, Little Salmon and lower Salmon River. Closing dates will… moreCommission to Meet in Boise This Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will be setting big game and Chinook salmon seasons during a meeting Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22, in Boise. The commission will meet in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. A public comment session will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March… moreTime to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky hunters… more