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Chronic Wasting Disease Status in Idaho
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F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as Chronic Wasting Disease management zone and authorizes emergency hunts
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 22 authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic Wasting Disease. The goal of the emergency hunts is to get a valid number of samples to determine how widespread the disease may be in the area. The hunts will be for Idaho residents only, and tags may be discounted.
Recent News
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Hunters in Unit 14 and adjacent areas asked to provide CWD samples from harvested animals
Friday, November 19, 2021 - 1:52 PM MST
Because Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has recently been detected in two mule deer in Unit 14 , Fish and Game officials are asking hunters in Unit 14 and nearby units to have any animal they harvest tested for Chronic Wasting Disease and follow practices designed to minimize the chance of spreading the disease any farther. -
Open houses set Dec. 1 – 9 to collect comments about upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
Friday, November 26, 2021 - 11:06 AM MST
Idaho Fish and Game will host a series of open houses for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons and Rules. People can also see the proposals and comment online. -
November notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 4:09 PM MST
All of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to the public on Friday Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving -
F&G seeking public input on Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 11:12 AM MST
To better understand views of Idaho wild turkey hunters and inform management guidance for this planning process, Fish and Game is seeking public input on the Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public commenting through Dec. 10, 2021. -
F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2022-2023
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 11:11 AM MST
Fish and Game is seeking public feedback online as staff prepare to set upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons for 2022-2023. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 10, 2021. -
Fish and Game will offer a new mountain lion hound hunting opportunity on Craig Mountain WMA
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 9:09 AM MST
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a new trial opportunity for mountain lion hunting with hounds on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) -
Hunter recipes: Gramma's wild turkey and rice casserole
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 8:22 AM MST
This recipe combines leftover wild turkey with rice, green beans, canned soup, and a few extra ingredients to create a good old-fashioned casserole. -
DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after Chronic Wasting Disease found in Idaho deer
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 2:41 PM MST
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho Fish and Game are encouraging hunters to take precautions when handling deer, elk or moose due to recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish and Game announced the first detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho in two mule deer taken by hunters during October. -
MK Nature Center's Holiday Bird Seed Sale is Dec. 3-4
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 1:53 PM MST
The 15th annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale at MK Nature Center will be on December 3-4 at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. In partnership with Wild-Birds Unlimited, there will be a variety of premium quality seed for sale during this fund raiser. And there is more! -
Mule deer buck killed and left to waste near Burley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 11:40 AM MST
A Citizens Against Poaching hotline tip on November 12, 2021 led Fish and Game Conservation officers to a mule deer buck that had been shot by a firearm and left to waste near Burley.
