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Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November
Idaho Fish and Game has named 24 members to its Hunting and Advanced Technology working group that will review current technology used in big game hunting and provide recommendations to the Fish and Game Commission if the working group feels changes to hunting rules are warranted.
F&G seeks information regarding the killing of grizzly bear in Clark County west of Island Park Reservoir
On September 2nd, an adult female grizzly bear was found shot and killed in Clark County near Lower Shotgun Road, in the Willow Creek drainage, west of Island Park Reservoir. Fish and Game is seeking information from the public regarding the incident and would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have heard or seen something.
Dworshak Reservoir 2024-25 Fisheries Update
Dworshak Reservoir has provided great angling opportunities in 2024. Reports from anglers and research by Idaho Fish & Game showed that kokanee fishing was better than the previous two years and Smallmouth Bass continued to provide a world-class fishery. Additionally, Rainbow Trout stocking provided diverse opportunities for both boat and shore anglers.
Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime
Without dedicated sportsmen and women doing the right thing—making the call and reporting—many wildlife violations would go undetected, undocumented, and unsolved. Concerned citizens often ask how they can help or assist our officers. Simply put, one of the best ways to assist is to be a good witness.
(VIDEO): How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal
Failure to leave evidence of sex and species naturally attached to a big game animal remains one of the most common violations detected at Idaho Fish and Game check stations, so in order to help hunters, Fish and Game staff have created a helpful video that walk you through how to leave evidence of sex and species intact on a big game animal.
Pheasant season opens Oct. 12 or Oct. 19 depending on the area
Pheasant season opens Oct. 12 in North Idaho and Oct.19 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page 11 of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules. Fish and Game will stock over 28,000 pheasants this year at locations in every region of the state.
Public comment now open for proposed rules, including hunting big game animals with bait, spearfishing, and more
Idaho Fish and Game has opened a public comment period for the following proposed rules. Department staff will evaluate all comments submitted and provided by the public in conjunction with staff recommendations and build the pending rule to be voted on by the Commission during the November meeting in Salmon.
Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies
In this white-tail deer blog installment #4, Kenny talks about some important tips and strategies to make you more effective deer hunter this fall. He covers everything from pre-season scouting/preparation, using grunt tubes, rattling antlers, the why behind each strategy and more!
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