In The Spotlight
Seen any turkeys lately? Let F&G know and help us learn more about these fascinating birds
Fish and Game is asking people to spot and record wild turkeys on Fish and Game’s website, especially during July and August when young ones are with hens. The annual turkey survey will rely solely on people reporting turkey sightings, including how many birds were spotted and in what county they were seen.
Bear spray training and giveaway offered to Idaho residents in the Wood River Valley
Three community trainings led by Fish and Game wildlife biologists are scheduled in July and August in the Wood River Valley. Each training will focus on black bear and mountain lion biology and behavior, with hands-on training using inert bear spray canisters. Each free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 1.5 hours, pre-registration is required by calling the Magic Valley Regional Office at (208) 324-4359. Up to 40 bear spray canisters will be given away at each event.
Get outside with Idaho Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer
The Take Me Fishing Trailer is finishing its 15th season in eastern and southeastern Idaho the last week of June!
See the pond, fish the pond: The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing
Urban ponds are a huge resource for Idaho anglers. There are over 60 just in the Southwest Region alone, and they’re common throughout the state. If your local city park has a pond, chances are good to excellent it has some fish in it.
F&G concludes investigation in Panhandle Region grizzly bear shooting
Additional details are available surrounding the grizzly bear killed on June 10 in Unit 6.
Chinook fishing closes on portion of Lower Salmon River from Time Zone Bridge to Short's Creek
The sport fishery for Chinook salmon on the Lower Salmon River from the Time Zone Bridge upstream to Short's Creek closed on June 17 close to protect Chinook salmon being collected for hatchery broodstock
in the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers.
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