Press Releases and Articles
Online Trip Auction Starts Friday
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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: Horseback Fish Stocking Family Camping Thousand Springs dinner and Nature… moreNature Center Book Signing, Sale to Benefit Education
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will host its first book signing and sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 28. The book signing will feature some top Idaho authors, with topics ranging from Idaho wildflowers to the history of Tom and Julia Davis. Authors will read from their books, and light refreshments will be… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Permits
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Q. My friend says that when I buy an archery permit, I can hunt only in the archery portion of deer or elk hunts. Is this true? A. No. An archery permit is required to hunt any of the "archery-only" seasons. But no archery permit is required to hunt in an "any weapon" season. To hunt in muzzleloader-only hunts,… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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Question: "Now that the waterfowl and upland bird seasons are closed, what's left for an avid hunter and angler to do?" Answer: There are still numerous hunting- and fishing-oriented opportunities open to the avid sportsman. I would remind everyone to make sure they first purchase their 2008 hunting, fishing, or… moreBighorn Sheep Tag Auction Brings $120,000
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An Oregon hunter who is remaining anonymous has paid $120,000 for Idaho's auction bighorn sheep permit. The permit was sold at the recent Wild Sheep Foundation's annual convention in Salt Lake City. The Wild Sheep Foundation was formerly known as the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS). Idaho bighorn… moreMeeting Set To Discuss Lake Pend Oreille Fishery
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a "State of the Lake Meeting" to discuss the status of the Lake Pend Oreille fishery. The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Sandpoint Community Center. The meeting will provide an update of the fishery recovery efforts that… moreAsk Fish and Game: Elk Controlled Hunts
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Q. Now, when is it that I can put in for my elk controlled hunt? A. You will have to wait a bit but the application period for controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear runs from May 1 through June 5.Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "How does Fish and Game manage species that conflict with each other, like cutthroat trout and white pelicans or wolves and elk?" Answer: You've hit upon two contentious issues. A law called The Wildlife Policy sets out the state's responsibility for… moreTime Running out to Apply for Turkey, Bear Tags
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The application period ends Sunday, February 15. Hunters have about a week left to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on sale April 1… moreFish and Game Submits Revised Fee Increase Proposal
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Idaho Fish and Game officials have submitted a revised proposal that asks for a more modest revenue increase. In the light of tough economic times, Idaho Fish and Game has scaled back a proposed revenue increase to an overall 15 percent instead of 20 percent. Under the new proposal, the resident combination hunting… moreGood Outlook for a Spring Chinook Fishing Season
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So far four Chinook salmon have been counted at the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, but all were headed downstream. Still, the early forecast is a for a good Chinook fishing season in Idaho this year. "We're confident that enough Chinook will return to Idaho this spring for a mid-to-late April season opening… moreComments Sought on 2009 Salmon Season
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Salmon anglers are encouraged to provide their comments on the upcoming salmon fishing season by attending any of five Idaho Department of Fish and Game public meetings scheduled throughout the Lewiston area. Regional fishery personnel will provide a brief overview of prior seasons, especially the 2008 season; review… moreCommission Conference Calls to Start
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m., Thursday February 12 and continuing each Thursday until the end of the 2009 Legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be available at the… moreTwo F&G Commissioners Reappointed, Confirmed
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Idaho Fish and Game commissioners Gary Power of the Salmon Region and Wayne Wright of the Magic Valley Region, whose terms expired at the end of June 2008, were reappointed in June by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter. Both were confirmed by the state Senate Wednesday, February 4.Clarification: Idaho Elk Numbers
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A recent Associated Press news story recently included misleading information about the effects of wolf predation on elk numbers in Idaho. Elk are managed in 29 zones. In most of those zones, elk numbers are within management objectives. In a few, the numbers are above objectives, and in three zones, numbers are below… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results
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Q. I applied for a spring turkey controlled hunt. When will I know if I draw? A. Successful applicants for spring turkey and bear hunts will be notified by postcard by March 10. You can also check your status through the Idaho Fish and Game Website in March. It is the responsibility of hunters to find out whether… moreAngler Comments Sought on Fishing Rule Changes
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Anglers are encouraged to provide their comments on potential rule changes for the 2011-12 fishing season. Rules include equipment restrictions such as the type or size of hook that could be used, or the use of bait. They do not include seasons, bag limits or size limits. Comments are being sought early because the… moreSoutheast Region Sets Big Game Scoring Day
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Big Game Scoring Day has been scheduled for Thursday, February 26, at the Fish and Game's southeast regional office located in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone… more