Press Releases and Articles
Mountain Lion Killed in Garden City
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Pursued through neighborhoods and common areas, an adult mountain lion was eventually killed by law enforcement officials along the Boise River Greenbelt in the Riverside subdivision yesterday afternoon. An eyewitness reported to Garden City Police that at 4:15 in the afternoon, a mountain lion had bolted from under… moreWolf Trapper Course Set in Idaho Falls
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Idaho Fish and Game will be offering a wolf trapper course in Idaho Falls on February 22. Attendance at an Idaho Department of Fish and Game wolf trapper education course is required for those wishing to trap wolves in Idaho. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 22 at the Fish and Game… more
Lynx Captured in West Cabinet Mountains
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Two trapping partners had a trapline of only two bobcat traps in the Idaho Panhandle's West Cabinet Mountains. They had each set one trap. Imagine their surprise on January 29 when they walked up to the first set and discovered, not a bobcat, but a lynx in the trap. The trappers knew just what to do. They called… more
Project WILD Workshops Offered
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled two "Project Wild" workshops in northern Idaho for teachers and youth leaders. The first workshop, scheduled for April 25-26, will be a "Wild About Wild Turkeys" workshop. The workshop includes a Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8am-6pm). Space is limited,… more75th Celebration: Watching Idaho's Wild Side
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Idaho's abundant and diverse wildlife are as famous as its potatoes. From mountain goats and sage-grouse, to salmon and bighorn sheep, and everything else between, Idaho's rich wildlife heritage offers residents and visitors a rewarding wildlife viewing experience. You don't have to travel very far to watch wildlife.… moreTurkey, Upland Game Rules Book Coming This Month
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The new upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules books will be available in mid-February. The spring turkey controlled hunt application period runs February 1 through March 1. Hunters can find the 2014 spring turkey controlled hunt information at Fish and Game offices, license vendors and online at: http… moreLack of Snow Hampers IDFG's Big Game Aerial Surveys
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So far this year dry conditions and the lack of snow have led Idaho Department of Fish and Game to change its aerial survey plans because big game are spread widely rather than confined to typical winter range. Aerial surveys are conducted mostly during winter months when the animals are congregated on lower… moreWeekly Commission Conference Calls Have Started
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m. each Thursday until the end of the 2014 legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 600… moreVolunteers Needed to Help Collect Steelhead Brood Stock
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking volunteer anglers to help collect adult hatchery steelhead for brood stock on the South Fork Clearwater River beginning February 24. The goal of the brood stock collection is to increase hatchery returns to the South Fork Clearwater River by using a more locally… moreAsk Fish and Game: Two Pole Permit for Ice Fishing
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Q. If I can have five poles for ice fishing, does a two-pole permit mean I can have 10? A. No. While an angler can fish with up to five poles or lines at a time, and up to five hooks per line, a two-pole validation does not allow more than five lines while ice fishing. All lines must be attended by the angler. Ice… moreFish and Game Seeks Input from Hunters
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2014 big game seasons. Interested individuals can visit with department personnel concerning the proposed season changes and provide their written comments by attending any of four open house meetings. Each meeting is… moreFish & Game to Host Open House
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What are the preliminary proposed changes and management goals for the upcoming big game hunting seasons? The last week of February sportsmen will have the chance to voice their opinions. Idaho Fish and Game will host three meetings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: February 24, Hailey Community Campus, Rooms 301… more
Coons in the Coeur d' Alenes
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For the first time we had racoons visit one of our bait stations. This pair of coons was found in a remote portion of the Coeur d' Alene Mountains, near the Montana border, at about 3,000 feet in elevation. We have now had a total of 28 species visit our bait stations.
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Middle Fork Salmon Wolf Control Action to End
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Idaho Fish and Game is ending this year's agency action to reduce the wolf predation on elk in the Middle Fork Salmon area of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Fish and Game has removed 9 wolves since the action began in December, with no wolves taken in the past two weeks. Fish and Game's action is… more75th Celebration: Critical Habitat - Wildlife Management Areas
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Not all habitat is created equal. Some ecosystems will support a wide variety of wildlife, while other habitats can only be used by a limited number of species. At the same time, some wildlife species require specific types of habitat to thrive and survive, such as Idaho's sage grouse which needs sagebrush.… moreUpland, Turkey, Furbearer Seasons Set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 16 set the 2014 and 2015 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules. The Commission delayed their decision on two trapping season proposals: changes to Idaho's reciprocal agreement with other states and the reduction of the statewide bobcat trapping… moreDirector's Report to the Commission Online
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Fish and Game's 2013 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what was accomplished with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore, followed by future challenges, cost comparisons and big game harvest… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stocking Fish
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more