Press Releases and Articles
Fish & Game Closes Part of Clearwater River to Salmon Fishing
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On Tuesday, May 21, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game closed the lower Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge in Lewiston to the Cherrylane Bridge to all salmon fishing. The other sections of the Clearwater previously open to salmon fishing will remain open for harvest of jack salmon four days per… moreCommission Adopts Grizzly Position Statement
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, May 16, adopted a position statement on grizzly bears in Idaho. The statement supports the removal of grizzly bears in Idaho from the federal list of threatened and endangered species. "Idaho can manage the bears better," Commission Tony McDermott of the Panhandle Region… moreLands Council Grant Helps Students Learn About Outdoors
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game The Lands Council is a Spokane-based non-profit organization whose mission is to "preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement." Recognizing the challenges that school… moreStudents to Release Rainbow Trout in Boise River
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Washington Elementary fifth graders will release rainbow trout into the Boise River on a field trip to the Boise WaterShed Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. The students, led by teacher Libbie Hayden and Biologist Lauri Monnot, of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, are part of Idaho Fish and Game's Trout in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. When is the deadline to sign up for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Any Idaho resident with a valid hunting license may participate. Hunters may apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear - but only once for each species. They… morePopular Fishing Access Closes At C. J. Strike Reservoir
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Two popular fishing access points at C.J. Strike Reservoir are now off limits to the public due to Homeland Security concerns. Idaho Power Company, which manages the popular fishing reservoir, was required to implement the closures in the last few weeks. Walk-in access to Strike Dam and its associated spillway -… moreCommission Expands Chinook Season
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Thursday, May 16, expanded Chinook salmon fishing to include additional reaches of the Clearwater main stem and South Fork Clearwater rivers. The Clearwater River main stem is open from the Camas Prairie railroad bridge at Lewiston upstream to the Cherry Lane Bridge and from the… more
Mule Deer Survival Update April 2013
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Mule deer survival over this past winter promises to be better than average. Mule deer populations require good overwinter survival of does and fawns, and a high doe:fawn ratio going into winter. The quality of habitat, particularly summer habitat in conjunction with winter severity drive mule deer… more
Still Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter this year's first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky… moreIdaho Stream Fishing Already Open For Fun
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The general fishing season in Idaho, often referred to by anglers as Ôstream season", opened the Saturday before Memorial Day for many years. A few years ago that changed, and most streams are now open all year. Having started my career in southeastern Idaho, I… moreJune 8 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 8, is Free Fishing Day, and Idaho Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such as limits… 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://… moreElk Plan Public Meetings Set in Upper Snake Region
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A series of upcoming meetings in the Upper Snake Region will present to the public proposed options for the plan that will guide statewide elk management for the next 10 years. Wildlife managers have been reviewing all available data to develop a plan that manages the species, while providing maximum hunting… more
MDI Community Shrub Planting Effort within the Mustang Fire in GMU 21
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On April 19th IDFG staff and volunteers partnered together in the Salmon region to plant sagebrush on important mule deer winter range. Twenty-nine IDFG staff and volunteers worked together to place 1,500 Wyoming big sagebrush into the rocky ground. It was a hard day of work fighting… more
Controlled Hunts Statistic Available Online
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The 2012 harvest statistics and drawing odds for controlled hunts are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/ and in the Idaho Hunt Planner. Hunters can use harvest statistics and drawing odds from the past 10 years to search for similar controlled hunts for this year. The… moreSalvage Order Issued for Little Camas Reservoir
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Idaho Fish and Game on Monday issued a salvage order for the Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. The reservoir will likely be drained by early summer for irrigation. Because the game fish in the reservoir likely will be lost, and past efforts at salvaging fish have been futile, Fish and Game would like the public… moreNow's the Time for a Hunter Education Class
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Now is the time to register and complete a Hunter Education class. Registration is easy and convenient, and this time of year, there are a number of classes to choose from. "We have several options available for both hunter education and bowhunter education," Fish and Game wildlife educator Don Sturtevant said. "These… moreSpring is Here, Homeowners Need to be 'Bear Aware'
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Having recently emerged from their long winter's sleep, Idaho's black bears are now on the move, looking for any and all food sources that might help them regain weight lost during hibernation. High calorie human foods are a major attractant, particularly if they are easy to obtain. With that in mind, Fish and Game… more