Press Releases and Articles
It's Spring, Watch out for Ducks
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It's spring and ducklings and other animal babies are out and about; drivers should be alert for critters crossing the road. May and early June is also the fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and pronghorn. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The May issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers Fish and Game's new rules for the capture of peregrine falcons for use in falconry - the first time in 40 years that Idaho falconers have been allowed to capture wild peregrine falcons. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission earlier this year… moreAsk Fish and Game: Lochsa Salmon
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Q. I hear the Lochsa is closed to salmon fishing. Is that just for now, or if the counts stay good, will you open it later in the end of May? Or was it decided to not open the Lochsa for salmon this year at all? A. Based on the fish counts to date, it is extremely unlikely that the Lochsa River would be opened to… more
MDI Shrub Planting in GMU 74 to Help Restore Mule Deer Winter Range
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On April 20th MDI staff along with the landowners family and friends, and a local boy scout troop spent their Saturday planting 4,500 bitterbrush and sagebrush seedlings. The scout troop planted around 1,700 plants, the remainder were planted using a tractor pulling a tree planter. Fortunately, it rained… more
Employee Injured in ATV Accident
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About 10 a.m. (PDT) Thursday, May 2, Idaho Fish and Game employee Mark Parks, 57, of Lewiston, was injured in an ATV accident along the lower Salmon River below Eagle Creek. Parks was working by himself spraying weeds with an ATV-mounted tank sprayer when the ATV rolled over on him. He used his emergency satellite… moreChinook Salmon Season to Open Saturday, May 4
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, April 30, approved a spring Chinook salmon fishing season to start Saturday, May 4, on parts of the Clearwater, Salmon and Snake rivers. Fish counts from Bonneville Dam suggest that the 2013 return of Chinook salmon to Idaho may be significantly lower than forecast but large… moreDutch Oven Rendezvous Will Raise Money for Trout in the Classroom Program
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It's that time again for the annual Dutch Oven Rendezvous sponsored by Ace Hardware and Element Outfitters at 222 South 5th Ave., Pocatello. This event will run from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and is a fundraiser for the Trout in the Classroom program here in southeast Idaho. Donations generated at the… moreCommission Teleconference Rescheduled
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An Idaho Fish and Game Commission teleconference to set 2013 salmon fishing seasons has been rescheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. The teleconference had been set for Monday, April 22. Based on low counts of spring Chinook salmon at Bonneville Dam, Fish and Game biologists lacked sufficient information to… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts Opens Wednesday
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts starts Wednesday, May 1, and runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online… moreRemaining Egin-Hamer Closure Opens At Sunrise May 1
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Though the winter was relatively mild, the efforts of county, state and federal agencies to protect wintering big game herds outside St. Anthony have paid off once again. As of sunrise on May 1, the northern part of the closure will open, but public land managers want to remind users that certain rules still remain in… moreSeeking Comments on Elk Plan Revision
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Idaho Fish and Game plans a series of open house and public meetings to talk about the ongoing elk management plan revision. Anyone interested can learn about the process, ask questions of Fish and Game's wildlife managers, and share their thoughts about statewide management direction. Regional meetings will be… moreNature Center Mural to be Unveiled May 2
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The Alpine Lake mural will be unveiled at the MK Nature Center Thursday, May 2; a social event begins at 5 p.m., and the unveiling starts at 6 p.m. Join the MK Nature Center in celebrating the newest addition to the public art displays. The Alpine Lake mural was completed recently by local artist Marcus Pierce. The… moreSaturday, May 11, is International Migratory Bird Day
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Enjoy a fun family day out as the MK Nature Center hosts its International Migratory Bird Day Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Nature Center is behind the Fish and Game headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. This year's theme is "Life Cycles of Migratory Birds," which details all aspects of migratory… moreAsk Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters
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Q. Where's a good place to take the grandkids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. Each of Idaho Fish and Game's seven regions across the state can answer your questions and get you and your family started on the road… morePanhandle Hearing on Elk Management Plan
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As the agency responsible for managing wildlife in Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game develops long term management plans for fish and wildlife species found in the state. Not to be confused with annual hunting regulations, species management plans provide direction for management of a particular species for… more
Definitions of Terms used by IDNHP and IFWIS
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Links to downloadable files have been added to the IFWIS website. A workbook of acronyms, agency codes, and definitions was added to the Species Diversity page. A text document was added to the Obtain Information page, explaining the terms used in the downloadable county lists of rare and sensitive species.
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have until April 30 to apply for these hunts. In response to moose population changes, primarily in the Clearwater and Panhandle regions, the 2013 seasons include 46 fewer bull tags but 11 more… more