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Leave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak 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 find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of 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… moreFace-to-Fish Day at the MK Nature Center
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What is your favorite face-to-fish encounter? Come to the MK Nature Center and try Gyotaku fish painting, get in the Boise River, put your nose on the glass, play a casting game, or tie your very own fly to take home. Learn about fish and have some fun at this family education day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, June 16, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q. Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of bullfrogs and unprotected… moreLost Wolf Pup Finds Temporary Home
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Out of town campers on Friday, May 25, picked up what they thought was a lost domestic puppy outside Ketchum. They took it to a vet clinic in town. A technician at the clinic thought the lost male puppy looked like it might be a wolf and contacted a Defenders of Wildlife representative, who also thought it looked like… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreAsk Fish and Game: Revocation Means No Free Fishing
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Q. If I don't need a fishing license on Free Fishing Day, does that mean I can fish if my license has been revoked? A. No. When the court revokes someone's hunting, fishing or trapping privileges for a period of time, it means just that, the privileges are revoked, whether they need a license or not. It is illegal for… moreHayden Lake Sportsman's Access Closed June 1 - August 1
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants anglers and boaters to be aware of a temporary closure of the Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access boat launch and parking area. The site will be closed from June 1 through August 1. The closure is needed while the facility is being significantly improved. The Parkway will remain… moreReward Offered in Grizzly Bear Shootings in Northern Idaho
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement agents and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the fatal shooting of a federally protected grizzly bear and her nursing cub in northern Idaho. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of… moreMountain Lion Visits Boise
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A young mountain lion was spotted at two different locations near Boise's Broadway Bridge early this morning. Greenbelt users are advised to be aware of their surroundings and keep small children and small pets close by when using this area. The cat was first reported at a construction site at Myrtle Street and… moreNews Conference Set on Upcoming Wildlife Summit
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise, about an upcoming Idaho Wildlife Summit. A toll-free number will be available for out-of-town reporters. Fish and Game officials will be on hand to answer questions about the summit. Idaho Fish… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts Ends June 5
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts 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 at http://fishandgame.idaho.… moreStill Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter the 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 hunters… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of 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… more