Press Releases and Articles
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 2012 legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be held at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Reports
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Q. I forgot to turn in my harvest report, is it too late? A. No, it's not too late. The information is important. Fish and Game staff relies on hunter reports to help make hunting season recommendations in time for the Fish and Game Commission's March meeting, at which big game seasons and limits are set. All deer,… moreWolf Trapper Trainings Scheduled In Orofino and Grangeville
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Trappers interested in pursuing wolves are reminded that Idaho rules require trappers complete a wolf trapper training course before they can purchase a wolf trapping tag. Wolf trapper training courses are set from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Orofino on February 9 and Grangeville on February 11. These courses will likely… moreFish and Game Seeks Angler Opinions
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from anglers on a variety of issues important for the future of fishing in the state. Anglers are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming meetings to provide their opinions and suggestions on three main topics: Development of the 2013-2018 Fish Management Plan… moreFish and Game Working to Improve Dawson Lake Facilities
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is applying for an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grant to improve public fishing access at Dawson Lake in Boundary County. The funding for the site improvements would be coming from state fishing and boating license funds, matched with grant funds generated by the sale… moreF&G Wants to Make it Easy for All to be Involved and Heard
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While Idaho's fish and wildlife remain biologically unchanged, the manner in which we as humans enjoy them is constantly changing, and the methods used to communicate with the sporting public are constantly evolving as well. Idaho Fish and Game is trying a new approach by consolidating its big game and fisheries… moreCanada Lynx Sighted on Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Idaho Fish and Game biologists confirmed a recent sighting of a Canada lynx on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The sighting is the first direct evidence of lynx presence on the forest since 1991. Idaho Fish and Game collected hair and scat samples from the animal to determine its origin. "This would be an… moreForecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season
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If the Chinook salmon returns for 2012 holds up to the early forecast, this year could be the third best in more than 30 years. The forecast suggests a return that's a little more robust than last year, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries bureau chief Ed Schriever told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26… moreDeer and Elk Outlook for 2012 Hunting Seasons
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Deer and elk numbers are meeting management objectives in most parts of the state, but some hunter numbers are down slightly, Fish and Game officials told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 26. Female elk numbers meet or exceed objectives in 21 of 29 elk management zones; they are below objectives in… moreIdaho Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue
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Idaho's second wolf harvest season opened statewide on August 30. Wolves were removed from the endangered species list in Idaho and Montana on May 5, 2011, when President Barack Obama signed legislation that reinstated the 2009 federal rule, which turned over wolf management responsibility to Idaho and Montana. The… moreApply for Spring Turkey Hunts Starting Wednesday
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The application period for spring turkey controlled hunts opens February 1 and runs to March 1. The application period for spring black bear ends February 15. 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… moreDirector's Report to the Commission Online
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Fish and Game's 2011 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what it did with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore. It includes overviews of each bureau, highlights of its operations and the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Ice Fishing
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Q. How can I tell when the ice is safe for ice fishing? A. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing. Check the ice thickness and condition before venturing over deep water. Drill a hole and measure thickness. Four inches of solid ice - not mushy or… moreFish and Game Commission Expands Wolf Trapping
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 26, expanded the wolf trapping season to include Unit 10A in the Dworshak-Elk City wolf management zone. The season in Unit 10A opens February 1 and runs through March 31. Commissioner Fred Trevey, of the Clearwater Region, said the expanded trapping would reduce… more
Adding Excel .xlsx files to an ArcMap 10 document.
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Don’t ask me why but… if you have office 2010 on your computer, you have to install the office 2007 system driver in order to see .xlsx files in ArcMap 10.
It’s a quick install. You can find it here.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=23734
Fish and Game Applies for State Grant to Continue OHV Outreach
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The Idaho Fish and Game has applied for a grant from Idaho Parks and Recreation's Off-Road Motor Vehicle fund to continue its part in the Idaho OHV Public Outreach Project. Besides Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and Idaho Parks and Recreation are all partners in the OHV Public… moreIce Fishing Event Planned by Idaho Fish and Game
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The public response to Idaho Fish and Game's "Take me Fishing" trailers has been so good that Fish and Game has scheduled a "Take Me ICE Fishing" event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Hauser Lake. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate for all attending! Stocked with fishing tackle, Idaho… moreHunter and Bowhunter Education Instructors Needed
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for additional instructors to help meet the growing demand for hunter and bowhunter education courses in all area communities. Those interested can learn more about the program and how to become an instructor at one of several upcoming meetings hosted by the Idaho… more