Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Muzzleloader Rules
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Q. I heard the Fish and Game Commission was considering changing the muzzleloader rules again. What are the rules for this fall? A. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission plans to review the rules for muzzleloader-only hunts at its meeting in January. Until then, the rules 1 in the 2007 big game brochure are still valid.… moreFish Salvage Order for Lost Valley Reservoir
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The Weiser Irrigation District has told the Idaho Department of Fish and Game of its intent to drain Lost Valley Reservoir in Adams County. Because of drought, the demand for irrigation water will use most of the water stored in the reservoir. The irrigation company plans to drain the reservoir, with the likely result… moreKeeping Bears Out of the Backyard
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By Bonnie Jakubos, Idaho Department of Fish and Game This year's drought means bears are hungry, and hungry bears spell trouble for both people and the bears. "We have had more than our share of bear complaints the last few weeks," said Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in… moreWaterfowl Rules for 2007 Available
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The new waterfowl books are here. The 2007 waterfowl rules brochures are now available at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors around the state. The 107-day waterfowl seasons for duck, geese, coots and snipe this year are nearly the same as last year, with bag limits the same, except for… moreMule Deer Survey Results Available
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Hunters in Idaho expect a tall challenge from the Idaho Department Fish and Game in managing mule deer populations and hunting opportunities. At least that was what the preliminary results suggest in a Fish and Game's mule deer hunter survey. Complete results of the mule deer opinion survey are available at Fish and… moreHunters: Fish and Game Wants Grouse Wings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking 1,000 sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters to mail in one wing from any bird they harvest. These hunters will receive a packet in the mail with directions and a pre-paid return envelope. Every year Fish and Game collects wings at hunter check stations and in "… moreHunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically
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Big game hunters must file mandatory harvest reports. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid. The easiest way is to submit the harvest report card online at http://… moreWorkshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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Educators who have participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop may already be aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But there is one workshop that ties all three "Projects" together with a special… moreAsk Fish and Game: Grouse Permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2007 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… moreKeeping Bears Out of the Backyard
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By Bonnie Jakubos, Idaho Department of Fish and Game This year's drought means bears are hungry, and hungry bears spell trouble for both people and the bears. "We have had more than our share of bear complaints the last few weeks," said Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in… moreMule Deer Survey Results Available
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Hunters in Idaho expect a tall challenge from the Idaho Department Fish and Game in managing mule deer populations and hunting opportunities. At least that was what the preliminary results suggest in a Fish and Game's mule deer hunter survey. Complete results of the mule deer opinion survey are available at Fish and… moreHunters: Fish and Game Wants Grouse Wings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking 1,000 sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters to mail in one wing from any bird they harvest. These hunters will receive a packet in the mail with directions and a pre-paid return envelope. Every year Fish and Game collects wings at hunter check stations and in "… moreHunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically
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Big game hunters must file mandatory harvest reports. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid. The easiest way is to submit the harvest report card online at http://… moreWorkshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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Educators who have participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop may already be aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But there is one workshop that ties all three "Projects" together with a special… moreAsk Fish and Game: Grouse Permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2007 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… moreHunter Kills Grizzly in Selway-Bitteroot
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Contact: Steve Nadeau 208-287-2752 or Chris Servheen 406-240-6506 A hunter on an outfitted bear hunt in Idaho's North Fork Clearwater River drainage killed a grizzly bear on Labor Day, September 3. It would be the first grizzly bear verified since the 1946 on the Idaho side of the 5,700-square-mile Selway-Bitteroot… moreComment on Fishing Rules: Southwest
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Plan now to review and comment on proposed regional and statewide 2008-2009 fish rules at several upcoming open houses hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Open houses are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise, and from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at… moreComment on Fishing Rules: Clearwater
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host open houses in Lewiston, Grangeville, and Orofino to discuss and gather public comments on proposed changes to the 2008-2009 Idaho fishing regulations. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposals at these open houses, as well as discuss other fishery… more