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Q. When will the results of the second drawing be posted deer, elk, antelope and black bear, and when will any leftover tags be available? A. Winners will be notified by mail and results also will be posted on the Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ later this week. There's no deadline to pick up… moreReturn to the Good Ole Days
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By Clair Kofoed, Wildlife Biologist Most long-time bird hunters in the Treasure Valley are aware of the existence of Ft. Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) off highway 95 northwest of Parma (although we still get a few people that have lived here all their lives and have never heard of it). It is one place the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I would like to archery hunt for pronghorn antelope this year. While pre-season scouting I saw many hunting blinds already established on most of the water holes. What are the rules about construction of archery antelope blinds on public land?" Answer:… moreInvasive Aquatic Species - Why Should We Care?
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By Jeff Dillon, Regional Fisheries Manager, Southwest Region Most Idahoans who spend time in the outdoors are familiar with issues surrounding non-native and invasive species. We often hear about noxious weeds and how they affect wildlife habitat. Cheatgrass, star thistle, spotted knapweed, and rush skeletonweed are… moreSuper Hunt Second Drawing Winners Announced
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The second 2006 drawing for winners of Super Hunt tags was held at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters in Boise August 15. Revenue from Super Hunt tickets goes to fund Access Yes!, the Fish and Game program aimed at improving hunter and angler access to and across private lands in Idaho. For 2006, the program involves… moreFish and Game Commission Sets Waterfowl Season
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, meeting in Boise on August 8, adopted waterfowl seasons and urged the Department of Fish and Game to seek a 12 percent license fee increase to meet anticipated budget shortfalls. The commissioners adopted the 107-day season for duck, geese, coots and snipe, with unchanged bag limits… moreFish and Game to Seek Fee Increase
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, meeting in Boise on August 8, directed the department to seek a 12 percent license fee increase to cover an anticipated $4 million annual deficit by 2010. Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials will put together a specific proposal, seek the comment and support of hunters and… moreUpland Game Rules Available
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Just in time for the opening of forest grouse and dove seasons on September 1, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game upland game rules brochure, delayed at the printers by a scheduling conflict, is now available. The brochure covers rules and seasons for upland game birds, mourning doves, furbearers, rabbits and hares… moreGrangeville Man Sentenced for Game Violations
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Poaching an elk will cost a Grangeville man his hunting privileges for three years, $2,000 in fines and two years of probation. On July 18, 2006, Ralph D. Martin, 64, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of an elk and obstructing wildlife law enforcement officers. Idaho County Magistrate Judge Michael Griffin fined… moreBrood Stock Deaths Mounting at Sawtooth Hatchery
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Chinook salmon held for spawning at the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery near Stanley are dying in unusually high numbers. So far 150 of the 320 adults held at the hatchery have died. The salmon being held as brood stock are dying primarily from a common freshwater fish parasite, Ichthyophthirius multifilis, known as "ICH" or… moreWolf Illegally Killed In Avery Area
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Law enforcement officers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the killing of a wolf along the St. Joe River near the town of Avery this past spring. "The wolf was killed some time after the bear season began on April 15, 2006" said Fish and Game senior… moreSuper Hunt Drawing This Week
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On Tuesday, August 15, applications for tags will be drawn for two each elk, deer and antelope hunts, one moose hunt and one combination hunt. The drawing will be at 10 a.m. in the Trophy Room at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. The Super Hunt Combo entitles the winner to hunts for one… moreIdaho Agencies Focus on Bird Flu Watch
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Three of Idaho's largest state agencies are working together as a wild bird surveillance program is launched for the H5N1 bird-borne influenza. "Bird flu" efforts are being coordinated between the departments of Fish and Game, Health and Welfare, and Agriculture. The three have joined forces as the Department of Fish… moreClinic Hopes to Reel in Women Fly Anglers
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Fly fishing is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports in the Unites States, probably due to the quality of the outdoor experience and a desire to escape from our hectic lifestyles. One does not need be an expert to appreciate the beautiful sight and sounds, the crystal clear water, and the calming peace of being… moreLucky Anglers Find it Pays to Fish
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"But Honey, I need to go fishing today. We need the money!" Try that line sometime. It just might turn out to actually be the truth. Forty-one local trout anglers who turned in fish heads from fish they caught in Lake Pend Oreille (LPO) were recently drawn for cash prizes in the Idaho Department of Fish and… moreSagebrush Wildlife Film Festival
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Imagine seeing beautiful outdoor scenery featuring up-close encounters with some amazing wildlife from all over the world without leaving Idaho. It's possible if you attend the second annual Sagebrush Wildlife Film Festival which will showcase award winning films featured at the world famous International Film Festival… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I'm hearing about lots of birds dying from West Nile Virus. How is this going to impact the bird hunting?" Answer: The West Nile Virus is definitely beginning to affect some wildlife populations. To date, the Department's surveillance program has… moreAvoid the Rush
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Hunters shouldn't wait for the last minute to buy hunting license and tags. They may find themselves at the end of a long line and a long wait at computers jammed with other last-minute buyers. Some seasons already have opened, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters not to put off buying tags and… more