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Weiser River Zone Elk Hunters Should Do Your Homework
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If you're pondering the purchase of a Weiser River Zone A tag with thoughts of hunting cow elk in unit 32, there are at least two things you'll need to do in preparation for your hunt: get to know the hunt area boundary and get to know a local landowner. This special general antlerless elk hunt is a novelty for a… moreLast Shot At Bowhunter Education Course
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging first-time bow hunters to sign up for the season's last remaining bowhunter education course, scheduled for July 11, 12, 17 and 21 in Lewiston. This course will be the last opportunity to get the required training before archery season begins. Anyone who has not… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season Closed
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What has been a fantastic chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork of the Salmon River ends today. Effective July 2, 2001 at 9:00 pm MST, the South Fork will be closed to chinook salmon fishing. "Our hatchery chinook harvest quota has been reached," Fish and Game anadromous fish manager Sharon Kiefer noted. "We… moreHunt Drawing Results Available
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Hunters who have been successful in drawings for deer, elk, antelope, fall black bear, and wild turkey controlled hunts will be notified by postcard no later than July 10. Unsuccessful applicants will not get a card in the mail. Results can be learned now by calling 1-900-896-3729, at a charge of 75 cents per minute… moreHunters Give Poaching Fund $43,000
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Hunters contributed more than $43,000 to help stop poaching in Idaho when they applied for controlled hunts in May. Hunters applying for controlled hunts are given the option of donating $1 of their application fee to Citizens Against Poaching (CAP). From the 92,670 who applied for hunts in May, $43,232 was raised for… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Last week's question was about fishing in the Snake River on the Oregon or Washington border. It explained that I can't fish from shore on the Oregon side with my Idaho license, but what if I stay in the boat? A. An angler with an Idaho license cannot tie up a boat to the Oregon shore while fishing nor fish while… moreHadley Reappointed to Fish and Game Commission
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Governor Dirk Kempthorne has reappointed Nancy Hadley to serve as Fish and Game Commissioner from the Panhandle Region. Hadley, the first woman ever appointed to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, will serve through June 30, 2005. She was first appointed by then-governor Phil Batt in 1997. Hadley is a financial… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 19,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during July. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 2,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 1,000… moreSouth Fork Salmon River Chinook Season Closes
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What has been a fantastic chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork of the Salmon River ends today. Effective July 2, 2001 at 9:00 pm MST, the South Fork will be closed to chinook salmon fishing. "Our hatchery chinook harvest quota has been reached," Fish and Game anadromous fish manager Sharon Kiefer noted. "We… moreUSF&W Hatchery and IDFG Stock Lunker Trout For Young Anglers
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Young anglers - grab your tackle box and fishing pole and head to Lewiston's Burling Pond. Personnel from Fish and Game's Orofino Hatchery recently released over 250 lunker rainbow trout that average 1.5 pounds at the small pond in north Lewiston. The trout were raised at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Dworshak… moreFish Limits Removed On More Waters
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As the water situation worsens around the region, irrigation companies are advising the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Department) of possible total drawdowns at certain reservoirs. In order to allow the public to take advantage of this situation, and take fish that might otherwise die, the Fish and Game Commission… moreFish And Game Sets Fire Restrictions
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The Magic Valley Region, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has set fire restrictions on all department property in the region effective Wednesday, June 27, 2001. As a result of the extremely dry conditions and the potential for fires so early in the summer, the Region has decided to impose these restrictions now.… moreFish And Game Commission To Meet In Twin Falls
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting in Twin Falls on July 9, 10 and 11 at the Weston Plaza. A public hearing will be held Monday night; anything of a fish and wildlife nature may be presented to the Commission starting at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, July 10, the Commissioners will meet in… moreLoving Dogs Often Harmful To Wildlife
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While this spring has been favorable for young wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds dog owners that their loving pet can be harmful to area wildlife, especially upland game birds and deer. "We receive reports almost daily about dogs harassing both young birds and adults still sitting on nests… moreCommission to Meet in Twin Falls
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at the Weston Plaza in Twin Falls July 10 at 10:00 a.m. A public hearing will be held at the same location at 7:00 p.m. the previous evening. Anything of a fish and wildlife nature may be the topic for comments at the hearing, not just items officially on the agenda. This… morePanther Creek Opened to Chinook Fishing
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Meeting by conference call June 21, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a season on hatchery chinook salmon for Panther Creek in the Salmon Region. The season opened June 22. It will run through August 5 unless it is closed earlier for biological reasons. Fish and Game fisheries managers plan to transport at… moreLeave Forest Homes
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Idahoans who provide their own homes with the comfort of wood heat might think of their neighbors while cutting a winter wood supply. With the soaring costs of propane, natural gas and electricity, thousands of Idahoans are out and about collecting wood for heating. Saving money is one of the biggest reasons for… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I fish the Oregon side of Brownlee, or put in my boat on the Oregon side, if I only have Idaho fishing and boat licenses? A. You can put in your boat anywhere, regardless of what state's license is on it, the trailer, or your vehicle. With your Idaho fishing license you can fish from the shore on the Idaho side… more