Press Releases and Articles
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan Now Available
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The 10-year management plan for Columbian Sharp-tailed grouse is now available online.
Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus, CSTG) are a medium-sized, gallinaceous upland game bird with a light brown appearance, pointed tail, and conspicuous white spots on the wings.… more
Pizza lunch meeting at Idaho Fish and Game
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will provide a pizza lunch at a sportsperson meeting to be held Tuesday, May 3 at 3316 16th street in Lewiston. The meeting begins at noon and will include presentations including; big game management overview and spring fishing updates. The meeting is open to anyone… moreICOA Youth Camp provides common ground for sportsman's groups
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By Mark Rhodes, Idaho Fish and Game District Conservation Officer In 2010, the Idaho Conservation Officer's Association (ICOA), in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), conducted their first annual Youth Conservation Camp in Cascade, Idaho. The vision behind the camp was to expose kids to a whole… moreRemaining Egin-Hamer closure ends at sunrise May 1
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ST. ANTHONY - As of sunrise on Sunday, May 1, 2016 the remaining northern part of the Egin-Hamer Area Closure will open, but public land managers want to remind users that certain rules still remain in effect on BLM lands. The portion of the Egin-Hamer Closure Area that is south of the Egin-Hamer Road opened on… moreEnjoy refreshments with Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
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An open house is scheduled Thursday, April 28 from 5 to 7pm at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3316 16th St. in Lewiston. Come learn about the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its partnership with Fish and Game. The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation was established in 1990 as a non-profit… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for May
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The month of May will be busy for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreUpdate on IDFG St Maries/Black Lake proposed land exchange
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In February 2016, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to trade four parcels comprised of 1,402.04 acres of mostly forested land in Benewah County. In the value-for-value trade, IDFG would receive 1,012.72 acres of the Black Lake Ranch which fronts the Coeur d'… moreTime soon approaching for newborn wildlife
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Wild bird and mammal species typically produce young in the spring. This timing allows the young to gain the strength and size needed to survive the challenges of winter, or the rigors and dangers of fall migration. Deer, elk and moose will give birth to fawns and calves in May and June. Last week I saw Canada goose… moreRainbow Trout stocking schedule for southwest Idaho
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - May 16, 30 - 440/1,440 Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge - May 16, 30… moreFish and Game Commission sets migratory game bird seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday April 21, approved seasons and limits for all ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, doves, and crows for 2016. A new process and schedule, established in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, was used this year. It allows migratory game bird hunting seasons and… moreIDFG's improved Fishing Planner makes finding fishing holes easy
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Want to go fishing, but need help finding a spot? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's newly improved Fishing Planner is back. This mobile-friendly interactive search tool is designed to help anglers find information on their next fishing hole. Available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingPlanner/, the… moreNesting season is a reminder to keep wildlife wild
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist It's nesting season for waterfowl, and people may encounter ducks and geese on nests or ducklings and goslings in neighborhoods, parks, ponds and other developed areas. It's fun and exciting to see wildlife among in cities, towns and suburbs, but… moreWildlife benefits from upcoming Idaho Gives
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Whether you are a hunter, angler, boater, wildlife photographer or other outdoor enthusiast, you can help keep Idaho wonderfully wild by participating in Idaho Gives on May 5th, a statewide day of online giving. Donations will benefit wildlife habitat and conservation programs for children at http://www.idahogives.org/… moreMoose, sheep and goat hunt applications due April 30
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through Saturday, April 30 to apply for these hunts. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may… moreNow's the Time for a Hunter Education Course
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Now is the time for prospective hunters to register and complete a Hunter Education course. Registration is easy and convenient, and this time of year, students have their choice of courses. Completing a course now will also allow first-time hunters to apply for big game controlled hunts. "We have a number of Hunter… moreFarragut Shooting Range History
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The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September of 1942. The base was established in response to military training needs for World War II. It took only six months from the start of… more
Winchester Lake to refill
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Good news for Winchester Lake visitors this summer. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has successfully repaired the siphon at Winchester Lake, which allows the lake to be drawn down if emergencies arise. With the siphon now operational, permission has temporarily been granted to refill the lake up to full pool… moreHayden Lake Kokanee 101
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By Rob Ryan, Regional Fishery Biologist Kokanee, a landlocked sockeye salmon, are relatively new to Hayden Lake. Since Hayden Lake kokanee stocking began in 2011, many anglers have caught on to this popular new fishing opportunity. As anglers discover this new fishery, many are asking questions to better understand… more