Press Releases and Articles
Trophy species controlled hunt application deadline approaching
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunt controlled hunt applications is less than two weeks away. Hunters have through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Applications can be completed at Fish and Game offices or license vendors with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone… morePeregrine Falcon nest webcam live in downtown Boise
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The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the eight year the webcam has provided a bird's eye view of the nest on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets in downtown Boise. The webcam is available at: http://… moreNew catch and release sturgeon record
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Congratulations to Natalie Hodson (Boise), Homer Brown and Kurt Killgore (both of White Bird) who teamed up to land this amazing white sturgeon. The 111” monster from the Snake River in Hells Canyon has set the new catch/release Idaho state record.
Interested in chasing a record sturgeon? Check out our… more
Wild Turkey General Hunting Season Opens April 15
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Turkey hunting is a sport rich in tradition that began long before Europeans arrived in North America. Native Americans hunted the wild turkey for food for more than 4,000 years.
When European immigrants arrived, they hunted this abundant bird for both food and sport. Populations declined with… more
Idaho Heightens Response Efforts For White-Nose Syndrome
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Contact:
- Rita Dixon, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
rita.dixon@idfg.idaho.gov, 208-287-2735
- Mark Drew, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
mark.drew@idfg.idaho.gov, 208-939-9171
BOISE - The recent confirmation of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, in… more
Wild turkey general hunting season opens April 15
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Turkey hunting is a sport rich in tradition that began long before Europeans arrived in North America. Native Americans hunted the wild turkey for food for more than 4,000 years. When European immigrants arrived, they hunted this abundant bird for both food and sport. Populations declined with colonization and… moreIdaho Heightens Response Efforts for White-nose Syndrome
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Contact: - Rita Dixon, Idaho Department of Fish and Game rita.dixon@idfg.idaho.gov, 208-287-2735 - Mark Drew, Idaho Department of Fish and Game mark.drew@idfg.idaho.gov, 208-939-9171 BOISE - The recent confirmation of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, in Washington state has heightened… more
Bass & Crappie more active in the region
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With this beautiful weather we are having, bass and crappie are becoming more active. We are also expecting to see more new submissions for the new Idaho catch & release record fish category. Last week Wayne Scott of Boise, ID turned in this 9.4" White Crappie from CJ Strike Reservoir. Congratulations… more
Commission to meet via conference call April 21
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, April 21 to set the 2016 migratory game bird seasons. The call will begin at 10 a.m. (MDT) at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. There will be no public testimony taken during the call, but the public is welcome to attend.… moreSpring is prime time for lakes and reservoirs
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist Sunny, warm spring weather arrives and your favorite river starts flowing high and the color of chocolate milk. Sound familiar? It often happens when the mountain snowpack melts, but don't fear. While some rivers may be difficult to fish during… moreBear baiting rule changes effective now
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With Idaho's general spring black bear hunting season beginning April 15 in much of the state, hunters are reminded that rules changes on placement of bait made last August are in effect now. The current rules requires that no bait site be located within 200 feet of any water (lake, pond, reservoir, or year-round… moreCommission to meet via conference call April 21
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, April 21 to set the 2016 migratory game bird seasons. The call will begin at 10 a.m. at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. There will be no public testimony taken during the call, but the public is welcome to attend.… moreIdaho's turkey hunting remains popular, safety urged
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April 15 marks the opening day of Idaho's spring general turkey hunting season, and Idaho Fish and Game statistics indicate turkey hunting remains a popular sport. This popularity means there will likely be thousands of camouflaged hunters pursuing turkey in the hills, and Fish and Game encourages them to be extra… moreBirds Love Boise Celebration and Native Plant Sale April 23
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The public is invited to the Fish and Game Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center's Birds Love Boise Celebration and Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 23. The bird celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, which includes live birds, educational activities, games, and a local food… moreGrizzly Bears in Upper Snake Region Beginning to Emerge
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Recent radio tracking flights indicate that collared grizzly bears in the Upper Snake Region have begun to emerge from their dens. Grizzly bears tend to den at higher elevations so generally not many dens are located in the Upper Snake, but a few bears were noted to have denned in the region this last winter. Collar data… more
Video: Fishing Trailers
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Stocked with equipment and information, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local ponds across the state.
Video: Building Conservationists
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Youth Conservation Camp is put on by Idaho’s Conservation Officers each summer near Cascade, Idaho. Fish & Game officers noticed fewer kids spending time outside hunting and fishing. So the camp gives the officers an opportunity to share their passion for wildlife with the kids.
Managing chinook seasons is a constant work in progress
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Spring Chinook fishing opens April 23, and anglers often wonder how many salmon there will be and how long the season will last. It's a challenging question to answer because unlike most Idaho fisheries, salmon seasons are dependent on how many fish return from the ocean each year.
That number varies wildly… more