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Ask Fish and Game: Grouse permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. No permit, other than a valid hunting license, is required to hunt forest grouse, including blue, ruffed and spruce grouse. However, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. The sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation costs $4.75… moreFish and Game plans mentored youth waterfowl hunts in North Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities in north Idaho for youth aged 10-15 who have completed hunter education. The hunts are planned for Saturday, October 3, the opening day of the annual youth-only waterfowl season. The youth season is a special opportunity open only to… moreYouth Pheasant Hunting Clinic Scheduled Oct. 3rd near Lewiston
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A chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants awaits young hunters who sign up for a youth pheasant hunting clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Genesee. The clinic is free and intended for first-time hunters 12 through 15 years of age who have already completed a hunter education… moreYouth Steelhead Fishing Clinic Scheduled in Lewiston
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Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic held on Thursday, October 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston. Life history of a steelhead,… moreFish and Game euthanizes bear believed to have bitten firefighter
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Idaho Fish and Game personnel trapped and euthanized a male black bear in the McCall area Wednesday, Sept. 2 that is believed to have bitten a sleeping firefighter on Tuesday night. The firefighter was taken to the hospital, treated for minor wounds and released, then he returned to work, according to Forest Service… moreGibson Jack Trail Closed Due to Moose Conflicts
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be temporarily closing a portion of Trail #014 in the Gibson Jack area south of Pocatello effective immediately. The closed portion of the trail system includes the section of Gibson Jack Trail (#014) from the… moreSteelhead, fall chinook and coho fishing seasons open today
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Three fishing seasons open Sept. 1 and more ocean-fresh fish are arriving daily to Idaho. Harvest season for steelhead opens Sept. 1 in the Snake, Salmon and Lower Clearwater rivers. Harvest for fall chinook opens in the Snake, Clearwater, and a short section of the Lower Salmon, and coho opens in the Clearwater,… moreFurther Information on August 31 Island Park Bear Attack
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On the morning of Monday, August 31 an archery hunter on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in the vicinity of Yale Creek and north of Yale reported that he had been attacked by a grizzly bear with three cubs. The archer sustained injuries to his hand and wrist, but hiked out under his own power and was transported by… moreIDFG Investigating Scene of Incident Involving Archery Hunter and Grizzly Bear in Island Park
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An archery hunter was attacked by a sow grizzly bear while hunting in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in the vicinity of Yale Creek near Sawtell Peak Monday morning August 31. The archer sustained injuries to his hand and wrist, but hiked out under his own power and was transported by ambulance to Madison County… moreFire Danger Forces Temporary Closure of Access to Private Land Hunting Area
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By Mark Rhodes, District Conservation Officer Since 2011, the Mica Bay Land Company and the Godde Family have been very generous to allow hunters to access about 22,000 acres of previously inaccessible private property near Coeur d'Alene. They initiated and entered into a public access program to allow hunting in… moreFish and Game Seeks Information on Pronghorn Poaching
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public's assistance in tracking down the person or persons responsible for using a vehicle to run down four pronghorn in an agricultural field west of Mud Lake, bordering the Idaho National Laboratory, south of State Highway 33. Three does and a fawn were killed. The… moreSome elk hunters can exchange tags due to fire closures
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Idaho Fish and Game is extending the deadline to exchange tags for some early elk hunts that are about to start, or have already started, in the Panhandle, Clearwater and McCall areas that have large land closures due to wildfires. Fish and Game will not refund tags, but hunters who bought the following tags have… moreToday is the last day for discounted second general season tags
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August 31 is the last day for hunters to purchase a second general season deer or elk tag at a discount price. During August, resident and nonresident hunters can buy remaining nonresident general season tags to be used as second tags for discounted prices of $199 for deer and $350 for elk. Starting tomorrow,… more
10 tips for hunters during fire season
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With hunting seasons starting and Idaho seeing some of its worst fires in decades, hunters should do their part to ensure they aren't contributing to the problem. Here are 10 things every hunter can do during fire season: 1. Plan ahead: Check your hunting area in advance of your hunt and see if there are fire… moreHunters urged to act responsibly when hunting private land
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Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with many of Idaho's hunting seasons just getting started, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land. "We are fortunate that the majority of hunters are ethical and considerate to… moreHunt Idaho expo video now online
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About 300 people, including dozens of Lewiston-area families learned all about big game hunting at the Idaho Fish and Game Clearwater Region's Hunt Idaho Expo held August 21-22 in Lewiston. Participants learned how to hunt, harvest, process, and prepare tasty meals with wild game meat. The Hunt Idaho Expo was… moreAsk Fish and Game: Migratory bird (HIP) permit
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Q. A friend and I are planning to hunt doves this weekend, and he told me I needed a Migratory Bird HIP permit? What is a HIP permit? A. Anyone hunting mourning doves, sandhill crane, or waterfowl in Idaho must have a valid Idaho hunting license with Migratory Bird (HIP) permit. The HIP permit costs $1.75 for… moreBiologists Euthanize Nearly Toothless Grizzly Bear
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Biologists with the Idaho Department Fish and Game on August 24, 2015 were forced to euthanize a 25 year-old male grizzly bear that had become habituated to human-related foods and had been repeatedly breaking into buildings in search of rewards. The grizzly bear had previously been captured as part of routine… more