Press Releases and Articles
Fishing Trailer Schedule for June
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June will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with ten fishing events - including Free Fishing Day on June 13th - scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the fishing trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule… moreTrap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
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Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 20th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.snakeavoidance.… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Draft Sharp-tailed Grouse Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on its draft management plan for the conservation of Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is one of six subspecies of sharp-tailed grouse in North America. They were once considered the most abundant and well-known upland game bird in the… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 87,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. With Free Fishing Day around the corner, local ponds will be a focal point of trout stocking efforts this month. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT… moreFawns, Calves and Chicks - Here, There and Everywhere
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Last week I was in Boise where I had the opportunity to see my southwestern Idaho IDFG counterpart, Evin Oneale. He told me about a fawn he had come across in town the day prior, and the sad story that precipitated the event. A whitetail fawn, only a day or two old, was in the middle of a city street in Boise. Its… moreTreasure Valley Ground Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
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Ground squirrel deaths near Gowen Field prompt testing for plague bacteria. A ground squirrel (whistle pig) found south of Boise has tested positive for plague. Idaho public health officials and Idaho Fish and Game are asking people to take precautions as outdoor summer activities shift into high gear over the long… moreChinook Salmon Seasons Set on Upper Salmon and South Fork
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The Fish and Game Commission has approved fisheries for 2015 on the Upper Salmon River and South Fork Salmon River. Seasons will open on June 13 on the Upper Salmon and June 19 on the South Fork Salmon. Once open, seasons will remain open until further notice. Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day,… moreNew Rules In Effect
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently adopted rules that took effect May 20, clarifying the disabled hunter companion and purchase of leftover youth tags rules, as well as reducing the size of the goose hunting closure in the Hagerman Valley. Disabled Hunter Companion: This revision adds the nonresident… moreLittle Salmon River Access Maps and Rules Available Online
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Thanks to a recent land purchase and an access agreement with private landowners along the Little Salmon River near Riggins, Chinook salmon anglers now have additional access to this popular fishery. Anglers are encouraged to view a new Little Salmon River access map and rules available on Fish and Game's website at… morePlease Do Not Pick Up Newborn Fawns
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A population explosion takes place in the wild around this time every year. Some newborns are already present and visible. Goslings have been out and about growing rapidly for a month now. Other species of birds have hatched young or are incubating eggs. Some bird species have yet to begin nesting. Regardless of the… moreControlled Hunt Deadline Approaching
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunts ends Friday, June 5 - about two weeks away. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://… moreAsk Fish and Game: One-day Fishing License
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Q. I am an Idaho resident. Can I buy a one-day fishing license and salmon permit? A. No. Residents can buy a short-term (daily) fishing license but salmon and steelhead permits cannot be purchased on a short-term license. Residents must purchase an annual or 3-year fishing or combination license to purchase a salmon… moreHarvest of Chinook Salmon Ends on Section of Clearwater River
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The Clearwater River will close to all Chinook salmon fishing from the Cherry Lane Bridge upstream to the Orofino Bridge at the end of fishing hours (9:00 p.m. PDT), Friday, May 22. Fishing for Jacks will not be allowed in this section due to the low return of these fish. This closure is being implemented because… moreCatch the Fun on Free Fishing Day June 13th
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If you have never "dunked a worm" or "wet a fly", you don't know what you are missing! And, here is your chance to find out. Saturday, June 13th, is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho's waters open to fishing. To help celebrate the day, there will be several free… moreGet Outside with the Take Me Fishing Trailer!
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You don't have to wait until Free Fishing Day to get a chance to fish for free! That's because the Take Me Fishing Trailer is back for its sixth year of spreading fishing fun around the region! The trailer has all the gear and bait you need for the event, and you don't even need a fishing license as long as you… moreWomen's Outdoor Workshop Planned
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Women wanting to learn more about the outdoors are invited to attend this one night and one day workshop June 12 and 13, at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area, north of Buhl. The workshop, hosted by Women in Nature and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, will include courses on Dutch oven cooking, outdoor… moreNew Online Hunt Harvest and Drawing Odds Statistics Available
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Hunters can make informed decisions about what controlled hunts to apply for, thanks to a new feature on Fish and Game's website. The easy-to-use online tool lists the 2014 drawing odds and statistics for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats hunts all in one place. The feature makes… moreCommission to Meet In Lewiston This Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed seasons for Chinook salmon fishing on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers during a meeting on Wednesday, May 20 in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Fish and Game's Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th Street. Persons… more