Press Releases and Articles
Still Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is Sunday, May 31. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 34 big game tags handed out in two drawings. Entries are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn, and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in Idaho including general hunts and controlled hunts.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Salmon Season Information
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Q: It seems the salmon seasons can change quickly. Where can I find the most current season information? A: Anglers can stay up to date with in-season fish counts at Bonneville and Lower Granite Dams, harvest information, hatchery returns, and interactive season maps by checking Idaho Fish and Game's website at… moreBiologists to Present Results from Recent Priest Lake Fishery Studies
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has been conducting a comprehensive effort to learn more about the Priest Lake fishery. Work began about two years ago with the help of the University of Idaho and the Kalispel Tribe. Interested anglers will soon have an opportunity to learn more about the project in an… moreWeed Treatment Slated for Duff Lane Pond
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Eurasian watermilfoil has returned to Middleton's Duff Lane Pond, making the pond all but unfishable. Fish and Game staff plan to treat the pond on Monday, May 18th with a granular herbicide that will kill the invasive aquatic weed and make the pond fishable once again. Signs announcing the treatment will be placed at… moreJune 13 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 13th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other… moreMoose, Goat and Sheep Controlled Hunt Results Available Online
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Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts are now available. Hunters can find out if they were successful in drawing tags by going to the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ch and entering their hunting license numbers. Results are also available… moreTest Results Released on Eastern Idaho Snow Goose Die Off
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In mid-March, approximately 2,200 migrating lesser snow geese were found dead at the Mud Lake and Market Lake Wildlife Management Areas while on their way north to their nesting grounds in western arctic. Biologists suspected avian cholera because outbreaks of avian cholera are common among snow geese during spring… moreAccess To Ponds Restricted On Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Managing wildlife always involves managing the habitat that is important to a specific species. Sometimes managing habitat also means managing how humans use it. Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) outside of St. Anthony, Idaho is managed to benefit many species of wildlife, the trumpeter swan being among them… moreHarvest of Chinook Ends on Lower Clearwater River
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A section of the lower Clearwater River will close to salmon fishing at the end of fishing hours (8:30 p.m.) on Sunday, May 17. The Clearwater River will close to all Chinook salmon fishing from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge near Lewiston upstream to the Cherry Lane Bridge. This closure is being implemented… moreChinook Salmon Stream into Idaho
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May and June means salmon fishing to many and it appears to be shaping up to be a season to remember. Approximately 59,000 Chinook salmon have crossed Lower Granite Dam and the run continues to build with 34,721 adult being counted since May 4 at the last Snake River dam before the fish enter Idaho. With the… moreFish and Game Monitors Panhandle Northern Pike Populations
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Northern pike are a popular sport fish for Northern Idaho anglers. But pike are also a voracious predator that potentially could impact other fish species, if not kept in check. That is why Idaho Fish and Game biologists keep regular tabs on northern pike populations in various Panhandle Region lakes. A new video… moreCAP Your Tag with a Dollar Donation
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Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reminds ethical sportsmen to stop a game thief by designating a dollar to CAP when applying for controlled hunts this spring. A one dollar donation from hunters applying for controlled hunts is critical to the poaching hotline. Those dollars provide funding for rewards and staffing… moreCommission to Meet in Lewiston May 19 and 20
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 and 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. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game… moreEmphasize Fun When Fishing With Kids
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For quality time with your family, there's nothing quite like spending a day fishing together. It's a great way to instill a love for the outdoors in your kids, inexpensive and fun. With many families heading out fishing, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds adults there are a number of things to keep in mind when… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Process
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Q. This is the first year I plan to apply for a controlled hunt. How does the controlled draw system work? A. Here is a simplified version. The procedure has been computerized since 1973 and was certified random by Boise State University in 1977. Every applicant has the same chance of drawing. Officials verify that… moreFree Birding Tours and Birding Class Offered for International Migratory Bird Day
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Fish and Game's version of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is rapidly approaching. For those who missed the International event last week, our local event is coming up this Friday and Saturday. Because spring often takes its time getting to Idaho Falls, birding enthusiasts have always pushed the date for… moreWeed Treatment Slated for Lowman Ponds
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Northern watermilfoil has returned to Lowman Ponds and, if left unchecked, will quickly reduce fishing opportunity to zero. Fish and Game staff plan to treat both ponds on Tuesday, May 12th with a granular herbicide that will kill the nuisance aquatic weed and make the ponds fishable once again. Signs announcing the… moreRenovation Work to begin at Emmett's Sawyers Ponds
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Both residents and users of Fish and Game's Sawyers Ponds in Emmett will soon enjoy the benefits of a three-week-long renovation project at the popular fishing hole. Beginning the week of May 11th, some features will be upgraded and new ones added; pond visitors may find portions of the area closed to public access… more