Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish & Game: New Big Game Seasons and Rules
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Q: When will the new deer and elk regulations be out? A: The new 2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet will be available at Fish and Game offices and vendors by the end of April. It will also be posted to Fish and Game's website by mid-April.Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens April 1
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That portion of the Egin-Hamer Closure Area that is south of the Egin-Hamer Road is scheduled to open at sunrise on April 1st. The area north of the road surrounding the dunes remains closed until sunrise on May 1st. Maps of the closure are available at the regional IDFG and BLM Offices in Idaho Falls. The closure… moreNew Website Highlights Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project
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-By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator A multi-agency Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project is underway, and a large construction effort has been ongoing through the winter months. A project website now provides an opportunity for the public to follow progress of the project. The website is… moreFish and Game Seeks Information in Case of Wasted Snow Geese
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Nine snow geese were shot and wasted and Fish and Game Conservation Officers need your help. According to Senior Conservation Officer Lauren Lane, "The snow geese appear to have been shot within the last several days, and were left to waste in Fremont County near Teton and Newdale." The last snow goose seasons… moreMule Deer Poaching in Bingham County
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On the morning of Tuesday, March 10, 2015, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game was contacted by a concerned sportsmen about a possible deer poaching near Wolverine Road in Bingham County. Fish and Game investigated the scene located a short distance from Wolverine Road and just west of the Bingham County Rattlesnake… moreProject WILD Classes for Educators Coming Up
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-By Jeffifer Jackson/Southeast Regional Conservation Educator How would you like to be a "WILD teacher"? A "WILD teacher" is one who has participated in a Project WILD workshop presented by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Participants learn about wildlife and discover fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife… morePheasants Forever Banquet Coming Up
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Chapter #145 of Pheasants Forever is holding its annual banquet, April 4, at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Events Center in Fort Hall (Exit 80 off I-15). Doors open at 5:30 pm. Ticket and banquet information: Jason Beck, (208) 251-7438 or John Lambregts, (208) 552-9675. Bring the whole family for a fun night of… moreCommission Approves Big Game Seasons and Rules for 2 Years
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After an intensive public outreach, Fish and Game wildlife managers have presented the Fish and Game Commission with proposed hunting rules and regulations for the 2015 and 2016 big game hunting seasons. Commissioners unanimously approved the proposals during a scheduled meeting in Boise on March 24, including converting… moreVandals Strike Again on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Vandalism and destruction of informational signs and other customer service oriented amenities such as portable toilets is an ongoing issue that the Idaho Fish and Game needs your help in preventing. "These structures are designed, purchased, installed, and maintained for the benefit of recreating public and are paid for… moreSouthwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 32,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge April 6, 13 1,080/1,080 Boise River - below Glenwood Bridge April 6, 13 720/720… moreTurkey Hunting Seasons Open Soon
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-By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator 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… moreSalmon Migration Begins - Commission to set Spring Seasons
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As the first spring Chinook salmon move into the Columbia Basin, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission is preparing to set seasons and limits for Idaho anglers. Fisheries managers are expecting spring Chinook returns to be average or slightly above average, depending on the river. Meanwhile, early season projections… moreCommission to Consider Expanded Big Game Hunting Opportunity
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In a scheduled meeting in Boise on Tuesday March 24, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposals for the 2015 big game hunting season. The proposals will include expanded opportunity for big game hunting in many units throughout the state. Much of the additional opportunity will be available to deer… moreStill Time to Comment on Fishing Rules
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Fish and Game managers are busy revamping fishing rules for 2016 through 2018, and they are seeking comments from all interested parties. The current seasons and rules booklet is valid through the remainder of 2015, and the new season and rules booklet will apply to the following three years. Fisheries managers are… morePreparing for Spring Turkey Hunt
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As wild turkey season approaches, Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to prepare for the season; not only their equipment, but their thought processes as well. Turkey hunters should know their terrain in advance. Topographical maps are a great resource. Hunters are urged to study topographical maps of their hunting… moreSix Idaho Fishing Spots Featured in National Sweepstakes
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The Recreational Boating… moreAsk Fish & Game: Senior Sportsman's Package
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Q: Why doesn't Fish and Game offer a Sportsman's Package for Senior Citizens at a discount? A: Idaho Code defines the types of licenses offered by Idaho Fish and Game. The current code lists one sportsman's package license type for all residents. We appreciate the suggestion and will consider it when looking at our… moreLarge Buck Mule Deer Poached Near Lake Lowell
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Fish and Game Officers in the Southwest Region are seeking information regarding the poaching of a mature buck mule deer near the Deer Flat National Refuge in Caldwell, Idaho. All of the meat was left to waste after the poachers took only the head and antlers. Investigating officers from Idaho Fish and Game and the… more