Press Releases and Articles
Fisheries Managers Prepare for 2015 Chinook Salmon Season
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A few weeks from now, the first Chinook salmon on their way to Idaho will begin their journey from the Pacific Ocean to the fresh water streams of the Gem State. Even though none of those fish are expected to arrive in Idaho until sometime in May, anglers are already inquiring about the upcoming seasons. Preseason… moreSpring Bear Controlled Hunt Draw Complete
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The draw for controlled hunts for spring black bear has been completed. Hunters who applied can find out if they were drawn at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/results/ Black bear hunters are encouraged to take extra time to ensure a bear in their sights is a black bear and not a grizzly… moreBig Game Online Web Chats Scheduled
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Wildlife managers with Idaho Fish and Game are in the process of crafting seasons and rules for the 2015 big game hunting season, and they want to hear from those interested in providing input. They are also proposing to convert the big game season-setting process from a one-year cycle to a two-year cycle for white-… moreProject WILD workshop scheduled in Lewiston
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Are you a teacher that is wild about wildlife? If so, this workshop might be for you! Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a 3-evening Project WILD workshop scheduled Tuesday, March 3rd, Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th. All classes will be held from 4:30pm-9:30pm at the Lewiston regional office at 3316 16th street… moreVolunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to plant thousands of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings during March at several locations across southern Idaho. Volunteer planting projects begin on Saturday, March 7th 2015. Subsequent planting efforts will be conducted on March 14, 21 and 28, with transportation and… more
GIS training, free courses, blogs and other resources
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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose! (Dr. Seuss, of course)
Wondering where to start with GIS? Maybe you're looking for a few tips and tricks from other users -- or maybe a course to brush up on your understanding of spatial data or… more
River Otter Season Closed in the Clearwater Region
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The river otter harvest quota of 20 otters for the Clearwater Region was reached at 9:30am PST on Monday, February 23, 2015. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region will close at 9:30am PST on Thursday, February… moreBluebirds Arriving Soon, Nest Boxes Again Available From IDFG
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-By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird. The mountain bluebird is the Idaho state bird. Mountain bluebirds are larger than western bluebirds and both species are slightly smaller than robins. Thoreau said, "The… moreFisheries Chief Named as Deputy Director
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Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has named Ed Schriever as the department's new Deputy Director of Operations. Schriever has been an Idaho Fish and Game employee for 31 years. He started in 1984 as a fish culturist at the Grace Hatchery and moved up through the ranks serving seven years as the Clearwater Region's… moreHelp Shape Fishing Rules/Seasons for 2016-2018
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Fisheries managers with Idaho Fish and Game are asking for input as they craft fishing seasons and rules for 2016 to 2018. Every three years, managers look at the current rules booklet closely and consider updates for future seasons. While the current seasons/rules booklet is valid through 2015, now is the time managers… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Two Year Season-Setting Cycle
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Idaho Fish and Game is proposing to convert the big game season-setting process to a two year cycle for white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, black bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves. Fish and Game has been setting moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons, and upland game seasons, on a two year cycle… moreApply Now for Wild Turkey Spring Controlled Hunts
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The deadline to apply for spring controlled hunts for wild turkey is rapidly approaching. Hunters entering the drawing for spring turkey must submit their applications by March 1. The spring and fall controlled hunt permits are valid only for specific areas and seasons as designated by hunt number (see pages 30 - 31 in… moreHunter, Bowhunter Education Instructors Needed
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Idaho's hunter education program is looking for new volunteer instructors to teach courses to the newest generation of hunters. Fish and Game works to graduate new hunters who practice safe firearm handling; and are knowledgeable about hunting laws and ethics, wildlife identification, conservation and management. "… moreAsk Fish & Game: Fish Stocking
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Q: How many fish were stocked in the entire state by Idaho Fish and Game in 2014? A: In 2014, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreConstruction Temporarily Closes Caldwell Ponds Access
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Public access to Pond Road and the Caldwell Ponds off of State Highway 26 will remain unavailable through at least the first of April due to a Caldwell City construction project. The good news for anglers is an alternative route to the popular fishing ponds is available. For those anglers not aware of the southern… moreCrane Falls Reservoir to Receive Total Fishing Renovation
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Despite its relative remoteness, Crane Falls Reservoir remains one of southwest Idaho's most popular fishing destinations. Things are about to get a whole lot better. Beginning March 2nd, Fish and Game crews will be working to upgrade access points, facilities and fishing docks at Crane Falls, to the tune of $72,000.… moreWildlife Crews Find Robust Elk Populations
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Recent survey flights by Idaho Fish and Game wildlife staffers confirmed that elk populations in two local elk "zones" are in great shape. For several days in early January, Fish and Game biologists flew large portions of the Boise River Zone and the adjacent Smoky-Bennett Zone, counting and classifying elk in each area… more