Press Releases and Articles
Trespassing Poachers Receive Stiff Sentences
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Two men who trespassed to poach deer in Lemhi County won't be legally hunting in Idaho anytime soon. On December 7, 2014, conservation officers received a trespass call from a landowner near the town of Lemhi Idaho, who said hunters had trespassed and shot a deer in their field. The suspects fled the scene with the… moreFebruary Sportsperson Dinner Scheduled in Lewiston
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Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the February sportsperson dinner meeting on Tuesday, February 17th at the Regional Fish and Game office, 3316 16th street in Lewiston. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm followed by presentations including; fisheries and big game season setting, elk… moreFish and Game Gives Anglers What They Want: Bigger Fish
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The results of a four year study using an evaluation tool developed by IDFG fishery biologists called "Tag-You're-It" has Fish and Game managers taking a new approach to stocking many of Idaho's lakes and reservoirs with larger rainbow trout. This year, many of the state's most heavily stocked still-water fisheries… moreSetting Fishing Rules for 2016 - 2018 and Providing Input on Angler Access Needs
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Over the next few months, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be collecting public input and ideas for fishing rules that will be in effect from 2016 - 2018 and also asking where anglers need new or better access facilities. Beginning in February, fish and game staff around the state will hold a series of… moreIdaho and Oregon to Capture Brownlee Bighorn Sheep
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) plan to capture bighorn sheep in both states near Brownlee Dam in February. For more information regarding the capture effort, contact wildlife manager Regan Berkley at Fish and Game's McCall office: 208-634-8137. The… moreAsk Fish & Game: Lifetime License
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Q: If I buy a lifetime license and leave the state, do I have to pay nonresident tag fees? A: Yes. The lifetime license is valid regardless of where you live. Over years, you will save serious money on the license itself. But tag fees for nonresidents would apply if you become a resident of another state or country… moreOP-ED: Idaho's Wildlife Professionals to Advocacy Groups: Stop Crying Wolf
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By Virgil Moore, Director, Idaho Fish and Game It's important for state agencies to understand and respect differing points of view. But when a few advocacy groups try to grab headlines by skewing Idaho Fish and Game scientific wolf monitoring data in ways that simply aren't true, it's also important to set the… moreTrophy Mule Deer Poached on Outskirts of Twin Falls
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Idaho Fish and Game Officers in the Magic Valley are actively investigating a recent case involving a trophy class mule deer killed during the closed season. The deer was likely killed on the night of Monday, January 26th or on Tuesday, January 27th. Based on witness information, it is believed this is a large trophy… moreRoad to Hells Canyon Dam to Re-open Friday
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The road has been closed since last Wednesday due to a large rock slide. Crews are still removing boulders and other debris. Motorists should expect delays and use extreme caution in the canyon. OXBOW, Oregon, Jan. 27, 2015 - Idaho Power plans to re-open Hells Canyon Road at 9 a.m. Friday, following partial removal of… moreIDFG to Present Update on Lake Pend Oreille Fishery
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For Idaho Panhandle anglers and biologists alike, one of the greatest highlights of 2014 was watching scores of anglers enjoy great Kokanee fishing on Lake Pend Oreille. In response to the growth in the kokanee population, the kokanee bag limit was increased last spring from 6 fish to 15 fish. Anglers took notice and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Price Lock
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Q: If the legislature approves the new "Price Lock" plan, how soon can I lock in my fees? A: Right away! If you purchase and maintain an annual license starting in 2015, your price will be "locked in" meaning you will be exempt from the proposed fee increase.Anglers Enjoy Strong Steelhead Return to Clearwater
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Anglers fishing the Clearwater River are enjoying a healthy increase in the number of steelhead returning. After a lackluster season in 2013-2014, the number of "B-run" steelhead is up in 2015, and anglers are taking advantage. Creel surveys and angler reports for the week ending on January 25 indicate good success… moreFish and Game Director Delivers Annual Report to Commission
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Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has delivered his annual report to the Fish and Game Commission. The report documents business conducted by the Department of Fish and Game during 2014, and outlines a vision for the future. The report can be found at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/about/?getPage=270… moreChallis Conservation Officer Receives Shikar-Safari Award
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Each year, Shikar-Safari Club honors a "Wildlife Officer of the Year" in Idaho, and this year's honoree is Senior Conservation Officer Malcolm Clemenhagen. In nominating Clemenhagen for the award, his superior officer praised him for work effort, conservation law enforcement, productivity, calls for service, covering… moreIdaho Wolf Population Remains Well Above Federal Recovery Levels; Livestock Depredations Down
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During their scheduled meeting in Boise on January 21, the Fish and Game Commission was updated on the status of Idaho's wolf population. Staff Biologist Jim Hayden's report offered three key messages: Idaho's wolf population is well above all standards for a recovered population; wolf monitoring was intensified and… moreMild Winter Keeps Idaho Deer and Elk Herds Strong
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After a banner year for Idaho hunters, deer and elk populations continue to benefit from mild winter conditions. Preliminary harvest surveys suggest high harvest and high success rates in 2014. In the 2014 hunting season, Fish and Game sold more than 157,000 deer tags and more than 93,000 elk tags, exceeding numbers… moreCommission Sets Seasons for Trophy Species
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The Fish and Game Commission has set seasons for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats for 2015. The new rules will include the following changes: Panhandle Region - Add 20 additional antlered moose tags and additional hunting opportunity for antlerless moose hunts. Clearwater Region - Extend season for… more