Press Releases and Articles
75th Celebration: Balancing Change
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Habitat is the home fish and wildlife depend on to thrive and survive. Habitat provides food, space, shelter and water. When human activities change the use of fish and wildlife habitat to benefit people, it often means fish and wildlife lose part of their home. Idaho Fish and Game works to balance changes or the loss of… moreCommission to Meet in Post Falls
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The Fish and Game Commission will hold a quarterly meeting in Post Falls on November 12 and 13. The meeting will be held at the Red Lion at 414 East 1st Avenue. A public meeting will be held on November 12 at 7 p.m. Citizens are invited to address the commission regarding agenda and non-agenda items. The commission… moreWolf Trapper Certification Class Scheduled in North Idaho
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Idaho rules require a Wolf Trapper Certification class be completed and passed before a person can purchase wolf trapping tags. The course includes 6.5 hours of instruction including both classroom and field experience. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year, but most are offered in the fall and early… moreApply for Turkey Depredation Hunts
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Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region is encouraging anyone who is interested in participating in special turkey depredation hunts in the region to apply. In order to help relieve crop and property damage problems caused by turkeys, Fish and Game may have to implement special hunts in some limited areas in southeast… moreCheckstation Harvest Stats for Southeast Idaho
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The Port of Entry Checkstation was in full swing this year during both general deer opening weekend (October 10, 11, and 12) and the weekend of October 18 and 19. This year, opening weekend was marked by a 30.5% increase in hunters checked through the checkstation compared to the same time period in 2013. Hunter… moreProject WILD Workshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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If you are an educator who has participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop, then you are already aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But did you know there is one workshop that ties all three "… moreProperly Dispose of Carcasses
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With hunting seasons in full swing, now is the busiest time of year for Fish and Game conservation officers. However, much of their limited and valuable time continues to be wasted by inconsiderate hunters, who inappropriately dump fleshed out deer and elk carcasses. Conservation officer Matt O'Connell recently… moreRules for Hunting on Private Land
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Deer rifle seasons opened in mid-October in much of Idaho. Fish and Game is receiving a few calls from landowners upset about people hunting on their private land without permission. Hunting laws in many states require that hunters have verbal permission from the landowner before hunting on any private land. Some… more75th Celebration: 2014 - Creatures of the Night
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2014 marks the First Annual National Bat Week. Although achieving this recognition for these much maligned creatures was a nationwide effort, the roots for this national celebration run deep in Idaho. One of the most significant events with respect to bat conservation in the West happened in 1994. That year,… moreMore Steelhead This Fall
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In the spring of 2014 anglers on the Clearwater River were fishing for an unusually small run of "B-run" steelhead. Because steelhead overwinter in freshwater, they start arriving in August, but don't spawn until spring. As anglers continue to harvest hatchery steelhead through the winter and spring, the number of… moreSocial Media Users Respond to Poaching Incidents
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Several recent poaching cases are catching the attention of Facebook users who follow the Citizens Against Poaching page; a trophy mule deer shot before rifle season in Caribou County, two five-point bull elk shot out of season in Owyhee County, five mule deer with backstraps removed; left to waste in Homedale. The list… moreAsk Fish & Game: Trapping Licenses
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Q. Where can I pick up a trapping license? A. Fish and Game has made it easier to get a trapping license. Until recently they were only available at Fish and Game offices. Now you can get your trapping license at any license vendor in the state if you have completed your furtaker harvest report from the previous… moreFish and Game Seeks Information About Moose Poaching Near Wallace
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the poaching of a cow moose on the Burke Creek Canyon Road (outside of Wallace) going towards Glidden Lake. The carcass was found about 20 yards above the road, and the poachers constructed a wall of branches to hide their activities from the road. The… morePanhandle Elk Hunters Are Enjoying Their Time Outdoors
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The Panhandle Elk B-tag rifle season ends Friday, October 24; and, the Panhandle Elk A-tag rifle season opens Saturday, October 25. Even for hunters, the system is somewhat complicated. Elk management zones and the Idaho A/B elk tag system were developed in an effort to provide as many hunting method (firearm type)… moreFive Mule Deer Bucks Found Wasted Near Homedale Airport
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding five mule deer bucks found wasted near the Homedale Airport. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day. The hides, heads and… moreIdaho Fish and Game Seeking Information on Poached Deer and Wing Barrel Theft
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game needs your help to find those responsible for committing wildlife crimes here in southeast Idaho. Three mule deer were shot and left to waste in Game Management Unit 71 off Bonneville Road in Inkom. An adult doe, a yearling doe, and a 2-point buck were shot with a small… moreDucks Left To Waste In Buhl
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Idaho Fish and Game needs information on a case where poachers left 15 ducks to rot in the alley in Buhl. The ducks were discovered in the alley between 11th and 12th Ave. North in the 800 block, which is between Pine Street and 1400 East in Buhl. "There are seven hen mallard, six drakes and two pintails," said… moreATVs Not Allowed for Transport in Motorized Hunt Rule Units
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Can I use my ATV to transport myself or others from camp to a hunting location prior to legal shooting hours in a unit where the Motorized Hunting Rule applies? No; unless the travel is on an open road capable of travel by a full-sized vehicle. Transporting yourself or others on a trail prior to legal shooting… more