Press Releases and Articles
Reward Program Targets Illegal Off-Road Activity on Craig Mountain
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"Don't let illegal riders and gate busters degrade your public land and recreational opportunities." Reward stickers with this phrase will be posted on Idaho Fish and Game lands starting this fall. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Idaho Fish and Game are partnering to pilot a reward program on Craig Mountain… moreSteelhead Season Continues with Some New Limits
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Though the fall Chinook season is closing in most Idaho waters, there is still plenty of exciting fishing left. The steelhead harvest season is open on the Salmon, the Little Salmon, the lower Snake and on the Clearwater River, where limits have changed. In the Clearwater River drainage, the limits for the fall… moreF&G Plans November Maintenance Work in Pack River Delta
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In early November, Idaho Fish and Game and Ducks Unlimited plan to do some maintenance work on the Pack River delta where a restoration project was completed in 2009. The maintenance work is expected to take only seven to 10 days to complete. The maintenance work involves the construction of a vegetated rock… moreInformation Sought on Four Elk Shot near Orofino, Weippe
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Four unlawfully taken cow elk were reported during opening week of hunting season. Two of the elk found on Saturday, October 12, appeared to be shot and completely wasted. One of the elk was found near Upper Fords Creek Road and a second elk was found in the Fiddler Road area near Weippe. There was no open season for… moreWhat Can Idaho Waterfowl Hunters Expect This Year?
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Hunters in the waterfowl blinds this season can expect to see a fall flight similar to last year's. Continental waterfowl populations are strong, and habitat conditions have been above average in the Canadian provinces where Idaho's birds are produced. Mallards are by far the most abundant ducks in hunters' bags… moreMore Hunters, Varied Results on Hunting Opener
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Most Idaho Fish and Game check stations around the state reported more hunters participating this year than in 2012 for the October deer hunting season opener. The Southwest Region reported one of the best openers in recent years, with mild, pleasant weather except for a cool breeze Sunday afternoon. And the Panhandle… moreFall Chinook Harvest Season Ends Next Week, Mostly
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Chinook salmon fishing will end on the Snake and Clearwater rivers Thursday, October 31 - except a short reach on the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam, which closes November 17. The season opened September 1, on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam, in the lower Clearwater River downstream of the U.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Proxy Statements
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Q. If I am transporting game for a friend, do I need a proxy statement? A. Yes. Any person who transports any wildlife for another person or receives any wildlife for cleaning, processing, as a gift, or for storage must have a written proxy statement signed by the person who killed the animal specifying the numbers… moreOpportunities for Teachers to Get Wild This Fall and Winter
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Normally we like to think that teachers are calm and in control, but Idaho Fish and Game is hoping to help teachers go WILD this fall and winter. The type of WILD that Fish and Game is talking about is Project WILD for teachers. Project WILD is an international program that helps teachers to use the timeless love of… morePronghorn and Elk Shot and Wasted
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Idaho Fish and Game officers are seeking information on two animals that were shot and left this past week in the Magic Valley. A doe pronghorn was found shot and wasted near Malta in Unit 57, on or around October 12, and a four-by-five bull elk was found in Devils Creek Canyon off the John Boyd Draw Road in Unit 46… moreHordemann Pond Stocked with 500 Catchable Rainbows
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Idaho Fish and Game officials plan to stock 500 rainbow trout into Moscow's Hordemann Pond the week of October 14. Located off Eisenhower Street between D and F streets, Hordemann Pond is a popular fishing destination for many young anglers. Many wildlife enthusiasts are attracted to this area to view the diversity… moreCold Water Dangers to Waterfowl Hunters, Anglers
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Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. Waters are cold now with waterfowl hunters gearing up for a new season, and many anglers are still fishing. Overloaded boats and failure to wear life jackets are leading reasons Idaho… moreCommission to Meet in Jerome in November
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet November 13 and 14 in Jerome. A public hearing begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, at the Fish and Game regional office at 324 South 417 East, Suite 1, Jerome. The Fish and Game Commission usually holds a public hearing in conjunction with each regular meeting.… moreHunters Heading Out Should Leave the Weeds Behind
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As Idaho's hunting seasons open, thousands of individuals will be traveling Idaho's back country and potentially spreading noxious weed seeds. The Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign encourages hunters to be aware of the potential to spread noxious weeds as they travel through the backcountry. Noxious weeds can become… moreAsk Fish and Game: Life Jackets
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Q. Are waterfowl hunters required to wear life jackets in a boat? A. Idaho law requires a life jacket on board for every passenger, and a throw-able personal floatation device is required in boats more than 16 feet long. Occupants 14 and under in a boat less than 20 feet long, are required to wear a life jacket if the… more
What is an observation?
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We define any identification of a taxa element at a point and place, be it a trailcam picture, animal mark recapture, waterbird survey or an incidental sighting as an observation. Some are very complex including hundreds of attributes. For some it may be as simple as an historical observation of Bison in Cassia… more
Botulism Outbreak May Dampen Early Season Waterfowl Hunting
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An outbreak of avian botulism at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area, near Parma, has killed a mix of more than 600 mallards and other waterfowl species in the past few weeks. Fish and Game staff members have been busy collecting and disposing of the waterfowl carcasses in an effort to halt the outbreak. Fort Boise… moreRobotic Deer Too Tempting a Target for Oregon Poachers
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An early start to the mule deer hunting season in the wrong state could prove costly to several Oregonians too impatient to wait for opening day or to learn some basic geography. Five individuals now face court appearances and potentially heavy fines for their respective roles in two unrelated poaching incidents.… more