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Mentored Youth Pheasant Hunt at Market Lake

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Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a mentored pheasant hunt for youths on October 5 at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area north of Roberts. This is an opportunity for first time youth hunters ages 10 to 15 who do not have someone to take them hunting. Fish and Game will provide a mentor for the event and all… more

Annual Youth Pheasant Clinic in Southeast Region

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Pheasant season is just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of getting out in the field, shotgun in hand, and enjoying the experiences associated with upland game bird hunting. The first weekend in October marks the youth pheasant season opener statewide, and for many families, this event has become an… more

Youth Steelhead Clinic Set for October 24 and 26 in Lewiston

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Young anglers ages 8 to 14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 24, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26. Both events will be at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th Street in Lewiston. On Thursday, October 24, information will be presented on… more

Youth Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, October 5

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A youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, October 5, and runs through October 11 for all licensed hunters 15 years old or younger. The week-long hunt opens a half hour before sunrise statewide and continues to one half hour after sunset. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed hunter 18 years or… more

2013-2014 Waterfowl Seasons Set

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday, August 19, set waterfowl seasons of 105 days and a two-day youth hunt, along with some changes in goose seasons and limits. The waterfowl season opens with a two-day youth hunt on September 28 and 29 for licensed youths aged 10 to 15. Duck and Canada goose seasons in… more

Sage Grouse Hunters and Harvest Up Slightly

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game found hunter numbers and harvest of sage-grouse were up slightly over the opening weekend, compared to the past two years. From the six check stations held throughout southern Idaho targeting sage-grouse hunters, 620 hunters checked in 308 birds, compared to 563 hunters with 270… more

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day

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Hunters and anglers are among the country's best conservationists, and in their honor Saturday, September 28, is National Hunting and Fishing Day. With birdwatchers, hikers, mountain bikers, canoeists, backpackers, photographers and other recreationists, lots of Idahoans love wildlife and wild places. Today 34… more

Fish and Game to Utilize Several Tools to Detect Wildlife Crimes

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In areas where Idaho Fish and Game receives complaints of spotlighting or other suspicious activity near roads, conservation officers will use "artificial simulated animals," to apprehend unlawful hunters. Artificial simulated animals, commonly called ASAs, are life-like specimens of deer, elk and other game species… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 23, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 1 p.m. This year's sale includes vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Orange

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Q. Are hunters required to wear hunter orange while hunting? A. Fish and Game recommends that all upland and big game hunters wear hunter orange whenever they are hunting. But hunter orange is required only when hunting the nine Fish and Game wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked. The areas are Fort… more

Update the data source in an ArcMap project using python, arcpy.mapping

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Need to update a path in your ArcMap project to reflect the new location?  Here's how...

There are several methods for updating data sources using arcpy.mapping, check out this help topic from ESRI.  The example listed below is just one of several methods.

 Attach the following python code to a script in… more

Remove Logo Background in a GIS Map: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Do you want to add a logo but the background sticks out like a sore thumb on your GIS map?

This may be the help you need.

 

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Sign up Now for October 5 Genesee Youth Pheasant Clinic

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Area hunters between the ages of 10 and 15 will have an opportunity to participate in the Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic scheduled for October 5. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Genesee Park and on private land outside Genesee. "This clinic is a great opportunity to introduce new hunters to the sport… more

Mentored Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Market Lake

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On September 28, Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a mentored waterfowl hunt for youth at Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area. This is an opportunity for first time youth hunters between the ages of 10 and 15 who do not have someone to take them hunting. Fish and Game will provide a mentor, waders, guns and ammo. All… more

Campgrounds to Close at Horsethief Reservoir

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Horsethief Reservoir's camping areas will close for the season on Saturday, September 21. Fishing and other day-use activities are unaffected by the campground closure, which has been in place for the past four years. Camping at Horsethief Reservoir is permitted only between May 1 and September 20 each year.… more

September Wolf Trapping Class Schedule in the Clearwater Region

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Attendance at an Idaho Fish and Game wolf trapper education class is required for anyone wishing to trap wolves in Idaho. The eight-hour class provides students with interactive, hands-on training from experienced, certified, volunteer trapper instructors. The class curriculum includes wolf management, wolf trapping… more

Spaces Still Available For Mentored Youth Waterfowl Hunt

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Last month, Idaho Fish and Game extended an offer for youth aged 10-15 to participate in a mentored waterfowl hunt on September 28. Hunts are planned at three locations. Openings are still available at two. The two hunts where registrations are still being taken are the Boundary/Smith Creek Wildlife Management Area… more

Chukar, Quail and Partridge Seasons Open Saturday

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Seasons for chukar, quail and partridge open Saturday, September 21. Hunters need only a valid hunting license to hunt quail, chukar and gray partridge. Chukar and gray partridge seasons run from September 21 through January 31, 2014 throughout the state. The daily bag limit is eight chukar and eight gray partridge,… more