Press Releases and Articles
Fishing Rules and Information for Smart-Phones Available
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A new mobile-friendly Fishing Planner/Fishing Rules app is now available to the public. This version allows anglers to find waters by name, lets them search for where to find certain fish species, shows maps of selected waters, lets anglers search for waters within 5, 10 or 25 miles of a selected town or to search by… moreWildlife Plates Help Support Nongame Wildlife Programs
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Idaho residents can put wildlife plates on their camp trailers as well as the vehicle that pulls them while they help support nongame programs and boating access. Fish and Game has statutory responsibility for about 10,000 species - fish, wildlife and plants. Of these, about 550 are vertebrate animals, 80 percent of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q. Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting in archery-only seasons. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of… more
Help Obtain Private Land Access for Wildlife Surveys
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Here's something easy you can do that will make a big difference for wildlife conservation in north Idaho: Help MBI obtain access to private lands in order to complete wildlife surveys in all of our grid cells.
You can help by putting us in touch with private landowners who may be willing to allow MBI… more
Salmon Fishing to Close on the Lower and Little Salmon River
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Fishing for Chinook salmon in the lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge upstream to the mouth of Shorts Creek and in the Little Salmon River will close at the end of fishing Sunday, June 2. Angler surveys show that the sport fishery in the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers will harvest the nontribal… more
Mule Deer Fawns are hitting the ground, if you find one let it be!
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Mule deer fawns are being born across Idaho from this week through the middle of June. A majority of the fawns will be born sometime around June 10th. So what does this mean? Well, if you encounter a mule deer fawn, chances are it will be alone and appear abandoned. This is not the case!… more
Chat Live with F&G about Fishing in the Gem State
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Anglers are invited to join an online chat with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and ask questions, give feedback, and learn more about fishing in the Gem State. Anglers can chat live with fisheries and hatchery staff, along with enforcement officers, from 6 to 8 p.m. (MST) Wednesday, June 12. Fish and… moreIdaho Conservation Officers to Host Youth Conservation Camp
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Summer in Idaho means camps for kids. If you are 10 to 12 years old and want to learn outdoor skills, become certified in hunter education and experience a wide variety of other fun, outdoor activities, consider attending the Youth Conservation Camp, August 12 -16, at Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts Ends June 5
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://fishandgame.idaho.… morePlease Do Not Pick Up Newborn Fawns
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By Phil Cooper, Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game A population explosion takes place in the wild around this time every year. Some newborns are already present and visible. Goslings have been out and about growing rapidly for a month now. Other species of birds have hatched young or are incubating eggs. Some bird… moreJune 8 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 8, is Free Fishing Day, and Idaho Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such as limits… moreSuper Hunt Drawing Deadline This Week
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The deadline to enter this year's first Super Hunt drawing is Friday, May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick… moreAsk Fish and Game: Revocation Means No Free Fishing
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Q. If I don't need a fishing license on Free Fishing Day, does that mean I can fish if my license has been revoked? A. No. When the court revokes someone's hunting, fishing or trapping privileges for a period of time, it means just that, the privileges are revoked, whether they need a license or not. It is illegal for… moreFish & Game Closes Part of Clearwater River to Salmon Fishing
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On Tuesday, May 21, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game closed the lower Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge in Lewiston to the Cherrylane Bridge to all salmon fishing. The other sections of the Clearwater previously open to salmon fishing will remain open for harvest of jack salmon four days per… moreCommission Adopts Grizzly Position Statement
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, May 16, adopted a position statement on grizzly bears in Idaho. The statement supports the removal of grizzly bears in Idaho from the federal list of threatened and endangered species. "Idaho can manage the bears better," Commission Tony McDermott of the Panhandle Region… moreLands Council Grant Helps Students Learn About Outdoors
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game The Lands Council is a Spokane-based non-profit organization whose mission is to "preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement." Recognizing the challenges that school… moreStudents to Release Rainbow Trout in Boise River
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Washington Elementary fifth graders will release rainbow trout into the Boise River on a field trip to the Boise WaterShed Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. The students, led by teacher Libbie Hayden and Biologist Lauri Monnot, of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, are part of Idaho Fish and Game's Trout in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. When is the deadline to sign up for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Any Idaho resident with a valid hunting license may participate. Hunters may apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear - but only once for each species. They… more