Press Releases and Articles
Bird Feeding Brings Many Benefits
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With winter on its way, now is the perfect time to fill backyard bird feeders. Fall and winter are great seasons to watch the birds at feeders. Many of the birds are year-round residents seeking milder low-elevation locations for the winter. Others are migrants from Canada and Alaska. Unlike other animals, birds do… moreNature Center Plans Holiday Bird Seed Sale
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Don't forget our feathered friends this winter and holiday season. The MK Nature Center's sixth annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 1. Stock up on winter bird seed and find that special gift for the outdoor person on your list. Purchase premium bird seed in 5-, 20- or 40-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery for Felons?
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Q. Can a felon hunt with a bow in Idaho? A. It depends on the felony. Under Idaho law, anyone convicted of any of 36 felonies may not own, use or carry a firearm, which the law defines as "any weapon from which a shot, projectile or other object may be discharged by force of combustion, explosive, gas and/or… moreSupreme Court Allows F&G Shooting Range to Open
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The Idaho Supreme Court Thursday, November 15, lifted an Idaho First District Court injunction that had blocked the opening of Idaho Fish and Game's upgraded Farragut shooting range. "We're pleased with the Idaho Supreme Court's ruling," Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore said. "This decision will once again allow… moreElk Poached Near Morrow Reservoir
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Idaho Fish and Game officers are seeking information on a spike bull elk that was poached the first week of November near Bennett Road north of Morrow Reservoir. The bull elk was shot with the .22-caliber rifle. The front shoulders and hind quarters were taken, the rest being left to waste. People with information are… morePublic's Help Sought in Elk Wasting Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the waste of a mature bull elk dumped on Shaw Road, south of the Grandview Highway in Elmore County on or about November 8. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case; callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-… moreF&G Bringing More Steelhead to Boise River
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Idaho Fish and Game will stock more than 250 steelhead in the Boise River Thursday, November 15, the second and last steelhead stocking of the year. The fish will be released in the river from the Glenwood Bridge to Barber Park. Because of their size - six to 12 pounds - the actual number of steelhead stocked will… moreI-15 Mule Deer Fence Near Pocatello Complete
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Why is that stretch of highway fence along I-15 from South Pocatello to Inkom so high? That question is a fairly common one asked of Idaho Fish and Game here in the southeast region. The existing highway fence has been recently extended to a height of eight feet to prevent big game animals, mule deer in particular… more
MDI Partners on Charlotte Fire Rehabilitation Efforts
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UPDATE! BLM contractors are currently planting shrubs on the Charlotte fire area this week (11/20/12).
The Mule Deer Initiative has pledged $10,000 towards the rehabilitation efforts for the Charlotte fire near the Pocatello area. Additionally MDI is providing shrubs (bitterbrush and sage brush) to the BLM… more
Commission Adopts Three-Year Fish Rule Book
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, November 8, adopted a three-year fishing seasons and rules brochure. The rules would cover 2013 through 2015. The change is based on 11 months of public interaction and responses to an angler survey conducted in 2011, state fishery manager Jeff Dillon told Commissioners.… moreF&G Seeks Information on Poached Sturgeon
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a large sturgeon poached on or around November 7 in the King Hill area of the Snake River. Remains of the fish were found near the King Hill Bridge. People with information are encouraged to call the Jerome Fish and Game office, at 208-324-4359.… moreWolf Trapping Seasons Open This Month
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It is that time of year again when trappers and hound hunters will be out and about in the wilds of Idaho. People with pets should know how to release a pet that is caught in a foothold trap or neck snare. While trapping has been part of the landscape in Idaho, Fish and Game reminds hound hunters, hunters with bird… moreSome Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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Though many big game seasons are winding up, many upland game seasons are still open including several upland birds as well as cottontail rabbits and snowshoe hares. Hunters will find upland hunting rules and shooting times in the rules brochure at license vendors and Fish and Game offices as well as on the department… moreLong Awaited MK Nature Center Project Under Way
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For about 10 years now, the MK Nature Center staff has been planning to "beautify" the concrete walls that support the fish viewing windows. The staff's vision is to increase the educational and aesthetic value of the Nature Center by "adorning" the concrete with very classy, nature-themed art that reflects what… moreAsk Fish and Game: Next Year's Tags
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Q. When can I buy a hunting license and tags for next year? A. Nonresidents can buy licenses, deer and elk tags beginning Saturday, December 1. Residents also can buy 2013 hunting licenses starting that day, and they can buy a receipt for deer and elk tags, which don't go on sale until after deer, elk and pronghorn… moreFish and Game Seeks Info on Bighorn Sightings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants information on any sightings of bighorn sheep in or near the South Hills in Cassia County. Recently, bighorn sheep have been observed moving south from their usual range. These movements are likely due to the past summer's Minidoka Complex fires, which burned more than 90,… more
MBI Partners Featured in Montana Outdoors Magazine
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Read the Montana Outdoors Magazine article about MBI partners teaming up to find rare forest carnivores in the West Cabinet Mountains on the ID-MT state line. Click here to check it out!
Market Lake W M A Plans Prescribed Burns
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Habitat staff members at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area managed by the Idaho Fish Game will be conducting prescribed burns on Market Lake WMA on Wednesday, November 7, weather permitting. This burn is designed to enhance habitat on the marsh complex at Market Lake. "The area prescribed to burn has not… more