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Fish and Game Seeks Comments on Fishing Rules

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Idaho Fish and Game is starting on "nonbiological" fishing rule changes for 2012, and looking for comments from anglers. Fish and Game will consider changes to rules that cover aspects of fishing other than seasons and bag limits, which are set bi-annually by Idaho Fish and Game Commission proclamation. The rules… more

Commission Sets Fall Big Game Seasons and Limits

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In response to changes in elk populations, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 29, approved big game hunting seasons that reduce or eliminate antlerless elk tags in some areas. Meanwhile, big game hunting seasons for 2011 also include increased tag numbers and new hunts in areas with chronic depredation… more

F&G Commission Adopts Spring Chinook Season

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Idaho anglers will be able to start fishing for Chinook salmon on Saturday, April 23. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 29, adopted spring Chinook seasons as proposed by Fish and Game managers. Chinook will open in the Clearwater River, Snake River, Little Salmon and part of the lower Salmon River -… more

Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Books

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Q. The Fish and Game Commission has set the big game season. When will the new big game books be out? A. The 2011 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure has gone to the printer. When the print proofs come back, the seasons and rules will be posted on the Fish and Game website - http://fishandgame.idaho.gov - by early… more

Fish Rules Open House Set in Magic Valley

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host an open house for anglers to consider and discuss nonbiological fishing rule changes. It's all part of the rule setting process for the 2013-2014 fishing rules. The open house will be from 1 to 7 p.m. April 13, at the Fish and Game Magic Valley Region Office, 324… more

CAP Offers Reward in Fish and Game Robbery

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking for help in finding the people responsible for stealing more than $1,400 of tools and equipment and causing more than $1,000 in damages to the storage facility at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area late last month. "This is the second time this has happened in… more

Egin-Hamer Closure Set to Open

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The southern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure west of St. Anthony is set to open at sunrise on April 1. Because winter came earlier and never really let up, natural resource managers at the Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Fish and Game are working to ensure that wintering big games herds remain protected as long… more

Take Me Fishing Trailer at Kiwanis Park Pond

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To help get youths excited about fishing and help build a new generation of anglers, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailer will be on display from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, at Kiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston. Fishing equipment can be checked out for free on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m.… more

Spring Steelhead Seasons Still Open

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It's not too late to hook into a tasty Idaho steelhead. The spring harvest season closes March 31 on part of the Salmon River from the Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek - three-quarters of a mile upstream from the Middle Fork Salmon River. The spring steelhead season continues through April 30 in most other… more

Spring Turkey Hunting Begins April 15

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Hunters who have finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. The general season youth turkey hunt runs Thursday April 8 through Wednesday April 14. Youths 15 years or younger on April 8, may participate in the youth hunt. All youth hunters must have a valid… more

Hunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching

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Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program - also known as CAP - is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "YES" box, and $1 of the $… more

From the Field: Chinook Season

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By Jim Lukens Idaho Department of Fish and Game While most anglers are still focused on steelhead fishing, some are turning their attention to Chinook salmon fishing. Biologists are predicting a return of hatchery fish in adequate numbers to support a fishery in the upper Salmon River. Similar to last year, fishing… more

Wildlife Volunteers Wanted

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By Michael Young - Idaho Department of Fish and Game If cabin fever has you itching to get outside, consider helping with a project through Fish and Game's Volunteer Program. A variety of interesting and worthwhile projects are scheduled for the coming weeks, all of them designed to benefit wildlife habitat and the… more

Using the Google Visualization API, Basic Pie Image Charts

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As we move away from server-side generation of graphics, many people have been inquiring as to how to use Google Charts, Graphs and Maps in their applications.  In this series I'll start with the simplest integration and slowly add complexity to see what is possible.

There is lots of great documentation on… more

Moose, Sheep, Goat Applications

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April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, and with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… more

F&G Lifts Kokanee Limits below Dworshak Reservoir

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With many dead and dying kokanee that have been flushed through Dworshak Dam, the bag and possession limits will be removed for kokanee in the North Fork Clearwater River and Clearwater River downstream of the North Fork in Clearwater County, effective through May 15. While anglers can take home as many kokanee as… more

Give the Critters a Break

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By Dane Cook - Idaho Department of Fish and Game It's springtime, and there's nothing better to cure a case of cabin fever than to get out and go for a walk, run or just be outside. This seems to be the case for not only humans but also our four-legged friends. While everyone should be encouraged to get outdoors… more

Fish and Game's Annual Fur Auction Set for April 2

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Idaho Fish and Game will auction furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment on Saturday, April 2, at the Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th St., in Lewiston. Anyone interested may view the items beginning at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Auction items… more