Press Releases and Articles
Moose, Sheep and Goat Seasons Set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 27, approved moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2011 and 2012. The number of moose tags dropped, following declining hunt success in central Idaho. The new quota includes 761 tags for antlered bull moose, down by 7 percent from 2009-2010, and 163… moreForecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season
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It's not expected to be as good as last year, but the 2011 Chinook salmon return is on track to be the sixth best year since 1980. The fish are still out in the Pacific Ocean, but the forecast for numbers of returning fish are similar to 2008 and 2009. Northwest fish managers estimate that about 198,400 Chinook… moreWinter Big Game Aerial Surveys Under Way
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Idaho Fish and Game is conducting aerial surveys of big game in the elk ecology research study area in Unit 10, the northern portion of the Lolo elk management zone, and in Unit 10A, the Dworshak zone. The helicopter surveys are scheduled during the winter months to cover areas at the same time of the year so that… moreFish & Game Plans Upper Snake Virtual Public Meetings
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Hunters looking for the locations of public meetings on new ideas about the upcoming big game rules in the Upper Snake Region won't be able to find them. The good news is that they are actually available at anytime and from anywhere that has an Internet connection to YouTube. For decades, Idaho Fish and Game has… moreShould Motorized Hunting Be Regulated?
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By Mark Gamblin - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The 2010 big game hunting season is now history, with stories of success, near misses, and golden memories for families and friends. Last hunting season was also the first year of implementation for the motorized vehicle hunting rule (MVR) in the Diamond Creek Zone (… moreAsk Fish and Game: Lifetime Licenses
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Q. If I buy a lifetime license and leave the state, do I have to pay nonresident tag fees? A. Yes. The lifetime license is valid regardless of where you live. Over years, you will save serious money on the license itself. But tag fees for nonresidents would apply if you become a resident of another state or country… moreLake Pend Oreille Fishery Meeting Scheduled
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The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have scheduled an informational "State of the Lake" public meeting. Topics of discussion include the status of fish populations in Lake Pend Oreille; and, progress of the fishery recovery effort. The meeting is scheduled for… moreFish and Game Looking for Information on Poached Moose
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for any information regarding a bull moose that was found shot and left to waste near Masson Butte, northwest of Orofino. Officers responding to a call from a concerned citizen, found a bull moose near marker 10.5 on the Mason Butte Road. The moose was a large bull that… moreDeer and Elk Outlook Good for Fall Hunts
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Deer and elk numbers are meeting management objectives in most parts of the state, but hunter numbers are down. White-tail deer are meeting management objectives for buck harvest throughout the state. Mule deer exceed management objectives for buck to doe ratio. Statewide fawn survival last winter was about 70… moreFamily Ice Fishing Clinic and Derby Planned at Spring Valley Reservoir
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Break out of your winter hibernation! Bring the whole family to Spring Valley Reservoir near Moscow for a Family Ice Fishing Clinic and Derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 29. Idaho Fish and Game will provide free bait as well as rods and reels for loan on a first-come-first-serve basis. Volunteers from the… moreApply Now for Spring Turkey, Black Bear Controlled Hunts
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The application period for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts is open and runs through February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on sale April 1. Information on spring hunts is… moreFish & Game Commission Calendar for 2011
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Additional meetings may be set on short notice. January 26, 27 / Annual Meeting Location: Boise Public Hearing: 7 p.m. January 26 Routine Agenda Items: Season setting: moose, sheep, and goat (biennial 2011); JFAC budget preview; big game briefing. March 28, 29 / Special Meeting Location: Boise Public… moreAsk Fish and Game: Wildlife Plates for Trailers
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Q. I have wildlife plates on my pickup, but can I get wildlife plates for my camping trailer? A. Yes, you can. They have been available since January 1, 2003. Because no rules prohibited such plates, the Transportation Department decided it was allowed to issue some special interest plates for such towed vehicles.… moreBald Eagle Days Feature Raptor Viewing, Education
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The 12th annual Bald Eagle Days, January 29, will feature events for all ages, including viewing bald eagles and other wildlife along the Boise River. Bald Eagle Day, the signature event of the annual festivities, runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 29, at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs… moreSportsmen Against Hunger Event to Benefit Idaho Food Bank
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Sportsmen and sportswomen in southeast Idaho are joining forces to help with an important cause - fighting hunger. The fifth annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 29, at the Cal Ranch Store in Pocatello. Those who attend the event can help raise money for the… moreGrizzly Bear Committee to Meet in Missoula in January
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The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee's annual winter meeting will be January 19 and 20 in Missoula, Montana. The multi-agency committee is responsible for grizzly bear recovery in the continental United States and adjacent Canadian provinces. The meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at 3720 North… moreDon't Forget to File Hunter Reports
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Hunter reports are trickling in a little slower than the same time last year - but this year more are coming in online. All deer, elk and pronghorn hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which the tag was valid. Last… moreWinter Feeding is No Simple Solution
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Few wildlife issues are as complex or as emotionally charged as feeding big game during the winter. As soon as the snow begins to fly, questions about feeding big game animals start. People feed birds in the winter; so why not deer? But the decision to feed big game animals during winter is anything but arbitrary.… more