Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Rules
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Q. I have the new 2008 fishing regs but where is the new book on hunting rules? A. You will not have the new hunting rules book in hand until mid-April. The rules for 2008 will not be adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission until March, soon after which the book will go to print. The rules are not expected to be… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "This summer some new folks moved into a house on property adjacent to an area I have permission to hunt. While I was duck hunting along the creek that divides the properties, the new folks became upset, screaming that I couldn't hunt there. I never shot onto… moreFish and Game Switches Format to Get Comments
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Wildlife managers at the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are hoping that there is some truth to the old adage, "The early bird catches the worm." Biologists later this month will be experimenting with replacing the traditional evening public meetings with three informal sportsman's… moreSalmon Region Fish and Game Takes to the Sky
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be using helicopters for big game surveys in the Salmon Region through the middle of February. Flights will start in game management unit 36A for elk and mountain goat surveys. The survey crew will move north through units 36B, 28, 21 and 21A, counting and classifying elk… moreDon't Forget To File Harvest Reports
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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 their tag was valid - even if they did not hunt or kill an animal. Reports for the 2007 hunting seasons that have not already been submitted are now… moreWinter Activities Can Affect Wildlife
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By Matt Sheppard, Idaho Department of Fish and Game There are two kinds of people, those who dread winter and those who relish it. For the winter outdoor enthusiasts, take a moment to think about how activities might affect wildlife. And for the not-so-excited group, just remember that winter is a lot worse for deer… moreTax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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Anyone getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. The nongame tax check-off option is on line 37 of the Idaho state tax Form 40. Fish and Game has always managed… morePublic Meeting Set on Vehicle-Wildlife Safety
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a public meeting about a proposed long-term project to reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions on Warm Springs Avenue and State Highway 21. The meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, in the Trophy Room at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A multi-agency… moreIce Fishing Offers Cure for Cabin Fever
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By Phil Cooper, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Blank stares into holes in the ice, uncontrolled shivering, numbness in the feet and hands - maybe in the brain; it must be ice fishing season again. Most waters in the Idaho panhandle are open to ice fishing. But before we get far into the discussion it is… moreHunters May Sign up for Upland Game E-mail Forum
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Hunters may sign up to receive periodic e-mail updates on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game upland game management program, including turkeys and wildlife management area pheasant program. Past e-mail forums have included information on public surveys on upland game hunting in Idaho, public comment on development… moreSign Up Now for Project WILD Educator Workshops
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Do you worry about Nature Deficit Disorder? Sign up now for a Project WILD workshop. Project WILD workshops are designed for classroom teachers, day care providers, scout leaders and anyone else who is interested teaching kids about nature. The workshops begin at 4 p.m. Fridays and go all day Saturday. Three… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission's annual meeting starts Tuesday, January 15, with a meeting with the House Resources and Conservation Committee. Bright and early Wednesday, January 16, commissioners will tour the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and that afternoon they will meet with Senate Resources and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Sand Shrimp
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Q. The new fishing rules say that live shrimp are not allowed as bait. Is there an exception on the Clearwater for salmon and steelhead angling? A. No. Live sand shrimp became illegal for use in Idaho when the new fishing rules took effect January 1. The change was made to reduce the risks from unauthorized releases… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I enjoy winter-time sports and I frequently ski and skijor the groomed trails north of Ketchum with my dogs. With wolves in this area should I have any concerns?" Answer: I would say "concern" would be an appropriate word for any potential wildlife… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission's annual meeting starts January 15 with a meeting with the House Resources and Conservation Committee. Bright and early Wednesday, January 16, commissioners will tour the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and meet that afternoon with Senate Resources and Environment Committee.… moreSpring Steelhead Season Starts
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For some anglers, the best thing about New Year's Day is the start of the spring steelhead season. The spring steelhead season runs from January 1 through April 30, with three exceptions. On the Little Salmon River the season runs through May 15; on the Salmon River from Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek, about a… moreNew Fishing Rules Books Now Available
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The new Idaho fishing rule book for 2008 and 2009 is back from the printers. The book will be available at most Idaho Fish and Game offices and license vendors. New rules this year include changes in bass limits, fish net and trap sizes and use of live bait. The size limit on smallmouth and largemouth bass has… moreLittle Change in Big Game Survival Rate
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The survival rate for radio-collared female elk and mule deer in an ongoing Idaho Fish and Game research project remained essentially the same in 2006. As of June 2007, the most recent results available, the overall survival rate of radio-collared adult female elk in the research areas was 88 percent; up from January… more