Press Releases and Articles
Commission to Consider Sandhill Crane Hunts
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider and set sandhill crane hunting seasons and permit levels at its meeting in Sun Valley May 16-18. The current proposal is for 500 permits for southeast Idaho, the same as in 2006. Fish and Game would like to hear from those with comments on that proposal. Sandhill… moreBadger Creek Among Ô10 Waters to Watch'
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Badger Creek in Butte County has been named one of the national "10 Waters to Watch" by the National Fish Habitat Board, a group of the nation's leading authorities on aquatic conservation. This project will restore 6.5 miles of fish access for bull trout and other important species. Badger Creek runs into the Little… moreNature Center Events
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Wood Carver's Guild The Idaho Wood Carver's Guild members will exhibit their skill on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center in Boise. Wood carvers demonstrate their craft, and award winning wildlife wood carvings will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.… moreSalmon Alternative High School Woodshop Benefits Bluebirds
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By Beth Waterbury, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The school bus pulled up to the Salmon regional office of Idaho Department of Fish and Game bearing 10 lively students, one energetic teacher and 80 freshly-built bluebird nest boxes. Without missing a beat, Salmon Alternative High School woodshop teacher Jay… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fishing Reports
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Q. Where's the best place to get information about fishing around the state? A. Idaho Fish and Game produces fishing reports updated weekly for each of the seven regions of the state. They can be found under "Fishing" on the Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. The agency also is set to launch an… moreElk Hunting Event Planned for Women
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Women interested in learning effective elk hunting techniques and outdoor skills have a chance to take a Women's Elk Hunting Clinic, May 11-13, at the Luna Ranch near Orofino. The weekend event, sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, will provide an interactive,… moreSalmon Alternative High School Woodshop Benefits Bluebirds
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By Beth Waterbury, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The school bus pulled up to the Salmon regional office of Idaho Department of Fish and Game bearing 10 lively students, one energetic teacher and 80 freshly-built bluebird nest boxes. Without missing a beat, Salmon Alternative High School woodshop teacher Jay… moreNorthern Part of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens May 1
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Right on schedule, the northern portion of the Egin-Hamer closure area will open at sunrise on May 1. Despite the nice spring weather and much of the wintering wildlife moving on to other areas, the area north of the Egin-Hamer Road has remained closed to human travel. Recently, Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff… moreSoutheast Region Fish Meetings Set
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans a series of meetings to gather public comments to be used in preparation of the 2008-2009 fishing rules. Information from recent Southeast Region fishery studies will also be presented. Fish and Game is looking for comments on fishing related issues, including fishing… morePend Oreille Predator Harvest in High Gear
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Anglers and netters have been making a dent in part of Lake Pend Oreille's predator population in 2007, Idaho Fish and Game Regional Fishery Manager Ned Horner says. Through mid April, anglers had turned in just under 2,500 lake trout heads since January. In addition, gill and trap netting started the last week in… moreComments Sought on Panhandle Turkey Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Panhandle Region's fall turkey hunts. The proposals are intended to resolve chronic depredation issues in game management units 1, 2, 3, and 5. Winter flocks of wild turkey in the Panhandle have increased beyond property… moreFish and Game Meetings Set on Fishing Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans meetings across the Upper Snake Region in the next two weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. The three meetings are part of the process for setting the 2008-2009 fishing seasons and rules. Fish and Game will seek public comments, develop proposals, and offer… moreFish and Game Officer Honored
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officer Robert Sellers was recognized by the U.S. Forest Service at an April 17 ceremony in Meridian. Sellers was honored for his years of partnership with that agency to protect natural resources, agency employees and the public. He received a plaque, a letter of thanks… morePlease Help Avoid Bear-Human Conflicts
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An open letter to the people of Teton, Fremont and Clark counties by Steve Schmidt, regional supervisor, Upper Snake Region, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Tim Henderson and a 15 year old male grizzly bear collided on April 10, 2007, northeast of Tetonia, Idaho. As a… moreFish And Game Seeks Comments on Salmon Season
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Salmon anglers in the Clearwater Region who would like to comment on proposals to the upcoming salmon season are encouraged to attend one of three Idaho Department of Fish and Game public meetings scheduled this week. Regional fishery personnel will provide a brief overview of prior seasons, especially the 2006 season… moreApply Early, Win Big Bucks
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts starts Tuesday, May 1, and runs through June 5. But hunters who apply early not only avoid the last-minute rush. They have a chance to win cash. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual early application contest for… moreTrophy Species Applications Due
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made… moreGrants Help Conserve Imperiled Wildlife
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Idaho will get a federal grant of $715,817 this year to help keep imperiled wildlife from further decline. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced earlier this month the awards for 2007 totaling more than $60 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to state and territorial wildlife agencies. For Idaho… more