Press Releases and Articles
Winter tests big game animals, but they’ve adapted to harsh conditions
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After several mild winters in a row, this winter is starting to look a little more "old fashioned" with ample snow in the mountains and frosty temperatures in the valleys, but most big game animals around the state are doing fine so far.
"Contrary to the warmer, wetter conditions predicted during an El… more
Mistake Made During Idaho Fish And Game's Elk-Collaring Project In Wilderness
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During the recent elk capture operation in the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness, an Idaho Fish and Game crew captured and placed tracking collars on four wolves. Fish and Game had told the Forest Service it would not collar wolves during the project. The wolves were released unharmed.
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Winter tests big game animals, but they've adapted to harsh conditions
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game, Public Information Specialist After several mild winters in a row, this winter is starting to look a little more "old fashioned" with ample snow in the mountains and frosty temperatures in the valleys, but most big game animals around the state are doing fine so far. "… moreClarification of auction tag survey results
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game, Public Information Specialist In a Jan. 4 news release about results of a survey pertaining to controlled hunts and big game auction tags, there were slight discrepancies caused by rounding errors. Correct survey results are as follows: Asked if it was acceptable for… moreNew bighorn video explains disease research
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At one time, bighorn sheep were widespread throughout the West. But, during westward expansion in the 1800's, populations underwent huge declines due to a number of factors including unregulated hunting, competition with livestock for forage, and diseases transmitted from domestic sheep. By the early 1900s, bighorn… moreApply soon for spring bear and turkey controlled hunts
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The application period for spring turkey controlled hunts opens February 1 and runs to March 1. The spring black bear controlled hunt application period opened January 15 and continues through February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Turkey youth… moreWeekly Commission conference calls will start January 21
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m. (MST) each Thursday until the end of the 2016 legislative session or otherwise noticed. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game and other issues as posted on the meeting agenda. The calls are open… moreMistake made during Idaho Fish and Game's elk-collaring project in wilderness
| idfg-mdemick
During the recent elk capture operation in the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness, an Idaho Fish and Game crew captured and placed tracking collars on four wolves. Fish and Game had told the Forest Service it would not collar wolves during the project. The wolves were released unharmed. Fish and Game… moreFish and Game seeks information on deer poaching near Heise
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On Sunday, January 10, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers observed where a deer was illegal killed and taken near the River Road which runs along the South Fork of the Snake River about a half-mile downstream from the Heise Bridge. Officers were able to follow a blood trail that dripped from the poacher's… moreWinter Is the perfect time for teachers to get WILD!
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Many think that winter is the time to head south or to hibernate but for others winter offers the opportunity to experience a whole new world unknown to most. For teachers bold enough to try, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is once again offering a special workshop focused on winter, called WILD About Winter… moreGreat Outdoors Day Event in Coeur d'Alene Saturday, January 16
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The fourth annual ÔGreat Outdoors Day' has been planned for January 16 from 11am-3pm at Lake City Community Church, 6000 Ramsey Rd. The location is across the street from Lake City High School. Over 300 people have attended the event each of the first three years. It is an opportunity for those who love the outdoors… moreDeer trapping is game management meets rodeo
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist The growing intensity of the whup, whup, whup of rotor blades spikes our anticipation and adrenaline. Mule deer sprint away from a helicopter that's like an airborne border collie herding them into tall nets strung across the rolling sagebrush hills… moreInternet buzzes over deformed mountain lion killed in Idaho
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By Jennifer Jackson, Southwest Region Conservation Educator A deformed mountain lion legally killed by a hunter after the cat attacked a domestic dog has garnered a lot of interest and questions among media and the public. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to share a few facts and some additional… moreFirst of two Idaho bighorn sheep tags available in January
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Hunters interested in bidding for the ultimate bighorn sheep hunt can attend the Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet and Auction in Reno from January 21-23, or bid online beginning January 23 at 7 p.m. PST. Online bids will be taken at http://www.onlinehuntingauctions.com/IDAHO-BIGHORN-SHEEP-PERMIT_i238908…. This year's… moreApply for spring bear controlled hunts soon
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Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for black bear can apply from January 15 through February 15. Spring 2016 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules book. Hunters who have a 2016 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license… moreAvoid missing opening day - Take hunter education now
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Even though Idaho's spring turkey hunting season is months away, now is a great time for beginning hunters to register for and complete a hunter education course. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license. The overall goal is the… moreTips for feeding winter birds
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting birds," said… moreClarifications on Deformed Mountain Lion from Southeastern Idaho
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The recent harvest of an unusual mountain lion in southeastern Idaho has been generating a lot of interest and questions among media and the public. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to share a few facts and some additional information regarding the harvest of this mountain lion and its unusual… more