Press Releases and Articles
Watch for wildlife on wintery roads
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Recent winter storms and colder temperatures have contributed to the movement of deer and elk to lower elevations throughout southeast Idaho. More animals are moving through urban/wildland interfaces, where they can be problematic for motorists in neighborhoods and on county roads. And, these animals are also crossing… moreFish and Game seeks comments on proposed boat ramp for South Fork of Teton River
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking written public comment regarding the proposed construction of a new boat launch on the South Fork of the Teton River. The proposed boat ramp would create an access point on the Teton River below Rexburg, and allow boat traffic downstream to the confluence with the Henrys… moreIce anglers find mixed results at Henrys Lake
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There is one winter activity that's off and running at Henrys Lake - ice fishing. A November cold snap helped ice form on this famous fishery, and anglers have responded by boring holes in the ice in hopes of catching a lunker. Many anglers have recently reported catching and releasing a dozen or more fish each day… moreFishing season and rule books available soon
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Idaho's fishing seasons and rules books for 2016-2018 have been sent to the printer and are expected to be available at license vendors this week. Meanwhile the rules are available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. The new fishing rules will be in effect for three years, beginning January 1, 2016 through… moreCommission to meet in Boise in January
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, January 21 to set the 2016 and 2017 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons. The call will begin at 9 a.m. at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. There will be no public testimony taken during the call, but the public is… moreHunters reminded to report on deer, elk, and pronghorn tags
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With most of the major big game hunting seasons over for the year, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters who purchased a 2015 deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their big game hunts as soon as possible. Reporting is required either 10 days after a deer, elk or pronghorn is harvested, or ten days… moreHoliday video available on Fish and Game's website
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Idaho Fish and Game wishes you a holiday season of peace, joy and the gift of fish. A new 2-minute video, Oh, What Fun it is to Fish is available on Fish and Game's website at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Set to holiday music, the video shows photographs that Idaho anglers have uploaded to Fish and Game's… moreAsk Fish and Game: Wolf hunting tags vs trapping tags
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Q. I bought a 2015 wolf hunting tag, but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Are wolf hunting tags like the wolf trapping tags, which are valid for the entire season that lasts into 2016? A. No. Wolf hunting tags for 2015 are valid only for a single calendar year and expire on December 31, 2015. To hunt wolves in… moreEgin-Hamer closure goes into effect January 1
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What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road eighteen years ago continues to be a success not just for humans, but also for wintering wildlife. The absence of human disturbance created by the closure allows herds of deer, elk, and moose to spend more time down on the… moreOpportunities ahead to have big game trophies measured in northern Idaho
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The major big game hunting seasons in northern Idaho are over with the exception of some late archery deer hunts. Harvest figures will not be available until February after the mandatory hunter reports are compiled. Hunters are asked to complete reports as soon as possible so that the season summaries can be completed… moreWinter fishing for the holidays and beyond
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist Just in time for Christmas - no, it's not a present, or even a stocking stuffer, but it may be better than Aunt Jennie's fruitcake. These are places to go fishing during the holidays. Idaho Fish and Game's regional fish managers have provided… moreFish and Game seeks input on upland, turkey, furbearer and falconry seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2016 and 2017 upland game, turkey, furbearer, and falconry seasons. Some ideas that will be considered include: Extending the fall general turkey season to December 31 in Units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut… moreHunting, fishing seasons continue through holidays
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There's still time to bag that Christmas game bird, goose, or maybe a nice solstice-season steelhead. For hunters and anglers itching to get out in the field or to wet a line during the holiday season, several opportunities are available. Pheasant seasons in Areas 1 and 3 are open through December 31. Forest grouse… moreSuper Hunt entry makes great last minute gift
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Looking for that last minute gift idea? Buy your favorite hunter a chance to win the hunt of a lifetime through Idaho's Super Hunt drawings. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 34 big game tags, handed out to winners in two drawings. Entries are drawn for elk, deer, and pronghorn and moose tags. Winners can… moreAsk Fish and Game: Senior License
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Q: I turn 65 in February. Do I have to wait until after my birthday to purchase a resident fishing and hunting license at the reduced senior amount, or can I purchase the license in January? A: The senior license rates do not take effect until the day you actually turn age 65.Winter is the busiest time for big-game management
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist With big-game seasons winding down, it might seem like a time for big-game managers to take a break, but the opposite occurs. They're taking inventory of the state's deer and elk herds, figuring out how they are faring and trending, and using a… moreFish and Game Schedules Aerial Operations in Southwest Idaho
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Beginning this week, Fish and Game staff will be taking to the air to get a closer look at mule deer numbers, with several low-level helicopter survey operations planned throughout southwest Idaho. Each three- to eight-hour flight will cover all or a portion of the hunt unit being surveyed, with flights scheduled for… moreFish and Game Begins Winter Trapping and Animal Counts Using Helicopters in Southeast Idaho
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As the winter snows start to push deer, elk, and moose onto their winter ranges, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is undertaking some important management activities that rely on the use of hired helicopters. Some of the time helicopters will carry staff to count wildlife or shoot net guns to capture animals.… more