Press Releases and Articles
Director Moore's Open Letter to the Hunters, Anglers and Trappers of Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is ending a year of celebration marking the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Fish and Game Mission by the people of Idaho. Hunters, anglers, trappers and others who cared about wildlife wrote it and passed it by a citizens' initiative, approved by 76 percent of voters in 1938 - still the… moreJudge Comes Down Hard on Flagrant Poachers
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What started out as a deer spotlighting case eventually exposed a poaching spree that lasted for three months and was responsible for the illegal killing of at least 8 deer, one elk and a moose. At sentencing that concluded on November 14, 2014, District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. sentenced Adam Harris of Archer, Idaho… moreIce Fishing Heats up at Henrys Lake
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An early November chill was good for anglers fishing on Henrys Lake. The November cold snap helped ice form on this famous fishery, and anglers responded, boring holes in the ice; many of them catching and releasing a dozen or more fish each day. Henrys Lake is a 6,000 acre lake just outside the west entrance to… moreSawyers Pond Renovation Begins in Spring
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A popular family fishing destination in southwest Idaho is about to get a major facelift, making it better for people and fish. Acquired by Fish and Game in 1999, Sawyers Pond is actually a series of three ponds near Emmett. Anglers enjoy early season fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish… moreFish and Game Helps Restore Clark Fork Delta
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Fish and Game is partnering with a number of entities to restore a vital resource for fish and wildlife in North Idaho: the Clark Fork Delta. Operation of two dams on the Clark Fork River is contributing to erosion of the delta, resulting in the loss of approximately 12 to 15 acres each year. The Clark Fork Delta… moreA Relative 'Newcomer' Inhabits Northern Idaho Waters
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A newcomer is establishing itself in northern Idaho. Walleye, a staple of the Midwestern United States, have not historically been a part of the northern Idaho landscape. They have found their way into area waters fairly recently. Lake Pend Oreille, well known for its kokanee, Kamloops rainbow trout, bull trout and… moreInteragency Grizzly Bear Committee Meets in Missoula
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The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC), the multi-agency committee responsible for grizzly bear recovery in the lower continental United States and adjacent Canadian Provinces will be holding their annual winter meeting in Missoula, Montana from December 9, 2014 - December 10, 2014. The meeting will take place at… moreOp-Ed: Trapping Accidents Best Reduced Through Education, not Restrictions
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By Fred Trevey, Chairman, Idaho Fish and Game Commission In Idaho, trapping is a constitutional right. Despite that a recent editorial in an Idaho newspaper said the Idaho Fish and Game Commission should have restricted that right based on a couple of instances last year where dogs were accidently caught and killed… moreLegacy Gifts for the Holidays Benefit Idahoans
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The holidays offer a time for Idahoans to share their hopes and concerns for the future of Idaho's fish and wildlife resources. These are easily taken for granted. Whether large or small, whether creating new funds or adding to pooled resources for greater impact, legacy gifts are created by people who are passionate… moreCommission Continues Discounts on Bear, Cougar & Wolf Tags
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a plan to continue offering discounts on nonresident tags for large predators in some units. The discounts will apply to black bear, mountain lion and wolf tags. Black bear and mountain lion tags will be sold at the new discounted price of $41.75. This represents a 78… moreUp in the Sky, it's a Bird, it's a plane, it's a Violation!
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Man and his technology have come a long way since Idaho became a state. Hunting today isn't about survival; it's about pursuing a form of recreation, a sport. Like all sports, hunting has its rules. In mid-October of this year, Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officers came across three individuals who… moreAsk Fish & Game: Road Kill Salvage
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Q: I saw a news story that says I can salvage any road kill I find in Idaho. Is that correct? A: Not exactly. While a law passed in 2012 does allow the salvage of road kill, it only applies to certain species. For a list of road kill that may be salvaged, go to https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/species/roadkill… moreDispose of Big Game Carcasses Properly
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With hunting seasons drawing toward a close, many hunters are now cutting and wrapping the deer, elk, and moose taken this hunting season. The end product is delicious, nutritious and healthy meat for home consumption. Hunters who are successful at harvesting a big game animal are required by law to remove and care… moreDecember Sportsperson Chili Dinner Scheduled in Lewiston
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Break out your favorite chili recipes and come join the discussion! Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the December sportsperson chili dinner cook-off meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at the regional fish and game office, 3316 16th street, in Lewiston. The dinner meeting will… moreFish and Game Has the Perfect Christmas Gift Idea
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To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $7.00. These bird boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists. Funds collected from the nest box… moreSteelhead: The Other Thanksgiving Meat
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Over the river and through the woods, to catch a steelhead we go. For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and eat a large bird purchased from a grocery store. For a few diehard Boise anglers, the four day holiday weekend is the perfect time to sneak away in hopes of catching a… moreAttract Birds, Support Outdoor Education
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The MK Nature Center's 8th Annual Bird Seed Sale is coming up. This year's sale will be held on Friday… moreLicenses, Permits Available in Time for Holidays
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If you are looking for an easy gift for your favorite sportsman this Christmas, why not consider a fishing/hunting license? Licenses/permits for 2015 go on sale Monday December 1. There are many options, including a lifetime license which is a great option for parents, grandparents or spouses. There are many ways you… more