Press Releases and Articles
Six Idaho Fishing Spots Featured in National Sweepstakes
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The Recreational Boating… moreAsk Fish & Game: Senior Sportsman's Package
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Q: Why doesn't Fish and Game offer a Sportsman's Package for Senior Citizens at a discount? A: Idaho Code defines the types of licenses offered by Idaho Fish and Game. The current code lists one sportsman's package license type for all residents. We appreciate the suggestion and will consider it when looking at our… moreLarge Buck Mule Deer Poached Near Lake Lowell
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Fish and Game Officers in the Southwest Region are seeking information regarding the poaching of a mature buck mule deer near the Deer Flat National Refuge in Caldwell, Idaho. All of the meat was left to waste after the poachers took only the head and antlers. Investigating officers from Idaho Fish and Game and the… moreFishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Pond Tour
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Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making more than 30 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. To learn more about the trailer program, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. More information… moreTrapper Education Course Scheduled in Coeur d'Alene
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By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator Idaho Fish and Game is now offering voluntary trapper education courses to help educate both new and experienced trappers. The goal is to promote safe and ethical trapping, to minimize incidents of non-target catches, and to minimize impacts of trapping activity… moreAsk Fish and Game: Antler Hunting
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Q. I want to collect shed antlers, what sort of license do I need and what sort of restrictions are there? A. Antler hunters do not need a license, but they need to be aware of travel and access restrictions on the land and follow all wildlife possession laws. Antler hunters, like all outdoor recreationists, must… moreEnter Super Hunt for Hunt of a Lifetime
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Hunter Clint Irving bought two Super Hunt tickets on the last day they were available in 2014. A few months later, he was posing for photographs with the massive bull elk he took after his name was drawn. Super Hunt winners literally have the opportunity for a once in a lifetime hunt, because they can participate in… moreMK Nature Center to Celebrate Anniversary
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In July, the Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center will mark 25 years of educating Idahoans about nature in a real outdoor setting. The public is invited to celebrate the anniversary a bit early, on April 25, at the unique, 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The event will include live music, food and… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on March 24 to set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, mountain lion and wolf, as well as spring Chinook salmon. The meeting will also include a legislative update and non-biological rules briefing for all game animals. A public hearing will be held on… moreAnglers Asked to Help Shape 2016-2018 Fishing Seasons and Rules
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Fisheries managers with Idaho Fish and Game are asking for input from anglers as they craft fishing seasons and rules for the 2016 through 2018 seasons. Angler comments have been collected at a series of meeting held statewide, but anglers can still provide their comments through the internet through March 29. To… moreApplication Period Now Open for Peregrine Capture Permits
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Two years ago, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules that allow the annual capture of two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry. This was the first time a season had been opened for peregrines in 40 years. The 2015 permit application period is open March 15 through… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set for April in Salmon
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You don't have to be a taxidermist to find a treasure at Idaho Fish and Game's annual fur auction. This year's auction of furs, hides, antlers, fishing poles, and other items is set for Saturday, April 11 at Fish and Game's Salmon Region office in Salmon. Items may be viewed beginning at 8:30 a.m., with the live… moreIdaho Fish and Game Offers New Bowhunter Online Course
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Idaho bowhunters in need of bowhunter education certification now have the option of being certified online. The course is designed to help Idaho bowhunters sharpen their skills and learn safe in-the-field practices. "The internet course teaches the same curriculum taught in the bowhunter instructor-led course using… moreSpring Turkey Controlled Hunt Draw Completed
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Turkey hunters who applied for spring controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent drawing. Hunters can check results online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/CH, by simply entering their hunting license numbers. Postcards will be mailed to successful applicants by March 20.… moreSuspected Avian Cholera Outbreak Claims 2,000 Migrating Snow Geese
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MUD LAKE - The Idaho Department of Fish… moreDo Something Wild: Support a Sportsmen's Group
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Looking for something wild to do during the next couple of months? How about attending one of the upcoming sportsmen's banquets? Sportsmen organizations from around the region typically schedule their banquets and fundraisers this time of year. It is the perfect time to get together as fellow outdoors and wildlife… more
Best ICTWS Professional Poster Award Goes to MBI
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Tonight we were awarded the best professional poster award at the Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting in Pocatello.
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Visit a Wildlife Management Area
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) manages thirty-two Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) around the state. These sites have been established to protect wildlife habitat, and to provide opportunities for hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers. Varying… more