Press Releases and Articles
Lack of Snow Hampers IDFG's Big Game Aerial Surveys
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So far this year dry conditions and the lack of snow have led Idaho Department of Fish and Game to change its aerial survey plans because big game are spread widely rather than confined to typical winter range. Aerial surveys are conducted mostly during winter months when the animals are congregated on lower… moreWeekly Commission Conference Calls Have Started
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m. each Thursday until the end of the 2014 legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 600… moreVolunteers Needed to Help Collect Steelhead Brood Stock
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking volunteer anglers to help collect adult hatchery steelhead for brood stock on the South Fork Clearwater River beginning February 24. The goal of the brood stock collection is to increase hatchery returns to the South Fork Clearwater River by using a more locally… moreAsk Fish and Game: Two Pole Permit for Ice Fishing
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Q. If I can have five poles for ice fishing, does a two-pole permit mean I can have 10? A. No. While an angler can fish with up to five poles or lines at a time, and up to five hooks per line, a two-pole validation does not allow more than five lines while ice fishing. All lines must be attended by the angler. Ice… moreFish and Game Seeks Input from Hunters
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2014 big game seasons. Interested individuals can visit with department personnel concerning the proposed season changes and provide their written comments by attending any of four open house meetings. Each meeting is… moreFish & Game to Host Open House
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What are the preliminary proposed changes and management goals for the upcoming big game hunting seasons? The last week of February sportsmen will have the chance to voice their opinions. Idaho Fish and Game will host three meetings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: February 24, Hailey Community Campus, Rooms 301… more
Coons in the Coeur d' Alenes
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For the first time we had racoons visit one of our bait stations. This pair of coons was found in a remote portion of the Coeur d' Alene Mountains, near the Montana border, at about 3,000 feet in elevation. We have now had a total of 28 species visit our bait stations.
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Middle Fork Salmon Wolf Control Action to End
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Idaho Fish and Game is ending this year's agency action to reduce the wolf predation on elk in the Middle Fork Salmon area of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Fish and Game has removed 9 wolves since the action began in December, with no wolves taken in the past two weeks. Fish and Game's action is… more75th Celebration: Critical Habitat - Wildlife Management Areas
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Not all habitat is created equal. Some ecosystems will support a wide variety of wildlife, while other habitats can only be used by a limited number of species. At the same time, some wildlife species require specific types of habitat to thrive and survive, such as Idaho's sage grouse which needs sagebrush.… moreUpland, Turkey, Furbearer Seasons Set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 16 set the 2014 and 2015 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules. The Commission delayed their decision on two trapping season proposals: changes to Idaho's reciprocal agreement with other states and the reduction of the statewide bobcat trapping… moreDirector's Report to the Commission Online
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Fish and Game's 2013 Director's Report to the Commission is now available online. The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what was accomplished with the money. The report leads with a statement from Director Virgil Moore, followed by future challenges, cost comparisons and big game harvest… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stocking Fish
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… moreMountain Lion Injures Dogs in Boise Foothills
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Hikers, runners and mountain bikers are urged to use caution in an area of the Boise Foothills where two dogs were attacked by a mountain lion Monday afternoon. The attack took place off of Bogus Basin Road, along the Corrals Trail, just west of the Corrals/Hard Guy Trail junction around 2:00pm Monday. A Boise man… more
Updated Idaho Topo Maps Available & Using the TerraGo Toolbar
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The Idaho 2013/2014 series of US Topo maps have been completed. The latest series has improvements over the 2011 series including Forest service roads and trails, structures, improved NHD, PLSS, and more. The image base for the new maps is the 2013 NAIP. GeoPDF maps can be downloaded FREE of charge at the USGS Map… more
First Wolverine Detection of the Season!
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Deep in the Shadowy Saint Joe the first wolverine images of the season were captured by a bait station set up by MBI partner the Coeur d' Alene Tribe.
IDFG Publication A Great Learning Tool
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game publishes a newspaper for kids called Wildlife Express. Nine issues are produced each year, one per month from September through MayÉcoinciding with the academic calendar of most schools. It is geared toward upper elementary through middle school students. Each issue features… moreCommission Approves Elk Management Plan
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A new statewide elk management plan was unanimously approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at their January 16 meeting in Boise. In 2011, Fish and Game launched an effort to update the 12 year-old plan. Strategies were driven by public expectations and changes in elk populations. Revisions were… moreForecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season
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If the Chinook salmon returns for 2014 hold up to the early forecast, anglers could anticipate fisheries similar to those opened in 2008 and 2009. In those years, fisheries were opened in the Clearwater, Snake, lower Salmon, Little Salmon, South Fork Salmon and upper Salmon rivers. "The forecast suggests a return… more