Press Releases and Articles
F&G Pheasant, Waterfowl Hunts for Youths with no Mentors
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is sponsoring two mentored youth hunts in the Upper Snake Region this year - one waterfowl and one pheasant hunt. The waterfowl hunt will be Saturday, September 29, at the Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area. The pheasant hunt will be on Saturday, October 6, at the Market Lake… moreFish and Game Seeks Angler Comments
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on several proposed rule changes affecting fisheries and fishing opportunities both on a statewide and regional level. Three public meetings have been scheduled in the Southeast Region to offer anglers an opportunity to hear the proposals, ask… moreAspen Working Group Schedules Public Field Trip
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The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a public field trip to the Soda Hills area in Caribou County on Thursday, September 13. BLM staff from the Pocatello Field Office will show the aspen restoration work the BLM has completed in the Soda Hills,… morePost Summit Web Page Takes Shape
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Idaho Fish and Game has begun to add video segments of the recent Idaho Wildlife Summit to its website. The first is a presentation by Shane Mahoney of Newfoundland, Canada. Mahoney is a biologist and writer and is widely known internationally as a lecturer on environmental and resource conservation issues. In this… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Fishing Rules and Management Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposed rule changes affecting fisheries and fishing opportunities in Idaho. Any proposed rules adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. The agency is also seeking comment on the draft 2013-2018 Fisheries Management Plan. The document, which… moreBurned Bear Cub Out of the Woods
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An injured black bear cub, rescued from the Mustang Fire burning north of Salmon, is expected to make a full recovery. "He's healing nicely," said Dr. Jeff Rosenthal, director of the Idaho Humane Society. "His pads and toes are no longer bleeding, and new skin is already forming on the burned portions." That's good… moreOpen Houses Target 2013 Fish Rules, Fish Management Plan
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Even while sportsmen gear up for the 2012 hunting season, Idaho Fish and Game staff members are looking ahead to the 2013 fishing season and beyond. The public is invited to one of two regional open houses to learn more about fishing rules that will be in place for the next two, and possibly three, years. A draft of… moreF&G Plans Open House on Proposed Changes in Fishing Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a public open house from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 11 to discuss proposed fishing rules changes. The open house will be at the Fish and Game office at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls. Following a major overhaul of the regulations in 2011, proposals are minor.… moreFarmers Offer Incentives to Sandhill Crane Hunters
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By Jason Beck - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The sandhill crane once appeared headed for the endangered species list, but recovery efforts have proven successful, and the birds are doing well in southeast Idaho. In some areas they are doing so well that they can cause serious damage to grain crops. Crop… moreParasite Likely Cause of Whitefish Deaths In Upper Snake
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Recent sightings of dead mountain whitefish have been reported from across the Upper Snake Region, including the Henrys Fork, South Fork Snake River, Teton River and the Snake River as far south as Firth. Exactly why these fish are dying has been a mystery until now. Preliminary results obtained by Idaho Fish and Game… moreBurned Bear Cub Moved to Treatment Facility
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An injured black bear cub, rescued from the Mustang Fire burning north of Salmon and treated initially at Idaho Fish and Game's Wildlife Health Lab, has a new home. Fish and Game wildlife veterinarian Mark Drew transferred the bear to the Idaho Humane Society on Friday afternoon. "A number of facilities were… moreSource Abstracts & References
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The “Reference” Table from the former Biotics Database has been exported from Oracle into a static Excel workbook for referencing use only. A copy of the original source reference table, BIOTICS_USER_REFERENCE, is now locatable on the network at K:\Natural Resources\… more
Fish & Game Seeks Angler Comments
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposals for 2013 fishing rules and the 2012-2018 fisheries management plan. Any proposed rules that are adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. Only minor changes are proposed for the Clearwater Region, although comments on any rule proposals across… moreUpland Game Bird Seasons Open
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The early fall general turkey season and seasons for sage-grouse, quail and partridge begin Saturday, September 15. Forest grouse seasons opened August 30. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game management units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut Wildlife Management Area) 3… moreMourning Dove, Sandhill Crane Seasons Open
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The 2012 mourning dove and sandhill crane seasons open Saturday, September 1. The mourning dove season runs through September 30. The daily bag limit is 10, and the possession limit after first day of season is 20. Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their range into Idaho. Eurasian… moreAvoid Bear Conflicts: Store Food and Garbage Properly
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As hunters venture into the woods this fall, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. Most bear complaints happen in later summer and early fall when bears are traveling in search of food. "Anyone who leaves… moreFish & Seeks Angler Comments
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposals for 2013 fishing rules and the 2012-2018 fisheries management plan. Any proposed rules that are adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. Details regarding the proposed fishing rule changes can be found online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov or… moreSalmon and Steelhead Days Returns This Week
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The 16th Annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will be Wednesday through Friday, September 5 - 7. Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days is an educational event designed to teach fifth-graders and their teachers and parents about one of Idaho's most precious and interesting natural resources. Preregistration is required… more