Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Big Game Applications
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Q. When does the application period for big game controlled hunts begin? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1 through June 5.… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 24. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game and Canyon County Parks, Waterways and Recreation. Volunteers should RSVP to Fish and Game… moreTrapper Education Course Slated
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a two-day trapper education course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at the Fish and Game Regional Office in Nampa. Register for the course at the Hunter/Bowhunter Education link on the Fish and Game website: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Register early… moreWildlife Summit Video Online
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A new, short video about Idaho Fish and Game's upcoming Wildlife Summit is now available online. Watch the video, "Fish and Game by the Numbers," on the Fish and Game Wildlife Summit webpage at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/summit/. The Wildlife Summit, August 24 - 26, seeks to engage all Idahoans in a conversation… moreAnnual Wolf Report Available Online
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The 2011 annual summary of wolf monitoring in Idaho is now available, and it shows wolf numbers are down for the second consecutive year. The 2011 Idaho Wolf Monitoring Progress Report includes the current status of the wolf population in Idaho. Biologists documented 101 Idaho wolf packs at the end of 2011. The… moreF&G Wildlife Educator Recognized
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Idaho Fish and Game wildlife educator Adare Evans received the Non-Formal Environmental Educator-of-the-Year award at the recent Idaho Environmental Education Association's annual conference. Evans is responsible for Fish and Game's Project Nose-to-Nose, a wildlife education program that travels to classrooms around… moreAsk Fish and Game: Turkey Tag Tango
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Q. I drew on a controlled hunt for the 2012 spring turkey hunt in Unit 54, but it doesn't open till after May 1. I also want to hunt turkey in Unit 8A before the controlled hunt opens. Is it possible to get my controlled hunt tag, a general tag, and also an extra tag for the spring hunt? A. Yes, sort of. A hunter may… moreDeer in Riggins Killed to Control Exotic Louse Infestation
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With help from USDA Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Game killed about 60 mule deer in Riggins to help stop the spread of an infestation of exotic lice. In March 2009, a male mule deer about nine months old suffering from hair loss was reported in Riggins. Officials who responded found the deer dead and sent it to… moreAnnual Wolf Report Available Online
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The 2011 annual summary of wolf monitoring in Idaho is now available, and it shows wolf numbers are down for the second consecutive year. The 2011 Idaho Wolf Monitoring Progress Report includes the current status of the wolf population in Idaho. Biologists documented 101 Idaho wolf packs at the end of 2011. The… moreFish & Game to Host Open House in Hagerman
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Wildlife Management Area management plans and future fishing opportunities in the Magic Valley Region are just a few of the things that will be discussed at an Idaho Department of Fish and Game meeting in Hagerman. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 28 at the Hagerman Senior Community Center at 140 Lake… moreF&G to Host Panhandle Fishing Rules/Management Meetings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled meetings to present information and gather public comment on fishing rules for 2013-2014, and to gather comments on the Idaho Fisheries Management Plan for 2013-2018. Meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations: Tuesday, March 13: Sandpoint,… more2012 Big Game Season Proposals Available Online
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's proposed changes for the 2012 big game hunting seasons are available online for public review and comment. The proposals, listed by region, are available at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=301. Beginning this year, wolf hunting and trapping seasons will be… moreSpring Black Bear Results Available Online
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Results for the spring black bear controlled hunt drawings are available online. Hunters who applied for spring black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=81. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail… moreDeer Killed to Control Exotic Louse Infestation
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With help from USDA Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Game killed 60 mule deer in Riggins to help stop the spread an infestation of exotic lice. In March 2009, a male mule deer about nine months old suffering from hair loss was reported in Riggins. Officials who responded found the deer dead and sent it to Idaho's… moreF&G Conducts Wildlife Management Area Opinion Poll
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking comments and opinions from the public about the uses of the state's 32 wildlife management areas and how they are run. These areas cover a total of about 350,000 acres in the seven Fish and Game regions. Each wildlife management area has its own a management plan.… moreCAP Conservation Officer of the Year
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Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Meghan Roos was named the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) Conservation Officer of the Year. She wasn't given the award for just one big case, but for consistently working hard and getting results. "Her success is based on her extreme motivation to do the work,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Shed 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. You don't need a license, and the only restrictions are on access and travel on the land. Shed antler hunters, like other outdoor recreationists, must secure permission to cross or look for antlers on private… 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 40 appearances at local ponds across the Southwest Region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465. With its… more