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Steelhead Left to Waste; Public's Help Sought

Fri, 03/18/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the dumping of nine hatchery steelhead near Emmett. Citizens against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. The steelhead were discovered on Tuesday,… more

Fish and Game Recognizes Hunter Education Instructors

Tue, 03/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game's Salmon Region held its annual Hunter Education Instructor's Appreciation Banquet on Friday, March 4. Thirty people attended as the 2010 Salmon Region hunter education instructor of the year was announced at the Sacajawea Center. Richard Hadlock was honored with the award. Hadlock has been a… more

Elk Poacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

Tue, 03/15/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Evin Oneale - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nearly one and one-half years after poaching two bull elk near Idaho City, a former Meridian man will pay thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the residents of Idaho. In October 2009, and accompanied by his seven-year-old son, Gary A. Parrott, 37,… more

F&G Commission to Set Big Game, Salmon Seasons

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 28 and 29 at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. An open public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28. In the morning Tuesday, March 29, commissioners will consider seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion… more

Forecast Looks Good for Chinook Salmon Season

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Idaho Fish and Game plans to propose spring seasons on Chinook salmon fishing to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in late March. This year is not expected to be as good as last year, but the 2011 Chinook salmon return is on track to be the sixth best year since 1980. The fish are still out in the Pacific Ocean, but… more

The Fine Points of Shed Hunting

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

By Nathan Stohosky - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Antler hunting, more commonly known as shed hunting, is a favorite pastime for those of us suffering from cabin fever. As the winter months pass and spring looms upon us, many people head for the hills in search of the antlers deer and elk have dropped in… more

Tax Checkoff Supports Wildlife

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

As you sweat your way through this year's tax forms, it might lift spirits a little to check the box for donating to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunts

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:00 | idfg-nnokkentved

Q. When can I apply for controlled hunts this year? A. The time to think about choices for 2011 controlled hunts is fast approaching. Applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn controlled hunts are accepted April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts are… more

How Fish and Game Accounts Secures Your Application

Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:56 | idfg-bthomas

Fish and Game Accounts by itself provides Authentication, not Authorization. When coupled with the IIS7 Integrated Pipeline or your application code, the Authorization piece is added.

Please define your terms Sir.

Authentication
- the process of verifying a claim… more

Update on Fish and Game Accounts for Developers

Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:45 | idfg-bthomas

Fish and Game Accounts is now fully in production, albeit not advertised so our user base is predominantly internal and Idaho Transportation Department Users of our Roadkill App.

NOTE: Some background reading on Fish and Game Accounts may be found in the post How Fish and Game Accounts Secures Your… more