Press Releases and Articles
Redfish Sockeye Return
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The first two Redfish Lake sockeye salmon of 2007 have returned to the Sawtooth Valley. Two adults, one male and one female, were trapped in late July at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Sawtooth Fish Hatchery adult trap on the Salmon River in Stanley and taken to the Eagle Fish Hatchery. The Redfish Lake… moreSalvage Order Issued for Winder Reservoir
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The southeast regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been notified by the Twin Lakes Canal Company that Winder Reservoir in Franklin County will be drained this summer because of drought. Therefore, Fish and Game is issuing a salvage order for Winder Reservoir, effective through October 31. All… moreSalmon Harvest Up Slightly from Last Year
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The Chinook salmon fishing season in Idaho is over for 2007, with results similar to last year. Anglers caught and kept 2,412 adult and jack Chinook this year; they caught 2,167 fish last year. Spring and summer Chinook salmon counted at Lower Granite Dam in southeastern Washington through July 15 totaled: - 28,… moreTwo New Record Fish
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Two record fish have been caught in Idaho this summer. Cliff Watts of Weiser caught a white crappie on July 9 in the Crane Creek Reservoir. The fish was 3 pounds, 8 3/4 ounces, 18 1/4 inches long with a 15 inch girth. He caught the record breaker with a one-eight-ounce red and white squid-tail tail jig on a six pound… moreSecond Controlled Hunt Deadline Coming
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Hunters who weren't drawn in the first round of controlled hunt permits for deer, elk, antelope or fall black bear have another chance. The application period for the second drawing starts August 5 and runs through 15. The second drawing will be August 20. The application fee for the second controlled hunt drawing is… moreEarly Elk Seasons Open This Week
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Some early elk hunts open Wednesday, August 1, most of them anterless "green-field" hunts. The early "green-field" hunts in six elk management zones-Palouse, Salmon, Weiser River, Lemhi, Beaverhead and Pioneer zones-are meant to help landowners reduce crop damage. Early archery and any-elk hunts also start August 1… moreIdahoan Wins Bighorn Lottery
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Gary Maxwell of Boise is one lucky guy. Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen drew his number as the winner of Idaho's special bighorn sheep lottery permit Thursday evening, in the presence of members of the Idaho chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep and other hunters. Hunters pay as little as $… moreNature Center Gets New Fish
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Only a few hours from the river and still full of energy from their spawning drive, four Chinook salmon arrived at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center Tuesday afternoon, July 17. Four Chinook salmon were delivered to the Nature Center's Alpine Lake, two 3-year-old males, called jacks; and two females, 4- and 5-year-… moreSuper Hunt Entry Deadline
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The deadline to enter this year's second Super Hunt drawing is Friday, August 10. Entries must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by that date to be included in the August 15 drawing for two elk, two deer and two antelope hunts along with one moose hunt and a Super Hunt Combo. The… moreFish and Game Hosts Mule Deer Workshop
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Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to participate in a free Mule Deer Management Workshop. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 4, in Room 114 of the Plant Sciences Lecture Hall at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Workshop participants will hear from mule deer experts John Kie… moreAsk Fish and Game: Take the Kids Fishing
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Q. Where's a good place to take my grandkids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the grandchildren and the rest of the family fishing. They are easy to get to, the rules are simple and they have plenty of fish to catch. To find good places to take a youngster fishing, directions on how to get… moreAll Fires Prohibited on Upper Snake Fish and Game Lands
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Unrelenting hot, dry weather has forced Idaho Department of Fish and Game habitat managers in the Upper Snake Region to prohibit all open fires at wildlife management areas and access sites. These restrictions will start on Friday, July 27, and continue until further notice. "Weather conditions have left vegetation… morePickup Control Hunt Tags Now
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is urging hunters to pick up their controlled hunt permits and tags now to avoid the last minute rush of the August 1 deadline. "Every year we have people call or drop by the office after the deadline and try to purchase their permits and tags," said David Parrish, Idaho Fish and… moreSalvage Order Issued for Little Camas Reservoir
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Because of low water, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has removed the bag, possession, and size limits on Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. Anglers must use normal fishing methods to catch the fish. A valid Idaho fishing license is also required. For more information on the salvage order call 208-324-… moreRoads Remain Closed on Craig Mountain
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Because of the extreme fire danger and the Chimney Complex Fire burning on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds the public that access to much of area is restricted by fire fighting efforts. With heavy traffic and narrow, dusty roads, Nez Perce… moreAccess Pilot Project Cancelled
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during its July 19 meeting in Salmon, agreed to cancel the three-year Access Yes! Pilot Project in the Magic Valley Region after the first year. Magic Valley Region Commissioner Wayne Wright, M.D., cited limited interest by landowners in exchanging hunter access to private land for… moreWaterfowl Season Proposals Presented
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will have the same number of season-days and bag limits as last year if Idaho Department of Fish and Game proposals remain unchanged. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission agreed with proposals presented by waterfowl program manager Tom Hemker at the commission's meeting in Salmon, July 19. "In… moreCommissioners Reconsider Muzzleloader Rules
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, in response to complaints from some hunters, discussed the definition of muzzleloader loader weapons, but commissioners took no action on the rules during their July 19 meeting in Salmon. The existing muzzleloader restrictions will remain in place during the upcoming hunting seasons… more