Press Releases and Articles
Women's Archery Clinic Planned near Orofino
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Women interested in learning the fundamentals of archery hunting and target shooting are invited to attend a Women's Archery Clinic July 21 and 22 at Freeman Creek Campground near Dworshak Reservoir. "The clinic is intended to expose women and their daughters to archery hunting and shooting techniques in a non-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fishing in Closed Waters
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Q. Can I still fish catch-and-release for salmon in the Little Salmon River even though it has been closed to salmon fishing? A. No. It is illegal to fish for salmon in areas closed to salmon fishing - including catch-and-release. You can fish for other species in waters that also have salmon. But any unintentionally… moreFish Camps Teach Youngsters the Basics
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Youngsters from 10 to 14 years of age are invited to participate in one of several fishing camps being held across the Treasure Valley this summer. Conducted by Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with city parks departments, the four-day camps will teach youths the basics of fishing, with an emphasis on excursions to… moreInformation Sought on Two Elk Poached in Goose Creek
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about the shooting and wasting of two mature bull elk in the Goose Creek drainage south of Oakley. The violations probably occurred mid March. About three years earlier, two other bulls were found shot and wasted in the same drainage, about two miles… moreSalmon Fishing to Close Saturday on the Little Salmon
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The spring Chinook salmon season on the Little Salmon River from the posted boundary at its mouth upstream to U. S. Highway 95 bridge near Smokey Boulder Road, will close at the end of fishing hours, one hour after sunset on Saturday, June 9. Fishery managers estimate that the harvest target for the recreational… moreFirewood Sale on Craig Mountain
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a firewood sale in the Soldier's Meadow area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area to reduce risks of fire, insects and disease. The firewood is standing, dead lodgepole pine. Permits and maps to the firewood area are available through July 30 at Fish and… moreGo Fish, No License Needed
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The one day each year that a fishing license is not required for anyone is Free Fishing Day-this year on June 9. Free Fishing Day is the one and only day each year that a fishing license is not required to fish. To go fishing on any other day, anglers 14 and older will need to buy a fishing license. Children under age… moreFish Fest Planned for Free Fishing Day
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center, in conjunction with Park Center Pond, plans a Fish Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 9. Join Idaho Fish and Game employees at Park Center Pond for a fish identification game and our macro invertebrate-bugs-table for a closer look at aquatic life. Then… moreInteractive Fishing Information Site Launched
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Want to go fishing, but not sure where? Or what you'll find when you get there? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Website has just the thing. The new Fishing Planner - http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/ - is a fully-interactive search tool for information about fish, fishing and fishing-related… moreEarly Hunt Applicants Win Cash
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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn from early applicants in the big game controlled hunt application period, which ends June 5. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $550. The $450 prize was awarded for filing by May 25. The… moreWolf Report: Wolf Kills Domestic Elk
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During the last week in May, an elk rancher reported to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services that a wolf had gotten inside a domestic elk pen south of Tendoy in eastern Idaho and killed an elk. The federal 10(j) rule of the Endangered Species Act, however,… moreAvoiding Dog-Wolf Conflicts
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As summer rolls around, more people will head into the mountains with the family dog trailing along, but with the growing wolf population in the backcountry, they may be heading into trouble. Most trouble with wolves can be avoided, however, by taking a few precautions and by understanding a little bit about wolves… moreSpecial Event: History on Display, June 7
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A historical display of Idaho Fish and Game's hatchery program at the Idaho Historical Museum will be part of the events of First Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m. June 7, in downtown Boise. In 1907 the first state-owned hatchery opened its doors at Hay Spur in central Idaho to produce trout for nearby waters, triggering a… moreAsk Fish and Game: Leftover Tags
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Q. When do leftover trophy tags go on sale? A. The second controlled hunt application period for six leftover moose hunt permits runs from June 15 through June 25. There are no leftover sheep or goat permits. The application period for leftover tags for deer, elk, antelope and fall black bear hunts will be August 5 to… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "My ten-year old daughter just completed a fantastic hunter education class and now possesses the graduate hunting license. We also raise trailing hounds and she would like to go along with me on my next bear hunt. Since she and I are training a hound for her… moreAnglers Interested in More Year-round Fishing
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Every two years the Idaho Department of Fish and Game sets new fishing rules. The first step to that process is called "scoping." During scoping, biologists meet with the public to share information and ideas about various fisheries and point out areas where department staff members see a need for rule changes. At the… moreGo Fish, No License Needed
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The one day each year that a fishing license is not required for anyone is Free Fishing Day. This year June 9 is the only day that a fishing license is not required to fish. To go fishing on any other day, anglers will need to buy a fishing license. Idaho resident children under age 14 never need a fishing license… moreSuper Hunt Deadline Approaching
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The deadline to enter the first of this year's Super Hunt drawings is Thursday, May 31. Entries received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by Thursday will be included in the June 15 drawing for the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo. Tickets will be drawn for eight elk, eight deer, and eight… more