Press Releases and Articles
Avoid the Rush
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Hunters shouldn't wait for the last minute to buy hunting license and tags. They may find themselves at the end of a long line and a long wait at computers jammed with other last-minute buyers. Some seasons already have opened, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters not to put off buying tags and… moreSuper Hunt Drawing Deadline Coming Up
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To win a tag for the "hunt of a lifetime," hunters must have their applications in by Thursday, August 10. The second drawing for the 2006 Super Hunt will be August 15, when one Super Hunt Combo and Super Hunt tags for two elk, two deer, two antelope and one moose hunt will be drawn. Applications for the drawing must… moreIdaho Birding Trail Guidebook Now Available
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Idaho has now joined the cadre of states that host a state birding trail. Like Alabama, Kansas, Florida, Montana, Wisconsin and more, Idaho now promotes nature-based tourism opportunities in the form of premier birding spots throughout the state. The Idaho Birding Trail was developed by the Idaho Department of Fish… moreFederal Agents Patrol for Closed Season Chinook Fishing
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Now that salmon seasons in Idaho are closed for this year, anglers need to be a little careful on streams where salmon are present along with other species of fish. Last year a central Idaho resident pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of unlawful take of a listed Chinook under the Endangered Species Act… moreProtected Birds Shot in Bonneville County
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State and federal wildlife officials have found more than 40 birds apparently shot near Gray's Lake Outlet in southern Bonneville County. Law enforcement agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the incident. The birds, mostly juveniles, were… moreLand Use Summit Planned
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An Idaho Land Use Summit is set for September 14 and 15 at the Nampa Civic Center. The two-day conference will focus on Idaho's ever increasing growth and development and balancing growth with fish and wildlife resources, associated recreation and rural lifestyles. The summit planners hope to bring together… moreLivestock Deaths Lead to Wolf Control Actions
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In response to livestock depredation incidents, one wolf has been killed, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has authorized the capture and removal of several more. Under federal rules changed in 2005 and an agreement between Idaho and the federal government signed in January, Idaho took over day to day… moreEvents at the Nature Center
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Family Greenbelt Wildlife Walk Are you usually speeding along the greenbelt on a jog or a bike ride? Slow down and take your family on a guided walk to look for wildlife at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 12, at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center and along the greenbelt. Free admission; meet at the front of the Nature… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I applied for a deer controlled hunt and didn't get drawn. Now I see that there are five permits for that hunt available for the second drawing. How is that possible? A. Applicants whose names were drawn had through August 1 to pick up their controlled hunt tags and permits. If they didn't pick them up, their… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 34,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Alturas Lake (near Stanley) 2,900 Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (… morePublic Invited to Attend Aspen Symposium
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Did you know that aspen communities have declined in southeastern and eastern Idaho by an estimated 65% over the last 100 years? The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group is forming to learn more about the decline of this important habitat area and what might be done to reverse this alarming trend. A special… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I'm an avid predator caller and have purchased some electronic calling equipment for coyotes. Can I use my equipment to bugle bull elk during the archery rut hunts?" Answer: All calls utilizing electricity are prohibited for hunting game animals, game… moreBighorn Tag Lottery Raises Money for Research
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The Idaho chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep this year has raised more than $104,852 for bighorn research in a lottery for one bighorn sheep tag. In cooperation with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the foundation sold tickets for the tag, released by Fish and Game. The foundation pays for… moreFish and Game Commissioners to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on Monday and Tuesday, August 7 and 8. Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday August 7 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise. Earlier in the day Monday, commissioners will participate in a workshop on the Department of Fish and… moreSandhill Drawing Results Are on the Web
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Results of the controlled hunt drawing for sandhill cranes now are available on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/crane.cfm. The drawing odds are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/oddinfo.cfm.Being Bear Aware
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As summer temperatures continue to rise and natural food sources for bears become harder to find, human interactions with bears are on the increase. As campers, backpackers and hikers venture into the woods the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions… moreRegister for Hunter Education Classes Soon
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With hunting season just a few weeks off, time is running short for would-be hunters to take a hunter education class. In the Magic Valley, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering classes in Twin Falls, Filer, Buhl, Rupert, Jerome, Hailey and Kimberly. Most classes begin within the next two weeks, and… moreEastern Idaho Aspen Communities Declining
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Aspen have declined by an estimated 65 percent over the past 100 years The Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group is forming to learn more about the decline of this important habitat area and what might be done to reverse this trend. A symposium is set for August 10 and 11 to kick off the group's efforts. The public is… more