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Boise River Elk Tags Go On Sale August 1
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Boise River Zone (Unit 39) B-tags for elk will go on sale to the first 3,000 resident hunters who want one on August 1 at vendors and Fish and Game offices starting 10 a.m. Mountain Time (9a.m. Pacific). Tag holders in the Boise River Zone were limited for the first time this year. The bull segment of the Boise River… moreMost Salmon Seasons to Close August 5
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Seasons on hatchery chinook salmon on the Little Salmon, Snake, Clearwater (all forks) and Lochsa rivers and Panther Creek will close August 5. Seasons on the Lower Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers have already closed. Seasons in the Boise and North Fork Payette rivers will remain open through September 3. As of… moreCommission to Meet in Driggs
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at the Super 8 Teton West Motel in Driggs from August 8-10, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a public hearing at the same location at 7:00 p.m. August 8. The Commission will review deer and elk management programs August 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will recess… moreFew Changes for Waterfowl Hunters
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will see almost no changes in their season structure this fall but they will not see a strong northern flight either. The Fish and Game Commission will act on department recommendations for waterfowl hunting at the meeting in Driggs August 8-10. The department is recommending an end to the… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. What and where is a traditional muzzleloader season? A. Traditional muzzleloaders are those with external hammers, cap or flint, flowable powder or synthetic, iron sights, and patched round balls 50 caliber or larger. During traditional muzzleloader hunts motor vehicles can be used only on public highways and… moreFish and Game Sets Open House To Review Waterfowl Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a public open house to review the proposed 2001-2002 waterfowl seasons. Set for Thursday, August 2, the open house will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the regional Fish and Game office, 1540 Warner Avenue, in Lewiston. Staff biologists will be available during those… moreSign-up for Hunter Ed on 7/21 in Upper Snake
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IDAHO FALLS - The fall hunting seasons are nearly upon us and those individuals who wait to sign-up for hunter education may find it too late, but for those who sign-up now will complete the course in time to enjoy hunting this year. Saturday marks the next opportunity for Idaho Falls youth to sign-up for upcoming… moreBig Game Hunts Look Good in Most of Idaho
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Another in a string of mild winters has allowed big game numbers to continue an upward trend in most parts of Idaho, promising big game hunters a good chance to tag their quarry this fall. Controlled hunts have been drawn for this fall but over-the-counter general hunt tags are available to residents and nonresidents… moreHunter Education Instructors Honored
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission honored three hunter education instructors at its recent meeting in Twin Falls. James B. "Ben" Barham, Meridian, was named Instructor of the Year for Idaho. Barham began his instructor career with Fish and Game as a certified NRA instructor in 1976, four years before hunter education… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Do Commissioners get paid? A. Idaho Code provides that the commissioners be paid $50 per day when they work on Fish and Game business, plus expenses, out of the Fish and Game account.Fishing Proposals Would Simplify Rules
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Meeting in Twin Falls July 10, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department proposals for changes to fishing rules which would simplify things for anglers in 2002 and 2003. The proposals will now be taken out for public comment at meetings around the state, and will be available for public comment on the… moreLandowner Appreciation Permits Approved
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Meeting in Twin Falls July 10, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved making late-season deer controlled hunt permits available to qualifying landowners in units 40, 41, 42 and 56 under the Landowner Appreciation Permit Program, beginning in 2002. These management units now have general seasons restricted to two-… moreUnlimited Deer Hunt Application Reopened
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Meeting in Twin Falls July 10, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to reopen the application period for "unlimited" controlled deer hunts through August 29. The normal application period is May 1-31. The extended application period will provide an opportunity for any hunters who missed the May application period.… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a… moreGlimpse Into The Secret Life Of Salmon
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With many tributaries of local rivers alive with spawning chinook salmon, wildlife watchers now have a rare opportunity to peer into the secret life of salmon. Some of the yard-long, 15-pound-plus fish pair up and mate in streams so shallow, their travel-work backs often protrude above the surface. The crystalline… moreFish & Game Salvages Fish From Richfield Canal
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On July 2, fisheries personnel, staff, conservation officers, hatchery workers and volunteers from Magic Valley Flyfishers salvaged fish out of the Richfield Canal after water was shut off from Magic Reservoir the day before. According to Fishery Manager Fred Partridge, the daylong effort resulted in collecting… moreLeftover Deer And Elk Permits On Sale July 16
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Deer and elk permits which were not issued in the recent controlled hunt drawing will go on sale, first come, first served, at all hunting and fishing license vendors Monday, July 16. They are not available over the phone or Internet. Sales will begin at vendors, and the regional office in Jerome, at 10 a.m. The… more