Press Releases and Articles
Murtaugh Elementary School Honored
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently recognized Murtaugh Elementary School and its teachers for being 100% WILD, meaning the entire staff is Project WILD certified. Project WILD is a conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. Teachers use specially developed activities to… moreTwo Poached Deer Found Near Peck
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is requesting help in solving a recent poaching of two doe whitetail deer on Central Ridge Road, approximately 3 miles south of Peck, Idaho. IDFG believes this incident happened sometime around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2001. Both deer were shot multiple times and… moreNonresident Hunter Defrauds State
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A nonresident hunter, who has masqueraded as an Idaho resident for at least the past nine years, was finally caught this fall near North Fork. In October 2000 Officer Tony Latham checked three elk hunters at the Deadwater boat ramp. The three had one elk in possession that was legally tagged by one of the hunters, an… moreChinook Run Biggest in Years
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Salmon anglers should be checking their big gear. The biggest run of hatchery chinook in years is on its way and fishing will start early. Fish and Game fish managers are preparing a spring chinook fishery proposal to present for public review at the upcoming March Commission meeting. Assuming runsize predictions hold… morePredator Seminar March 14
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Idahoans concerned about predator-prey relationships in wildlife management will have a chance to hear a world-renowned expert March 14 in Boise. The University of Idaho, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Department of Fish and Game are sponsoring a seminar set to begin at 3 p.m. March 14 at the Nature Center at 600… moreMoose, Goat, Bighorn Sheep Booklet Available
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Idaho's 2001-2002 moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep proclamation booklet is available now at Fish and Game offices and license vendors. The contents of the booklet can also be found at http://www.state.id.us/fishgame/ for Internet users. Hunters will see that mountain goat and bighorn permit numbers have been… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When will I know if I drew on spring black bear or turkey? A. You should get a postcard by March 10 if you drew. Results may be on the website earlier (no promises) so keep checking under Hunting at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame You can buy the permits and tags at any vendor.Fish and Game to Hold GPS Class
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Getting lost is a real concern for outdoorsmen in the Salmon Region. Big country can get much bigger in a hurry especially when you lose your bearings. The new GPS technology seems to be the answer, but sometimes using this technology can seem just as daunting as being lost. To help you learn to use a GPS system,… moreDeer and Elk Surveys Underway
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in cooperation with Potlatch Corporation and the Army Corps of Engineers, will be conducting aerial surveys of deer and elk populations in the Clearwater region in units 10A, portions of units 8A and 10. The flights will be conducted from late February through March. The… moreFish & Game Reservists Receive Awards
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The Magic Valley Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently recognized members of the Reservist program for their efforts and contributions to fish and wildlife management in 2000. Lanny Ames of Kimberly was selected as the region's Reservist of the Year for his tireless efforts in the program. He… moreCheckoff for Wildlife
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If Idahoans look up from their income tax paperwork long enough to see the spring migration of songbirds, it should remind them to make one extra mark on their return forms. Taxpayers can check off the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to nongame animal programs administered by Fish… moreBighorn Tag Brings $80,000
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The Idaho bighorn auction permit brought $80,000 at the recent Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS) annual convention in Reno. Last year's tag went for $46,000. The permit was auctioned Friday evening, February 17. The high bidder was Ron Skoronski of Madison, Wisconsin. Skoronski is a former football… moreBringing Back the Bighorns: The Hells Canyon Initiative
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The area is vast, rugged and spectacular; an imposing, primitive landscape, twice the size of Yellowstone National Park. Eight hundred bighorns are estimated to live here, scattered in 15 different herds, but that is probably just a fraction of the numbers that once inhabited Hells Canyon. "The thing that's really… moreFisheries Plan in Place in Case of Drought
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game Department fisheries managers expect that the low snow pack will result in most irrigation reservoirs being emptied or going to minimum pool in the coming water year. The department noted that the potential energy and water crisis can result in loss of outstanding fisheries that have… moreClearwater Region Media Contact/Educator Changes
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Mike Demick has replaced the retiring Rod Parker as conservation educator at the Clearwater Region office in Lewiston. Demick grew up in the Idaho Falls area where his father was a veterinarian who often worked with Fish and Game officers and biologists. Demick decided at an early age that, when he grew up, he wanted… moreCommission to Meet March 15-16
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 15 and 16 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 South Walnut in Boise. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. each day. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. March 14 at the same location. The commission will set seasons for 2001 for deer, elk, black bear, antelope… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When do I apply for controlled hunts? A. For moose, mountain goats or bighorn sheep, the application period is April 1-30. For deer, elk, antelope or black bear, it is May 1-31. You can apply at a Fish and Game office, any license vendor, over the Fish and Game web site, or by calling 1-800-554-8685. If you use… moreTrophy Big Game Animals Measured
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Hunters with trophy big game animals they want measured and scored on the Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young system are invited to bring their trophies to the Idaho Fish and Game Office at 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello on March 7. Scoring will take place on March 8, and all trophies must be picked up by March 9. All… more