Press Releases and Articles
Native Plant Sale
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Come celebrate Earthday by stocking up on water-wise, drought tolerant native plants at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center this weekend. The Idaho Native Plant Sale-sponsored by the Idaho Native Plant Society Pahove Chapter-runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Nature Center behind the Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game: Bear Safety
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Q. Where can I get information about bears and how to prevent problems before I head into Idaho's backcountry? A. Black bears are more common and widespread than grizzlies in Idaho, but the precautions for reducing the likelihood of an encounter are similar. A few general precautions to avoid trouble with large… morePanhandle Fishing Rule Meetings Set
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The first of a series of public meetings on fishing rule proposals for the Panhandle Region have been scheduled in April. Anglers will be asked to provide direction for the 2008-2009 fishing regulation cycle. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved the 2007-2012 Fish Management Plan providing direction… moreBig Game Rules Available
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The Idaho big game hunting rules brochure for 2007 seasons will be available by the end of this week at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors across the state. Hunters will notice no sweeping changes in the big game seasons for this year, but adjustments have been made in all regions of Idaho,… moreSuper Hunt Tickets on Sale Now
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Don't be late. The deadline to enter this year's Super Hunt drawings is less than two months away. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 for the drawing set for June 15. Tickets will be drawn for eight elk, eight… moreFish and Game Goes WILD about Early Learners
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By Sue Nass - Idaho Department of Fish and Game There seems to be a natural connection between kids and wildlife. What small child doesn't delight in chasing a frog or discovering a nest? So then, what could be more natural than combining children and nature to create a learning tool for teachers? Project WILD… moreWildlife Plates Help Support Nongame Wildlife Programs
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Now Idaho residents can put wildlife plates on their camping trailers as well as the vehicle that pulls them while they help support nongame programs. More than 80 percent of Idaho's wild creatures-523 species including songbirds, water birds, raptors, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and threatened and… moreTax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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For those procrastinators who haven't filed their tax returns yet, it's not too late to consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax checkoff. Fish and Game has always managed nongame wildlife to some degree, but the Nongame… moreChanges Proposed in Commercial Fishing Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released proposals to change the state's commercial fishing rules. The proposed changes would allow the director to approve the use of gill nets by commercial fishermen for commercial nongame species, primarily common carp. The director would approve gill net use in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn and fall black bear, runs from May 1 through June 5. Applicants have to pay a $6.25 nonrefundable application fee in addition to tag and license fees.Bowhunter Education Class Offered in Challis
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A bowhunter education class will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 3 at the Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center. A required field day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5. The cost is $8. The bowhunter education course is required for anyone purchasing an archery-only hunting… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along a popular stretch of the Snake River begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14. Volunteers are needed for this effort sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should contact Fish and Game utility craftsman Dennis Hardy at the Fish… moreFish and Game Looking for Help to Plant Seedlings
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This spring, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is gearing up way to do something to benefit mule deer and is looking for volunteers to plant about 34,000 bitterbrush seedlings. "We'll start planting April 17 and have until the beginning of May to get all 34,000 plants in the ground," said Jo Cobb, the Upper Snake… moreTrophy Species Applications Due
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April is the month for applying to draw for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, and they can apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… moreHunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching
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Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program-also known as CAP-is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "YES" box, and $1 of the $6.25… moreBig Game Rules on the Web
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The Idaho big game hunting brochure for 2007 seasons is available now on the Fish and Game web site. You can link to the brochure from the home page at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/. The same brochure is in the printing process and will be available in paper form at license vendors and at Fish and Game offices… morePredator Management Part of Mule Deer Initiative
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Reducing coyotes on mule deer fawning range and managing other predators is one component of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Mule Deer Initiative. The initiative is a multi-faceted program aimed at increasing mule deer populations and public understanding of factors that influence mule deer populations across… moreTurkey Hunting Begins April 15
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Finish Form 1040 or head for the start of spring turkey hunting? Tough decision. Those who have done the right thing and finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. Idaho is home to more than 30,000 turkeys, mostly of the Merriam subspecies. The general… more