Press Releases and Articles
Volunteers can Help with Homestead Fire Restoration
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Plan now to help the Idaho Department of Fish and Game collect sagebrush seed to be used for restoration work on areas burned during the 2005 Homestead Fire on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area. For more information regarding the volunteer effort, contact the Fish and Game volunteer office at 327-7095. The… moreWatch Out for Wintering Wildlife
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As Idaho's big game herds begin to head for winter ranges in foothills and valleys, motorists need to watch out to avoid collisions. Encounters with vehicles account for significant losses in big game populations and can lead to catastrophic human injuries as well as property damage. Driving at a calmer pace through… moreCommission to Meet in Jerome November 16-18
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Jerome November 16-18. The meeting will be held in the Magic Valley Regional Office at 319 South 417 East. A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. November 16 in the same building. Among the items set for Commission action, the 2006-2007 fishing rules will be up for final… moreVolunteering for Idaho Wildlife
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By Matt Bruns, Volunteer Coordinator, Clearwater Region Have you ever asked yourself, what can I do to help Idaho's wildlife? Many people's desire to get involved and help out has led them to take an active role through volunteering. People cite many reasons for volunteering including learning something new,… moreDangerous Bird Flu Not found in USA Yet
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By Dr. Mark Drew, Wildlife Health Lab, Caldwell Waterfowl and upland game bird hunting seasons have started in Idaho. So has the human flu season. Given the continuing occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry and some wild birds in Asia and Europe, there is some concern about the… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I use Power Belts on my bullets in Idaho's traditional muzzleloader hunts? A. No, the gas-check additions to traditional conical lead bullets amount to the same thing as sabots and are not legal in hunts designated "traditional". The rules call for lead or lead alloy bullets, not lead bullets with plastic added… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa and McCall Hatcheries will be releasing more than 24,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during November. LOCATION / NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Caldwell Pond #2 - 500 Eagle Island Park Pond - 2… moreDon't Feed the Deer!
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This autumn, Fish and Game has received a few complaints about deer in town. And often, these complaints come from residents who have neighbors that actively feed the deer. While feeding deer may seem like a harmless activity, it creates a whole cascade of problems for area residents and the deer themselves. The… moreShocking Data Show Cutthroat Recovery is Working
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By Gregg Losinski, Upper Snake River Valley Regional Conservation Educator When you mix 200 volts of electricity with water you're setting the stage for some shocking results. That is just what Fisheries biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game found during their recent population surveys on the South… moreSteelhead Coming to Boise River
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Treasure Valley anglers who want to catch a steelhead without burning a tank of gas will have that opportunity. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin planting adult steelhead in the Boise River on Thursday, November 3. Fish and Game is trapping the fish in Hells Canyon in cooperation with Idaho Power… moreHow's Your Check Station I.Q.?
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By Al Van Vooren, Regional Supervisor - Southwest Region Big game and upland seasons are now in full swing across Idaho. If you spend your days in the woods this time of year, there's a good chance you've made a stop at a Fish and Game check station on your way home. So how's your check station I.Q.? There are… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. What small game can I hunt with my .22? A. Cottontail rabbits and forest grouse-ruffed, spruce and blue-are legal game with a .22 caliber weapon. Shotguns are the legal and appropriate weapon for all other small game. Much small game hunting takes place fairly close to human habitation and .22s are dangerous up to… moreFish and Game Needs Your Teeth
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Okay, Fish and Game does not need your teeth, but wildlife biologists are interested in getting the front teeth of the deer or elk you harvest this fall. These front teeth or incisors and their roots are important for aging big game animals. In a current study, Fish and Game biologists are examining the different ages… moreMule deer hunters enjoy success
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JEROME - General season mule deer hunters pursuing game in Units 43, 48, and 49 enjoyed an overall 19 percent harvest success for the opening weekend of season according to Idaho Department of Fish and Game check station data. Department employees checked 415 hunters that took 82 bucks from Unit 43, for 19.8 percent… moreVandals destroy Sportsmen's property
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is interested in finding the people responsible for destroying property at two access sites and one winter feed storage facility. The first incident occurred at the Cedar Draw Access site about two weeks ago where vandals burned down a new restroom facility. "It's… moreSteelheaders Can't Keep Fall Chinook or Coho
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Steelhead anglers fishing Idaho waters may find another big fish at the end of their lines; a fall Chinook. With steelhead numbers picking up, many big-fish chasers are hitting the water. While steelhead anglers are most likely to catch what they are after, some are tangling with fall Chinook salmon. It may be hard to… moreMotorists Should Watch for Migrating Deer
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Every fall a traditional migration begins as deer and elk begin moving from the high elevations of Idaho to their winter ranges. In many cases those winter ranges are near population centers and the roads that surround them. Every year around this time the number of accidents involving deer begins to rise. Deer and… moreBig Game Survival Study Available on Web
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In January 2005, Idaho Fish and Game biologists began the largest big game research project ever conducted in Idaho, and possibly the west. Crews trapped and radio collared more than 900 deer, elk, and moose in 19 big game units in the Clearwater, Southwest, Salmon and Upper Snake River regions of Idaho. Since then… more