Press Releases and Articles
Waterfowl Seasons Set
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will have the 107-day season, maximum bag limit and late closure most said they wanted. Meeting in Boise August 29-30, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve department-recommended waterfowl rules for the 2005-2006 season but with some tweaks. Season recommendations had… moreYouth Hunts
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Idaho's fledgling waterfowl and pheasant hunters should mark their calendars for this fall's youth hunts. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set September 24-25 for the waterfowl youth hunt. The youth pheasant hunt is set for October 1-2. The youth waterfowl hunt is available to licensed hunters 15 years old or… moreHunters to Weigh In on Bonus Points
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be asking hunters whether they favor a bonus points system for controlled hunts. The system would theoretically increase the odds of those who have applied for controlled hunts but have not drawn. The department will send surveys to 1600 people who have applied for deer, elk… moreCommission Endorses Craig Mountain Land Exchange
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has instruced managers to further pursue a land exchange that would add acreage to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would give the Idaho Department of Lands 3,108 acres in exchange for 5,653 acres in the Craig Mountain area. The… moreBats and Rabies: Just the Facts
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Are bats furry little flying friends or creatures from a nightmare come to attack us in the night? The more realistic view takes a middle road. Fish and Game biologist Rita Dixon noted that two recent cases of bats that tested positive for rabies-one in Canyon County and one in Valley County-have led to a number of news… moreHarvest Report Site Up and Running
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The Idaho Fish and Game mandatory big game harvest report site is ready to go. Hunters are required to report, whether they take an animal or not, within 10 days of their kill or the end of their season. The quickest and one of the most secure ways to report is to use the web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. The last time I was buying a deer tag, the clerk asked me what unit I intended to hunt. I didn't think I had to pick one unit, so what's the deal with that? A. You will not hear that question again. The research work in which that information was used has been concluded. It never was a limitation on where you could… moreHunters Should Remember That They Could Also Encounter Grizzly Bears While In The Woods .
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ISLAND PARK - It's that time againÉtime to stalk around the woods, staying quiet, staying camouflaged, and hopefully, staying safe. Idaho Fish and Game would like to remind you that while you are hunting in the Island Park, Teton Valley, or Idaho Panhandle areas you may encounter a grizzly bear. Hunting in grizzly… moreJoint Idfg/Usfs Ohv Patrols To Continue This Fall On Caribou-Targhee & Salmon-Challis NF
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IDAHO FALLS - Managing natural resources is often not so much about cutting trees or counting elk, it's about managing how people utilize those resources. Once again this fall, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreCare of Game Meat
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It's fall again, and hunters will soon be heading afield trying to harvest any one of a number of big game animals. Whether you are after deer, elk, moose, or antelope a few items are essential. And this does not mean the weapon you choose to use, or where to go, but rather the question of "what do I do now?" once the… moreProposed Fish Rules Subject of Open Houses
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Plan now to review and comment on proposed 2006-2007 fish rules at an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Open houses are scheduled for September 14 at Fish and Game headquarters (Boise) from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and September 15 at the Fish and Game McCall office from 10:00am to 7:30pm. Persons unable… moreFish Limits Suspended at Mountain Home Reservoir
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By order of the Department of Fish and Game, fish bag, possession, and size limits at Mountain Home Reservoir have been suspended effective September 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Anglers with a valid fishing license are encouraged to catch as many fish from the reservoir as they can eat. With consecutive years… moreChukar Counts
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Just when you thought chukar numbers couldn't be better, they are. Last year's fall chukar numbers were the highest in 17 years and the second highest since counts began back in 1984. That record has now fallen. Surveying the highlands along Brownlee Reservoir on Sunday, wildlife biologist Andy Ogden and wildlife… moreNew Fishing Proposals Available for Comment
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing numerous changes to fishing rules throughout Idaho, and managers are asking anglers to weigh in. There are only two proposals that would affect fisheries statewide. The first would remove the limits on walleye and northern pike, except in waters that are specifically… moreBird Seasons Begin
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The first of Idaho's fall game bird seasons begin September 1 with hunting seasons for mourning doves, forest grouse and sandhill cranes. Hunters will find dove hunting rules and legal shooting times on a one-page flyer at license vendors and Fish and Game offices as well as on the department website at fishandgame.… moreChukar Counts
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Just when you thought chukar numbers couldn't be better, they are. Last year's fall chukar numbers were the highest in 17 years and the second highest since counts began back in 1984. That record has now fallen. Surveying the highlands along Brownlee Reservoir on Sunday, wildlife biologist Andy Ogden and wildlife… moreSteelhead Season Opens
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The statewide steelhead fishing season opens on September 1. It appears this year's run will be a bit smaller than those of recent years. Counts at Lower Granite Dam show 5,114 steelhead passed between June 1 and August 28, 2005. That compares to a 10-year average of 7,712 for the same period. It is worth noting… more9th Annual Salmon & Steelhead Days BBQ
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"Red Fish and Blues Music" is the theme of the annual fundraiser at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise on Thursday , September 8, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. "It's a wonderful opportunity to bring the family, enjoy a great meal, good music and get everyone acquainted with these magnificent fish," said Dan Herrig, Executive… more