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Q: I understand that salmon fishing is closed three days a week. Can I still catch and release salmon on those days? A: No. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has changed the rules to allow salmon fishing on Friday through Monday only. Regardless of whether you keep any fish, anyone who is targeting salmon on a… moreJune 11 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 11 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… moreGroups Host Kid's Conservation Day
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Sunscreen, bug spray and a child's enthusiasm are nearly all that's needed to attend a National Guard Youth and Kids Conservation Day to be held at Atwood Ponds in Payette on Saturday, June 4 beginning at 8:00am. There is no fee associated with the conservation day which will include lunch, fishing clinics, the… moreTripod Reservoir Slated for Repairs
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The recent, frequent rainfall has taken its toll on one of southern Idaho's more popular fishing holes. Rain-related damage to the footbridge crossing Tripod Reservoir's spillway led Fish and Game officials to remove the footbridge recently, with repairs scheduled for sometime after the Memorial Day weekend. "We… moreHorsethief Reservoir Visitors Take Note
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by Evin Oneale If a stay at Horsethief Reservoir is in your Memorial Day plans, be sure and pack your mud boots. Recent, unprecedented rainfall has made a muddy mess of much of the area surrounding the popular recreation site. "The west side road is in rough shape," Fish and Game utility craftsman Dennis Hardy said… moreDon't Wait to Apply for Hunts
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Hunters who plan to apply for big game controlled hunts should not wait until the last day. Tuesday, May 31, marks the end of the month-long application period. The Idaho Fish and Game licensing division is advising hunters to apply as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of bogging down the computer licensing… moreCORRECTION
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Editors: Regarding the Idaho Fish and Game news release of 5-19 on changes to Idaho chinook seasons, there was a typo in the line saying "The new rule changes will take effect on Friday May 30." That date is actually May 20. Our apologies for the error.Henrys Fork Trout Population On The Rise
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ISLAND PARK - As fishing season approaches, many anglers may be wondering how trout populations in the area look. In order to find out, biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish… moreSalmon Fishing Reduced to Four Day Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved changes to the statewide spring Chinook salmon season. The Commission approved Fish and Game staff recommendations to allow fishing for spring Chinook on Friday through Monday only on the rivers that remain open statewide. The Commission also approved the… moreCommission Approves More Crane Permits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved the harvest of more sandhill cranes this year. 440 sandhill crane permits will be available in four Idaho counties. 300 permits will be available to hunters in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties, 70 will be available in Teton County, and 70 will be available in Fremont… moreMaking Perch at Lake Cascade
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By Evin Oneale, Regional Conservation Educator Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region The dream of restoring Lake Cascade's once flourishing yellow perch fishery is just a bit closer, thanks to recent efforts by Idaho Fish and Game staff and the cooperation of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife… moreMary Dudley Named Conservationist of the Year
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The Idaho Wildlife Federation has named Mary Dudley this year's Conservationist of the Year. As Southwest Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Dudley is responsible for developing volunteer projects to improve and restore habitat for an abundance of wildlife. That includes recruiting, organizing, and supervising volunteers… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I applied for a goat permit during the month of April. Why haven't I gotten the results yet? A. Applicants for trophy species (moose, sheep and goat) will be notified of the results by June 10. Successful applicants will receive the tags and permits for their hunt and those applicants who did not draw will… moreSalmon Fishing Reduced to Four Day Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved changes to the statewide spring Chinook salmon season. The Commission approved Fish and Game staff recommendations to allow fishing for spring Chinook on Friday through Monday only on the rivers that remain open statewide. The Commission also approved the… moreFishing Season Begins May 28
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Anglers are gearing up for the beginning of Idaho's general fishing season which opens Saturday, May 28. Most lakes, reservoirs, and larger rivers are open to fishing year round in Idaho, but some smaller lakes and most streams are open from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30. Exceptions to… moreFisheries Managers Concerned Over Low Salmon Returns
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Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are closely monitoring the disappointing return of Chinook salmon. As of Sunday May 15, only 10,937 Chinook were counted at Lower Granite Dam, the final hurdle on their return migration to Idaho. The updated forecast suggests that fewer than 30,000 adult… moreHunting in Idaho Goes Ultra High Tech
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Everything you could possibly want to know when planning a hunting trip in Idaho is now available in one location on the internet. Idaho Hunt Planner provides answers to questions from "Where can I hunt mule deer?" to "Where are the boundaries of Unit 36B" to "How much will a two-bed motel room in Riggins cost me… moreNature Center Hosts Astronomy Night
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Do you want to learn more about our solar system? Stop by the MK Nature Center parking lot after 7:00 on Friday May 20 to look at the sun through a solar filter telescope. After the sun sets, view the moon and stars with the help of the Boise Astronomical Society. You may even get to look at Jupiter and Saturn! Nature… more