Press Releases and Articles
Apply for spring bear controlled hunts soon
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Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for black bear can apply from January 15 through February 15. Spring 2016 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules book. Hunters who have a 2016 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license… moreAvoid missing opening day - Take hunter education now
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Even though Idaho's spring turkey hunting season is months away, now is a great time for beginning hunters to register for and complete a hunter education course. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license. The overall goal is the… moreTips for feeding winter birds
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting birds," said… moreClarifications on Deformed Mountain Lion from Southeastern Idaho
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The recent harvest of an unusual mountain lion in southeastern Idaho has been generating a lot of interest and questions among media and the public. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to share a few facts and some additional information regarding the harvest of this mountain lion and its unusual… moreWatch Out For Wascally Wabbits
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When you think of Idaho's wildlife, normally you conjure up images of a majestic elk or imposing grizzly bear, not in the memorable words of Elmer Fudd, "A wascally wabbit." Idaho has different types of wildlife including rabbits and hares. Some are large; some are small. Certain species are hunted, others are… moreFour elk left to waste near Dubois
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking assistance from the public in locating those responsible for the illegal shooting and wasting of four elk about three miles south of Indian Creek Butte, located west of Dubois within one mile of the Medicine Lodge Road. There was no elk season open in the area at the… moreCheck-off for wildlife on your Idaho tax return
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The taxes we pay provide funds for many of the services and programs provided by federal and local government agencies. Police departments, fire departments, public schools, transportation, parks, health and welfare programs and many moreÉ are all paid for by the taxpayer. It comes as a surprise to many people when… moreYouth ice fishing event slated at Cascade Reservoir
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The 7th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Day at Cascade Reservoir is just around the corner and kids and their parents are invited to spend a fun-filled day on the ice, fishing for yellow perch and rainbow trout. Sponsored by Idaho Youth Outdoors, Idaho Fish and Game and a host of other vendors, this free event kicks off at… moreHunters satisfied with controlled hunts, but would consider options
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game Public Information Specialist Idaho Fish and Game recently conducted a survey to "take the pulse" of hunters about controlled-hunt drawings, and the majority of them are satisfied with the current system. The approval percentage is also higher than it was a decade ago. Based… moreFish and Game offers catch-and-release anglers a shot at state records
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game Public Information Specialist If your New Year's resolution doesn't include catching a state-record fish in Idaho, maybe you should change it, or add it, because a state record may be easier than you think. Idaho Fish and Game is now accepting record-book entries for fish… moreTax Check-off supports Idaho's wildlife
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Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. This fund is used to pay for important… moreHow to get big game trophies scored and entered into the record books
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By Phil Cooper and Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game Most big-game hunts are over and stories are circulating about some big trophies that were taken during the fall hunting seasons, including a possible state-record moose. Many hunters are excited to have their trophies officially measured, but others are… moreAsk Fish and Game: Steelhead fishing
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Q: What month of the year is best for fishing steelhead, and what river is recommended? A: During most years, steelhead fishing is usually best October through November and again early March through April. While steelhead can be caught in the winter between December and February, catch rates are usually much lower… moreElk find trouble in Hailey
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Ten elk died yesterday after eating Japanese Yew in the Hailey Cemetery; later that night a lone cow elk fell in a window well and was trapped in a resident's basement, and other elk continue to be hit and killed on roadways. "It is one of those years, we have a lot of elk and we have our first normal snow levels in… more
Input sought on the 10-year revision of the Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking for public input on the 10-year revision of the Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan. Fish and Game officials are interested in tapping local knowledge and experience to improve Idaho's plan. When completed, the Action Plan is intended to conserve fish and wildlife by… more
Draft Review period begins for 2015 SWAP
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Input sought on the 10-year revision of the Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan through January 20th.
Review the Draft Plan
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for Nampa Area
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 2,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during January. LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT Marsing Pond January 4 450 Wilson Springs (Nampa) January 4 250 Wilson Springs (Nampa) January 18 250 Wilson Springs… moreWebsite provides information about banded waterfowl in Idaho
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game Public Information Specialist Waterfowl bands have a special place in waterfowl hunting. They're not ducks playing music, waterfowl bands are part of a long-running project where wildlife managers trap waterfowl, usually during late summer, and place small metal bands on the legs… more