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Last chance for Super Hunt drawing
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Monday, August 10 is the last day to enter this year's Super Hunt drawing. Super Hunt entries are $6 each and Super Hunt Combo entries are $20 each. No license is needed to enter either drawing, and there is no limit on the number of times a person can apply. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings,… moreAnglers ask to weigh-in on fishing season and rules for 2016-2018
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed fishing seasons and rules changes for the 2016 through 2018 seasons. Fishery managers want to hear what anglers think about a variety of topics that include: rainbow trout bag limits on Lake Pend Oreille; changes in bass harvest rules in the… moreEarly hunts are great options with unique challenges
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Early season big game hunts are starting and hunters are eager to get in the field to take advantage of what looks to be an excellent season. It allows some people to get a head start on their fall hunts, but Idaho Fish and Game reminds early season hunters to take extra precautions. With pronghorn season starting… moreAsk Fish and Game: second general season elk tags
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Q: If I purchase a second general season tag for elk at a discount, can I use it in a different elk zone than my first tag? A: Yes, as long as there are still nonresident general season tags available for that zone at the time you purchase a second tag. In addition, you would need to designate the second general… moreEarly controlled hunt tags go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11
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Sale of 142 controlled hunt tags for hunts that begin in mid August will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, August 11 at Fish and Game offices, license vendors and online at fishandgame.idaho.gov. Tags are for these controlled hunts: - Deer hunts: 1028, 1085, 1088, and 1089 -… moreAug. 6 sale of unclaimed tags delayed
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Because of a vendor computer malfunction, Idaho Fish and Game delayed sales of its early season, unclaimed controlled hunt tags that went on sale Aug. 6 on a first-come, first served basis. The department regrets any inconvenience to hunters. Tags will go back on sale after the problem is solved, and Fish and Game… moreHunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 12 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora… moreCommission to meet by conference call August 11
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The August 11 Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting originally scheduled in Idaho Falls will now be a conference call. The call will begin at 9 a.m. at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut. There will be no public testimony taken during the call, but the public is welcome to attend. To request… moreKootenai River Provides Good Summer Fishing Opportunity
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Many streams and rivers in the Panhandle are experiencing record low flows and warm water temperatures this summer. The result is tough conditions for fish and for anglers. There are some angling opportunities worth considering that are not as impacted by the summertime water conditions. One such opportunity can be… moreEnter now for second controlled hunt drawing
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Over 2700 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags are available for hunter in the second drawing. The application period for the second controlled hunt drawing runs from August 5 through August 15. Results will be available by August 20. Any tags not drawn after the second drawing will be sold… moreFish and Game to Host Women's Hunting Clinic near St. Anthony
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold a Women's Hunting Clinic at the Chester Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA) headquarters building near St. Anthony on August 22. The class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 4:00 p.m. The focus of this class will be to provide an unintimidating… moreHunters still have options for big game controlled hunts
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Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for controlled hunts in June have more chances with unclaimed tags, a second controlled hunt drawing, and Super Hunts. Unclaimed controlled hunt tags for early hunts: Unclaimed tags for controlled hunts that begin on or before August 15, and close prior to… moreComments sought on new sage-grouse season proposals
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Fish and Game is seeking public input on new sage-grouse hunting season proposals. Fish and Game is seeking comments on two options for the 2015 sage-grouse season. Option 1 is the same as the season offered in 2014. Option 2 would re-open eastern Owyhee County and western Twin Falls County. This area was closed in… moreFish and Game commission to meet August 11 in Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Tuesday, August 11 at the Upper Snake Region office, 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls. Commissioners will consider proposed seasons for waterfowl and sage-grouse, as well as rules for bear bait distance from roads and approval of the fiscal 2017 budget request. There… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Passport
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Q. How do you qualify for a Hunter Passport to try hunting without having to take a hunter education class first? A. Idaho's Hunting Passport is a component of Fish and Game's mentored hunting program. This special authorization allows any first-time hunter, resident or nonresident, age 8 and older to try hunting for… moreFall chinook fishing to open Sept. 1, coho could be added
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a fall chinook salmon fishing season to open Sept. 1 on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers, and Idaho could see its second-ever sport fishing season for coho salmon on Sept. 1 pending commission approval in August. Commissioners approved opening dates for fall… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Waterfowl Seasons
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the 2015-2016 waterfowl seasons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees waterfowl management at the national level, authorized Fish and Game to hold a waterfowl season similar to the 2014-2015 season. Using that… moreCommission Releases Bighorn Tags for Auction and Lottery
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission released two 2016 bighorn sheep tags, one for lottery and one for auction, at its regular meeting in Pocatello Thursday, July 30. The lottery tag was awarded to the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation and the auction tag was awarded to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Both organizations have a… more