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Last chance for Super Hunt drawing

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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,… more

Anglers ask to weigh-in on fishing season and rules for 2016-2018

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Early hunts are great options with unique challenges

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Ask Fish and Game: second general season elk tags

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Early controlled hunt tags go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11

Fri, 08/07/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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 -… more

Aug. 6 sale of unclaimed tags delayed

Thu, 08/06/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event

Wed, 08/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Commission to meet by conference call August 11

Wed, 08/05/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Kootenai River Provides Good Summer Fishing Opportunity

Tue, 08/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Enter now for second controlled hunt drawing

Tue, 08/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more

Fish and Game to Host Women's Hunting Clinic near St. Anthony

Tue, 08/04/2015 - 00:00 | idfg-mdemick

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… more