Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Monitors Panhandle Northern Pike Populations
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Northern pike are a popular sport fish for Northern Idaho anglers. But pike are also a voracious predator that potentially could impact other fish species, if not kept in check. That is why Idaho Fish and Game biologists keep regular tabs on northern pike populations in various Panhandle Region lakes. A new video… moreCAP Your Tag with a Dollar Donation
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Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reminds ethical sportsmen to stop a game thief by designating a dollar to CAP when applying for controlled hunts this spring. A one dollar donation from hunters applying for controlled hunts is critical to the poaching hotline. Those dollars provide funding for rewards and staffing… moreCommission to Meet in Lewiston May 19 and 20
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 and 20 in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Fish and Game's Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th Street. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game… moreEmphasize Fun When Fishing With Kids
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For quality time with your family, there's nothing quite like spending a day fishing together. It's a great way to instill a love for the outdoors in your kids, inexpensive and fun. With many families heading out fishing, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds adults there are a number of things to keep in mind when… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Process
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Q. This is the first year I plan to apply for a controlled hunt. How does the controlled draw system work? A. Here is a simplified version. The procedure has been computerized since 1973 and was certified random by Boise State University in 1977. Every applicant has the same chance of drawing. Officials verify that… moreFree Birding Tours and Birding Class Offered for International Migratory Bird Day
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Fish and Game's version of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is rapidly approaching. For those who missed the International event last week, our local event is coming up this Friday and Saturday. Because spring often takes its time getting to Idaho Falls, birding enthusiasts have always pushed the date for… moreWeed Treatment Slated for Lowman Ponds
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Northern watermilfoil has returned to Lowman Ponds and, if left unchecked, will quickly reduce fishing opportunity to zero. Fish and Game staff plan to treat both ponds on Tuesday, May 12th with a granular herbicide that will kill the nuisance aquatic weed and make the ponds fishable once again. Signs announcing the… moreRenovation Work to begin at Emmett's Sawyers Ponds
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Both residents and users of Fish and Game's Sawyers Ponds in Emmett will soon enjoy the benefits of a three-week-long renovation project at the popular fishing hole. Beginning the week of May 11th, some features will be upgraded and new ones added; pond visitors may find portions of the area closed to public access… moreFish and Game To Tell Fish Stories To Anglers
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Anglers love to tell fish stories, but this month the Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to tell its own stories. Fish and Game will be hosting a monthly series of evening meetings through the summer to help share in-depth information on some of the management programs they run. According to Regional Fisheries… moreControlled Hunt Application Period Now Open
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts started Friday, May 1, and runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-554-8687; or online… moreWildlife Programs Benefit From Idaho Gives May 7
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Whether you are a hunter, angler, boater, wildlife photographer or other outdoor enthusiast, you can help "keep Idaho wonderfully wild" by participating on May 7th in Idaho Gives, a statewide day of online giving. Donors can learn about and designate funds to benefit wildlife management and conservation programs at… moreFish and Game Stocking Area Waters
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As the days get warmer and longer, the Idaho Fish and Game encourages anglers to get out to their local pond, lake or river in search of hungry trout. In May, Fish and Game hatchery employees will release more than 145,700 catchable-sized rainbow trout into more than 65 waters around the state. Ranging from rivers… moreLeave Young Wildlife Alone
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With May and early June being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds those well-intentioned people that find baby animals that appear to be abandoned to leave them alone. Chances are the mother is close by waiting for you to leave. This dilemma is the same for baby birds… moreAsk Fish and Game: Chinook Limits
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Q. Why can I only keep one adult salmon on the Clearwater River when the limit is two adults in most other places? A. Chinook salmon fisheries are managed to provide diverse angling opportunities and to ensure hatchery brood goals are met. In the Clearwater River drainage, there are around 230 miles of river open to… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for May
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May will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… moreNew Video Shows How Bigger Hatchery Fish Mean Better Angler Success
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A video posted on the Idaho Fish and Game website highlights a new approach by Fish and Game fisheries managers that will lead to better success for Idaho anglers. A good share of the hatchery rainbow trout stocked in Idaho's largest still-water fisheries this spring will be twelve inches instead of the standard of ten… moreMoose, Sheep and Goat Hunt Applications Due April 30
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through Thursday, April 30 to apply for these hunts. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may… moreDon't Wait - Take Hunter Education Now
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If your sights are set on hunting this fall and you still need to complete Idaho's hunter education requirement, the Idaho Fish and Game advises that now is the perfect time to sign up for a course. Spring is a great time to get into a course as more are generally offered and space is often available. "Courses… more