Press Releases and Articles
Idaho's Turkey Hunting Remains Popular, Safety Urged
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April 15 marks the opening day of Idaho's spring general turkey hunting season, and Idaho Fish and Game statistics indicate turkey hunting remains a popular sport. This popularity means there are likely camouflaged hunters pursuing turkey in the hills, and Fish and Game encourages hunters to be extra careful this… moreMK 25th Anniversary and Native Plant Sale Set for April 25
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The public is invited to the Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center's 25th Anniversary Festival and Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25. The anniversary festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include live music, food and drink, fun and educational games, crafts and plenty of opportunities to learn about… moreMonarch Butterfly Monitoring Workshop Coming to Boise
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Nature enthusiasts are invited to participate in a two-day Monarch Butterfly Monitoring Workshop coming to Boise June 19-20 at the Boise Main Public Library. The workshop is a joint partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab, and Monarch Joint Venture. Participants… morePeregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise
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The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the seventh year the webcam has provided a bird's eye view of the daily activities of the nest on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets in downtown Boise. The webcam… moreAsk Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters
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Q. Where's a good place to take a youngster fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. A list of these choice spots can be viewed on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=252. A… moreSlovak Trash Container Enters Final Phase of Testing at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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WEST YELLOWSTONE - A process that began nearly 5 years ago and 6,000 miles away has entered what biologists hope is its final phase. This week the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center kicked off its Bear Resistant Container Testing Program for the year by retesting the final modifications made to the world… more
Antler Sale this weekend
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there will be an antler sale this weekend in Salmon. be there or be square
Elk Survival Project
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We collared 88 cow and calf elk in the Silver Valley, North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, and St. Joe River drainages in late January. These animals were fitted with GPS collars that will collect 2 locations per day and will send us an alert if the animal dies. We are interested in the animals' overall… more
Commission Adjusts Lion and Bear Seasons, Nonresident Tag Prices; Deyo Land Acquisition
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during a telephone conference call Thursday, April 2, approved adjusting the current 2014-2015 mountain lion and black bear take season dates in Units 21, 27, and 28 to match the respective take season dates they set for the 2015 and 2016 seasons at their March meeting. The 2015… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Education
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Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but I can't until I have a license and to get a license I have to take a hunter education course. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30 or contact… moreYouth "All Star" Upland Bird Hunt A Success
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It is often said that young people are the future. Young hunters are also the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. By introducing our youth to the joys of hunting at an early age, we can ensure the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that.… moreVideo Highlights Clark Fork River Delta Restoration
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A multi-agency Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project is underway, and a large construction effort has been ongoing through the winter months. A new video and website provides an opportunity for the public to follow progress of this winter's efforts. The video includes aerial footage of the work recently… moreRattlesnake and Trap Avoidance Training for Dogs Scheduled
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Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 20th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.snakeavoidance.… moreIdaho Conservation Officers to Host Youth Conservation Camp
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Imagine your child on a week-long adventure where they learn to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors. If you have a child 10 to 12 years old who wants to learn outdoor skills, become certified in hunter education and experience a wide variety of other fun outdoor activities, consider registering them for the… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set For April 11 in Salmon
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Idaho Fish and Game's annual fur auction is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Salmon Region office in Salmon. Items may be viewed beginning at 8:30 a.m. The live auction will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The sale will be conducted at 99 Highway 93 North. Auction items include furs, whole carcasses,… moreTurkey, Black Bear Seasons Begin April 15
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The general spring turkey and black bear seasons open April 15 - turkey hunts run through May 25, and spring black bear closing dates vary. Youth who are 10 to 15 years old on or before April 8 may participate in the general season youth hunt that runs from Wednesday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 14. All youth… moreComments Sought on Proposed Trapper Education Rule Changes
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Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rule making process and wants to hear from the public about proposed trapper education rule changes. In response to public comment by both trappers and outdoor recreationists who participated in regional trapping workshops and testified at Fish and Game Commission hearings… moreAnnual Wolf Report Available Online
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The 2014 annual summary of wolf monitoring in Idaho is now available, and shows wolf numbers remain well above the 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs required to keep gray wolves off the endangered species list under the 2009 de-listing rule. The 2014 Idaho Wolf Monitoring Progress Report includes the current status of… more