Press Releases and Articles
Public Hunting Access Restored Near Emmett
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Emmett-area waterfowl hunters no longer have to wonder where they can and cannot legally hunt along a popular section of the Payette River. A nine-year dispute over property boundaries and river island ownership just west of Emmett has been resolved. In 1970, Idaho Fish and Game purchased 190 acres of land downstream… moreBob Jacklin to Present at Southeast Idaho Flyfishers Meeting
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Southeast Idaho Flyfishers (SEIFF) will be hosting a special presentation by Bob Jacklin-- legendary fly tier, caster, and Greater Yellowstone Area expert fishing guide-- in Pocatello on April 9 at the Idaho Fish and Game office located at 1345 Barton Road. Jacklin's program, "Tactics on Fly Fishing for Trout in the… moreCommission Approves Spring Chinook Salmon Season
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The Fish and Game Commission has approved seasons and rules for the earliest of Idaho's Chinook salmon fisheries. The rules are designed around four major objectives: - Providing protection of ESA (Endangered Species Act) listed fish - Providing harvest opportunity - Providing diversity of opportunity - Allow a… moreYouth Turkey Hunt begins April 8
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Idaho's general season youth turkey hunt runs Wednesday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 14. Youth who are 10 to 15 years old on April 8 may participate in the general season youth hunt. All youth hunters must have a valid hunting license, and they must be accompanied by a licensed adult who is 18 years of age or older… moreApply Now for Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat
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The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts opens this week. Applications for these hunts will be accepted April 1 through April 30. Anyone interested in applying for controlled hunts can apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors with a credit card by telephone or over… moreTake a Kid Fishing at a "Take Me Fishing" Trailer Event
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To help get kids excited about fishing and help build a new generation of anglers, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers will soon be making appearances at fishing holes across the state. Wrapped with vibrant fish illustrations, the trailers are stocked with fishing information and basic fishing equipment… moreIdaho Deer Alliance Offers Reward in Deer Poaching Case
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The Idaho Deer Alliance is offering additional reward money, hoping it will help find the poachers who killed a mature buck mule deer near the Deer Flat National Refuge in Caldwell, Idaho. All of the meat was left to waste after the poachers took only the head and antlers. Investigating officers from Idaho Fish… moreConservation Officers Do More than Write Tickets
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When Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Dennis Brandt watched a young man mishandle a steelhead, he saw an opportunity to educate and engage with anglers in a positive way. Officer Brandt was patrolling the Little Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho when he watched a young man fail to properly handle a steelhead… moreAsk Fish & Game: New Big Game Seasons and Rules
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Q: When will the new deer and elk regulations be out? A: The new 2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet will be available at Fish and Game offices and vendors by the end of April. It will also be posted to Fish and Game's website by mid-April.Southern Portion of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens April 1
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That portion of the Egin-Hamer Closure Area that is south of the Egin-Hamer Road is scheduled to open at sunrise on April 1st. The area north of the road surrounding the dunes remains closed until sunrise on May 1st. Maps of the closure are available at the regional IDFG and BLM Offices in Idaho Falls. The closure… moreNew Website Highlights Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project
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-By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator A multi-agency Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project is underway, and a large construction effort has been ongoing through the winter months. A project website now provides an opportunity for the public to follow progress of the project. The website is… moreFish and Game Seeks Information in Case of Wasted Snow Geese
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Nine snow geese were shot and wasted and Fish and Game Conservation Officers need your help. According to Senior Conservation Officer Lauren Lane, "The snow geese appear to have been shot within the last several days, and were left to waste in Fremont County near Teton and Newdale." The last snow goose seasons… moreMule Deer Poaching in Bingham County
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On the morning of Tuesday, March 10, 2015, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game was contacted by a concerned sportsmen about a possible deer poaching near Wolverine Road in Bingham County. Fish and Game investigated the scene located a short distance from Wolverine Road and just west of the Bingham County Rattlesnake… moreProject WILD Classes for Educators Coming Up
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-By Jeffifer Jackson/Southeast Regional Conservation Educator How would you like to be a "WILD teacher"? A "WILD teacher" is one who has participated in a Project WILD workshop presented by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Participants learn about wildlife and discover fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife… morePheasants Forever Banquet Coming Up
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Chapter #145 of Pheasants Forever is holding its annual banquet, April 4, at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Events Center in Fort Hall (Exit 80 off I-15). Doors open at 5:30 pm. Ticket and banquet information: Jason Beck, (208) 251-7438 or John Lambregts, (208) 552-9675. Bring the whole family for a fun night of… moreCommission Approves Big Game Seasons and Rules for 2 Years
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After an intensive public outreach, Fish and Game wildlife managers have presented the Fish and Game Commission with proposed hunting rules and regulations for the 2015 and 2016 big game hunting seasons. Commissioners unanimously approved the proposals during a scheduled meeting in Boise on March 24, including converting… moreVandals Strike Again on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Vandalism and destruction of informational signs and other customer service oriented amenities such as portable toilets is an ongoing issue that the Idaho Fish and Game needs your help in preventing. "These structures are designed, purchased, installed, and maintained for the benefit of recreating public and are paid for… moreSouthwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 32,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April.LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge April 6, 13 1,080/1,080 Boise River - below Glenwood Bridge April 6, 13 720/720… more