Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Investigates Closed Season Killing of Two Elk
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On February 23, 2015 Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Senior Conservation Officer Eric Crawford investigated the closed season killing of two elk. The elk, a spike bull and a cow were found in a clear-cut approximately 100 yards off of the Elk River/Dent Road at mile marker 32.5. The location of the kill site is just a… moreVolunteers Sought for Magic Valley Habitat Projects
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to assist in planting sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings this spring. These native shrub communities provide food and shelter to a variety of wildlife including mule deer, elk, sage grouse and other upland birds, as well as song birds and small mammals… more
Preliminary Results: Magnum Mantleslugs
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Last fall we wrapped up project field work and we've been so busy this winter working on the huge dataset we collected we haven't had a spare moment to update the website!
Magnum Mantleslug (Magnipelta mycophaga). One of our 20 target Species of Greatest Conservation Need. (Photo courtesy Doug… more
Project Wild Workshop Offered in Coeur d'Alene
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled an introductory "Project Wild" workshop in northern Idaho for teachers and youth leaders. The workshop is scheduled for May 1-2 and will include Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8am-6pm). Participation in both sessions is required to complete the workshop.… moreAsk Fish & Game: Bear Identification
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Q: I am going bear hunting for the first time this spring, and want to make sure I don't accidentally shoot a grizzly bear instead of a black bear. What is the best way to know for sure? A: Black bears and grizzly bears have some distinct differences, but sometimes they are not crystal clear. That is why Fish and Game… moreMK Nature Center Pleads for Owl Pellets
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You read correctly, the MK Nature Center is low on its supply of what owls spit up. Each year, educators at the Nature Center teach more than 400 people about owls through the "HOO lives in Idaho" program. Students receive an introductory course to learn about owls and how they are adapted to hunt at night. They also… moreWild Turkeys Introduced in Salmon Region
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While hunters across Idaho prepare for the upcoming wild turkey season this spring, Fish and Game managers are looking further ahead, in hopes of providing more hunting opportunity in future years. Upland game managers recently moved 61 wild turkeys from the Preston area in the Southeast Region to Lemhi County in the… moreCommission Meets in Boise March 23 & 24
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on March 24. Commissioners will set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, mountain lion and wolf, as well as spring Chinook salmon. The meeting will also include a legislative update and non-biological rules briefing for all game animals. A public hearing will… moreFisheries Managers Prepare for 2015 Chinook Salmon Season
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A few weeks from now, the first Chinook salmon on their way to Idaho will begin their journey from the Pacific Ocean to the fresh water streams of the Gem State. Even though none of those fish are expected to arrive in Idaho until sometime in May, anglers are already inquiring about the upcoming seasons. Preseason… moreSpring Bear Controlled Hunt Draw Complete
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The draw for controlled hunts for spring black bear has been completed. Hunters who applied can find out if they were drawn at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/results/ Black bear hunters are encouraged to take extra time to ensure a bear in their sights is a black bear and not a grizzly… moreBig Game Online Web Chats Scheduled
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Wildlife managers with Idaho Fish and Game are in the process of crafting seasons and rules for the 2015 big game hunting season, and they want to hear from those interested in providing input. They are also proposing to convert the big game season-setting process from a one-year cycle to a two-year cycle for white-… moreProject WILD workshop scheduled in Lewiston
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Are you a teacher that is wild about wildlife? If so, this workshop might be for you! Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a 3-evening Project WILD workshop scheduled Tuesday, March 3rd, Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th. All classes will be held from 4:30pm-9:30pm at the Lewiston regional office at 3316 16th street… moreVolunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to plant thousands of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings during March at several locations across southern Idaho. Volunteer planting projects begin on Saturday, March 7th 2015. Subsequent planting efforts will be conducted on March 14, 21 and 28, with transportation and… more
GIS training, free courses, blogs and other resources
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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose! (Dr. Seuss, of course)
Wondering where to start with GIS? Maybe you're looking for a few tips and tricks from other users -- or maybe a course to brush up on your understanding of spatial data or… more
River Otter Season Closed in the Clearwater Region
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The river otter harvest quota of 20 otters for the Clearwater Region was reached at 9:30am PST on Monday, February 23, 2015. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region will close at 9:30am PST on Thursday, February… moreBluebirds Arriving Soon, Nest Boxes Again Available From IDFG
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-By Phil Cooper/Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird. The mountain bluebird is the Idaho state bird. Mountain bluebirds are larger than western bluebirds and both species are slightly smaller than robins. Thoreau said, "The… moreFisheries Chief Named as Deputy Director
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Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has named Ed Schriever as the department's new Deputy Director of Operations. Schriever has been an Idaho Fish and Game employee for 31 years. He started in 1984 as a fish culturist at the Grace Hatchery and moved up through the ranks serving seven years as the Clearwater Region's… moreHelp Shape Fishing Rules/Seasons for 2016-2018
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Fisheries managers with Idaho Fish and Game are asking for input as they craft fishing seasons and rules for 2016 to 2018. Every three years, managers look at the current rules booklet closely and consider updates for future seasons. While the current seasons/rules booklet is valid through 2015, now is the time managers… more