Press Releases and Articles
Enter Now for 2015 Super Hunt Drawing
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Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn and/or moose. For the chance to win a tag, hunters must purchase entries for the Super Hunt drawings. Super Hunt tags allow winners to pursue deer, elk, pronghorn or moose in any open hunt. This… moreTips for Feeding Winter Birds
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting birds," said… moreAsk Fish & Game: Regulations
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Q: When will the seasons and rules brochures be available this year? A: The 2015 seasons and rules brochure for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep brochure is scheduled to be shipped from the printer the week of February 18. Next is the big game brochure, with deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain lion, wolf and black… moreGiant Rainbow Trout Caught in North Fork Clearwater
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On January 8 an angler and his friend fishing the North Fork Clearwater River landed a rainbow trout that would easily be a new state record, but they couldn't legally keep it. That's because any rainbow trout longer than 20 inches with an intact adipose fin is legally considered a steelhead and must be released if… moreElk Study Resumes in the Panhandle
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Many people think that fish and game field work slows down a great deal in the winter after the hunting seasons end. When I first started in natural resource work 33 years ago, that was somewhat accurate. In those days, things slowed down in January and February. That was the time when you went inside and finished… moreHorsethief Youth Ice Fishing Day this Saturday
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The ice on Horsethief Reservoir is thick and strong, and that is good news for families planning to attend the youth ice fishing day there. The event will take place Saturday January 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ice was not stable enough two weeks ago when the event was originally scheduled, but volunteers have been… moreControlled Hunt Applications for Spring Bear and Turkey Open Soon
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Hunters wishing to participate in spring hunts for black bear in Idaho can begin applying January 15. Applications for spring turkey begin February 1. This year, children as young as ten years old can participate in these hunts. Anyone nine years old or older may purchase a license and apply for a tag, but must be at… moreBig Horn Sheep Tag Sells for $100k
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Idaho's bighorn sheep auction tag sold for $100,000 to an online bidder at the national Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Show in Reno Saturday night. This is the 5th highest winning bid since the program started in 1988. This permit is valid for use in all open bighorn sheep hunt areas in 2015 throughout Idaho, including… moreCommission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, sheep, and goat when it meets January 21 and 22 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 21, in the headquarters trophy room. Anyone wishing to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game… moreTravel Channel to Feature Idaho Beaver
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An upcoming episode of the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum will feature "Geronimo" the beaver who was part of a Fish and Game program in the late 1940s. Geronimo was the test animal for a method of transporting beavers to the back country by parachute drop. Craftsmen devised special wooden boxes designed to… moreIdaho Anglers Stay Busy During Winter Tying Flies
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For many anglers, the end of warm weather marks a shift of consciousness; from trout rising on a balmy evening just as the sun sets, to traditional winter activities; hunting, football, skiing, etc. But for some, winter is the time to ensure those trout have something worth rising for when the sun returns to higher… moreProject WILD Workshops Scheduled
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Project WILD is offering several workshops this winter for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students; but you don't have to be a teacher to participate. The… moreAsk Fish & Game: Price Lock and Permits
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Q: Under the new "Price Lock" proposal, if I purchase a fishing license each year, but don't purchase a steelhead or salmon permit each year, would I have to pay any increases on steelhead/salmon permits? A: No. As long as you continue to purchase an annual license every year, all other items will also be locked in at… moreHorsethief Youth Ice Fishing Day Postponed
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The 6th annual Youth Ice Fishing Day at Horsethief Reservoir has been postponed due to lack of ice. Organizers of the event always make safety the first consideration during this event, but are also committed to offering it when conditions are favorable. The event had been scheduled for Saturday January 10.… moreIce Fishing Safety
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Anglers were out on Cocolalla, Fernan, Hauser and a few other lakes last weekend. The ice had just formed, but these avid ice anglers could not wait any longer. Most waters in the Idaho Panhandle are open to ice fishing. Anyone interested in ice fishing should carefully review the regulations for special rules that… moreIdaho Fish and Game to Submit Price Lock Proposal for Consideration by the Legislature
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Idaho Fish and Game will ask Idaho lawmakers this legislative session to consider a proposal to increase resident Idaho license and tag fees, but the request has a twist; the proposal, if approved would be followed by a Fish and Game Commission order allowing license buyers to exempt themselves from the increase, as long… moreWinter Big Game Aerial Surveys Underway
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As snow blankets much of Idaho, wildlife biologists with Idaho Fish and Game are in the sky conducting aerial surveys of big game across the state. Outdoor enthusiasts can expect to see and hear low-flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft during the daylight hours through February. The helicopter surveys… moreIce Fishing Just Getting Started
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The recent cold weather across Idaho doesn't mean the end of fishing until spring. For many, the best fishing of the year is just getting started. Idaho offers some excellent ice fishing for trout and yellow perch, and at times, many other species including crappie, bluegill, kokanee and more. Ice fishing… more