Press Releases and Articles
Deadwood Kokanee Create Fishing Statewide
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As the early morning sun hit the banks of the Deadwood River, the Fish and Game crew and volunteers are already hard at work spawning kokanee. "The kokanee often move at night so by morning there are up to fifteen hundred or more stacked up behind the weir and in the trap boxes," said Bob Becker, Nampa Fish Hatchery… moreAsk Fish and Game: Proxy Statements
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Q. If I transport an elk for a friend, do I need a proxy statement? A. Yes. Any person who transports any wildlife or fish for another person or receives any wildlife or fish for cleaning, processing, as a gift, or for storage must have a written proxy statement signed by the person who killed the animal specifying… moreFamily Outdoor Festival Planned for November
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Even though general deer season is just getting started, Idaho Fish and Game is excited to share information about a special event coming in November. The Second Annual Family Outdoor Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, at Little Birch Creek Preserve in Robin. The festival runs from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm… moreProject WILD Workshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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If you are an educator who has participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop, then you are already aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But did you know there is one workshop that ties all three "… moreHunting Safety Reminders
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The months of October and November mean hunting season for many people in Idaho. According to a US Fish and Wildlife Service report, Idaho ranks third highest of the 50 states in the percentage of the adult population participating in hunting. Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used,… morePublic's Help Sought in Cow Creek Elk Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a cow elk near Long Tom Reservoir. The poaching incident took place northeast of Mountain Home, just off of the Cow Creek Road, approximately two miles northwest of Highway 20, and occurred sometime between the evening of October 4th and… more75th Celebration: 1990 - Fish and Wildlife Information Systems
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Have you ever used Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner? Checked out the mapping section? Or entered a wildlife observation? If you have, then you've experienced the power of data in today's high tech world. At Idaho Fish and Game, biologists have collected scientifically-based data to help them manage fish and… moreRifle Season for Deer Opens Friday
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Deer hunters are gearing up for opening day across Idaho, as numbers are up and opportunity is high. Three consecutive mild winters across most of Idaho are resulting in unusually high numbers of mule deer and whitetail deer. Survival rates have been higher than average in five of the last six years. Biologists say… moreAsk Fish & Game: Second Tags
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Q: If I purchase a second tag for deer, where can I use it? A: Second deer tags can be used in any general hunt in the state. For more information on second tags for deer and elk go to: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/tagdiscountFall Chinook Jacks with Adipose Fins Must be Released
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Fish and Game has received numerous calls regarding the rules for keeping fall Chinook salmon. Apparently there is a misconception being spread among anglers that fall Chinook jacks (those less than 24 inches) can be kept even if they have an adipose fin. This is absolutely false. Regardless of size, any Chinook… moreNampa Sub-Region Canals Open for Salvage
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Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order allowing salvage of fish from irrigation canals and ditches in the Nampa Sub-Region. The order is limited to Ballentyne, Black Canyon A-Line, Black Canyon, Boise City, Boise valley, Bolton, Caldwell Highline, Campbell, Canyon County, Deer Flat Low Line, Emmett… moreMBI Featured in Organization of Wildlife Planners Newsletter
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Thanks to Teresa O' Connor for putting together a great article about MBI on page 4 of the Organization of Wildlife Planners September newsletter.
OWP Managing Tracks Fall 2014 Newsletter.pdf
Public's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the wanton waste of a spike bull elk in the Mace Meadows area of Hunt Unit 34 sometime during the weekend of September 27-28. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP… moreShorter Days Reduce Shooting Hours at Farragut
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The Farragut Shooting Range has been a popular facility over the last several weeks, as hunters prepare for the fall hunting seasons. However, fewer hours of sunlight and seasonal staffing changes will lead to a reduction in hours of operation. Starting October 3, the range will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and… moreMain Rose Lake Access Site Remains Closed
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Anglers are reminded that the primary Rose Lake access site temporarily closed September 25. It will remain closed for public safety until around November 25 while site improvements are being completed. Rose Lake can still be accessed from the Watson Rd access and dock, however, the ramp is gravel and the underlying… more75th Celebration: 1980- Make the Call
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It all started in 1980 when Idaho Fish and Game's director, Jerry Conley, contacted a few active sportsmen about something he'd seen in another state - a citizen's group organized to combat the poaching of wildlife. The concept was simple. Create a toll free number for concerned citizens to report fish and wildlife… moreSteelhead Counts Pick Up
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The number of steelhead coming into Idaho is increasing, as counts over Lower Granite Dam have been in the thousands for more than a week. During the four day period ending on Sunday September 28, the average count at Lower Granite was right around 5,000 fish per day. The B-run steelhead run is projected to come in at… moreDeer Season Opens in October in Most of Idaho
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The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows a hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… more