Press Releases and Articles
Mourning Dove Season Longer; Limits Raised
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Many hunters are gearing up for a longer mourning dove season in Idaho. The season begins Monday September 1, and will continue through October 30. The bag limits are increased from 10 mourning doves per day and 30 in possession; to 15 per day, and 45 in possession. There is no season limit on doves. Idaho Fish and… moreSteelhead Clinic for Youth Coming to Lewiston
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Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic held on Thursday, October 30th from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday, November 1st from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston. On Thursday, October 30th information will… moreZan's, Five Mile and Lenore Boat Ramp Closure
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Zan's and Five Mile Boat Ramps on the Clearwater River will be closed for repairs from August 20th- September 10th. Lenore ramp will close September 17th-24th. Idaho Fish and Game is improving these launch sites to allow for better quality river access. River users are reminded to make sure not to block work areas.… moreCraig Mountain Wildlife Management Area Open Again
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Over the last few weeks, Craig Mountain enthusiasts have experienced road closures on the main Zaza road due to the 67,200 acre Big Cougar Fire. Starting this Saturday August 23rd, access and roadways on Craig Mountain will be re-opened to pre-fire status. Idaho Fish and Game and firefighter staff will be traveling… moreA Chance to Hunt Ring-neck Pheasants Await Area Youth
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A chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants awaits young hunters who sign up for a youth pheasant clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 4th in Lewiston. "This clinic is intended to increase the interest young people have in upland game hunting and wildlife conservation," says Jay Roach, North Idaho Chapter President of… moreAsk Fish & Game: Leftover Tags
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Q: Are the leftover tags that just went on sale tags that have been sold but not claimed? A: No, the leftover tags that went up for grabs on Monday at 10 a.m. are tags that nobody ever applied for.Boise Man Recognized for Conservation Efforts
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Ken Miracle, Boise, Idaho is one of the six finalists selected for the 2014 Heroes of Conservation Awards hosted by Field… moreMany Hunters Plan to Double Their Adventure
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has made it more affordable for hunters to double their outdoor adventure this year. The commission reduced prices for second deer and elk tags, and Idaho hunters are taking advantage of the savings. More than 500 hunters have purchased second deer tags, and nearly 300 have purchased… moreFish and Game Seeking Wolf Observations
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Scouting for upcoming hunting seasons, huckleberry picking, and general late summer recreating are all good reasons for getting away to Idaho's great outdoors. If during these forays, you see a wolf, Fish and Game staff would like to hear about it. "We're looking for basic wolf information from folks returning from… more75th Celebration: 1990 - Fund Your Passion
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In 1990, the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation was established to preserve and sustain Idaho's fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage. It became a vehicle for the outdoor enthusiasts to fund their passion for fish and wildlife. The Foundation's initial purpose as a nonprofit organization was to facilitate the… moreNo Deadline to Claim Tags after Second Draw
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Hunters anxiously waiting for the results of the second controlled hunt draw have no worries when it comes to picking up a tag if they are drawn. After the second draw there is no deadline to pick up your tag. You can claim it on the way out of town for your hunt. The results of the second draw will be available by… moreSecond Controlled Hunt Drawing Complete
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Hunters who applied for controlled hunts in the second application period can find out if they were successful by logging into Fish and Game's website: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/CH Now that the second draw is complete, hunters can purchase their tags in a variety of ways; at any IDFG license vendor, any IDFG… more
Basic Steps for Converting an ArcMap Shapefile to GeoJSON
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The process of converting a shapefile to GeoJSON is straight forward – it just requires a few steps. While GeoJSON can handle multiple types (e.g., points, lines, and polygons) simultaneously in one file, a single shapefile cannot. Therefore, this overview asks you to select and use a single shapefile.… more
Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 13 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora… moreAsk Now To Hunt On Private Land This Fall
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Indicators that Idaho's great fall hunting seasons are just around the corner are all around us. Days are getting shorter and nights cooler. County fairs are in full swing. Pickups are full of firewood, and roadsides are turning brown. In the last couple of weeks I have seen archery targets set up for archers to get… moreAsk Fish & Game: Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags
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Q: What happens to controlled hunts in areas where there are more tags than applicants? A: Good question! Any controlled hunt tags remaining after the second draw will be sold as leftover tags. They will be available starting on August 25th at 10 a.m. The tags can be purchased at any license vendor including Fish and… moreIDFG Works with Tribes to Supplement SF Salmon Broodstock
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Fisheries staffs from IDFG, Nez Perce Tribe and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes will capture Adult Chinook Salmon from the South Fork Salmon River after a flash flood wiped out most of this year's broodstock. Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rain caused large amounts of sediment to flow into the South Fork Salmon River on… moreMourning Dove Limits Increased for 2014 Season
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Dove hunters in Idaho will be able to take more birds home in 2014. The Fish and Game Commission has approved liberal limits in response to new harvest strategies for North America's most abundant game bird. The daily limit for mourning doves will be 15, and the possession limit will be 45. The season will last 60 days,… more