Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Waterfowl Bands
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Q. I shot a mallard recently that had an aluminum band around its leg. How do I report it? A. To report the band, call toll-free to 1-800-327-2263 (BAND) or report online at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/. You can keep the band, as most duck hunters want to do. The U.S. Geological Survey will send you a certificate… moreIdaho Steelhead Season Still Open
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The steelhead harvest season is open on the Boise, Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon and lower Snake rivers. The steelhead limit on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon is three per day and nine in possession. The limits for the fall season and the spring 2014 season in the Clearwater drainage are one fish per day… moreSome Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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Though many big game seasons are winding up, there's still time to bag a wild turkey for Christmas. The fall general turkey season runs through December 15 in game management units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA) 3, 4, 4A, 5 and 6 in northern Idaho, and through December 31 in units 8, 8A, 10A, 11,… moreHunters Asked to Report Hunting Results
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Most of the major big game hunting seasons are now over. Successful or not, hunters are already starting to think about next season. So are we at Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game is encouraging everyone who purchased a deer, elk or pronghorn tag to report the results of their 2013 big game hunts as soon as… more75th Celebration: A License to Take - and Give
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December is a good time to think about a gift that's always in style, never the wrong size or color, and useable every day of the year. Gifts that are good for a lifetime are rare, but this one is available at any Fish and Game office in Idaho - gift certificates for a lifetime license. Licenses for 2014 went on sale… moreFiring Up Aerators at Henrys Lake in Preparation for a Difficult Winter
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Ice is a fact of life for nearly half the year at Henrys Lake. During a typical winter the fish in the lake are able to handle the difficult conditions fairly well, but a number of potentially negative factors have prompted fish managers at Idaho Fish and Game to do all they can to mitigate for potential damages… more75th Celebration: Steelhead from Creation to Catch
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Idaho's first anadromous fish hatchery (ocean-going fish) opened near Oxbow Dam in January 1962, supporting the opportunity to fish for steelhead and salmon today. Steelhead are similar to rainbow trout except that they migrate to the ocean and return to fresh water to spawn. Anglers can fish for steelhead somewhere… moreChat Live with Fish & Game about Licenses
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to talk to hunters and anglers about hunting and fishing licenses. Fish and Game will host a live chat from noon to 2 p.m., Mountain Time, Wednesday, December 11. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and learn more about hunting and fishing license options… moreIn the Field: Bald Eagle Migration Has Begun
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bald eagles have begun to return to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun and the number available here for our viewing enjoyment is growing. It is likely there will be more than 200 eagles soaring around… moreAsk Fish and Game: Resident Elk Tags
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Q. If I bought a receipt for a resident elk tag for 2014 now, am I guaranteed the elk zone tag that I want? A. The receipt guarantees you an elk tag, but does not guarantee the elk tag in the zone you want. For example, if you purchase a resident elk tag receipt for 2014 now, and you want the Selway B tag, you can… moreHunters Shoot-Up ASA
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers gave out 10 citations and four warnings over a three-hour enforcement operation using an Artificially Simulated Animal (ASA). On October 19, in Unit 56 south of Sublett, officer's set-up a doe mule deer ASA near a major road. The goal of the project was to address concerns… moreLansing Lane Access Parking to Close
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In preparation for a streambank stabilization project along the Boise River, the parking area at Lansing Lane Access near Middleton, will be closed beginning Monday, December 2. Limited parking will be available beginning Saturday, December 7. For more information regarding the stabilization project, contact the… more75th Celebration: Wild Turkeys & Other Introduced Species
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Though wild turkeys can be found across Idaho, they are not native. Turkeys arrived in 1961 courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game when the first Merriam's turkeys were released near Whitebird. An aggressive translocation program, which included Eastern and Rio Grande turkeys, have made wild turkeys a well-established… moreLicenses, Tags Go on Sale Starting Sunday
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When 2014 licenses and tags go on sale this Sunday, hunters and anglers have a new option this year to buy a three-year license, adding convenience to a small savings. Nonresidents can buy licenses, deer and elk tags beginning Sunday, December 1. Residents also can buy 2014 hunting licenses starting that day, and… moreThis Year How About a Gift License
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It's getting close to that time of year again, and here's an idea for anyone who's looking for a gift that's always in style, never the wrong size or color, and useable every day of the year. Go to any Idaho Fish and Game regional office around the state and buy them a gift certificate for a 2014 hunting and fishing… moreFish and Game Says Dogs and Deer Don't Mix
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Last week brought the first snowfall of the season to much of the Panhandle. Relatively early snows are exciting news to skiers and snowmobilers who love to be enjoying their pursuits by Thanksgiving. With the holiday coming late in the month this year… moreAsk Fish and Game: New Fishing License
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Q. If I buy a 2014 Idaho fishing license on December 1, can I use it to fish to the end of 2013? A. No. To fish in December 2013, you must have a valid 2013 fishing license. The 2014 license is not valid until January 1. But a resident 2013 season fishing license is still available for $25.75. A resident can buy a one… moreIdaho Fish and Game Has the Perfect Christmas Gift Idea
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To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho's state bird, the mountain bluebird, Idaho Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $5 each. These bird boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists. Funds collected from the nest box sale are used to… more