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Moose, Sheep, Goat Application Period Coming up
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April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, and with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… moreWildlife Summit Regional Working Groups Meet
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Idaho Fish and Game is convening regional working groups around the state in March and April to continue the conversation started during the Wildlife Summit in August. The groups are made up of hunters, anglers and other individuals who attended the Summit and who said they wanted to help Fish and Game find ways to… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set for April in Southeast Region
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The fur sale is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Southeast Region office in Pocatello. Items may be viewed beginning at 9 a.m. The live auction will start at 10. The sale will be conducted at 1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello, by Prime Time Auctions Inc. Auction items include furs, whole carcasses, antlers, skulls… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. If I apply for a moose, sheep or goat hunt, can I still apply for a deer, elk or pronghorn controlled hunt? A. Well, that depends. A person may apply for only one species with some exceptions: In general, anyone applying for any moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goat hunt may not apply for any other big game… moreSwan Poacher Suspects Identified, Charged
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In a poaching case that captivated local residents, three Nampa juvenile suspects have been charged with a number of wildlife violations related to a poached trumpeter swan near the Boise River just west of Star in February. The initial release of details about the case generated a number of phone calls to Idaho Fish… moreCommission to Meet in Boise in March
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed changes to seasons on deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, lion and gray wolf during a meeting Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19 in Boise. A public comment period begins at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic… morePlenty of Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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It's not too early to enter the first Super Hunt drawing in June. The deadline is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in… moreCheck the Tax Checkoff for Wildlife
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Got a tax refund coming? Consider donating some of it to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game programs aimed at game animals and fish are funded… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The March issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers Fish and Game's volunteer force and its efforts to improve and restore wildlife habitat throughout the state. Fish and Game's volunteer program was launched in 1990, and since then volunteers have helped to recover thousands of acres of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Applications
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Q. When does the application period for big game controlled hunts begin? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1… moreFishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Southwest Pond Tour
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Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making more than 30 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. More information… more
Logistics of Getting to a Remote Bait Station - Long Canyon Pass
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Getting 364 bait stations up to meet the deliverables of our Competitive State Wildlife Grant is a pretty fun logistical challenge. Earlier this week Scott Rulander and I took on Cell 137 and were able to put a station up at a spot we'd been trying to figure out how to reach since last winter.
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Panhandle Advisory Group Meeting Set
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The inaugural meeting for Idaho Fish and Game's Panhandle regional advisory group is planned Wednesday, March 20. The meeting will be at 6 p.m., at the Fish and Game regional office, 2885 W Kathleen Ave in Coeur d'Alene. Fish and Game is putting together regional citizen advisory groups around the state to identify… moreStill Cash to be Hooked by South Fork Anglers
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Some people still fish to catch a tasty meal, but many anglers nowadays fish purely for the fun and relaxation that it provides. Aside from the bass tournament types, most anglers don't look at fishing as a way to make money. But biologists at Idaho Fish and Game have come up with a plan to help bolster native… moreSpring Black Bear Results Available Online
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Results for the spring black bear controlled hunt drawings are available online Hunters who applied for spring black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Fish and Game Web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=81. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail.… moreElk Plan Revision is Under Way
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Idaho Fish and Game has launched a revision of its long range plan for managing elk. Idaho's current plan is more than 12 years old. Starting in late 2011, Fish and Game launched an effort to revise and update that plan. Strategies in the plan will be driven by public expectations and changes in elk populations.… moreWolf Seasons Drawing to a Close
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Gray wolf hunting and trapping seasons in most zones in Idaho run through March 31. Hunting seasons in the Lolo and Selway zones remain open through June 30. And the Beaverhead and Island Park zones closed January 31. As of March 4, hunters and trappers had taken 245 wolves in Idaho. Last year, they had taken a… moreDead Burbot Raise Concerns
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Several dead burbot, sealed in a plastic bag, were recently discovered along Highway 16 south of Emmett. No edible portions had been removed from any of the fish. Idaho Fish and Game staff is looking for information about where the fish came from and how they ended up in a roadside ditch hundreds of miles from… more