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Ask Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch
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Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only Chinook salmon longer than 24 inches on their permit. But salmon less than 24 inches in total length still apply toward the daily possession bag limits.Correction: F&G Plans Public Meetings on Sandhill Season
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A news release sent out earlier Monday, June 11, included an incorrect date for an open house meeting in Idaho Falls. The open house meeting will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the Upper Snake Region office in Idaho Falls to discuss sandhill crane permit levels.Fish and Game Announces Wildlife Summit
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The Idaho Wildlife Summit will be August 24 through 26 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise and six concurrent satellite sites in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Salmon, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. People also may participate online. The event will span the state, allowing residents to participate and to interact in… moreChinook Limits Lowered on Clearwater
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Effective Saturday, June 2, the bag limits on adult Chinook salmon was reduced for parts of the Clearwater drainage. The new bag limit is four salmon per day, but only one may be an adult, and 12 in possession, but only three may be adults. Adults are 24 or more inches in length. The new limits affect the… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and pronghorn. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreFace-to-Fish Day at the MK Nature Center
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What is your favorite face-to-fish encounter? Come to the MK Nature Center and try Gyotaku fish painting, get in the Boise River, put your nose on the glass, play a casting game, or tie your very own fly to take home. Learn about fish and have some fun at this family education day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, June 16, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q. Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of bullfrogs and unprotected… moreLost Wolf Pup Finds Temporary Home
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Out of town campers on Friday, May 25, picked up what they thought was a lost domestic puppy outside Ketchum. They took it to a vet clinic in town. A technician at the clinic thought the lost male puppy looked like it might be a wolf and contacted a Defenders of Wildlife representative, who also thought it looked like… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreAsk Fish and Game: Revocation Means No Free Fishing
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Q. If I don't need a fishing license on Free Fishing Day, does that mean I can fish if my license has been revoked? A. No. When the court revokes someone's hunting, fishing or trapping privileges for a period of time, it means just that, the privileges are revoked, whether they need a license or not. It is illegal for… moreHayden Lake Sportsman's Access Closed June 1 - August 1
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants anglers and boaters to be aware of a temporary closure of the Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access boat launch and parking area. The site will be closed from June 1 through August 1. The closure is needed while the facility is being significantly improved. The Parkway will remain… moreReward Offered in Grizzly Bear Shootings in Northern Idaho
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement agents and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the fatal shooting of a federally protected grizzly bear and her nursing cub in northern Idaho. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of… moreMountain Lion Visits Boise
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A young mountain lion was spotted at two different locations near Boise's Broadway Bridge early this morning. Greenbelt users are advised to be aware of their surroundings and keep small children and small pets close by when using this area. The cat was first reported at a construction site at Myrtle Street and… more