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Second chance for deer, elk, bear and antelope tags
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JEROME - Deer, elk, bear and antelope controlled hunt results are out, but hunters not drawing a controlled hunt tag this fall have several more chances at a controlled hunt. Any person successful in drawing a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, fall bear or antelope must purchase their tag and permit before August… moreFish and Game study black bears
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JEROME - To learn more about black bears, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer in order to track the elusive animal. This is the second year for the ongoing study. Biologist are hoping to learn more about black bears, including: where they roam… moreHunt Fees Adjusted
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Big game hunters in Idaho will soon notice a change in controlled hunt application and permit fees. Both fees were $6.50 for several years. The fees were changed during the last legislative session. Setting the application fee and the permit fee both at $6.50 has been a source of confusion for the hunting public. A… moreControlled Hunt Results Posted
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Big game hunters can find out now whether the Fish and Game computerized draw went their way or not. Results for elk, deer, antelope and fall black bear hunts are online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/ch/deab.cfm where hunters can find out instantly whether or not they drew simply by entering their hunting… moreCommission to Meet in St. Maries
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 7-9 at the Federal Building at Seventh and College in the north Idaho town of St. Maries. A public hearing will be held July 7 at 7 p.m. Regular meetings are set for July 8 and 9 beginning at 8 a.m. Meetings will be held in the downstairs conference room. Major… moreFish and Game Studies Black Bears
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To learn more about one of Idaho's more elusive animals, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer to track black bear. Biologist are hoping to learn more about black bears as the study goes into its second year_such as where bears roam in the… moreSecond Chance for Tags
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Hunters with no luck in the regular draw for deer, elk, bear and antelope still have some chances for controlled hunt tags. Any person successful in drawing a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, fall bear or antelope must purchase it by August 1 at a license vendor or Fish and Game office. All unclaimed permits and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I release every fish I catch so do I have to have a fishing license? A. You do, unless you are below the age of 14. Whatever your particular fishing pleasure, licenses pay the considerable costs of keeping abundant fish in Idaho waters. Also, there is a hooking mortality on released fishes, so the angler is indeed… moreFish and Game Commission To Meet In St. Maries In July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will soon bring the business of managing the state's fish and wildlife resources to the Idaho Panhandle. The quarterly meeting of the Commission will be held in St. Maries July 8 and 9. A public comment meeting will precede the formal meeting the evening of July 7. To stay in touch… moreNikki Thorn, new Glenns Ferry Conservation Officer
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GLENNS FERRY - Living and working in the outdoors has always been part of Nikki Thorn's life, and as the newest Conservation Officer in the Magic Valley Region and the only female officer in the state, she loves her new job. Growing up in Corydon Indiana, Thorn grew up in the outdoors working with her father who… moreHunter education registration to begin
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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes offered this July, August and September. Because of a recent law changes allowing 10-year-old children to hunt small game with an adult, classes are expected to fill up early. Sign ups for fall… moreSportsmen should leave no trace
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JEROME - As temperatures warm and anglers head to the waterways, they need to remember to respect the land and leave the area cleaner than they find it. Trash left behind by sportsmen is one of the most common complaints heard from landowners, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fish and Game officers… moreHunt Applicants Win Cash
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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn after they applied early in the big game controlled hunt application period, May 1-31. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $600. The $400 prize was awarded for filing by May 25. The drawing… moreNew Water Opened for Salmon June 21
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Beginning June 21, fishing for hatchery chinook salmon will be allowed on the Salmon River from Hammer Creek upstream to a posted line at the uppermost Vinegar Creek boat ramp, adding 25 miles to the existing fishery. All limits and rules that apply to the current chinook salmon fishery on the mainstem Salmon river… moreColorado Man Wins Fish and Game's First Ever Superslam
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Burt Dole of Mesa, Colorado will spend a lot of time in Idaho later this year and contribute greatly to the state's economy. As the winner of Idaho Fish and Game's first Superslam Pak, he now holds tags for deer, elk, antelope and moose which are valid for any open hunt for each species in the 2004 hunting season.… moreSturgeon Poaching Reward Doubled
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The poaching of two mature sturgeon from the Snake River in recent weeks has raised the ire of the Western Whitewater Association. "We were outraged," member Tim Palmer said. "We as members have enjoyed that resource, caught these fish, released these fish for generations… moreOSPREY BANDING BOAT CRUISE PLANNED FOR JULY 10
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The osprey is a fish-eating hawk common to northern Idaho. At least 100 pair nest annually in the Coeur d'Alene Lake region including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene Rivers. By mid September, the adults and the young of the year birds begin their annual migration all the way to Baja California, or… more