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Free Fishing Day is June 12
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Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreHunter Education Class Available in Sandpoint
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Although hunting seasons remain several months away, summer hunter education and bowhunter education classes are now forming. Due of high interest and limited space, prospective students in Bonner County are encouraged to register for classes now so they complete the required course(s) in time to buy a license to… moreAnnual Closure Set For Important Trumpeter Swan Nests At Sand Creek WMA
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St. Anthony - For the eleventh straight year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will restrict human access and delay the start of fishing season in two ponds at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to help isolate two pairs of nesting trumpeter swans. The nesting trumpeters are located on Ponds 2 and 4 in… moreClearwater River Salmon Season May Close On June 13, 2004
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LEWISTON - Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) predict by June 13, 2004 parts or all of the Clearwater River may be closed to sport salmon fishing. Initial spring chinook run projections for 2004 fell short of expectations, resulting in a run approximately half the size originally predicted… moreSturgeon Reward Increased
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The heat is on. The reward offered in the case of the poached Snake River sturgeon has been increased to $1500 thanks to an avid sturgeon angler angered by the poaching incident. Off Road Specialty in Garden City added $500 to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reward of $1000. "The owner of this business is an… moreAnglers - Keep the Whole Bass
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Bass anglers are reminded that harvested bass must remain whole - no filleting - until the fish are transported to their final destination. Officers have witnessed a wave of violations associated with anglers filleting bass in the field prior to transport. At a recent check station, Fish and Game officers and… moreFish Restoration begins at Arrowrock Reservoir
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The first steps towards providing quality fishing at Arrowrock Reservoir are now in the works. Nearly 17,000 catchable rainbow trout (eight- to 11-inch fish) were stocked in the reservoir in late April, with plans to stock more fish in the reservoir throughout 2004. The stocking effort is part of a mitigation package… moreControlled Hunt Application Extended
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Controlled hunts applications will be accepted until midnight Wednesday, June 2, 2004. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended the application period to accommodate people who were unable to apply over the weekend because of failures in the point of sale licensing system. "We apologize for the inconvenience to… moreFree Fishing Day Aims To Hook New Anglers
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LEWISTON - Saturday, June 12 is Idaho's Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day afield by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. All other fishing regulations pertaining to limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in… moreNew On-line and Home-Study Hunter Education Courses Offer Convenience
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's traditional hunter education courses for the Lewiston-area already filled with students, the new online and independent home-study courses remain available for future hunters age 14-year or older who may have difficulty fitting the regular course into their busy schedule. Both courses are… moreLower Snake Salmon Season to Close
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Spring chinook salmon season on the Lower Snake River, from Lewiston upstream about 30 miles to Heller Bar, closes at the end of fishing hours on Monday, May 31. In the first four weeks of that season, 100 salmon were kept by anglers, 74 caught and released, and 6,600 hours of angler effort expended. The season on the… moreLeave Young Animals Alone
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By Mike Demick, Conservation Educator, Clearwater Region With May and June being the peak time for Idaho's wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers this simple suggestion to well-intentioned people finding baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Leave them alone. Most young… morePlan B for Lake Cascade
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Contact: Evin Oneale 208-465-8465 idfg-eoneale@idfg.state.id.us It was once the most popular fishing hole in Idaho. Now, it's a water skiing lake. But that's not stopping the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in its efforts to restore Lake Cascade's once prolific yellow perch fishery. While the original proposal to… moreHunters Can Apply for Second Moose Drawing
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Hunters who want another chance to draw a moose hunt for this fall can apply June 15-25. You may apply in this second drawing or purchase a leftover moose tag even if you have previously harvested a moose in Idaho.
The drawing will be held June 30. No mountain goat or bighorn sheep permits were left over from… more
Ask Fish and Game
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Q. When is Free Fishing Day this year? A. June 12 is the day. The usual rules and limits apply but no one needs to be in possession of a fishing license on that day. Watch for special events in your region.Canada goose breeding population increase in Magic Valley Region
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JEROME - Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists counted 712 Canada goose breeding pairs in the Magic Valley Region this spring. This is the most birds biologist have counted in the region since 1998. Drought conditions in the Magic Valley Region have continued to drive goose numbers down over the past six years… moreWhat do fish eat?
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JEROME - Ever wonder what lives under the water? We know fish do, but what do the fish feed on? If you want to get a closer look at the creatures that make their living underwater, here is a couple of tricks to try that which are fun and easy. Viewing window Have an adult help you cut the bottom off of a milk or… moreFishing should be great for Memorial Day opener
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JEROME - Fishing in the Magic Valley Region is great and is only going to get better with the opening of several fishing waters Memorial Day Weekend. Most lakes and reservoirs as well as a few larger rivers are open to fishing year-round in Idaho, but some smaller lakes and a few streams open May 29. Some smaller… more