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Q. I was right behind a truck the other day when it slammed into a deer. The deer was dead when I stopped to check on it and it made me wonder if I could keep the fresh kill. A. There is no provision in Idaho law for keeping roadkill and you do not want to be in possession of a dead deer out of season, no tag and so… moreNew Fish Ponds in the Treasure Valley
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Two new fishing holes are now open and waiting to tempt Treasure Valley anglers. In early October, Fish and Game added Redwood Park pond and Eagle Island State Park pond to its urban trout stocking program. As with other Boise-area ponds, Redwood and Eagle Island will be stocked with catchable rainbow trout about… moreIDFG Seeks Help In Solving Double Bull Moose Poaching In Grays Lake Area
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BONE - Bone, Idaho may seem like the middle of nowhere, but it gets plenty of traffic, especially during the hunting season. Unfortunately, not everyone who visits the area is a sportsman; some that prowl the area are outright poachers and lawbreakers. Local IDFG conservation officers are seeking public assistance in… moreSeason Closed on Albino Moose
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Idaho Fish and Game has been informed recently by the public and staff from the Southeast Region of an albino (white) cow moose with a dark-colored calf. Friday, Fish and Game Director Steve Huffaker signed a closure order to protect the moose. The albino has been seen on private land in Game Management Unit 76, where… moreCommission Adopts CWD Action Plan
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has adopted an action plan to deal with the threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Meeting in Pocatello October 3-4, the Commission unanimously approved the plan recommended by Dr. Mark Drew, Idaho's wildlife veterinarian, and the department's wildlife bureau. CWD is a rare but… moreElk Hunt Caps Remain the Same
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Limits on the numbers of elk hunters in the five zones where caps have been set on tag numbers available will remain the same for the fall of 2003. In the Selway, Lolo, Elk City, Dworshak and Middle Fork elk hunting zones, the number of tags available has been limited by action of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard about the albino moose in southeast Idaho. How often does anyone see one of these? A. In that particular population of moose, the occurrence of pure albino moose is just one animal in 100,000. Considering that Idaho does not have 100,000 moose at any one time, it is not a common sight.Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Status Report
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BOZEMAN - The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST), reported today that 50 different sets of females with cubs were counted in the Yellowstone area in 2002. According to Mark Haroldson of the IGBST, "Fifty of these females were in and around the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone. This 2002 number is a new… moreHunters Urged To Obtain Boundary Maps When Hunting Near State Parks
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LEWISTON - - With several historical parks located throughout the area, hunters planning on pursuing game near them are encouraged to obtain boundary maps to ensure they remain on the right side of the law. Hunting is prohibited on several area historical parks, including the Nez Perce National Historical Park at… moreHunters Reminded To Properly Dispose Of Game Waste
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LEWISTON - - With big game rifle season nearly underway, hunters that butcher their own game are encouraged to dispose of their wastes properly. Authorities at the Nez Perce County Solid Waste Station in Lewiston remind hunters that proper disposal of game wastes is very simple. Hunters can place their game waste in… moreMore Elk Tags Made Available
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Meeting in Pocatello October 3-4, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to eliminate the quota on nonresident elk tags in the Panhandle Region, making some 380 general hunt nonresident tags immediately available for this season. The decision allows residents or nonresidents to buy the tags at the nonresident price… moreWaterfowl Seasons Begin
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Duck hunters will be in their blinds as October 12 dawns but goose hunters must wait another week to begin the new hunting season in most of the state. The exception in both seasons is in the Fort Hall area of eastern Idaho where the duck season runs from October 5 through January 17 and the goose season also begins… morePheasant Hunts to Begin
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Pheasant hunters can take to the field October 11 in north Idaho and October 18 in the rest of the state. The season runs October 12 through December 31 in Area 1 in north Idaho and from October 19 through December 31 in Area 3 in southwest Idaho. The eastern Idaho Area 2 hunt runs October 19 through November 30. In… moreBig Steelhead Run Leads to Higher Limits
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Steelhead limits have been raised to allow anglers to take advantage of another excellent run. The action came at the Fish and Game Commission quarterly meeting in Pocatello, October 4. For the fall season, anglers may keep three hatchery steelhead per day, have nine in possession and keep 40 for the season if they buy a… moreMoose Poaching Nets Prison Terms
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Region Conservation Educator Four men have discovered the hard way that the Idaho judicial system takes a tough stand on moose poachers. Each received substantial time in the state prison system for their involvement in the illegal taking of moose. In early January of this year,… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I want to start hunting waterfowl but I am a little confused about the rule on what kind of shotshell I can use. A. The rule is pretty simple but your choices in how to meet the law are not as easy as they once were. Lead shot is not legal for any kind of waterfowl hunting anywhere in the United States. The… moreMagic Valley Region Gets More Trout
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Fall fishing in Southern Idaho can be a great experience. The cooler days combined with fall colors make for a relaxing day on the water. On most lakes, reservoirs, and streams fishing can get pretty slow in the dog days of summer because most fish become less active in the warmer water. Water temperatures are… moreWildlife Mitigation Open House Planned October 15 Near Menan
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IDAHO FALLS - An Open House will be held on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2002 from 6:00-8:30 pm to provide information and discuss any concerns regarding two proposed wildlife mitigation projects in Jefferson County. Both projects are funded by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) as part of the Southern Idaho Wildlife… more