Press Releases and Articles
Loving Dogs Often Harmful To Wildlife
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While this spring has been favorable for young wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds dog owners that their loving pet can be harmful to area wildlife, especially upland game birds and deer. "We receive reports almost daily about dogs harassing both young birds and adults still sitting on nests… moreCommission to Meet in Twin Falls
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at the Weston Plaza in Twin Falls July 10 at 10:00 a.m. A public hearing will be held at the same location at 7:00 p.m. the previous evening. Anything of a fish and wildlife nature may be the topic for comments at the hearing, not just items officially on the agenda. This… morePanther Creek Opened to Chinook Fishing
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Meeting by conference call June 21, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a season on hatchery chinook salmon for Panther Creek in the Salmon Region. The season opened June 22. It will run through August 5 unless it is closed earlier for biological reasons. Fish and Game fisheries managers plan to transport at… moreLeave Forest Homes
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Idahoans who provide their own homes with the comfort of wood heat might think of their neighbors while cutting a winter wood supply. With the soaring costs of propane, natural gas and electricity, thousands of Idahoans are out and about collecting wood for heating. Saving money is one of the biggest reasons for… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I fish the Oregon side of Brownlee, or put in my boat on the Oregon side, if I only have Idaho fishing and boat licenses? A. You can put in your boat anywhere, regardless of what state's license is on it, the trailer, or your vehicle. With your Idaho fishing license you can fish from the shore on the Idaho side… moreIDFG Breakfast Meeting Cancelled
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the July 3, Breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local hunters and anglers bring their… morePanther Creek Opened to Chinook Fishing
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Meeting by conference call June 21, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a season on hatchery chinook salmon for Panther Creek in the Salmon Region. The season will open June 22. It will run through Aug. 5 unless it is closed earlier for biological reasons. Fish and Game fisheries managers plan to transport at… moreSome Family Traditions Aren't Meant For Passing On!
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DUBOIS - Recently, Idaho celebrated Free Fishing Day, a time set aside to help introduce new anglers to the fun of fishing. While most Idahoans do an excellent job of passing on values and traditions that honor the piscatorial pastime, Clark County Magistrate William Hollerich had the opportunity to hopefully nip some… moreFish Limits Suspended at Mountain Home Reservoir
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By order of the Department of Fish and Game, fish bag, possession and size limits at Mountain Home Reservoir have been suspended effective Friday, June 22. Anglers in possession of a valid fishing license are encouraged to catch as many fish from the reservoir as they can eat. Mountain Home Reservoir is the third… moreProposal Would Give Landowners Controlled Hunt Permits
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Contact: Southwest Region: Jon Rachael, 465-8465. Magic Valley Region: Randy Smith, 324-4350 Meeting by conference call June 11, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to take public input on a proposal which would set aside ten percent of "any buck" controlled hunt permits in four game management units for… moreSale Date of Leftover Permits Changed
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Meeting by telephone conference call June 11, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to change the sale date for permits not issued during the drawing for deer, elk and antelope controlled hunts. The new date will be Monday, July 16. Permits will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time and 9:00 a.m. Pacific time… moreFish Salvage for Little Camas
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Effective Friday, June 15, 2001, a public fish salvage has been declared for Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. Little Camas lies just north of Highway 20, between Fairfield and Mountain Home. The reservoir will be dry, or nearly dry, by mid summer; drought conditions and lack of runoff have caused this water… moreMembers Sought for Grizzly Delisting Team
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a Draft Conservation Strategy and begun the process that could lead to removing the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species list in the Yellowstone Ecosystem. In addition to a final Conservation Strategy, state management plans from Idaho, Wyoming and Montana must be in… moreFoundation Buys Research Facility
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been able to keep a research crew in Bayview thanks to the efforts of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation (IFWF). The Foundation recently purchased the research center on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and will rent the building to Fish and Game. Fish and Game has… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard Citizens Against Poaching could issue a reward if a citation was issued. Last week you said a conviction was necessary. A. The non-profit Citizens Against Poaching can offer a reward for information that leads to a citation. You can report a wildlife crime at 1-800-632-5999. You can remain anonymous, and… moreFish Salvage Declared For Little Camas Reservoir
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Effective Friday, June 15, 2001, a public fish salvage has been declared for Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. Little Camas lies just north of Highway 20, between Fairfield and Mountain Home. The reservoir will be dry, or nearly dry, by mid summer; drought conditions and lack of runoff have caused this water… moreProposal Would Give Landowners Controlled Hunt Permits
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Contact: Southwest Region: Jon Rachael, 465-8465. Magic Valley Region: Randy Smith, 324-4350 Meeting by conference call June 11, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to take public input on a proposal which would set aside ten percent of "any buck" controlled hunt permits in four game management units for… moreSale Date of Leftover Permits Changed
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Meeting by telephone conference call June 11, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to change the sale date for permits not issued during the drawing for deer, elk and antelope controlled hunts. The new date will be Monday, July 16. Permits will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time and 9:00 a.m. Pacific time.… more