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2016 deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunt results available
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2016 Controlled Hunt Results Online Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Black Bear, and Wild TurkeyLook up your result
Clearwater Region Chinook Salmon Update (6/21/16)
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Hi everybody, this is Joe Dupont, with the Clearwater Region’s Weekly Chinook Update
Harvest Shares
The table below shows the number of adult spring Chinook Salmon that have passed over Lower Granite based on PIT tags (and their associated harvest shares) that are destined for the… more
Clearwater Region Chinook Update
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Hi everybody, this is Joe Dupont, Clearwater Region Fish Manager. It is time for this week's Clearwater Region Chinook update (6/13/16).
Harvest Shares
The table below shows the number of adult Chinook Salmon that have passed over Lower Granite based on PIT tags (and their associated harvest… more
July 2016 Commission Meeting Agenda
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission Quarterly Meeting AgendaJuly 5-7, 2016
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Magic Valley Regional Office
324 S. 417 East, Suite #1
Jerome, Idaho 83338
(208) 324-4359 Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change. JULY 5… more
Chinook coming to the Boise River
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To expand opportunity for anglers to fish for one of Idaho's most prized game fish, Idaho Fish and Game will release Chinook salmon into the Boise River on Friday, June 24.
The salmon will be released sometime after noon at the Glenwood, West Parkcenter, Barber Park and Americana release sites. There… more
2016 Lake Pend Oreille Kokanee Outlook
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Early indications from the Lake Pend Oreille kokanee fishery suggest fishing has been pretty good (and sometimes red hot). Even better, the fish are shaping up to be on the bigger side for Pend Oreille this year. We’ve measured lots of fish in the 10 inch range, and a few are pushing the 12 inch… more
Take Hunter Education Now to Avoid the Rush
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Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.
The overall goal of the program is the prevention of hunting and firearm related accidents, but emphasis is also placed on improving knowledge about wildlife management, the heritage of… more
South Fork of the Salmon River Chinook fishing Q&A
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
South Fork of the Salmon River’s Chinook season can be fun and frustrating. The season opened June 18, and anglers play an anxious game trying to time their fishing trips with arrival of the salmon because after the fish arrive the season can… more
Leave it better than you found it
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With camping and fishing season in full swing and many people enjoying Idaho's outdoors, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to make litter pick-up part of their outdoor routine.
"Not only is it the right thing to do, but it demonstrates respect and commitment to outdoor… more
Cultivate a lifelong fishing buddy – take a kid fishing
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For quality time with your family, there's nothing quite like spending a day fishing together. It's a great way to instill a love for the outdoors in your kids, inexpensive and fun.
With many families heading out fishing this summer, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds adults there are a number of things to keep… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet in Jerome in July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 6 and 7 at Fish and Game’s Magic Valley regional office in Jerome.
A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the public… more
Reward Increased And New Information Released Concerning Dead Island Park Grizzly Bear
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released new information about a young male grizzly bear that was found dead in Island Park, Idaho at the start of June and the independent Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) Board has also announced an increase in the reward being offered.
Forensic evidence now… more
Fish and Game Regional Supervisor Steve Schmidt to retire
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Since January of 2006, Steve Schmidt has provided leadership to the fish and wildlife management professionals of the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
As an avid sportsman, he understood the value of providing fish and wildlife populations with the habitat and protection required… more
Fish and Game Seeks Information about Killing of Juvenile Wolves
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking for the public’s help in determining who is responsible for removing and killing young wolves from a den in northern Idaho.
The incident occurred in Kootenai County, about 15 miles from Coeur d’Alene, in the Sage Creek drainage. The incident likely occurred sometime during the… more
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Give dad a life jacket for Father's Day
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Father's Day is Sunday, June 19 and if your dad is an angler or spends any time in a boat, a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) is both a great gift idea and something that may save his life.
“Each year people lose their lives while boating, and they may still be alive if they had been wearing a life jacket,”… more
Sheep Poacher Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban/Jail Time
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A lifetime hunting ban, jail time and thousands of dollars in penalties are the price a Nampa man must pay for last year’s poaching of a trophy bighorn sheep along Idaho’s Main Salmon River.
Appearing in Idaho County Court on June 6, Paul Cortez (53) of Nampa stood silent as District Court Judge Gregory… more
Research aims to learn about pronghorns and improve their numbers
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Catching North America’s fastest land animal with a salmon net may seem like a fool’s errand, but it’s possible with good timing and persistence.
The obvious question is “why would you want to do that?” The quick answer is to… more