Press Releases and Articles
Clean up your hard drive - Make ArcGIS run faster.
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ArcGIS can run slowly if you have limited hard disk space. Having less than 20% hard disk space free will affect ArcGIS performance negatively - aim to keep as much hard disk space free as possible. Performance is also affected by your computers processing power, RAM, and video card - these are more costly fixes that… more
Bird hunters encouraged to submit wings
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With sage and sharp-tailed grouse seasons opening soon, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to help gather grouse information by providing a fully feathered wing for each bird they harvest. "The more information we have about hunters and birds harvested, the better we can manage the different… moreDisease Outbreaks in Deer Not Uncommon
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Washington State University veterinary clinic staff confirmed area deer are infected with a common disease referred to as Epizootic hemorrhagic disease or EHD. This disease, carried by a biting midge, must be carried through the insect vector to be passed on. It cannot be transmitted directly from one deer to another… moreCoho salmon season ends September 18
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The second-ever season for coho salmon in Idaho will end Friday, September 18 in the mainstem Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater and North Fork Clearwater rivers. Fishing will close at midnight. Based on fish counts and tag detections at Columbia River dams, the estimated number of adult coho salmon returning to the… moreLiving among bears in northern Idaho
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Bears living in northern Idaho eat a variety of foods. However, huckleberries are typically one of the most important sources of calories for bears preparing to spend five or more months in winter dens. When huckleberry production is low, bears seek alternatives that sometimes lead them into trouble. The… moreFall is second fishing season for Idaho's reservoirs
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With summer winding down, some anglers might assume Idaho's reservoirs are past their prime for fishing. There's still great opportunity for trout fishing during fall in many Idaho reservoirs, and Idaho Fish and Game will continue stocking them with larger rainbow trout in September and October. Most reservoirs are… moreChukar, Quail and Partridge Seasons Open Saturday
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Saturday, September 19 marks the opening day for Idaho's chukar, quail and gray partridge hunting seasons. Hunters need only a valid 2015 hunting license to hunt chukar, quail, and gray partridge. Chukar and gray partridge seasons run through January 31, 2016 throughout the state. The daily bag limit is eight… moreSage-grouse season opens Saturday
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The seven-day sage-grouse season opens Saturday, September 19, and runs through Friday, September 25, with a one-bird daily limit and a two-bird possession limit. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt with the exception of re-opening an area in eastern Owyhee County and western Twin Falls… moreStopping poachers is just a phone call away
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Hunting seasons are finally here, and the Idaho Fish and Game reminds people who spend time outdoors that they should reach for a phone whenever they witness a violation of fish and game laws. Callers to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline, 1-800-632-5999, can report wildlife law violations anonymously, 24 hours a… moreHorsethief reservoir is draining, fishing is good
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The Idaho Fish and Game has started draining Horsethief Reservoir, east of Cascade, because someone illegally stocked it with bullheads. "We run it as a trout fishery and when you start introducing other species there, they don't do well and it makes the trout not do well," said Dale Allen, regional fisheries manager… moreAsk Fish and Game: Waterfowl Rule Books
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Q: When will the new waterfowl seasons and rules books be available, and when is the youth waterfowl hunt? A: Waterfowl seasons and rules for 2015 are expected to be shipped to license vendors beginning Wednesday, September 16. Look for them to arrive a few days later. Meanwhile they are available online at http://… moreArcGIS 10.3 Desktop Installation
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Uninstall Previous Version
If you have any previous version of ArcGIS installed on your computer, you will need to uninstall before proceeding.
- From the start menu, select Control Panel. Under Programs, select Uninstall program.
- Select ArcGIS… more
Governor Otter Appoints Blanco, Attebury to Idaho Fish and Game Commission
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Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter appointed Daniel Blanco of Moscow and Derick Attebury of Idaho Falls to the seven-member Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, Sept. 10. Blanco will represent Fish and Game's Clearwater Region and replaces Fred Trevey, and Attebury replaces Kenny Anderson of Rigby for the Upper Snake… moreFish and Game biologist debuts 'Untamed' hunting video
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Idaho Fish and Game's Clay Hayes of Kendrick grew up in rural Florida and moved to Idaho in 2007 to work as a wildlife biologist. He started Twisted Stave Media in 2012 with the goal of preserving and promoting traditional woodsmanship skills and lending a voice to the wild lands he enjoys. He recently released his first… moreFire restrictions and closures lifting, but hunters should stay informed
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Cooler weather and precipitation, including snowstorms in the Central Idaho mountains, have slowed fire activity and allowed land agencies to lift some restrictions, and the Forest Service expects to lift more by the weekend. But all lands have not reopened and hunters should check before heading to their hunting… moreIDFG Seeking Information About Bull Elk Wasted in Beaverhead Zone
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the killing and wasting of a 5-point bull elk up Divide Creek near the Continental Divide in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. Conservation Officers investigating the scene estimate that the elk was… moreUpland game bird hunting looks stable and improving for 2015
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Another mild winter and timely rainstorms during spring and early summer provided good rearing conditions for young upland game birds, and hunters will likely see more birds this year than last. "Reports across the state are up for a variety of species," says Jeff Knetter, Idaho Fish and Game's upland game and… moreWolf trapping certification courses scheduled
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Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags. For those planning to trap wolves this winter, nine courses are scheduled over the next three months at Fish and Game offices throughout the state. All courses run… more