Press Releases and Articles
Challis Conservation Officer Receives Shikar-Safari Award
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Each year, Shikar-Safari Club honors a "Wildlife Officer of the Year" in Idaho, and this year's honoree is Senior Conservation Officer Malcolm Clemenhagen. In nominating Clemenhagen for the award, his superior officer praised him for work effort, conservation law enforcement, productivity, calls for service, covering… moreIdaho Wolf Population Remains Well Above Federal Recovery Levels; Livestock Depredations Down
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During their scheduled meeting in Boise on January 21, the Fish and Game Commission was updated on the status of Idaho's wolf population. Staff Biologist Jim Hayden's report offered three key messages: Idaho's wolf population is well above all standards for a recovered population; wolf monitoring was intensified and… moreMild Winter Keeps Idaho Deer and Elk Herds Strong
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After a banner year for Idaho hunters, deer and elk populations continue to benefit from mild winter conditions. Preliminary harvest surveys suggest high harvest and high success rates in 2014. In the 2014 hunting season, Fish and Game sold more than 157,000 deer tags and more than 93,000 elk tags, exceeding numbers… moreCommission Sets Seasons for Trophy Species
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The Fish and Game Commission has set seasons for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats for 2015. The new rules will include the following changes: Panhandle Region - Add 20 additional antlered moose tags and additional hunting opportunity for antlerless moose hunts. Clearwater Region - Extend season for… moreUpper Snake Master Naturalists Seeking Volunteers
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The most active chapter of Idaho Master Naturalists (IMN) in the state is announcing registration for its 6th wave of certification classes. In order to become a master naturalist, each participant is required to take part in the initial 40-hour certification and then participate in eight hours of training annually,… moreRockslide Closes Access to Hells Canyon
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The only road to Hells Canyon Dam could be closed for up to a week due to a large rock slide that completely blocked the road about three miles north of Hells Canyon Park Wednesday afternoon. Idaho Power crews have been working on clearing the slide since Wednesday January 21, and expect work to continue into the… moreRoad Repairs to Close Ft. Boise W M A Boat Ramp
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With waterfowl season drawing to a close, and the spring fishing season right around the corner, the lull in between is the best time for maintenance work. Beginning Monday January 26th, Fish and Game staff will be taking advantage of this slow period to make much needed repairs on the primary access road into Ft. Boise… moreIdaho State Department of Agriculture Initiates Avian Flu Investigation
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has initiated a multi-agency investigation following the confirmation of a pathogenic strain of the avian influenza virus (HPAI), originating from wild waterfowl, in western and southern Idaho. The incidents of HPAI recently found in Washington, Oregon, California and… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT - Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - February 9 - 720 - Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge - February 9 - 720… moreCutthroat Trout Surveys Help Track Population Trends in Priest Lake
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Idaho's state fish, the Cutthroat Trout, are a staple in many of the state's major drainages. The Westslope Cutthroat subspecies were once widely abundant in North Idaho's large lake systems where they spawned in tributary streams and grew large in the lake environments. Although Cutthroat Trout once dominated… moreMaintenance Work Scheduled for Walters Ferry Boat Ramp
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Spring boaters will be the beneficiaries of a maintenance project soon to get underway at Fish and Game's Walters Ferry boat ramp. In early February, Department crews will be removing sediment from the narrow channel that leads from the boat ramp to the Snake River. The two-phase, two-week project will begin February… moreTwelve Year Old Eagle Idaho Girl Sets World Record
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When twelve year old Tia Wiese went ice fishing with her dad last March, she expected to catch some big fish, but probably had no idea she would set a new world record. Tia and her dad Gary had been hitting Lake Cascade regularly, knowing that giant perch were being caught on a regular basis. In fact, Gary had recently… moreSportsmen Against Hunger Event
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Sportsmen and sportswomen in southeast Idaho are joining forces to help with an important cause - fighting hunger. The eighth annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the CAL Ranch Store located in the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck. Those who attend the… moreRecognizing and Avoiding Wildlife Traps Video Now Available
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A new educational video - Avoiding Wildlife Traps While Walking your Dog - is now available on Idaho Fish and Game's website. Intended to aid dog owners, the video shows the variety of traps and snares you may encounter while hiking or walking your dog and how to recognize them. Some traps and trap sets can be… moreEnter Now for 2015 Super Hunt Drawing
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Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn and/or moose. For the chance to win a tag, hunters must purchase entries for the Super Hunt drawings. Super Hunt tags allow winners to pursue deer, elk, pronghorn or moose in any open hunt. This… moreTips for Feeding Winter Birds
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting birds," said… moreAsk Fish & Game: Regulations
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Q: When will the seasons and rules brochures be available this year? A: The 2015 seasons and rules brochure for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep brochure is scheduled to be shipped from the printer the week of February 18. Next is the big game brochure, with deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain lion, wolf and black… moreGiant Rainbow Trout Caught in North Fork Clearwater
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On January 8 an angler and his friend fishing the North Fork Clearwater River landed a rainbow trout that would easily be a new state record, but they couldn't legally keep it. That's because any rainbow trout longer than 20 inches with an intact adipose fin is legally considered a steelhead and must be released if… more