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Fish and Game Commission Sets 2013 Big Game Seasons
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Fish and Game Commission Sets 2013 Big Game Seasons
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 19, adopted 2013 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, as proposed by Fish and Game biologists.
The new seasons include an increase in elk controlled hunt and… more
Commission Sets 2013 Big Game Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 19, adopted 2013 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, as proposed by Fish and Game biologists. The new seasons include an increase in elk controlled hunt and pronghorn tags and expanded wolf hunting and trapping seasons. A summary… more
Studies focusing on oil's impact on wildlife
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FARGO (AP) - Officials are studying mule deer and birds in western North Dakota to help determine the impact of oil activity on wildlife.
Researchers in one study have equipped 90 female mule deer with radio collars to track survival rates. Mule deer browse on a lot of plants and are considered a species that… more
Researchers begin largest mule deer study in Wyoming
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On Tuesday, researchers from the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department began the largest mule deer study in Wyoming and one of the largest in the West. With about $500,000 and three years, the biologists hope to better understand mule deer nutrition and migration patterns. Ultimately, they… more
F&G Wants to Talk about Elk Plan Revision
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Idaho Fish and Game plans an online chat to talk about the ongoing elk management plan revision. The online chat will be from 7 to 9 p.m. MDT, April 10 and 11. Anyone interested may connect at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov and click on the link in the bottom center of the page. Learn about the process, ask… moreMoose, Sheep, Goat Application Period Coming up
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April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, and with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… moreWildlife Summit Regional Working Groups Meet
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Idaho Fish and Game is convening regional working groups around the state in March and April to continue the conversation started during the Wildlife Summit in August. The groups are made up of hunters, anglers and other individuals who attended the Summit and who said they wanted to help Fish and Game find ways to… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set for April in Southeast Region
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The fur sale is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Southeast Region office in Pocatello. Items may be viewed beginning at 9 a.m. The live auction will start at 10. The sale will be conducted at 1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello, by Prime Time Auctions Inc. Auction items include furs, whole carcasses, antlers, skulls… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. If I apply for a moose, sheep or goat hunt, can I still apply for a deer, elk or pronghorn controlled hunt? A. Well, that depends. A person may apply for only one species with some exceptions: In general, anyone applying for any moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goat hunt may not apply for any other big game… moreSwan Poacher Suspects Identified, Charged
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In a poaching case that captivated local residents, three Nampa juvenile suspects have been charged with a number of wildlife violations related to a poached trumpeter swan near the Boise River just west of Star in February. The initial release of details about the case generated a number of phone calls to Idaho Fish… moreCommission to Meet in Boise in March
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed changes to seasons on deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, lion and gray wolf during a meeting Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19 in Boise. A public comment period begins at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic… morePlenty of Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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It's not too early to enter the first Super Hunt drawing in June. The deadline is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in… moreCheck the Tax Checkoff for Wildlife
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Got a tax refund coming? Consider donating some of it to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game programs aimed at game animals and fish are funded… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The March issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers Fish and Game's volunteer force and its efforts to improve and restore wildlife habitat throughout the state. Fish and Game's volunteer program was launched in 1990, and since then volunteers have helped to recover thousands of acres of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Applications
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Q. When does the application period for big game controlled hunts begin? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1… moreFishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Southwest Pond Tour
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Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making more than 30 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. More information… more
Logistics of Getting to a Remote Bait Station - Long Canyon Pass
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Getting 364 bait stations up to meet the deliverables of our Competitive State Wildlife Grant is a pretty fun logistical challenge. Earlier this week Scott Rulander and I took on Cell 137 and were able to put a station up at a spot we'd been trying to figure out how to reach since last winter.
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Panhandle Advisory Group Meeting Set
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The inaugural meeting for Idaho Fish and Game's Panhandle regional advisory group is planned Wednesday, March 20. The meeting will be at 6 p.m., at the Fish and Game regional office, 2885 W Kathleen Ave in Coeur d'Alene. Fish and Game is putting together regional citizen advisory groups around the state to identify… more