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Chinook Fishery to Close on Salmon, Little Salmon
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The Chinook salmon season on the lower Salmon River and the Little Salmon will close soon. Effective at the end of fishing hours on Tuesday, June 23, the Little Salmon River and the Salmon River from the posted boundary about 200 yards downstream of the Hammer Creek boat ramp upstream to the mouth of Shorts Creek will… moreChinook Limits on Salmon River Reduced
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Contact: Pete Hassemer: 208-334-3791 It's not a surprise to most salmon anglers that fewer Chinook salmon than anticipated have returned to Idaho this year. Fishery managers would like to keep the seasons open as long as possible but to do that will require some bag limit changes. The bag limit for Chinook salmon… moreFishing to Close on Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa
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Salmon fishing on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge closes at the end of fishing hours Wednesday, June 17. A week later, salmon fishing also will close on the South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers at the end of fishing hours Wednesday, June 24. Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish… moreLeftover Moose Permits Available
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Idaho Fish and Game has nine leftover moose controlled hunt permits available for a second drawing. The application period for leftover moose controlled hunt permits started Monday, June 15, and runs through June 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10… moreSouth Fork and Upper Salmon Chinook Fishery to Open
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Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers open Saturday, June 20. South Fork Salmon River On the lower South Fork, the season runs through July 5 or until further notice, whichever comes first. On the upper South Fork Salmon River, the season runs until further notice. Fishing… moreAdditional Section on Lower Salmon River Opens
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The 25-mile section of the Salmon River from Shorts Creek upstream to the boat ramp Vinegar Creek opens to Chinook salmon fishing on June 20. Fishing hours are from a half hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. The daily bag limit is six Chinook salmon, no more than two may be 24 inches or more in total… moreChinook Fishing Closed on Parts of the Clearwater
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The Clearwater River from the mouth to the Orofino Bridge and the North Fork Clearwater are closed to fishing for Chinook salmon. In addition, on the Clearwater from the Orofino Bridge upstream to the mouth of the South Fork Clearwater, fishing is limited to Chinook less than 24 inches in total length, commonly… moreChinook Fishing to Close on Part of the Snake River
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As of the end of fishing Tuesday, June 16, all fishing for Chinook salmon on the Snake River from the Dug Bar boat ramp upstream to Hells Canyon Dam will close to Idaho anglers. Idaho Fish and Game regional fishery managers say angler surveys show that all of the state's harvest share of hatchery Chinook will likely… moreSick Bighorn Shot
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An Idaho Fish and Game biologist Wednesday morning, June 10, shot a bighorn sheep along the Salmon River about 20 miles east of Riggins. The seven-year-old radio-collared bighorn ram appeared ill and had been observed near a private domestic sheep ranch along the Salmon River. Officials feared it suffered from… moreAsk Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch
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Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only salmon longer than 24 inches on their permit. But anglers cannot retain salmon less than 24 inches in length in the Salmon River upstream of the town of Salmon. This restriction in the upper Salmon… moreChinook Fishing to Close on Parts of the Snake River
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As of the end of fishing Tuesday, June 16, all fishing for Chinook salmon on the Snake River from the Dug Bar boat ramp upstream to Hells Canyon Dam will close to Idaho anglers. Idaho Fish and Game regional fishery managers say angler survey show that all of the state's harvest share of hatchery Chinook will likely be… moreChinook Fishing to Close on Parts of the Clearwater
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As of the end of fishing Thursday, June 11, fishing for Chinook salmon will close on the Clearwater River from the mouth to the Orofino Bridge and on the North Fork Clearwater. In addition, on the Clearwater from the Orofino Bridge to the mouth of the South Fork Clearwater, fishing will be limited to Chinook less than… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "What's the deal with this new sticker being required on boats? I heard it had something to do with snails so I thought it would be a fish and game issue." Answer: You are probably referring to the Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker. The 2009… moreMud-bogging Leaves Lasting Damage on Craig Mountain
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Mud-bogging, the ritual of driving off-road vehicles through wet areas, is creating big problems on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. Idaho Fish and Game officials are struggling to combat damage caused by drivers of 4-wheel drive trucks and ATVs who illegally off-road through wet meadows… moreSuper Hunt Drawing Set
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The first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing is set for 10 a.m. Monday, June 15, in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. The drawing will be for eight elk, eight deer, and eight pronghorn hunts as well as one moose hunt; one "Super Hunt Combo" ticket also will be drawn that will entitle the… moreTime to Apply for Leftover Moose Permits
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The application period for leftover moose controlled hunt permits starts Monday, June 15, and runs through June 25. For a list of hunt numbers and leftover permits available, go to the controlled hunt page: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/leftover/leftover_moose.cfm. Any permits left over from this… moreF&G Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Changes
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on a dozen proposed rule changes. The changes would clarify existing rules, make changes to improve fishing opportunities, increase management flexibility and correct errors in state rules. The Fishery Bureau will submit the proposed rules to the Idaho Fish… moreCultivate a Lifelong Fishing Buddy, Take a Child Fishing
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By Mike Demick, Idaho Department of Fish and Game When a six-year old yells, "I got a fish!" the thrill of that one moment lives for days, sometimes years for both youngster and adult. Fishing with youngsters can provide memories for a lifetime. It provides a time to bond, talk, listen to their stories, ask them… more