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Q. Can I submit my controlled hunt application by mail along with my nonresident license application at the same time? A. Yes, but you must include a check or money order for the total amount of license and controlled hunt application. For moose, goat or sheep hunts, you must also include permit and tag fees. Simply… moreOn the Mountain Quail Trail
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By Jim White It is early morning on a summer day. A Salmon River rafter is wakened in his tent by a sharp whistle, cle, cle, cle, cle. Soon more, softer whistles are heard all around, in and under the bushes. The rafter grabs his binoculars for a closer look and peeks out his tent. Finally he sees them. Beautiful… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I'm struggling with the fishing regulations for a section of stream I'm thinking about fishing. I can't find the stream listed in the brochure. What's the fishing season for trout in Deep Creek west of Buhl?" Answer: In order to understand the fishing… moreEleven Years with Wolves - What We've Learned
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By Jim Lukens, Salmon Region Supervisor, IDFG Of all wild animals, wolves generate more emotions among people than any other species. Both folklore and human nature play into fearful emotions through legends such as werewolves, stories like Little Red Riding Hood, and our tendency to hate what we fear or do not… moreSafe Turkey Hunting
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By Dan Papp, Wildlife Educator, IDFG - Southwest Region In the United States, nearly three million hunters enjoy the outdoors pursuing wild turkey during both spring and fall hunting seasons. Given this fact, it remains remarkable that, in general, hunting accidents have continued to decline dramatically nationwide… moreTrees for Wildlife
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By Steve Huffaker, Director, IDFG As we celebrate Arbor Day, I want to ask the 750,000 hunters and anglers in Idaho to support the conservation and wise use of forest products. The fish and wildlife resources we care about so deeply are dependent on their habitat. Trees, shrubs and healthy forests are the habitats… moreFish and Game's Annual Fur Sale to be in Pocatello
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Do you have a little tax refund money burning a hole in your pocket? Maybe the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual fur sale has what you are looking for. This year, the event will be on Saturday, April 29, at Fish and Game's Southeast Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. The auction will… moreBonus Points Run Aground
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A system of "bonus points" for controlled hunt drawings has run aground. Based on requests from hunters, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission earlier this year asked the Department of Fish and Game to put together a proposal for a system that would assign points to hunters who enter controlled hunt drawings. Fish and… moreFish Management Plan Comment Sought
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's statewide Fisheries Management Plan is up for renewal this year, and the public is invited to help craft the plan that will chart fish management in Idaho from 2007 through 2012. The plan will outline various long-term strategies and objectives for programs, such as wild trout… moreEastern Idaho Aspen Working Group Forms
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Idaho's state tree may be the western white pine, but when it comes to a silvicultural icon that represents the whole Intermountain West, it is surely the quaking aspen that comes to everyone's mind. When one thinks of the Rocky Mountains, a stand of golden aspen trembling in the fall breeze is one of the premier… moreReminders for Anglers and Hunters
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To avoid the last minute rush, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds anglers to buy a new fishing license before the Memorial Day weekend. And for hunters, the application period for fall controlled hunts is fast approaching. The application period for deer, elk, antelope and black bear controlled hunts starts… moreLearn About Native Plants and Rattlesnakes
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center plans two workshops this weekend; one on Saturday about gardening for wildlife and the other on Sunday about rattlesnake awareness. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, the Nature Center's native plant gardener will explain how to use native plants to garden for wildlife.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I paid by VISA for six Super Hunt applications but didn't get to choose species. How do I fix this? I want to apply for elk. A. Blank forms will be sent to you. Fill them out and select the species that you want to apply for. Mail them to Idaho Department of Fish and Game, License Section, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID… moreSpringtime Is Primetime for Fishing
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By Larry Barrett, IDFG Sr. Fisheries Technician, Lewiston The grass is green, the sun is warm and the fish are biting. For those with an urge to wet a line, springtime is primetime for fishing, especially at our area lowland lakes. Anglers in the Clearwater Region of Idaho will find 11 waters close to home that… moreEastern Idaho Aspen Working Group Created To Combat Loss Of Native Aspen
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IDAHO FALLS - Idaho's state tree may be the Western White Pine, but when it comes to a silvicultural icon that represents the whole Intermountain West, it is surely the Quaking Aspen that comes to everyone's mind. When one thinks of the Rocky Mountains, a stand of golden aspen trembling in the fall breeze is one of the… moreGroup Combats Loss of Native Aspens
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IDAHO FALLS - Idaho's state tree may be the Western White Pine, but when it comes to a silvicultural icon that represents the whole Intermountain West, it is surely the Quaking Aspen that comes to everyone's mind. When one thinks of the Rocky Mountains, a stand of golden aspen trembling in the fall breeze is one of the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I heard some guys talking about how they released some pen-reared chukars last weekend and hunted them on private property. Can they do that? Isn't the chukar season closed?" Answer: The hunting season most certainly is closed! It's possible these… moreSquirrels in the Sage
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By Bruce Haak, Nongame Biologist, Southwest Region Despite the inclement weather and cold temperatures in southwest Idaho, ground squirrels appear to have come out early this year. It was quite a sight, observing adult squirrels (they emerge from hibernation first) running across snow drifts in January. As the… more