Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Season Likely This Spring
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Idaho Fish and Game biologists are expecting enough chinook salmon to return to Idaho this spring and summer to justify salmon seasons on some Idaho rivers. Predicting exactly how many chinook might make it to the Gem State is like trying to predict who will be the World Series MVP before spring training begins. You… moreIf the Fin is Intact, You Must Throw it Back
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"It's a keeper!" The meaning of that expression has changed over the years among Idaho anglers, especially those who fish for salmon and steelhead. In the old days "a keeper" may have described a lunker, a fish worth taking home because of its size. These days, an angler referring to "a keeper" is probably looking… moreFish and Game Works for More Mule Deer
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Idaho Fish and Game managers like to speak in acronyms, and the one coming out of their mouths frequently these days is MDI. So what does MDI stand for, and what is it all about? MDI stands for Mule Deer Initiative. It is a multi-faceted long term project to provide better populations of mule deer across Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I understand Fish and Game is allowing hunters to take two moose in a lifetime instead of one. Under the new rules, if I get my first moose can I apply for a second tag the following year, or do I have to wait? A: You have to wait. The new rules allow you to take a second moose of the opposite sex of the one you… moreSpring Salmon Season - White Sturgeon Highlight Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting
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LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game breakfast meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 a.m., at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. Fish and Game will present information on the recently completed big game aerial surveys and results of the big game public… moreFish & Game Seeking Angler Comments For 2005 Salmon Season Proposals
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LEWISTON - Salmon anglers who would like to provide input concerning proposals to the upcoming salmon season are encouraged to attend one of Idaho Department of Fish and Game's public meetings. Regional fishery personnel will provide a brief overview of prior seasons, especially the 2004 season, review factors… moreMore Hunt Units Added to Biggest Big Game Study
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An unprecedented effort to capture, collar and monitor hundreds of mule deer and elk across Idaho just got a bit more ambitious, with the addition of two more study units. The Garden Valley/Lowman area will be the focus of additional capture and collaring efforts, with operations beginning within the next few days. "… moreFish & Game Seeks Help Solving Moose Poaching
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MOSCOW - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking information concerning the recent shooting of a cow and calf moose in Meadow Creek of northern Latah County. Both moose are thought to have been shot from a nearby road and within the last 15 days. Both moose were removed from the area. Anyone… moreBig Game Seasons Go to Public
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Fish and Game big game managers are already thinking about the fall hunting season and they want your input. Big game scoping meetings are coming up throughout Idaho. Fish and Game uses the meetings to share data on big game populations and harvest goals with Idahoans. At the meetings hunters have the opportunity to… moreAccess to Henrys Fork Preserved
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Anglers who love to fish the Henrys Fork of the Snake River will soon have an easier time getting to this revered fishing paradise. A $5,000 grant will help fund development of two public access points along the river; one at Stone Bridge, near the mouth of Warm River, and another at Vernon Bridge, west of Ashton.… moreYou Can Help Idaho Wildlife
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Would you like to do something for wildlife? How about joining the ranks of other community-spirited people who volunteer to plant bitterbrush and sagebrush seedlings to help the Fish and Game Department restore critical winter range for deer and elk? These projects are vital to Fish and Game's effort to improve… moreTrout in the Classroom
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"It's more than just biology, it's conservation, it's social studies, it's math, it's art." That is what Riverside elementary school teacher Carrie Prange says about a program called Trout in the Classroom. The program allows Idaho school children to track the development of rainbow trout from fertilized egg to… moreSummer Host(s) Sought For Horsethief Reservoir
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Wanted: a person or persons to spend the entire summer in a beautifully scenic location. Occupy shaded campsite on lakeshore. Meet and greet new people each day. Trout fishing available just a few feet from front door. Sounds like tough duty doesn't it? Yet this volunteer position is available for the 2005 summer… moreRadio Auction Provides Unique Outdoor Opportunities
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If fishing, river floating, backpacking and bird watching are on your "to do" list this year, you will want to tune into the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 15th Annual Radio Auction on March 8, 2005. This event, co-sponsored with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is the foundation's largest fundraiser… moreAsk Fish & Game
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Q: I heard the rules for muzzleloaders are about to change in Idaho. Is that true? A: You heard correctly. The Fish and Game Commission has approved the use of conical bullets in traditional hunts. The Commission was responding to concerns of some hunters who feel conical bullets penetrate better than round ball… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 13,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION… moreSummer Host(s) Sought for Horsethief Reservoir
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Wanted: a person or persons to spend the entire summer in a beautifully scenic location. Occupy shaded campsite on lakeshore. Meet and greet new people each day. Trout fishing available just a few feet from front door. Sounds like tough duty doesn't it? Yet this volunteer position is available for the 2005 summer season… moreFish and Game Needs Volunteers to Plant for Wildlife
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Would you like to do something for wildlife? How about joining the ranks of other community spirited people who volunteer to plant bitterbrush and sagebrush seedlings to help the Fish and Game Department restore critical winter range for deer and elk that has gone up in smoke during recent summer wildfires? The annual… more