Press Releases and Articles
Turkey Seasons Approved
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Idaho turkey hunters will have more chance to hunt and more uniform seasons in 2003. Meeting in Boise December 11-13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department recommendations on the new season structure. Increasing numbers of wild turkeys and, in some areas of Idaho, numbers of landowner complaints… moreACCESS YES! I've heard about it, but what is it?
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What is Access Yes! and Who Proposed the Concept? Access Yes! Is a proposed program to improve hunting and fishing access on or through private land by compensating willing landowners. The Fish… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I am looking for another muzzleloader rifle and I see that most manufacturers are making rifles that take number 209 primers rather than caps. Is it true that these primers are not legal in Idaho? A. True, in muzzleloader-only and traditional muzzleloader seasons, Idaho rules on muzzleloaders require that they are… moreSurvey Shows Support for Access Program
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Respondents in an Idaho Fish and Game Internet survey favor trying to increase access to hunt and fish on private lands and a majority like the proposal to fund access with big game tag lottery proceeds. The survey does not claim to be scientific. The 257 respondents chose to fill out the survey form posted on the… moreSteelhead Fishing Frenzy on the Clearwater
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By Sue Nass Anglers from all over the Northwest have converged on the Clearwater River near Lewiston in search of big B-run steelhead. Most will be serving delicious steelhead during their holiday parties along with tales of a great fishing adventure. "Well, the run we've had this year is really one of the best… moreEssay Contest To Reward Young Conservationist
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Daisy Outdoor Products will help ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat by increasing their support for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2003. Daisy will be sponsoring youth events at the 19th Annual Elk Camp and Exposition in Reno, Nevada; the Galyan's Intermountain Regional Elk Camp in… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I shot a mallard recently that had an aluminum band around its leg. How do I report it? A. To report the band, call toll-free to 1-800-327-2263 (BAND). You can keep the band, as most duck hunters want to do. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will send you a certificate that tells you when and where the bird was… more103rd Christmas Bird Count Scheduled
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LEWISTON - From novice birder to seasoned ornithologist, everyone is welcome to participate in the 103rd annual Christmas Bird Count to be held December 14 in the Moscow-Pullman area and January 4, 2003, in the Lewiston-Clarkston area. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the all-day count of early winter… moreIDFG Seeks Help Solving Moose Poachings
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MOSCOW - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information concerning the recent shooting and wasting of two bull moose in the Moscow and Bovill areas. Both moose are thought to have been shot from nearby roads and within the last 10 days. One carcass was found in the Round Meadows area south of Bovill… moreIDFG and Nez Perce Tribe Team-Up To Survey Big Game
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LEWISTON - Biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Nez Perce tribe have joined efforts to conduct aerial surveys of deer and elk populations in the Clearwater Region in big game management units 11 and 11A during December. Results of these surveys will provide information from which management… moreWinter Boaters Urged To Use Extra Caution
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LEWISTON - For those courageous winter boaters that brave the elements, the winter months can provide excellent, crowd-free opportunities at waterfowl and fish. However, according to Idaho Department of Fish and Game, being out on the water in the winter months can be very dangerous if boaters aren't careful. "… moreYes Presents Award To BFI For Outstanding Work To Prevent Human / Grizzly Bear Problems
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BOZEMAN - At their meeting in Bozeman recently, the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee (YES) awarded Browning Feris Industries (BFI) with a plaque to recognize the time and money invested in helping to prevent sanitation related problems with both black and grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem. Dean Ulrich,… moreCommission to Set Rules
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Spring steelhead limits and 2003 wild turkey hunting rules will be among subjects for action by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission when it meets in Boise December 11-13. The Commission meeting will be held in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 South Walnut, in Boise with a public hearing set to begin… moreRemember Harvest Report?
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Remember that report card that came with your elk, deer, or antelope tag? Still have it? If so, it is time to give it up unless you are still hunting in one of a few late seasons. Hunters are required to send their reports within 10 days of harvesting an elk, deer or antelope or within 10 days of the end of the season… morePintail Season Halts December 10
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Pintail ducks may not be taken after December 10. Because of continued poor reproduction of pintails across northern prairie pothole regions of North America, hunting for this dabbling duck species was curtailed this year. In Idaho, the restriction took the form of a 60-day season and reduced limits. Hunting for… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I finally drew a permit and killed a bull moose this fall. Can I put in again for a cow moose permit or is a cow counted in the once-in-a-lifetime rule? A. Under Idaho law, a moose is a moose, bull or cow, and you can only take one in a lifetime.Fish & Game Sets Open House for New Turkey and Trophy Species Rules
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The Department of Fish and Game will sponsor a public open house on Tuesday December 3, 2002 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Magic Valley Region Office (868 E. Main, Jerome) to collect input on 2003 turkey seasons and 2003-2004 moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons. Additionally, information on a new program… moreIDFG Breakfast Forum At Helm Restaurant
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LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game breakfast at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston, Tuesday December 3, at 6:30 a.m. The meeting agenda will include reports on the upcoming urban goose hunt, steelhead season, big game check station results, enforcement activities… more