Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Orange
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Q. Am I always supposed to wear hunter orange while hunting? A. All upland game hunters and upland game bird hunters are required to wear visible hunter orange during pheasant season when hunting the nine Idaho Fish and Game wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked. The areas are Fort Boise, C.J. Strike,… moreDown Under Poaching Suspects Sentenced
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By Evin Oneale - Idaho Department of Fish and Game. What began as an Idaho big game hunting trip for three Australians ended abruptly Tuesday in Elmore County court where two of the men learned that hunting in most of the United States is no longer an option. All three paid thousands of dollars in fines and… moreCommission Approves Extra Hunts in Bennett Hills
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Thursday, November 10, approved two proposed controlled antlerless hunts to help reduce mule deer numbers in part of the Bennett Hills. Idaho Fish and Game will issue 250 tags for each of two extra controlled hunts in hunt area 45-1. The first, Hunt-1127, runs from December 1… moreFish and Game Kills Bighorn Ram
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists Wednesday, November 9, killed a 4 1/2 year old bighorn ram that had wandered too close to domestic sheep on private property. Healthy domestic sheep can carry bacteria that cause pneumonia and death in bighorn sheep. The ram was first reported west of Castleford on… moreMost Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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Though many big game seasons are winding up, many upland game seasons are still open including several upland birds as well as cottontail rabbits and snowshoe hares. Hunters will find upland hunting rules and shooting times in the rules brochure at license vendors and Fish and Game offices as well as on the department… moreCommission Approves Purchase of Wildlife Habitat Tracts
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, November 10, authorized the Fish and Game Department to pursue efforts to acquire 705 acres of critical low-elevation mule deer, pronghorn and elk winter habitat adjacent to the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and Hammer Flat. The property was previously platted for a… moreF&G Commission OKs Proposed Legislation
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, November 10, approved a list of proposed agency legislation to be submitted to the 2012 Idaho Legislature. ¥ Amend 36-1510 to also allow youth under the age of 12 who are participating in the mentor hunt program to possess a firearm. ¥ Create ability to transfer a control… moreMandatory Hunter Report Reminders are in the Mail
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Deer, elk and pronghorn hunters who have not yet filed their hunter reports will be getting a reminder postcard in the mail this week. Many hunts are still open, and some continue through the end of November or December. This is just a friendly reminder to urge hunters to file their reports sooner, by putting in their… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, November 19 at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Next Year's Tags
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Q. When can I buy a hunting license and tags for next year? A. Nonresidents can buy licenses, deer and elk tags beginning Thursday, December 1. Residents also can buy 2012 hunting licenses starting that day, and they can buy a receipt for deer and elk tags, which don't go on sale until after deer, elk and pronghorn… moreExtra Antlerless Deer Tags for Unit 45
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering two extra antlerless deer controlled hunt opportunities during December in a portion of Unit 45 near the area of the Blair Fire. The hunts were approved 11-10-11 by the Fish and Game Commission. The hunts have been established to reduce herd numbers… more
Serving pptx, docx and xlsx on Apache webservers to IE 6, 7 & 8
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Apache Web Servers running on certain versions of Linux may serve the new Microsoft Document Formats incorrectly as zip files in IE6, 7… more
Down Under Poaching Suspects Arrested, Jailed
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By Evin Oneale - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Three Australians suspected of poaching were arrested last week on multiple charges and later booked into the Elmore County jail. Eleven charges have been filed against the men, with a combined bond set at $165,000. Anton Kepeller, 58, Darren Tubb, 43, and… moreWolf Trapping Seasons Open This Month
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It is that time of year again when trappers and hound hunters will be out and about in the wilds of Idaho. While trapping has long been part of the landscape in Idaho, Fish and Game reminds hound hunters, hunters with bird dogs, and people with pets that trappers have an increased interest to be in the woods because… moreCommission to Consider Extra Deer Hunts
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Contrary to some reports, no extra controlled hunts have opened in the Bennett Hills - yet. Idaho Fish and Game officials will recommend the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopt two proposed controlled hunts to assist in reducing the mule deer population in response to wild fire damage this summer and reduce… moreDon't Forget to Report on Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Tags
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Hunters are required to file a report on their deer, elk and pronghorn hunts within 10 days after harvesting, or within 10 days after the end of the hunt if they did not harvest. Hunters are required to file a report for each tag they bought whether they went hunting or not. To make it easier to file a report,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunting Private Land
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Q. A friend invited me to hunt deer and elk on his property. Do I need a hunting license and tag to hunt on private property? A. You must have an Idaho hunting license and tag for the species you want to hunt, and you must stay within the season rules that Fish and Game has set up for the unit. All game belongs to the… moreBlack's Creek Reservoir Drained by Vandals
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Black's Creek Reservoir, located just southeast of Boise, is now little more than a series of shallow puddles thanks to the thoughtless acts of vandals. In a normal water year - and with the end of irrigation season - the valve controlling water flow through Black's Creek Dam is closed, allowing the reservoir to… more