Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Ice fishing rules
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Q. I plan to extend my fishing season this year, and will try ice fishing for the first time. Are the ice fishing rules any different? A. Idaho's ice fishing rules are very simple, but there are a few differences. Be sure to review a copy of the current fishing seasons and rules brochure to find out about general… moreIdaho Fish and Game Bird Boxes: A Perfect Gift Idea for Wildlife Lovers
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To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $7.00. These bird boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists. Funds collected from the nest box sale are… moreGive the Gift of a Fish and Game Gift Certificate
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An Idaho Fish and Game gift certificate can be a great gift idea for the outdoor lovers on our Christmas lists. Adult residents age 18 and older can apply gift certificates to the cost of their license. Adults must pick up their license in person because they need to show proof of residency. Regional Fish and Game… moreFish and Game Chili Cook-off Set for Dec. 10th in Lewiston
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Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the Fish and Game chili dinner cook-off meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 10 at the regional Fish and Game office, 3316 16th street in Lewiston. Dinner meeting presentations will include; an overview of 2015 access site… morePublic's help sought in bull elk poaching case
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A bull elk, poached only for its antlers and left to waste, was recently discovered just north of the community of Council, Idaho. Now Idaho Fish and Game officers are appealing to the public for information that will bring the poacher(s) to justice. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information… moreDespite summer losses, Idaho's next generation of sockeye is on track
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist Crews at the Eagle Fish Hatchery recently completed spawning sockeye salmon, and despite the smallest adult return since 2007, Fish and Game will likely produce a record number of young sockeye to migrate to the ocean. "We took more eggs than we… moreHere's why you should keep fishing in winter, part 1
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist People may see hearty anglers wading streams or staked out on banks during winter weather and wonder "what are they doing?" The short answer is "probably catching fish." Late fall and early winter are overlooked times for the simple reason… moreA new winter fishing opportunity in northern Idaho
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By Rob Ryan, Panhandle Region Fishery Biologist In northern Idaho, the temperatures are falling and the first snow of the year has come. For many, these conditions signal the coming of ice fishing season. Many of the region's ponds and small lakes freeze over during the winter and provide fishing opportunities… moreHunters asked to report hunting results
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Most of the major big game hunting seasons are now over. Successful or not, hunters are already starting to think about next season. So are we at Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game encourages hunters who purchased a deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their 2015 big game hunts as soon as possible… moreAsk Fish and Game: Waterfowl bands
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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) or report online at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/. You can keep the band, as most duck hunters want to do. The U.S. Geological Survey will send you a certificate… moreSockeye Spawning 2015
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Despite summer losses, Idaho's next generation of sockeye is on track — IDFG News Release - December 1, 2015.
Sockeye spawning video. Sue Nass, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Sockeye returns were lowest since 2007, but Idaho Fish and Game is on track to produce a record number of young fish to… moreIDFG looking for person who killed cow elk near White Owl Butte
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REXBURG - Conservation Officers with the Idaho Department of Fish… moreRestoration Work to Begin at CJ Strike's Cove Arm
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Beginning December first, Cove Arm, an extension of C.J. Strike Reservoir on the Snake River, will be getting some much needed amenity upgrades. Construction crews from Idaho Fish and Game and Harrison Dock Builders will be working in the area for at least the next six weeks. The restoration work includes two major… more
The Fall and Rise of Yellow Perch in Lake Cascade, Idaho
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Reprinted by permission from Idaho Game Warden Magazine.
WOW! It’s been around 17 years since the crash of the yellow perch fishery in Lake Cascade. We’ve come a long way since then. Idaho Department of Fish and Game fishery biologists went down many paths figuring out why this… more
Steelhead fishing over Thanksgiving still strong
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While Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and eat a large bird, some anglers use the four-day holiday weekend to sneak away in hopes of catching a steelhead. Steelhead anglers are finding success in the Snake, Clearwater, Salmon and Boise rivers. Catch rates in mid-November were about 8 hours per fish on… moreNonresident whitetail tags/second tags could sell out
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With whitetail hunting in full swing and reports of good hunting, nonresidents or Idaho hunters interested in a second tag may want to buy soon. On Monday, Nov. 23, 734 white-tailed deer tags remained in the nonresident quota, and all nonresident, regular deer tags have been sold. In recent years, nonresident hunters… moreMotorists urged to slow down and lookout for big game
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Collisions with big game animals tend to rise in fall and winter, so Idaho Fish and Game encourages motorists to slow down and be extra cautious when traveling, especially where big game animals spend their winter. "Being extra careful and watchful is the best defense against a wildlife/vehicle collision," said… moreNature Center Plans Holiday Bird Seed Sale
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Don't forget our feathered friends this winter and holiday season. The ninth annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 4 and 5 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center in Boise. Stock up on winter bird seed and find that special gift for the outdoor… more