Press Releases and Articles
Springfield Hatchery Dedication Set for September 6
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Officials will gather just outside Springfield on the morning of September 6 to mark the completion of a new hatchery that will take the recovery of Snake River sockeye to a higher level. The $13.5 million facility will be capable of producing up to 1 million juvenile sockeye annually for release in the Sawtooth Basin… moreSalmon and Steelhead Days Returns Next Month
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The 17th Annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will be Wednesday through Friday, September 4 - 6. Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days is an educational event designed to teach fifth-graders and their teachers and parents about one of Idaho's most precious and interesting natural resources. The event is open only to… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Passport
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Q. How do you qualify for a Hunter Passport to try hunting without having to take a hunter ed class first? A. Any first-time hunter, resident or nonresident, age 8 and older can get a Hunting Passport to try hunting for one year with an adult mentor without first having to complete an Idaho hunter education course.… more
Observations, Idaho Species Catalog - Status Lists
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TIP: Before you begin be sure to log into your IFWIS account to obtain all the functionality assigned to you.
The Idaho Species Catalog menubar provides three options. This blog describes the functionality of the Idaho Species Catalog (ISC) 'STATUS LISTS' option at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/species/taxa .… more
Observations, Idaho Species Catalog - background
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TIP: Before you begin be sure to log into your IFWIS account to obtain all the functionality assigned to you.
Want to search for a species within the online system? Need a rank or status for a particular species? Want to download a taxonomy list? Want to verify the species you saw before you… more
Smoky Mountain Zone Elk Hunts Affected by Fires
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Hunters should be aware that roughly 70 percent of the Smoky Mountain Zone - game management units 43, 44 and 48 - is closed due to several large wildfires burning in the Magic Valley Region. The archery A-tag season for elk in the Smoky Mountain Zone begins August 30. Hunters may exchange Smoky Mountain Zone elk tags… moreHunting Season Kicks off with a Sportsmen's Breakfast
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Sportsmen's Breakfast on Friday, August 23, at the Magic Valley Region office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, or two miles north of the Flying J. Presentation on big game drawing odds, hunting and fishing updates, and wolf population status will be given… moreFish & Game Plans Youth Waterfowl Hunting Opportunity
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youth aged 10-15. The Panhandle hunts are planned for September 28, the opening day of the annual youth-only waterfowl season. The youth season is a special opportunity open only to hunters old enough to purchase… moreFish & Game to Host 3D Archery Shoot in St. Anthony
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Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a 3D archery shoot at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area. The course will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24, at the WMA headquarters building, 2885 N. River Road, St. Anthony. The address can be misleading on some online maps, but it is easy to find if you cross… moreFires Close Some Backcountry Trails, Roads
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Fires burning in southwestern Idaho's backcountry will affect access to more than 800,000 acres east of Idaho Highway 21, including hunter access in one popular hunt unit. Hunter with tags for the mule deer controlled hunt No. 1025 in Unit 39 may request an exchange for a general season tag and get rain check for next… moreRecord Tiger Muskie Caught
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Angler Edward Kalinowski of New Meadows has caught a record tiger muskie in Little Payette Lake. Kalinowski landed the 44.26 pound lunker on a 12-pound test line with a Neon Magic lure. The fish is 50.5 inches long with a 25-inch girth. It was caught August 6. The previous record was 38 pounds, 7 ounces, 48.25… moreAsk Fish and Game: Take the Kids Fishing
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Q. Where's a good place to take my grandkids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the grandchildren and the rest of the family fishing. They are easy to get to, the rules are simple and they have plenty of fish to catch. To find good places to take a youngster fishing, directions on how to get… moreF&G Plans Construction of Fishing Pond Near St Maries
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People who use the Idaho Fish and Game boat launch on the St. Maries River near the town of St. Maries, have noticed the recent installation of a new concrete boat ramp. The project was completed by Fish and Game with funding from Avista Corp. and hunting and fishing license dollars. The ramp, as nice an… moreDeary Sportsperson Breakfast Meeting
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The Clearwater Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will provide coffee, juice and donuts at the next Sportsperson breakfast held at the community center on main street in Deary. The Saturday, August 24, meeting begins at 7 a.m. Presentations will focus on Potlatch River Steelhead research, habitat… moreHunter Education Classes and Field Day Scheduled
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August is not just the time of year for last minute summer vacations and back-to-school preparations - it is time to get ready for hunting seasons. Now is the perfect time to get enrolled into a hunter education class. There are 11 hunter ed classes scheduled this month from Preston to Pocatello and in other parts of… more
ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online - Questions, Answers, and Resources
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ArcGIS Server Services Should we use fewer Services with more layers or more services with fewer layers? From an application performance perspective. From a server demand perspective.Is server demand currently an issue?
Should we use dedicated services with everything an application needs or general… more
Free Traditional Archery Workshop Planned for August 27
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Idaho Fish and Game is holding a traditional archery/bowhunting workshop on the evening of August 27. This free workshop will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. "If you're thinking about making the switch to traditional gear, or simply curious, this workshop is a… moreClearwater Region Fall Wolf Trapping Class Schedule
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Attendance at an Idaho Department of Fish and Game wolf trapper education class is required for anyone wishing to trap wolves in Idaho. The eight-hour class provides students with interactive, hands-on training from experienced, certified, volunteer trapper instructors. The class curriculum includes wolf management,… more