Press Releases and Articles
Comments Sought on Upland Game, Furbearer Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 upland game and furbearer seasons. Interested hunters are encouraged to attend one of the regional open house meetings. So far three meetings have been set. Clearwater Region: 208-799-5010… moreDon't Forget to Report on Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Tags
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Hunters who have not yet filed their mandatory hunter reports might be getting a phone call. Fish and Game is calling a random sample of hunters who have not yet filed their required reports. It includes only individuals whose hunts closed by December 1. Calls will be made in the evenings through Friday, December… moreSuper Hunt 2012 Entries on Sale Now
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Either way, hunters win when they enter the Super Hunt drawings; they get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Road Kill Salvage
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Q. I understand the rules for salvaging road kill have changed? A. Proposed changes to Idaho Fish and Game wildlife salvage rules that would allow the recovery of road killed game animals under some circumstances are awaiting legislative review. If approved by the Legislature, the changes would not take effect until… moreRiver Otter Season to Close December 15
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The river otter trapping quota for Idaho's Clearwater Region was reached at 2 p.m., Monday, December 12. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region will officially close at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 15.… moreSpring Steelhead Season Opens Soon
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With the opening of the spring harvest season Sunday, January 1, steelhead fishing in Idaho continues through the winter on parts of the Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake and Boise rivers. The steelhead limit is three per day, nine in possession and 20 for the season. Once limits are reached, the angler must… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Upland Game Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game is working on recommendations for furbearer and upland game hunting season rules, except sage-grouse, for 2012-13 and 2013-14. Final recommendations will be presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at the January 2012 meeting. All rules, except for sage-grouse, will be 1 in one brochure… moreGive the Gift that Lasts all Year
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It's that time of year again, and here's an idea for the outdoors person on your list. Go to any Idaho Fish and Game regional office around the state and buy them a gift certificate for a 2012 hunting and fishing license. They make good stocking stuffers. A gift certificate is the best way to get them their… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The December issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers the idea of celebrating holidays with the bounty of Idaho's forests, fields and streams. It offers inspiration to go out and harvest something or to dig something out of the freezer to cook up for the holidays. A Dutch oven full of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Ice Fishing
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Q. If someone 13 or under doesn't need a license, can they still fish through five holes in the ice? A. Yes. Any angler may fish through the ice with up to five poles or lines and up to five hooks per line. (There are some exceptions in the Southeast Region, please see the 2011-2012 fishing rules brochure for details… moreF&G Seeks Information on Deer Poaching Near Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about a recent deer poaching incident barely a mile outside the Idaho Falls city limits. Wednesday, December 7, someone shot a mule deer buck in a field near the intersection of 55th East and 1St Street. The head and antlers were removed, and the rest of the… moreExotic Winter Greenery can be Fatal to Wildlife
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Many have heard the old wives' tale that poinsettias are fatal to pets, and while that may not be so, here is an exotic plant related problem that is sadly all too true. Winter can be a cold bleak time where any hint of green is welcome, especially if it sports a cute little red berry. Unfortunately, the exotic… moreFish and Game to Host Hungry-for-Habitat Holiday Dinner
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Area wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a Hungry-for-Habitat Holiday Chili Dinner on December 14 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office in Lewiston to celebrate what people can do for backyard wildlife. The free event will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will offer a bowl of soup or stew, bread, refreshments… more
Calculating Extents in the Field Calculator
| idfg-bthomas
Here's a little shortcut. You can calculate extents in the Field Calculator dialog using:
dim Output as double dim pGeom as IGeometry set pGeom = [shape] Output = pGeom.Envelope.XMinChoose advanced, paste what is above and set your field equal to Output.
NOTE: If you want to add the values in… more
Some Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
| idfg-mcoleman
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… 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 an animal 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… moreIt's Not Too Soon to Enter Super Hunt
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Last minute gift idea: get your favorite hunter a chance to win the hunt of a lifetime. The first drawing is still several months away, but it's not too early to enter Idaho Fish and Game's Super Hunt. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings… moreAsk Fish and Game: Elk Tags
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Q. I bought my new hunting license and an elk tag, but when I asked for my elk tag, I just got a receipt. I want to make sure I can hunt in one of the capped elk zones, so now what? A. The receipt for resident big game tags is offered as a convenience, so you only have to make one purchase. Resident general deer and… more