Press Releases and Articles
Aspen Working Group Field Trip Scheduled
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Aspen communities in southeastern and eastern Idaho have declined by an estimated 65 percent over the past century? Anyone who wants to learn more about what is being done to help recover aspen in Idaho may join the Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group on its summer field trip to the McCoy Creek area on Wednesday, July… moreWork Begins on Spirit Lake Boat Launch Improvements
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Work has begun on the complete renovation of the Idaho Fish and Game public boat launch on Spirit Lake. Work began on July 23 and will continue through mid-August. The launch will be closed to boaters on weekdays until the work is completed. It will remain open on weekends. During construction, boaters are… moreSalmon Fishing to Close Sunday in the Upper Salmon River
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Anglers will have one more weekend of Chinook salmon fishing in Idaho's Salmon River this summer. The reach from the city of Salmon upstream to the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery weir will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, July 26. It is the last part of the Salmon River to close to Chinook fishing. Fishery… moreLittle Camas, Mountain Home Reservoirs to Go on Fish Salvage
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The Little Camas and Mountain Home reservoirs in Elmore County will be dry or nearly dry by late summer. Fish in the reservoir will have a high likelihood of dying as water levels drop. For these reasons, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game opened the reservoirs to salvage of fish. "We would rather have people… 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 August 12, at the Magic Valley Regional Office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, or two miles north of the Flying J. Sportsmen can come and talk to staff about the up-coming hunting seasons, and only need to bring their appetites… moreFish & Game To Host Traditional Outdoor Skills Day
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In today's world technology rules. Whether it's cell phones, running shoes or laptops, technology is playing an ever increasing role in our daily lives. For beginning outdoorsmen and women, all the gizmos can be overwhelming. To help everyone understand what made being in the outdoors so enjoyable in the first place,… moreMore Salmon Coming to the Boise River
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Idaho Fish and Game plans to bring more Chinook salmon to the Boise River on Wednesday afternoon, July 22. About 500 fish will be split between five sites - Barber Park, the old Shakespeare site at the park center bridge, BSU, Americana Boulevard and the Glenwood Bridge. The fish are scheduled to arrive between 2 and… moreChinook Season: What's Open as of July 20
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Some Chinook salmon fishing seasons are still open. Here's a summary of what's open: Upper Salmon River: Open until further notice. Fishing hours are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. City of Salmon to Pahsimeroi River: from the cable car crossing at the USGS flow gauging station, about 150 yards… moreEarly Elk Seasons Open Next Month
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Some early elk hunts open August 1, most of them antlerless "green-field" hunts. The early "green-field" hunts in six elk management zones - Palouse, Salmon, Lemhi, Beaverhead and Pioneer zones - are meant to help landowners reduce crop damage. Early archery and any-elk hunts also start August 1 in the Snake River… moreWAFWA Recognizes Idaho Commission, Officer
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The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Monday evening, July 13, honored the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and a Fish and Game Conservation Officer. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission was named "Commission of the Year." "This is one of the most coveted and prestigious of the awards that WAFWA presents… moreAsk Fish and Game: Duplicate License, Tags
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Q. I lost my combination license and a bear tag. Can I get them replaced, or do I have to buy a new license and tag? A. Any local vendor or Fish and Game office can issue a duplicate license. But lost tags, including bear tags, can be replaced only at a Fish and Game office. Each duplicate item costs $7.25 for Idaho… moreUpper Salmon River Chinook Season Update
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The Chinook salmon fishing season will remain open on the upper Salmon River, upstream of the city of Salmon, through at least Wednesday, July 22. Idaho Fish and Game fishery managers will assess the fishery on Monday for the likelihood of additional fishing days after Wednesday. Anglers already have taken a total of… moreWAFWA Recognizes Idaho Fish and Game Commission
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The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Monday evening, July 13, honored the Idaho Fish and Game Commission as "Commission of the Year." "This is one of the most coveted and prestigious of the awards that WAFWA presents," said Larry L. Kruckenberg, association secretary and assistant director of the… moreIdaho Conservation Officer Receives Pogue-Elms Award
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Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Tony Latham has been named the Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies announced the honor this week during the association's summer conference in Newport Beach, Calif. Latham was nominated by Regional… moreFish and Game News Releases to go on Twitter
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Starting with this news release, Idaho Fish and Game will put news releases out on Twitter. Only headlines and a link to the Fish and Game Web site will be available. Joining the social network is one way the agency is trying to reach a broader audience with interests in fish and wildlife management issues. Anyone… moreUpper Salmon River Chinook Season Update
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The Chinook salmon fishing season will remain open on the upper Salmon River, upstream of the city of Salmon, through the weekend. Idaho Fish and Game fishery managers will assess the fishery on Friday for the likelihood of additional fishing days next week. Anglers already have taken a total of 1,463 adult Chinook… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I heard some folks at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir were issued citations for not draining their boat live wells. How can that be a violation?" Answer: Over the last several years, exotic or introduced fish species such as walleye, crappie, and small… moreHunter Education Courses Winding Down
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There's still time to enroll and complete a hunter or bowhunter education course before the 2009 hunting season. But time draws short. All available courses are posted on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Click on the Hunter and Bowhunter Education Registration box in the bottom middle of the… more