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Wheeler Picked for Upper Snake Commissioner
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Cameron Wheeler of Ririe was selected by Governor Dirk Kempthorne as the Fish and Game Commissioner from the Upper Snake Region. Wheeler replaces Roy Moulton of Driggs and will serve a four-year term. Alex Irby of Orofino was reappointed to a second four-year term as commissioner from the Clearwater Region. Wheeler… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: 1. Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in… moreHot Fourth for Salmon Fishing
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Idaho anglers had a chance during their Independence Day holiday to indulge in another time-honored tradition-chinook fishing. Chinook began turning up in significant numbers in the South Fork of the Salmon River a few days before the Fourth. As of July 3, at least 300 salmon showed up at the Fish and Game trap on the… moreBig Game Prospects Look Good Again
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Idaho's big game hunters should find animals as numerous as they were last year, perhaps a little more plentiful. Although autumn hunting seasons seem a long way off, resident big game hunters will be able to buy tags for the most popular species beginning at 10 a.m. Mountain Time August 1 at private vendors as well… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My son is in the military, based in another state. His home residence is listed in Idaho and he has a resident fishing license, but what about his children? A. They can have a resident license if they are old enough to be licensed and under age 18, and they are entitled to their own limit.There's a bear
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The cold night air cut through my long-handle underwear like bare skin sliding on ice crystals as I jumped from my sleeping bag and ran toward the commotion. It was mid-October in our backcountry hunting camp, when the crack of a rifle broke the night's silence. "There's a bear in my tent," was the next thing I heard… moreLandscape Your Backyard For Wildlife
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IDAHO FALLS - Designing backyard landscaping that benefits both wildlife and increases viewing opportunities is a growing trend in America. On Saturday, July 12 the annual Landscaping For Wildlife program will be held in Idaho Falls area. Seven different homes that have been landscaped for wildlife will be open to the… moreLower Clearwater and North Fork Clearwater Rivers Reopen
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LEWISTON - - Criteria developed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for reopening the spring hatchery chinook season on the lower mainstem Clearwater River and North Fork Clearwater River have been met. The season will open in these two river sections one half hour before sunrise on Saturday, June 28, 2003. These… moreHunter education registration to begin
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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes offered this August and September. Because of a recent law changes allowing 10-year-old children to hunt small game with an adult, classes are expected to fill-up early. Sign ups for fall classes… moreSmallmouth bass numbers strong in Milner
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BURLEY - Smallmouth bass are alive and well in Milner Reservoir and make-up roughly 32 percent of the total fish population, according to Department of Fish and Game electro fishing data. "That's pretty good numbers," said Chuck Warren, Fish and Game Regional Fisheries Biologist. "This is one of the most concentrated… moreIDFG Commission Opens Hatchery Salmon Seasons
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LEWISTON - During a June 23 conference call, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved reopening the salmon fishery on portions of the mainstem Clearwater River and Middle Fork Clearwater River and approved a new salmon season on the South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers. The Commission reopened the Clearwater… moreSome Salmon Seasons Reopened
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During a June 23 conference call, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved reopening the salmon fishery on portions of the mainstem Clearwater River and Middle Fork Clearwater River and approved a new salmon season on the South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers. The Commission reopened, effective immediately, the… moreCommission to Meet in Bonners Ferry
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at the Kootenai River Inn in Bonners Ferry July 10 and 11. There will be a public hearing at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, six miles west of Bonners Ferry, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. The Thursday and Friday meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m. The commission… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How does the controlled draw hunt system work? A. Here is the simplified version of how the controlled hunt drawing system works: Every application entered in the drawing has the same chance of drawing. The procedure for the selection of individuals to receive controlled hunt permits has been computerized since… moreIdaho Fish And Game Commission To Meet In Panhandle Region
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will be holding a regular meeting in Bonners Ferry in July. The event will open with a public hearing on July 9 from 7-9pm at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, west of Bonners Ferry. The public will have the opportunity to address the Commission with thoughts or concerns at… moreOsprey Boat Cruise Planned
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Large birds are often sighted around the northern end of Coeur d'Alene Lake in the summer months, soaring and perching on trees. It is a common sight all over the Idaho Panhandle to see a black, white and brown bird soaring overhead before diving in a long sweeping fall from the sky toward the lake. Sometimes… moreJuly Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting Cancelled
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the July 1 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local hunters and anglers bring… moreFamily Dog Often Harmful To Young Wildlife
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LEWISTON - - While this spring has been favorable for young wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds dog owners that their loving pet can be harmful to area wildlife, especially upland game birds and deer. "We receive reports almost daily about dogs killing or harassing both young birds and adults… more