Press Releases and Articles
What Are the Natives Doing?
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Salmon and steelhead receive a lot of attention but what is Idaho Fish and Game doing for native fish that do not travel to the Pacific Ocean? Fisheries managers from each of Idaho's seven administrative regions reported examples of efforts to conserve and manage native fisheries to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission… moreWinter Brings Animals Onto Roadways
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An unusually early start to winter all across Idaho has already brought big game animals down to low elevations where they can cause problems for motorists. Drivers are urged to use caution, slow down in areas where animals might be expected on the roadway and observe signs and lights marking areas of traditional game… moreLast Load of Steelhead on the Way to Boise
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The last shipment of steelhead of the year will be placed in the Boise River Thursday. Idaho Fish and Game crews will release 333 fish at access points from Glenwood Bridge upstream to Barber Park. Fish and Game has already brought about 1,000 steelhead to the Boise this fall from Idaho Power Company's Oxbow hatchery… moreCommission Adopts New Fish Seasons and Rules
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, meeting in Jerome November 18, adopted new seasons and rules for 2011-2012. The rules come with two major changes: a new "newspaper" format for the rule brochure, and year-round seasons will be the rule, rather than the exception. The open year-round-season rule is a way to… moreCommission Considers Wildlife Salvage, Grizzly Statement
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting, November 18, directed Fish and Game to develop rules for salvage of accidentally killed wildlife. Current rules do not allow private citizens to salvage usable parts of accidentally killed wildlife, including road kill. Nor do rules allow commercial sale for salvaged parts… moreFish and Game Enforcement is Going to the Dogs
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Idaho conservation officers are working on a new way to sniff out wildlife crime. Jim Stirling, a Fish and Game conservation officer in the Magic Valley Region, is going to Indiana next spring to learn how to work a dog in wildlife crime investigation as part of the Wildlife Scent Detection K9 program. Stirling… moreFish and Game Seeks Help in Solving Several Poachings Near Kamiah
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating an alarming number of big game animals shot and left to waste along the Beaver Slide Road east of Kamiah. Since late October, seven big game animals have been discovered along a mile and half stretch of the road. All animals were left to waste and likely shot… moreTrophy White-tail Buck Shot, Left to Rot near Whitebird
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot and wasted a trophy-class white-tailed buck discovered recently in the Deer Creek area west of Whitebird. The entire carcass was left to waste, with only the head taken. The deer was found on private property, likely shot from the Deer… moreBoise Steelhead Release Cancelled
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Idaho Fish and Game will not be trucking another load of steelhead for release into the Boise River this week. Winter road conditions have made the planned release of another 300 or so fish impractical. About 1,000 steelhead have been released into the river so far this fall. If conditions permit, another release… moreNonresident Tag Sales Begin December 1
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The 2011 licenses, tags and permits go on sale at 12:01 a.m. MST, Wednesday, December 1, except for the nonresident Selway B elk tags which go on sale at 10 a.m. MST. The sale of these popular tags is being delayed because many license vendors and Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices will not be open at midnight… moreAsk Fish and Game: Harvest Report Filing
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Q. Every time I turn around, there is a reminder to file my big game harvest report. What's the hurry? A. Hunters are asked to file their harvest report, regardless of whether they actually hunted with their tags or whether they took an animal, within 10 days of the harvest or within 10 days of the end of their hunts… moreMore Steelhead Coming to the Boise River
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Idaho Fish and Game plans to bring more steelhead to the Boise River this week. Fish and Game stocked 333 steelhead in the Boise River on Wednesday afternoon, November 10, the first of at least three planned stocking efforts during the next few weeks. The fish were stocked between the Glenwood Bridge and Barber Park… moreF&G Seeks Information on Anonymous Poacher
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information to assist with an on-going investigation. On November 12, Fish and Game received an anonymous letter from "Poacher X" stating: "Here is a picture of the nice buck I poached up in northern Idaho this year. É I plan to do all my Idaho hunting like this from now on. É I… moreSome Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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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… moreCommission to Set Fishing Seasons and Rules
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules during its quarterly meeting November 17 and 18 in Jerome. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is presenting the rules in a new format, opening more seasons year round, reducing the number of special rules and also reducing the size of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Validation
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Q. I will hunt elk with my bow during a late short-range season. I will also use my bow to hunt upland game. Do I need to buy an archery validation? A. No, the archery validation is only required when you are hunting big game during an archery-only season. It isn't required during short-range seasons or when you… moreF&G to Stock Steelhead in the Boise River
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Idaho Fish and Game will stock about 250 steelhead in the Boise River on Wednesday afternoon, November 10, the first of at least three planned stocking efforts during the next few weeks. The fish will be stocked between the Glenwood Bridge and Barber Park; additional fish will be released in subsequent weeks.… moreFish and Game Seeks Area Volunteers
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Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside, have fun and make a difference for Idaho wildlife? Then volunteering for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game may be just for you. Fish and Game employees will discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities at an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November… more