Press Releases and Articles
Hunter recipe: Fried rabbit
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Randy King is a recipe contributor to Idaho Fish & Game and lives in Nampa, Idaho. He is a trained chef, passionate hunter and angler, author of the cookbook “Chef in the Wild,” and has written food articles in numerous national publications.
The 20 gauge looks huge next to my oldest… more
Fish and Game wants to hear from you on upland game, turkey and furbearer season proposals in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
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Sportsmen input on proposed regulation changes helps wildlife managers understand sportsmen preferences and shapes hunting and trapping seasons for the next two years.
Fish and Game is currently seeking public comments on statewide upland game, turkey and furbearer season… more
Winter stream fishing is just heating up
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Ask just about anyone if standing in two feet of 33 degree water while snow somehow finds its way down the back of their base layer sounds like their idea of a good time, and you’ll probably get a resounding no. This time of year, it’s tempting for anglers to stash the rods and hang up the waders ‘til… more
Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting - December 9, 2021
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Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Springhill Suites
424 East Park Center Blvd
Boise, Idaho
Live stream via Zoom: https://… more
Salmon Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet Dec. 9
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Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021. 10:00 a.m. MST
Address: Salmon Region IDFG Office, 99 Highway 93 North, Salmon Idaho 83467
The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee is participating by a combination of in-person attendance at the above physical location and phone conference. This meeting is open to the… more
CWD surveillance hunts are to gather more information about the disease, not manage it in the long term
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Idaho Fish and Game recently announced a series of Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts in response to the detection of two mule deer bucks in the Slate Creek area north of Riggins that tested positive for CWD in October. These were the first positive cases of CWD in Idaho since testing started in 1997.
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F&G warns against using bird shot to haze deer, elk and moose
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Fish and Game has responded to several incidents over the past year involving deer, elk, and moose that have been peppered with bird shot from a shotgun in a likely effort by homeowners to keep the animals away from their garden, flower beds or yard. Many people believe that due to the… more
Lake Pend Oreille anglers: Turn in your fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 for a chance to win great prizes!
| idfg-tjross
If you are a fisherman participating in the angler science program on Lake Pend Oreille, thank you for investing time and energy into helping us. Information collected by anglers will help Idaho Fish and Game manage the trophy rainbow trout fishery.
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MK Nature Center's Bird Seed Sale is Almost HERE!
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MK Nature Center's annual bird seed sale is this FRIDAY AND SATURDAY from 9am-5pm. Of course, we are selling premium bird seed for all your bird feeding needs, but also local and sustainable gifts such as t shirts, puzzles, games, decorations, and books! Click the video to see what we have to offer. Hope to see you… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - December
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 10,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in December. All stocked fish are rainbow trout. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or… more
F&G to offer tags starting Dec. 7 for 35 CWD surveillance hunts with 1,527 tags available
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Idaho Fish and Game will offer 1,527 deer tags for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts with the discounted tags sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. MST on Dec. 7 at Fish and Game regional offices only. These specialized hunts are intended to gather 775 CWD samples with strict… more
Fish and Game provides a mentored waterfowl hunt for disabled American veterans
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In late November, staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, partnered with the Idaho Division of Veteran Services to provide an opportunity for disabled American veterans (DAV) to enjoy a day of mentored waterfowl hunting. This year, two veterans participated in a Commission-approved mentored duck hunt… more
Open house set in Salmon Dec. 6 to collect comments on upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house in Salmon for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey… more
Nov. 29 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
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During the past week on the upper Salmon River, steelhead angler effort and catch rates were similar to what was observed two weeks ago. The majority of anglers continued to be found either downstream of North Fork in location code 15 or upstream of North Fork in location code 16. Angler effort in other areas of the… more
Fish and Game schedules open house to collect comments about upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons and Rules.
Two proposals in the Magic Valley Region are for turkey hunts in the region.
The Magic Valley… more
Recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho left folks ready to hit the woods this winter with traps in tow
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Nearly 75 people participated in a recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho. The day was hosted by the Intermountain Fur Harvesters at the Farragut Shooting Range Center, and it was just in time for trapping seasons. With the exception of bobcat (opens Dec. 14), trapping seasons are in full swing in… more
Large bull elk killed and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in North Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game has received information about a 6x6 bull elk that was shot with a firearm and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in the Panhandle Region. Fish and Game is requesting the public to report any information about the incident.
The investigating officer… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for December 2021 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in December. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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