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Mourning dove, sandhill crane, and early goose seasons open Sept. 1
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The 2015 mourning dove, sandhill crane, and new early Canada goose seasons open Tuesday, September 1. The mourning dove season runs through October 30. The daily bag limit is 15, and the possession limit after the second day of season is 45. Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their… moreFall Chinook and coho fishing seasons open Sept. 1
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September 1 marks the first day of the fall Chinook salmon fishing season on parts of the Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers; as well as the second-ever coho season on the Clearwater River. The 2015 fall Chinook forecast is 37,000 hatchery and naturally-produced fall Chinook to the Snake River basin. The Snake… moreSteelhead season to open on Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon
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The fall steelhead harvest season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1 on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The Snake River is open from the Washington State line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. The Salmon River is open from its mouth upstream to the posted boundary… moreAsk Fish and Game: Motorized vehicles and hunting
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Q: I plan to hunt mule deer in southern Idaho for the first time this fall, and I understand the unit I intend to hunt in falls under the motorized hunt rule. Where can I learn more? A: Hunters should be aware that thirty hunting units in Idaho fall under the motorized hunting rule. The rule applies to people… moreLeftover controlled hunt tags available August 25
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Nearly 300 deer and 150 elk controlled hunt tags not issued during the recent second drawing for deer, elk, antelope and black bear will go on sale first come, first served August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Leftover tags are available for purchase at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, online at https… moreSecond controlled hunt draw results now online
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Hunters who applied in the second controlled hunt drawing for elk, deer, pronghorn, and fall black bear can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing. Results are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ch or from the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreCampfires Prohibited at Horsethief Reservoir
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Open fires at Fish and Game's Horsethief Reservoir and its associated campsites have been banned until further notice by order of the department. Wildfires continue to burn across Idaho, and wildfire danger remains very high. "The threat of wildfire in the area is just too great," Fish and Game recreational site… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for Southwest Idaho
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 15,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - September 7, 21 - 1,440/1,440 Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge -… moreIDFG reminds anglers to comment on proposed fishing rule changes
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Fishing seasons and rules are revised every three years. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is currently accepting public comments on proposed fishing rule changes for 2016-18, but the deadline to comment is coming soon. All comments must be received no later than August 31 to be considered in the rule… moreHunt Idaho event this weekend in Lewiston
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Idaho Fish and Game is piloting a two-day event entitled "HUNT IDAHO: Connecting Mountains to Meals" this weekend. The event will be held Friday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club Shooting Range at 27007 Tom Beale Road near Lapwai, and Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the… moreFires unlikely to change late-summer hunts
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People heading out for late-summer hunts may see some road and trail restrictions caused by wildfires, but hunters are reminded Idaho Fish and Game rarely alters hunts or offers rain checks for controlled hunt tags because of fires. Fires typically affect only a portion of a hunting unit and are usually put out or… moreHunters plan to double their adventure
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced prices for second deer and elk tags if purchased during August, and Idaho hunters are taking advantage of the savings. More than 540 hunters have purchased second deer tags, and 165 have purchased second elk tags as of Friday, August 14. The price reduction coincides with… moreFall salmon forecasts look good, steelhead run delayed
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If the Fall Chinook, coho and steelhead returns hold up to the early season forecasts, anglers can anticipate another exciting fall. Warm temperatures and low flows have affected salmon migrations this summer and managers don't know what conditions will persist into fall. "We expect a good fall season, but it's… moreSuper Hunt winners announced
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Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked. Of the 17,148 entries, 5,510 were for two deer tags, 4,861 were for two elk tags, 1,067 were for two pronghorn tags, 2,879 were for one moose tag, and 2,831 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four species… moreSalmon and steelhead days Sept. 9-11
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The 19th Annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will be Wednesday through Friday, September 9-11 at Idaho Fish and Game's Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center in Boise. Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days is a hands-on, outdoor learning event designed to increase awareness and appreciation for salmon, steelhead, and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Current Fire Information
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Q: There's a fire burning near where I plan to archery elk hunt in a couple weeks. Who should I contact to get the most current fire information? A: The latest Idaho fire activity, area restrictions and fire-related links is available on Idaho Fish and Game's website at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/fire.… moreHunts opening Saturday in the Owyhees unlikely to change
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With controlled deer and pronghorns hunts opening in Unit 40 in portions of Owyhee County Saturday, Aug. 15, Idaho Fish and Game is monitoring the Soda Fire, but not closing or altering hunts at this time, nor expecting to in the immediate future. Like all wildfires, situations with the Soda Fire in Owyhee County can… moreHunters will see minor changes to waterfowl rules and lots of ducks
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Hunters will see similar waterfowl rules and bag limits to last year in most areas, but with minor season dates and bag limit changes. Excluding Zone 1 in Southeast Idaho, most of the state will open for waterfowl hunting on Oct. 17 and run until Jan. 29, and the youth hunt will be Oct 3-4. The season will open a week… more