Press Releases and Articles
75th Celebration: 2014 - Creatures of the Night
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2014 marks the First Annual National Bat Week. Although achieving this recognition for these much maligned creatures was a nationwide effort, the roots for this national celebration run deep in Idaho. One of the most significant events with respect to bat conservation in the West happened in 1994. That year,… moreMore Steelhead This Fall
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In the spring of 2014 anglers on the Clearwater River were fishing for an unusually small run of "B-run" steelhead. Because steelhead overwinter in freshwater, they start arriving in August, but don't spawn until spring. As anglers continue to harvest hatchery steelhead through the winter and spring, the number of… moreSocial Media Users Respond to Poaching Incidents
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Several recent poaching cases are catching the attention of Facebook users who follow the Citizens Against Poaching page; a trophy mule deer shot before rifle season in Caribou County, two five-point bull elk shot out of season in Owyhee County, five mule deer with backstraps removed; left to waste in Homedale. The list… moreAsk Fish & Game: Trapping Licenses
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Q. Where can I pick up a trapping license? A. Fish and Game has made it easier to get a trapping license. Until recently they were only available at Fish and Game offices. Now you can get your trapping license at any license vendor in the state if you have completed your furtaker harvest report from the previous… moreFish and Game Seeks Information About Moose Poaching Near Wallace
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the poaching of a cow moose on the Burke Creek Canyon Road (outside of Wallace) going towards Glidden Lake. The carcass was found about 20 yards above the road, and the poachers constructed a wall of branches to hide their activities from the road. The… morePanhandle Elk Hunters Are Enjoying Their Time Outdoors
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The Panhandle Elk B-tag rifle season ends Friday, October 24; and, the Panhandle Elk A-tag rifle season opens Saturday, October 25. Even for hunters, the system is somewhat complicated. Elk management zones and the Idaho A/B elk tag system were developed in an effort to provide as many hunting method (firearm type)… moreFive Mule Deer Bucks Found Wasted Near Homedale Airport
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding five mule deer bucks found wasted near the Homedale Airport. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day. The hides, heads and… moreIdaho Fish and Game Seeking Information on Poached Deer and Wing Barrel Theft
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game needs your help to find those responsible for committing wildlife crimes here in southeast Idaho. Three mule deer were shot and left to waste in Game Management Unit 71 off Bonneville Road in Inkom. An adult doe, a yearling doe, and a 2-point buck were shot with a small… moreDucks Left To Waste In Buhl
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Idaho Fish and Game needs information on a case where poachers left 15 ducks to rot in the alley in Buhl. The ducks were discovered in the alley between 11th and 12th Ave. North in the 800 block, which is between Pine Street and 1400 East in Buhl. "There are seven hen mallard, six drakes and two pintails," said… moreATVs Not Allowed for Transport in Motorized Hunt Rule Units
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Can I use my ATV to transport myself or others from camp to a hunting location prior to legal shooting hours in a unit where the Motorized Hunting Rule applies? No; unless the travel is on an open road capable of travel by a full-sized vehicle. Transporting yourself or others on a trail prior to legal shooting… moreCoho Salmon Rules Brochure Available Online
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For the first time ever, Idaho anglers have the opportunity to participate in a fishery for Coho Salmon. The season was approved by the Fish and Game Commission Wednesday October 15 and will open Friday October 17. A rules brochure is available in PDF form at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=110… moreCommission Considers Coho Season
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will be meeting at 1:30 pm MST today to discuss a proposed coho salmon fishery on the Clearwater River. This new sport fishery has resulted from the work of the Nez Perce Tribe which initiated a coho salmon hatchery program to restore coho to the Clearwater River basin. Due to an… moreCommission Approves Historic Coho Salmon Season
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved an historic fishery for the Clearwater River. For the first time ever, a specific season for Coho Salmon will open in Idaho. The season will run from October 17, 2014 to November 16, 2014 on the Mainstem and Middle Fork Clearwater River from the mouth upstream to Clear… moreFY14 MBI Match Report
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Big news, we have exceeded our federal match requirement for our Competitive State Wildlife Grant just 2 years into the 3 year grant! Thanks to the contributions of over a dozen partners, some hard core wildlife biology interns, and hundreds of citizen naturalists we have exceeded our $702,290 non-federal… more
How to Contact Fish and Game
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has 83 Conservation Officers covering 84,000 square miles. Doing the simple math, Idaho Conservation Officer patrol districts average over a thousand square miles. Within each patrol district, officers have a wide variety of duties to perform. Law enforcement activities amount… morePublic's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case South of Grasmere
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of two five-point bull elk near the Nevada border. The poaching incident took place in Idaho, just north of the Nevada border and just east of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. It is believed the elk were poached sometime during… more75th Celebration: 2010 - Exploring a New World in Northern Idaho
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As we celebrate Columbus Day and the "Age of Discovery," let's not forget how much there is still to discover in our own backyard. The Multi-Species Baseline Initiative, or MBI, was created in 2010 to do just this - discover and assess species across the Idaho Panhandle and adjoining mountain ranges. "We're still… more
Vehicle and Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 22, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 2 p.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… more