Press Releases and Articles
Summer Chinook Season Opens Saturday June 21
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Salmon fishing on the South Fork Salmon River and upper Salmon River opens Saturday, June 21. Fishery managers are estimating there are enough fish returning to meet broodstock needs and have fisheries in the South Fork and upper Salmon rivers but are expecting fewer returning fish than the preseason forecast.… moreSuper Hunt Drawing Complete
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The results of the Super Hunt drawing are in, and once again, Idaho residents picked up most of the tags. Here are the numbers by species, number of applications and the number drawn: Deer - 11,018 - 8 Elk - 13,478 - 8 Pronghorn - 2,224 - 8 Moose - 6,022 - 1 Super Combo - 2,212 - 1 Here is the list of super… moreNew Rules Effective July 1
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Beginning July 1, 2014, hunters as young as ten years old will be able to hunt big game in Idaho, more organizations can assist disabled veterans to apply for special big game tags and the Fish and Game Commission is authorized to add turkey and bear tags to the Landowner Appreciation Program. July 1 is the date new… moreApplications Available for Youth Conservation Camp
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Children age 10 to 12 years old who want to learn outdoor skills, become certified in hunter education, and experience a wide variety of other fun outdoor activities, should consider attending the Youth Conservation Camp, August 11-15, at Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in Cascade. Idaho's Youth Conservation… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Controlled Hunt Results
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Q: When will the deer, elk and pronghorn drawing results be available? A: Successful applicants will be sent a post card to the address listed on their hunting license by July 10. Results will also be available on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.Work To Begin On Popular Shoshone County Fishing Pond
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The long awaited restoration of the Gene Day Fishing Pond is about to begin. Phase 1 of the project will begin this month after 2 years of planning, designing, and permitting are finalized. The pond is located at the west end of Osburn City Park. The restoration work will turn the pond into a highly accessible… morePoached Pronghorn Remains Found Near Castleford
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CASTLEFORD - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Officers are investigating a case of a poached pronghorn antelope in the area of 1050 East and 3150 North of Castleford. "We found that a doe pronghorn had been skinned and gutted, and the individual took the meat of the pronghorn and left the hide and entrails near 1050… more75th Celebration - Catch Fishing Fever
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Once upon a time, growing up in Idaho meant learning to fish as soon as you could hold a fishing pole. It was what everyone did for fun, recreation and food. But over time, fewer families lived this kind of outdoor life and fewer youngsters experienced fishing and exploring the wonders of Idaho's rivers and lakes.… moreFish and Game Plans Activities for Free Fishing Day
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June 14 is free fishing day in Idaho. It is an opportunity for anyone to try fishing without having to buy a fishing license. All other rules/limits apply on this special day. Following is a list of locations where volunteers will be helping people with equipment and advice on Free Fishing Day: Panhandle Region: (9:… moreSummer Chinook Season Opens June 21
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Salmon fishing on the South Fork Salmon River and upper Salmon River opens Saturday June 21. Limits on both rivers will be 4 fish per day. Only 2 of those fish may be adults. The possession limit will be 12 fish. Only 6 of those fish may be adults. The season limit for spring/summer Chinook salmon in Idaho is 20… moreTime for Newborn Fawns Approaches
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A wildlife population explosion takes place around this time every year. Wild bird and mammal species typically produce young in the spring and early summer. This allows the young to have time to gain the strength and size needed to survive the challenges of winter, or the rigors and dangers of fall migration.… moreNew Highway 21 Wildlife Viewing Guide Available for National Get Outdoors Day
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Boise and Sawtooth National Forests have developed a new Boise-to-Stanley State Highway 21 Wildlife Viewing Guide in time for National Get Outdoors Day - June 14th. The viewing guide includes 18 locations where a traveler can stop with an opportunity to learn about wildlife… moreAsk Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch
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Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only adult Chinook salmon longer than 24 inches on their permits. Salmon less than 24 inches in total length are jacks and do not need to be recorded on the angler's salmon permit. They still apply toward… moreAdult Chinook Harvest Ends on the Clearwater; Orofino Bridge to South Fork
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At the end of fishing hours on Thursday June 12, 2014, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will implement a closure to the harvest of adult Chinook Salmon (24 inches or longer) on the Clearwater River between the Orofino Bridge and the South Fork Clearwater. This closure is being implemented because the harvest… moreAdult Chinook Harvest Ends in North Fork and Clearwater Below Orofino Bridge
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At the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 6, 2014, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will implement a closure to the harvest of adult Chinook Salmon (24 inches or longer) on the Clearwater River downstream from the Orofino Bridge and in the North Fork Clearwater River. This closure is being implemented because… more75th Celebration: Ramps, Rivers and Potties
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We're all a familiar with the brown "access" sign along the highway with the little fish and the hook. It means a ramp to launch your fishing boat...and maybe also a place to find a little relief from too much coffee. But all these ramps, rivers and potties have a story behind them. Idaho Fish and Game's fishing and… more2014 Salmon Season Outlasts 2013
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In 2013, the second day of June was the final day of the season for adult spring Chinook in much of Idaho. In 2014, things are just getting started, and good opportunity remains for Idaho anglers hoping to catch an Idaho salmon. Anglers fishing the Clearwater River have been catching spring Chinook for about a month… moreJune 14 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday June 14 is your chance to try fishing for the first time, or dust off your rod and put it back into use. It is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and Fish and Game invites everyone to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special… more