Press Releases and Articles
2015 Salmon River Basin Steelhead Smolt Release Plans Altered
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The total number of steelhead smolts scheduled to be released by hatcheries into Salmon River tributaries in the winter and spring of 2015 will meet objectives. However, due to limited broodstock availability in 2014 and lower than expected egg survival, the number of B-run steelhead smolts will be lower, and will be… moreF&G Holding Negotiated Rulemaking Meetings for Landowner Appreciation Program
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Fish and Game's Landowner Appreciation Program (LAP) currently allocates a proportion of controlled hunt tags to a lottery draw specifically for landowners who provide important habitat for deer, elk, and pronghorn in units where general hunting is limited. Landowners who draw authorization for a control hunt tag can… moreFree Youth Outdoor Skills Day Set for May 10 at Beaver Dick Park
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Just like the calls of the migrating ducks and geese herald the return of spring, another sure sign is the annual free Youth Outdoor Skills Day, an event created to help introduce young people and their families to the wide variety of exciting outdoor activities available in Idaho This year's event will be held from 9… moreIDFG Holds Meeting to Discuss Bear Baiting Rule in Grizzly Habitat
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The Idaho Fish… more75th Celebration: Hit the Trail
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As the songs of birds fill the air this spring, we are compelled to look up from our busy lives and notice the natural world. We watch them gather grasses and twigs for their nests, find food for their young and raise the next generation. For some, bird watching becomes a passion, with lifetime lists and far-flung travel… moreIdaho Fish and Game Celebrates Migratory Bird Day
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As part of International Migratory Bird Day, Fish and Game will be hosting educational events for the entire family at two locations on Saturday May 10. In Southwest Idaho, activities will last from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm at the MK Nature Center. Participants can take part in live bird banding from 9 am to Noon. Live… moreChinook Salmon Surge toward Idaho
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Fisheries managers are optimistic about a strong Chinook salmon season in Idaho after recent increases in the number of fish being counted in the Columbia River, including more than 30,000 counted passing Bonneville Dam in two days. Although current counts of the upriver 2014 spring Chinook run at Bonneville are only… moreApplications for Controlled Hunts Being Taken
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Hunters hoping to draw tags for big game controlled hunts this fall should submit their applications in the next few weeks. Through June 5, applications are being taken for controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and fall turkey tags. Controlled hunts are hunts with a limited number of tags in a specific… moreChat Live with F&G about Fishing in the Gem State
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Anglers are invited to join an online chat with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and ask questions, give feedback, and learn more about fishing in the Gem State. Anglers can chat live with fisheries and hatchery staff, along with enforcement officers, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Thursday, May 22. Fish and Game… moreFish and Game Vehicle, 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, May 21, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 3:00 p.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Printing Licenses
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Q: If I purchase a fishing license on line, do I have to wait for it to arrive in the mail before I can go fishing? A: No, you will print your license from the confirmation page at the end of the transaction on your home printer. Please note that you will not be able to print your license once you navigate away from… moreLearn Why Birds Matter at Migratory Bird Day Event May 10
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Not everyone is aware of the diversity of birds around the world, the amazing migrations some take, and the extraordinary range of behaviors, plumages, and songs they exhibit. International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) 2014 shares the many ways in which birds matter to the earth, to ecosystems, and of course, to us.… moreMoose In the Flower Garden, Oh My!
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Most people enjoy the moose that come to visit towns and feel they are a part of what makes Idaho a special place to live. However, the enjoyment of living with wildlife, especially moose, occasionally comes with some degree of consternation. Moose typically eat woody material including trees, needles and shrubs in… moreIdaho Fish and Game Clarification
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Two weeks ago, an Idaho Fish and Game officer was quoted in an Idaho newspaper story comparing the impacts of poachers and wolves on other big game species. The officer suggested that poachers kill as many or more big game animals as wolves. We do not know whether or not that is true. We do know that poaching occurs… more2014 Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon Run Will Meet or Exceed Preseason Forecast
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Fisheries managers are expressing confidence about a strong Chinook salmon season in Idaho after recent increases in the number of fish being counted in the Columbia River, including more than 17,000 counted passing Bonneville Dam in one day. Although current counts of the upriver 2014 spring Chinook run at… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 128,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. Location --- Week Stocked --- Number of Trout - Boise River --- above Glenwood Bridge --- Water level dependent --- 3,000 - Boise River --- below… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for May
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May will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with more than a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreTake Me Fishing Trailer Coming Soon to a Location near You
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Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making an appearance at local ponds across the region, promoting the sport of fishing as part of an active outdoor lifestyle. Staff will be available at the trailer to provide fishing instruction and to hand-out loaner rods, bait and other fishing gear. To learn more about… more