Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Process
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Q. How does Fish and Game's controlled draw hunt system work? A. Glad you asked. Here is a simplified version of how the controlled hunt drawing system works: The procedure has been computerized since 1973 and was certified random by Boise State University professors in 1977. Every applicant has the same chance of… more
Mule Deer Survival Update May 2013
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Mule deer survival over this past winter promises to be better than average. Mule deer populations require good overwinter survival of does and fawns, and a high doe:fawn ratio going into winter. The quality of habitat, particularly summer habitat in conjunction with winter severity drive mule deer population growth… more
Display Points From a Table: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Do you have data points that won’t display right in your GIS map?
This may be the help you need.
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Fish and Game Looking for Deer with Lice
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Blue No. 60 may be lice-free, but others of her kind, living in south Boise, may remain infested. Fish and Game is asking for the public's help to determine if such is the case. In March, several south Boise residents reported seeing a mule deer doe with serious hair loss and open sores. The nearly tame deer was… more
Salamander Searches!
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Hello Everyone! This week is the best opportunity to catch Coeur d' Alene salamanders we have had in a while. The weather will be perfect- for salamanders that is. THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST CHANCE WE HAVE TO LOCATE THIS TOUGH TO FIND SPECIES THIS SUMMER. WE NEED YOUR HELP!http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/iwszone3… more
Women's Outdoor Skills Clinic
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a clinic to introduce or enhance the participants' skills in hunting, fishing, and outdoor survival. Anyone interested in attending may not qualify. This event is only accepting female participants. The 20th… moreChinook Fishing to Open July 5 on South Fork Salmon
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Wednesday, June 12, adopted a Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River to open Friday, July 5. Fishing will be open only Fridays, Saturday and Sundays until further notice. Managers anticipate a shorter fishery on the South Fork because fewer fish are returning to… moreCommission to Meet in Pocatello in July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 10 and 11 in Pocatello. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10. The Fish and Game Commission usually holds a public hearing in conjunction with each regular meeting. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do… moreSandhill Crane Decline Means Fewer Tags This Year
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The Pacific Flyway Council has allocated Idaho a harvest of 137 cranes for the 2013 season. The allocation is a significant reduction from 2012, and is the lowest since 1996. Idaho Fish and Game will be soliciting public comments from June 24 through July 3 on a proposed season that would run September 1 - 15 with… moreHayden Lake Kokanee Fishing, Surprise to Local Anglers
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By Phil Cooper -- Idaho Fish and Game There has been quite a buzz in the area lately about some great kokanee fishing on Hayden Lake. Anglers have reported consistently catching kokanee this spring ranging from 14-16 inches, a meaty size for eatingÉnot to mention large enough to be a thrill to catch. Anglers have… moreWildlife Enforcement Officers to Meet in Boise
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are rolling out the welcome mat for fellow wildlife enforcement officers from around the United States and Canada. The annual conference of the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association will begin Wednesday, July 17, and this year's host city is Boise. It… more
Game On: MBI Summer Crews Hit the Field!
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With over 1500 surveys to conduct this summer MBI field crews are already efficiently moving through the survey grid.
Two types of survey are done in each of our 849 5x5 km survey grids: wetland and terrestrial.
First things first, IDFG Wildlife Technician Mollie Wiebush takes a… more
Fish and Game Hosts Project WILD Workshop for Teachers
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An Introductory Project WILD workshop will be hosted by Idaho Fish and Game on July 10 and 11 at the regional Fish and Game office in Pocatello. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. This workshop is perfect for anyone new to Project WILD or for those who haven't taken a basic Project WILD… more
Mule Deer and Aspen
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Mule Deer and Aspen
Mule deer are an important species to the state of Idaho. Every year people enjoy mule deer through hunting them or watching them afield. Each year 63,000 mule deer hunters enter the field to hunt this iconic western species. Unfortunately, mule deer are experiencing a… more
Horsethief Reservoir Seeks Summer Host
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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the remainder of the summer there in 2013, serving as host for the Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. "We're looking for a person or persons to meet and greet the camping public… moreMartin Landing Summer Host Sought
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With Martin Landing slated for a grand opening sometime in July, Fish and Game is looking for the right volunteer to serve as campground host for the newly renovated area that remains a work in progress. Just last year, Fish and Game worked with Canyon County Parks and Recreation to secure a $210,000 grant from Idaho… moreSalmon Fishing Open on Snake and Little Salmon Rivers
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Fishing for Chinook salmon is still open in the Snake and Little Salmon rivers. The Little Salmon is open from a posted boundary about fifty yards upstream of the Little Salmon River mouth to the U.S. Highway 95 Bridge near Smokey Boulder Road. The season is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until further… moreCommission to Meet in Pocatello in July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 10 and 11 in Pocatello. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10. The Fish and Game Commission usually holds a public hearing in conjunction with each regular meeting. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do… more