Press Releases and Articles
Chinook Seasons on South Fork, Upper, Lower Salmon
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Several Chinook salmon seasons will open in time for the Fourth of July holiday on parts of the Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. A season in a section of the lower Salmon River upstream of Shorts Bar opens Saturday, June 18; seasons on the South Fork Salmon and a section of the upper Salmon rivers open June 25;… moreLeftover Moose Permits Available
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Hunters still have a chance at 13 leftover moose controlled hunt tags available in the second drawing. The second controlled hunt application period for leftover moose tags runs from June 15 through June 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10. Tags… moreSuper Hunt Winners Drawn
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After the first Super Hunt drawing of 2011, 26 lucky hunters won the hunt of their dreams. Winners of Super Hunt tags for a deer, elk, pronghorn or moose can take an animal in any open hunt in addition to any general season or controlled hunt tags they also hold. All other rules of individual hunts apply. Entries… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The print version of the June issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers resumed wolf management by Idaho Fish and Game. It includes an outline of wolf management plans, and some ongoing wolf control efforts. It also includes a summary of the wolf population status and the Idaho Fish and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunt Sign Up
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Q. When can I sign up to participate in depredation hunts this year? A. The application deadline is June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination license. Depredation hunts, if needed, are… moreFish and Game Seeks Help Solving Deer Poaching
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The Idaho Department Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot a whitetail doe near the intersection of Lenville Road and Miller Road south of Moscow around 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. Witnesses observed two males load the deer into an older model gray Ford pickup and quickly drive off. One of the… moreHigh Water Forces Take Me Fishing Trailer Event Changes
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Normally the Snake River flows serenely through the center of Idaho Falls, but this year due to melt water from near record snow packs, the calm river is a raging torrent. High, fast, muddy and cold water make for poor fishing conditions, so Idaho Fish and Game, with cooperation from Idaho Falls Power, will be moving… moreFishing Clinics Limit Rose Lake Launch June 18
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in cooperation with the Panhandle Bass Club, have planned youth fishing clinics at Rose Lake for June 18. Fish and Game hosts numerous hunting and fishing events to promote participation in outdoor recreation. The focus of this event is to encourage youngsters to participate in… moreGoose Banding Efforts Focus on Boise Parks
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More than 500 Canada geese may soon be sporting new hardware as part of an urban goose study conducted this month by Fish and Game in partnership with Boise Parks and Recreation. The banding project is scheduled to begin Friday, June 10, in Ann Morrison or Julia Davis Parks; banding efforts will continue the following… moreSaturday is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 11 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreCell Phones, Satellites Help Prevent Wildlife/Auto Collisions
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Countless cell phones on the ground and 24 satellites, orbiting 12,550 miles up in the sky and connected by the Internet, are part of a project in Island Park to help decrease vehicle collisions, resulting in deaths of wildlife and humans. The joint project with the Idaho Department of Transportation, Idaho Fish and… moreF&G Commission Adds Salmon Season, Adjusts Limits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Monday, June 6, increased the bag limits on adult Chinook salmon in the Clearwater River drainage to two per day and six in possession. The commissioners also set a limited jacks-only season on another section of the upper Salmon River. Fish and Game fishery managers estimate the… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Proposed Fishing Rules
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Idaho Fish and Game seeks public comments on a series of proposed changes to fishing rules. The proposed rule changes may be found on the Fish and Game website or by contacting regional offices. Comments may be entered on the website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/. Written comments may be sent to IDFG… moreIdaho Taxidermists Help with Grizzly Education
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When it comes to educating the public about bear identification, seeing is believing. The Be Bear Aware program sponsored by the Center for Wildlife Information has developed a unique bear education public outreach trailer. With the center's help, Idaho Fish and Game has been developing its own bear education outreach… moreAsk Fish and Game: Leftover Tags
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Q. When do leftover trophy tags go on sale? A. The second controlled hunt application period for 12 leftover moose hunt permits runs from June 15 through June 25 - one bull in Hunt 3044, Unit 12-3; three bulls in Hunt 3053, Unit 16A; four bulls in Hunt 3054, Unit 17; and four bulls in Hunt 3056, Unit 20. There are no… moreRaging Waters Change Plans for Idaho Falls Free Fishing Day
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For a number of years, Free Fishing Day in Idaho Falls has meant lots of fun for youths catching fish in the portion of Willow Creek located in Freeman Park. Idaho Fish and Game would barricade a section of the creek to contain planted hatchery fish, and the Elks Clubs would help children experience the thrill of… moreAsk the Conservation Officer: Nuisance Animals
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Question: "I'm having problems with skunks around my house. What can I do to keep them away?" Answer: Spring is the time when many wild animals begin looking for places to make their summer home, find easy foraging for food, and… more
Multi-line & Multi-colored Labels in ArcMap
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Right-click the layer you would like to create multicolor/multi-line, choose Properties… and go to the Labels tab, and click the “Expression…” button.
For example, to have the New ID on top and the Old ID on the bottom:
[New_ID]&vbnewline&[Old_ID]
To have each a different color:
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