Press Releases and Articles
IDFG Serves Up a Second Helping of Turkey!
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Roberts - As part of a continuing effort to establish a viable population of wild turkeys in the Upper Snake Region, IDFG released 45 Merriam's wild turkeys in Roberts, Idaho, near IDFG managed Market Lake Wildlife Management Area. The goal of the project is to create the nucleus for a regional population that will… moreIDFG Breakfast Forum At Helm Restaurant
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Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) breakfast at the Helm Restaurant in LEWISTON, Tuesday February 6, at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast agenda will include a report on big game aerial surveys, flight safety policy changes, hunting season recommendations, big game open house… moreDeer Decoy Catches Poacher
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Hunters have long used wildlife decoys in pursuit of game. Wildlife officers are also using decoys - but in pursuit of poachers. After receiving several reports of hunting violations from both landowners and hunters in Latah County, Fish and Game conservation officers set up a simulated deer on posted agricultural… moreLion Season Closed in Units 43, 44, 48, 49
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A third female mountain lion has been taken from the combined hunt area of game management units 43 (Big Soldier), 44 (Little Soldier), 48 (Big Wood) and 49 (Little Wood). This cat was harvested on Sunday, January 21 and reported to the Department of Fish and Game the next day. According to regulations, the harvest… moreCommission Approves Nonresident Moose Hunting
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Meeting in Boise January 18, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to allow nonresidents to apply for moose permits in the controlled hunt drawings. They will be able to draw up to 10 percent of available permits. This year antlered permits will total 1003, up from 888 last year. Antlerless permits will… moreWood Chairs Commission
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Dr. Fred Wood, Burley, presided as chairman over the January meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in Boise. Dr. Wood is serving a second term as commissioner and was chairman for one year in his first term. Wood took the gavel from John Burns of Salmon. Marcus Gibbs of Grace is vice chairman this year. Gibbs… moreFall Flights Disappoint Again
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One more time, North American duck production was near record high but Idaho duck hunters saw a dismal fall flight from the north. What's worse, it could happen again next year unless the southwest corner of the Province of Alberta receives a lot more snow than it has yet this winter. Most ducks not produced locally… moreIce Fishing Safety
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By Mike Demick Clearwater Region Conservation Educator With the recent cold weather, many ice anglers are venturing onto the frozen surfaces of Idaho's lakes and reservoirs in search of hungry fish. Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials are asking ice anglers to remember that their cold weather sport demands… moreFish & Game Commission Calendar for 2001
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January 18-19 Annual Meeting Public Hearing January 17 Boise Rules: Nonbiological for all big game animals; biological for moose, sheep, and goat (biennial). Fish Management Plan 2001-2005 March 15-16 Special Meeting Public Hearing March 14 Boise Legislative update; Budget direction (pending legislative… moreSheep Hunt Set for Hells Canyon
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a hunt for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Unit 11, home range of some of the largest rams in North America. Commissioners accepted a department recommendation to allow one permit in the Unit 11 hunt. Two permits could be allowed, assuming the holder of the lottery or… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I read that a tag is required to hunt bobcats. Is this new? A. Not to hunt, but within ten days after the end of the season you must get the pelt tagged at a regional Fish and Game office, the McCall office, or a designated checkpoint. The tags are $2 each. An additional $1.50 vendor fee will also be charged each… moreTips for Safe Bird Feeding
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Bird feeding is becoming a very popular winter activity for people of all ages. The fascinating world of birds is soon discovered when people place a feeding station near their home. However, the good intentions of some bird-lovers can lead to harmful effects on local songbirds. Rita Dixon, Idaho Department of Fish… moreSportsman's Expo at Kootenai County Fairgrounds
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The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled the sixth annual "North Idaho Sportsman's Expo and Horn Show" for February 3-4 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Show hours are Saturday, February 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the sixth such expo, and it has developed into a… moreTimely Tip puts Officers on Trail of Mule Deer Buck Poachers
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DRIGGS - Teton Basin Senior Conservation Officer Doug Petersen had his family's peaceful Thanksgiving Holiday festivities disturbed by a telephone call from a concerned landowner reporting some suspected poaching activity. While holiday disruptions are no fun for officers, poachers don't take holidays off, so neither can… moreWhen Is The Ice Safe? No Sure Answer
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With the recent cold weather, many ice anglers are venturing on frozen surfaces of the area's lakes and reservoirs in search of hungry fish. Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials are asking ice anglers to remember their cold weather sport demands a few safety precautions. IDFG warns winter anglers that ice can be… moreBackyard Bird Count February 16-19
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Birdwatchers: Grab a pencil and paper, pour your coffee and observe the visitors at your bird feeder February 16 through 19, 2001. The National Audubon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask every bird watcher across North America to participate in the 4th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Sponsor… moreMountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 25
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As of Friday, January 12 the mountain lion hunting season in hunt unit 25 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "Lion hunting in this unit was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until five female lions were harvested, whichever came first," Fish and Game regional wildlife manager… moreHunter Education Class Registration Scheduled
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Although hunting seasons remain several months away, spring hunter education and bowhunter education classes are now forming. Because of high interest and limited space, participants are urged to register during upcoming registration sessions. On Wednesday, January 24, Nampa/Caldwell area hunter education class… more