Press Releases and Articles
South Fork of the Salmon River Chinook fishing Q&A
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
South Fork of the Salmon River’s Chinook season can be fun and frustrating. The season opened June 18, and anglers play an anxious game trying to time their fishing trips with arrival of the salmon because after the fish arrive the season can… more
Leave it better than you found it
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With camping and fishing season in full swing and many people enjoying Idaho's outdoors, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to make litter pick-up part of their outdoor routine.
"Not only is it the right thing to do, but it demonstrates respect and commitment to outdoor… more
Cultivate a lifelong fishing buddy – take a kid fishing
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For quality time with your family, there's nothing quite like spending a day fishing together. It's a great way to instill a love for the outdoors in your kids, inexpensive and fun.
With many families heading out fishing this summer, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds adults there are a number of things to keep… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet in Jerome in July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 6 and 7 at Fish and Game’s Magic Valley regional office in Jerome.
A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the public… more
Reward Increased And New Information Released Concerning Dead Island Park Grizzly Bear
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released new information about a young male grizzly bear that was found dead in Island Park, Idaho at the start of June and the independent Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) Board has also announced an increase in the reward being offered.
Forensic evidence now… more
Fish and Game Regional Supervisor Steve Schmidt to retire
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Since January of 2006, Steve Schmidt has provided leadership to the fish and wildlife management professionals of the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
As an avid sportsman, he understood the value of providing fish and wildlife populations with the habitat and protection required… more
Fish and Game Seeks Information about Killing of Juvenile Wolves
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking for the public’s help in determining who is responsible for removing and killing young wolves from a den in northern Idaho.
The incident occurred in Kootenai County, about 15 miles from Coeur d’Alene, in the Sage Creek drainage. The incident likely occurred sometime during the… more
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Give dad a life jacket for Father's Day
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Father's Day is Sunday, June 19 and if your dad is an angler or spends any time in a boat, a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) is both a great gift idea and something that may save his life.
“Each year people lose their lives while boating, and they may still be alive if they had been wearing a life jacket,”… more
Sheep Poacher Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban/Jail Time
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A lifetime hunting ban, jail time and thousands of dollars in penalties are the price a Nampa man must pay for last year’s poaching of a trophy bighorn sheep along Idaho’s Main Salmon River.
Appearing in Idaho County Court on June 6, Paul Cortez (53) of Nampa stood silent as District Court Judge Gregory… more
Research aims to learn about pronghorns and improve their numbers
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Catching North America’s fastest land animal with a salmon net may seem like a fool’s errand, but it’s possible with good timing and persistence.
The obvious question is “why would you want to do that?” The quick answer is to… more
Whitetails exhibiting aggressive behavior likely have fawns nearby
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All of us have had the experience of seeing a deer in our yards when we have walked out of the house or pulled into the driveway. A deer will then typically do one of two things. It may raise its white, tail flag and run away; or, it may watch us long enough to conclude that we are not a threat and go back to… more
Project WILD workshops scheduled in Boise
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering two Project WILD workshops in Boise for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation.
Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students - but you don't have to be a… more
Adults can transfer their controlled hunt tags to their child or grandchild
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NOTICE: The rules for tag transfer have changed since this article was published. Please refer to the appropriate form for more information.
To enhance youth hunting opportunity and experience, holders of a controlled hunt tag for big game or a turkey controlled hunt permit are… more
Public input sought on youth hunt eligibility and proposals for mandatory trapper education
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to eligibility requirements for youth hunts and also proposals for mandatory trapper education.
To review the proposals and submit comments, go online to the public involvement page on Fish and Game's website at https… more
Super Hunt winners announced
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Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been drawn.
Of the 44,767 total entries, 15,936 were for eight deer tags, 14,497 were for eight elk tags, 3,461 were for eight pronghorn tags, 7,254 were for one moose tag, and 3,619 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each… more
Dworshak kokanee and bass provide steady action
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By Sean Wilson, IDFG Fishery Research Biologist, Lewiston
Summer is almost here and a lot of folks have been taking advantage of the warm, sunny days by spending a day fishing out on the lake. Dworshak Reservoir is one of the most popular fisheries in the Clearwater Region and anglers have been busy chasing “… more
Research aims to improve pronghorn populations
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Catching North America’s fastest land animal with a salmon net may seem like a fool’s errand, but it’s possible with good timing and persistence.
The obvious question is “why would you want to do that?” The quick answer is to learn… more