Press Releases and Articles
Fishing Trailer Schedule for May
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The month of May will be busy for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with 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 statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreUpdate on IDFG St Maries/Black Lake proposed land exchange
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In February 2016, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to trade four parcels comprised of 1,402.04 acres of mostly forested land in Benewah County. In the value-for-value trade, IDFG would receive 1,012.72 acres of the Black Lake Ranch which fronts the Coeur d'… moreTime soon approaching for newborn wildlife
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Wild bird and mammal species typically produce young in the spring. This timing allows the young to gain the strength and size needed to survive the challenges of winter, or the rigors and dangers of fall migration. Deer, elk and moose will give birth to fawns and calves in May and June. Last week I saw Canada goose… moreRainbow Trout stocking schedule for southwest Idaho
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - May 16, 30 - 440/1,440 Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge - May 16, 30… moreFish and Game Commission sets migratory game bird seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday April 21, approved seasons and limits for all ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, doves, and crows for 2016. A new process and schedule, established in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, was used this year. It allows migratory game bird hunting seasons and… moreIDFG's improved Fishing Planner makes finding fishing holes easy
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Want to go fishing, but need help finding a spot? The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's newly improved Fishing Planner is back. This mobile-friendly interactive search tool is designed to help anglers find information on their next fishing hole. Available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingPlanner/, the… moreNesting season is a reminder to keep wildlife wild
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist It's nesting season for waterfowl, and people may encounter ducks and geese on nests or ducklings and goslings in neighborhoods, parks, ponds and other developed areas. It's fun and exciting to see wildlife among in cities, towns and suburbs, but… moreWildlife benefits from upcoming Idaho Gives
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Whether you are a hunter, angler, boater, wildlife photographer or other outdoor enthusiast, you can help keep Idaho wonderfully wild by participating in Idaho Gives on May 5th, a statewide day of online giving. Donations will benefit wildlife habitat and conservation programs for children at http://www.idahogives.org/… moreMoose, sheep and goat hunt applications due April 30
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching. Hunters have through Saturday, April 30 to apply for these hunts. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may… moreNow's the Time for a Hunter Education Course
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Now is the time for prospective hunters to register and complete a Hunter Education course. Registration is easy and convenient, and this time of year, students have their choice of courses. Completing a course now will also allow first-time hunters to apply for big game controlled hunts. "We have a number of Hunter… moreFarragut Shooting Range History
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The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September of 1942. The base was established in response to military training needs for World War II. It took only six months from the start of… more
Winchester Lake to refill
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Good news for Winchester Lake visitors this summer. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has successfully repaired the siphon at Winchester Lake, which allows the lake to be drawn down if emergencies arise. With the siphon now operational, permission has temporarily been granted to refill the lake up to full pool… moreHayden Lake Kokanee 101
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By Rob Ryan, Regional Fishery Biologist Kokanee, a landlocked sockeye salmon, are relatively new to Hayden Lake. Since Hayden Lake kokanee stocking began in 2011, many anglers have caught on to this popular new fishing opportunity. As anglers discover this new fishery, many are asking questions to better understand… moreRetired Fish and Game conservation officer honored with national award
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Veteran Idaho Fish and Game Conservation officer Blake Phillips looked stunned as he stood before his colleagues gathered Saturday, April 16, to celebrate his recent retirement. His former boss, Enforcement Chief Greg Wooten just announced Phillips is the 2016 recipient of the Guy Bradley Award from the National Fish… moreChinook seasons open Saturday
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The spring Chinook salmon fishing season will open Saturday, April 23, on parts of the mainstem Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, Lochsa, Snake Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The returns of hatchery origin adult Chinook salmon in 2016 are forecasted to be about 30 percent less than… moreTrophy species controlled hunt application deadline approaching
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The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunt controlled hunt applications is less than two weeks away. Hunters have through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Applications can be completed at Fish and Game offices or license vendors with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone… morePeregrine Falcon nest webcam live in downtown Boise
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The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the eight year the webcam has provided a bird's eye view of the nest on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets in downtown Boise. The webcam is available at: http://… moreNew catch and release sturgeon record
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Congratulations to Natalie Hodson (Boise), Homer Brown and Kurt Killgore (both of White Bird) who teamed up to land this amazing white sturgeon. The 111” monster from the Snake River in Hells Canyon has set the new catch/release Idaho state record.
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