Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game seeking public input on pelican management plan
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking for public input on Idaho's management plan for the conservation of American white pelicans. The ten-year plan (2016-2025) is to conserve American white pelican populations and to manage impacts to Idaho's fisheries. Idaho's pelican population has increased… morePoached Elk's Antlers Found; Poacher Remains Unidentified
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The antlers from a bull elk believed to be poached just east of State Highway 21 along the Spring Shores Road north of Boise have been found. A February 23 Fish and Game news release about the poaching incident prompted an antler shed hunter to come forward with the antlers he salvaged from the dead bull. The shed… moreNorthern Idaho Walleye Expand
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By Rob Ryan, Regional Fishery Biologist, Coeur d' Alene A newcomer is establishing itself in northern Idaho. Walleye, a staple of the Midwestern United States, have not historically been a part of the northern Idaho landscape. They have found their way into area waters fairly recently. Lake Pend Oreille, well… moreBald Eagles Killed, Information Sought
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent shooting of two mature bald eagles along the shore of Brownlee Reservoir near Steck Park. The birds were discovered Sunday, February 28th, although exact time of death could not be determined. Fish and Game veterinarian Mark Drew confirmed that both… moreCascade produces another state record perch
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist It's no longer rumor or speculation whether Lake Cascade will break another state record; it happened Feb. 26 when Skye Coulter of Donnelly landed a 2-pound, 15.36-ounce yellow perch that topped Tia Weise's previous state record of 2 pounds, 11.68… moreSteelhead and salmon are Idaho's heavyweights
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist Want to catch big fish? Of course you do, and if you want to consistently catch them, steelhead and salmon are your best bets. Let's look at the tape, scale and ticker. The average Idaho rainbow trout is around 10-14 inches and weighs about a… moreSpring bear controlled hunt results available
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The draw for controlled hunts for spring black bear has been completed. Hunters who applied can determine if they were drawn at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/results/, or by going to Drawing Results under the Licensing tab. Fish and Game has mailed notification cards to those who were… moreCommission to meet in Boise next week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on March 9 and 10. A public hearing will be held Wednesday, March 9 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Washington Group - Main Auditorium at 720 East Park Blvd. Citizens are invited to address the commission regarding agenda and non-agenda items at the hearing. All… moreWild Turkey Hunting Wildavore Workshop Slated in Star
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First-time hunters with a desire to learn more about hunting the elusive wild turkey and possibly participate in an actual wild turkey hunt are invited to take part in an upcoming workshop tailored to give them the skills necessary to pursue and bag the wily birds. The two-session Wild Turkey Wildavore Workshop -… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for Southwest Idaho
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing almost 16,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during March. Location Week Stocked Number of Trout Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge March 7 1,440 Boise River - below Glenwood Bridge March 7 1,440 Caldwell Pond #2 February… morePublic input sought for proposed Black Lake Ranch/St. Maries parcels land exchange
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will hold four scoping meetings to gather public input regarding a proposed land exchange of four parcels comprising of 1,402.04 acres of mostly forested land in Benewah County, Idaho, (St Maries parcels), to be traded for 1,012.72 acres fronting the Coeur d'Alene River and… morePublic's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a bull elk just east of State Highway 21 along the Spring Shores Road north of Boise. The poaching incident occurred in late January or early February. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case… moreMoose In Town
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By Lauren Lane, Senior Conservation Officer, Upper Snake Region The Upper Snake Region is home to a healthy number of moose, and many residents have been lucky enough to spot one in their travels. It is not uncommon for moose sightings to increase during the winter months. This is largely due to the fact that moose… more
Panhandle Region Land Exchange Proposal
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Public input sought for proposed Black Lake Ranch/St. Maries parcels land exchange
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is holding four scoping meetings to gather public input regarding a proposed land exchange of four parcels comprising of 1,402.04 acres (St Maries parcels) of mostly forested land… more
Public meetings planned to collect comments on proposed big game auction tags
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is seeking public feedback on a proposal to offer five tags for auction including one each for elk, mule deer, mountain goat, pronghorn, and moose. The following public meetings will be held where people can speak directly with local Fish and Game staff about the proposal: -… moreAnglers needed to catch S.F. Clearwater River steelhead
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist Idaho Fish and Game wants young steelhead released into the South Fork of the Clearwater River to be from parents taken from that river, so the department is asking anglers to catch local spawners to fill nearby hatcheries. Here's how it works:… moreUpland game seasons and rules book available
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The 2016 and 2017 Upland game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules books are back from the printer and will available at Fish and Game license venders this week. The new seasons and rules information is available online now at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/seasons/upland. The new rules brochures include… moreDon't dump unwanted domestics into Idaho
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist It seems every year Idaho Fish and Game gets a few calls, emails or visits from citizens wanting to know the identity of some exotic creature they encountered. It happened again recently, only this time a Fish and Game employee spotted a couple… more