Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Big game cartridge limit
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Q. I understand that I can only legally have three shells in my shotgun when I hunt migratory birds, but what about hunting big game with my rifle? A. Idaho does not have a rule limiting the number of cartridges in a hunting rifle, nor for a shotgun while hunting non-migratory game birds. However, migratory bird… moreSalmon Zone B Elk Tags Sold Out
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Idaho resident and nonresident Salmon Zone B tags for game management hunt units 28, 21, 21A, and 36B are sold out for 2015. The Salmon Zone's 2,507 allotted elk B tags for 2015 were sold out for residents on September 2 and September 17 for nonresidents. Idaho Fish and Game's Headquarters office is keeping a… morePronghorn Left to Waste in Shoshone Basin
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information on a case where a pronghorn antelope buck was shot multiple times with a small caliber firearm and left to waste near Horse Creek Reservoir in Shoshone Basin. "Based on the evidence, the buck was likely killed between 1 and 6 pm on Sunday Sept 27," said Jim Stirling, Idaho… moreLake Pend Oreille Kokanee Spawning Enhancement Begins
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans to begin the second phase of a three-year project to increase the amount of available kokanee spawning habitat in Lake Pend Oreille. The work will be completed along the shoreline of Idlewild Bay on the southern end of the lake. Kokanee spawn on gravel substrates, so… moreYouth Mentored Waterfowl and Upland Game Hunts Offered near Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game in the Upper Snake Region will be offering a number of mentored youth hunts throughout the upcoming upland game and waterfowl seasons. These opportunities will focus on youth between the ages of 10 and 15 who are first-time hunters that come from non-hunting families. IDFG will… moreGrizzly Bear Killed Near Idaho - Montana Border
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HENRYS LAKE: A young male grizzly bear approximately three to four years of age was reportedly struck by multiple vehicles as it attempted to cross Highway 20 near the Idaho - Montana border. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00PM on September 27, 2015. The bear died immediately and the Fremont County Sheriff'… moreMember of Hunting Party Attacked by Black Bear
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating a report of a black bear attack on a member of a hunting party over the weekend. The attack occurred on Sunday, September 27 in the Dry Valley Area of Unit 76 in southeast Idaho approximately 14 miles northeast of Soda Springs. The individual was treated at Caribou… moreIrrigation Canals Open for Fish Salvage
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De-watered Southwest Idaho irrigation ditches diverting water from the Boise, Payette, Snake and Weiser Rivers will open to public fish salvage beginning Thursday, October 1 and will remain open to salvage through Sunday, November 15, 2015. This fish salvage order is limited to the following canals: - Ballentyne… moreSurvival tips for big game hunters
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Every fall, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated. Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected stay in the woods. Don't rely only on electronics. Items like GPS receivers,… moreYouth pheasant hunt opens October 3
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Idaho's youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, October 3, and runs through October 9 for all licensed hunters 15 years old or younger. The week-long hunt opens a half hour before sunrise in Area 1, 2 and 3, except on the C.J. Strike, Fort Boise, Montour, Niagara Springs, Payette River, and Sterling wildlife… moreWolf trapping certification courses scheduled this fall
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Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags. For those planning to trap wolves this winter, six courses are scheduled over the next two months at Fish and Game offices throughout the state. All courses run from… moreDecoys and other tools used to detect wildlife crimes
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Hunting violators beware - that deer you are spotlighting or that elk you are shooting illegally might be a decoy. In areas where Idaho Fish and Game gets complaints of spotlighting or other suspicious activity near roads, conservation officers will use "artificial simulated animals," to apprehend unlawful wildlife… moreHot summer affects Chinook salmon
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It wasn't just sockeye salmon that suffered in this record hot summer of 2015. Idaho Fish and Game's McCall Hatchery made some changes to accommodate over-heated Chinook salmon. "Because of the water temperatures in the South Fork being in the upper seventies, we were seeing a lot of mortality with fish that we were… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stopping at check stations
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Q: Do I need to stop at a check station even if I'm unsuccessful? A: Yes. Idaho Code requires that "all anglers, hunters or trappers must stop and report at a wildlife check station encountered on his route of travel." This includes those with or without game. All those who are fishing, hunting or trapping that… moreA Different Kind of Meat and Potatoes
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Humans aren't the only ones who know that fall is harvest season, so do the bears. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been receiving numerous reports of increased grizzly bear activity around the Henrys Fork and its tributaries as it drops out of Island Park. According to Senior Conservation Officer… moreSaturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day
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On the eve of what may be one of Idaho's best hunting seasons in years, hunters and anglers throughout our state and across the country will be celebrating their historic contributions to wildlife conservation on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday September 26. First observed in 1972, National Hunting and… moreFire Restrictions Lifted on Fish and Game Lands in Clearwater Region
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Due to recent widespread rain events throughout many parts of north-central Idaho, Stage I and Stage II fire restrictions will be lifted on Idaho Fish and Game managed lands across the Clearwater Region, effective immediately. This applies to all Wildlife Management Areas, lakes and reservoirs, and fishing access… moreLewiston Area Youth Pheasant Clinic Scheduled Oct. 3rd
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A chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants awaits young hunters who sign up for a youth pheasant clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30am-4:00pm in Genesee. The clinic is free and intended for first-time hunters 12 through 15 years of age who have already completed a hunter education course and hold a… more