Press Releases and Articles
Salmon and steelhead days Sept. 9-11
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The 19th Annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will be Wednesday through Friday, September 9-11 at Idaho Fish and Game's Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center in Boise. Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days is a hands-on, outdoor learning event designed to increase awareness and appreciation for salmon, steelhead, and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Current Fire Information
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Q: There's a fire burning near where I plan to archery elk hunt in a couple weeks. Who should I contact to get the most current fire information? A: The latest Idaho fire activity, area restrictions and fire-related links is available on Idaho Fish and Game's website at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/fire.… moreHunts opening Saturday in the Owyhees unlikely to change
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With controlled deer and pronghorns hunts opening in Unit 40 in portions of Owyhee County Saturday, Aug. 15, Idaho Fish and Game is monitoring the Soda Fire, but not closing or altering hunts at this time, nor expecting to in the immediate future. Like all wildfires, situations with the Soda Fire in Owyhee County can… moreHunters will see minor changes to waterfowl rules and lots of ducks
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Hunters will see similar waterfowl rules and bag limits to last year in most areas, but with minor season dates and bag limit changes. Excluding Zone 1 in Southeast Idaho, most of the state will open for waterfowl hunting on Oct. 17 and run until Jan. 29, and the youth hunt will be Oct 3-4. The season will open a week… moreFree Waterfowl Hunting Clinic Planned Near Bruneau Sept. 5
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold an Introduction to Waterfowl Hunting Clinic at the C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area near Bruneau on September 5th. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join Idaho Fish and Game and Ducks Unlimited for a free introduction to waterfowl hunting. The clinic is… moreSale of early controlled hunt tags slowed
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Because of high volume of participants in this morning's sale of early controlled hunt tags across the state, issuance of these tags was unexpectedly slowed. This caused inconvenience to those attempting to obtain a tag. Fish and Game regrets any inconvenience to hunters and is working with the license vendor to… moreSage-grouse season set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a restrictive season for sage-grouse. The 2015 season will run from September 19 to September 25, with a daily bag limit of one bird, and a possession limit of two birds. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt with the exception of re-opening an… moreCommission approves coho salmon season
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Anglers will enjoy the second consecutive coho salmon season in over 30 years this fall. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a coho salmon season for the mainstem Clearwater, Middle Fork and North Fork Clearwater rivers. The season will run September 1 through November 15 on the mainstem and Middle Fork… moreLast chance for Super Hunt drawing
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Monday, August 10 is the last day to enter this year's Super Hunt drawing. Super Hunt entries are $6 each and Super Hunt Combo entries are $20 each. No license is needed to enter either drawing, and there is no limit on the number of times a person can apply. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings,… moreAnglers ask to weigh-in on fishing season and rules for 2016-2018
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed fishing seasons and rules changes for the 2016 through 2018 seasons. Fishery managers want to hear what anglers think about a variety of topics that include: rainbow trout bag limits on Lake Pend Oreille; changes in bass harvest rules in the… moreEarly hunts are great options with unique challenges
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Early season big game hunts are starting and hunters are eager to get in the field to take advantage of what looks to be an excellent season. It allows some people to get a head start on their fall hunts, but Idaho Fish and Game reminds early season hunters to take extra precautions. With pronghorn season starting… moreAsk Fish and Game: second general season elk tags
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Q: If I purchase a second general season tag for elk at a discount, can I use it in a different elk zone than my first tag? A: Yes, as long as there are still nonresident general season tags available for that zone at the time you purchase a second tag. In addition, you would need to designate the second general… moreEarly controlled hunt tags go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11
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Sale of 142 controlled hunt tags for hunts that begin in mid August will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, August 11 at Fish and Game offices, license vendors and online at fishandgame.idaho.gov. Tags are for these controlled hunts: - Deer hunts: 1028, 1085, 1088, and 1089 -… moreAug. 6 sale of unclaimed tags delayed
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Because of a vendor computer malfunction, Idaho Fish and Game delayed sales of its early season, unclaimed controlled hunt tags that went on sale Aug. 6 on a first-come, first served basis. The department regrets any inconvenience to hunters. Tags will go back on sale after the problem is solved, and Fish and Game… moreHunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 12 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora… moreCommission to meet by conference call August 11
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The August 11 Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting originally scheduled in Idaho Falls will now be a conference call. The call will begin at 9 a.m. at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut. There will be no public testimony taken during the call, but the public is welcome to attend. To request… moreKootenai River Provides Good Summer Fishing Opportunity
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Many streams and rivers in the Panhandle are experiencing record low flows and warm water temperatures this summer. The result is tough conditions for fish and for anglers. There are some angling opportunities worth considering that are not as impacted by the summertime water conditions. One such opportunity can be… moreEnter now for second controlled hunt drawing
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Over 2700 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags are available for hunter in the second drawing. The application period for the second controlled hunt drawing runs from August 5 through August 15. Results will be available by August 20. Any tags not drawn after the second drawing will be sold… more