Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Senior License Eligibility Changes
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Q: A friend of mine told me that Idaho's residency requirements for hunters 65 years of age or older has changed from five years to six months to obtain reduced prices on licenses and tags. Is this true? A: Yes. Beginning July 1, 2015, the residency requirements for obtaining reduced priced senior licenses… moreEscape the Heat at a Mountain Lake
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Our visitors from Houston last week didn't think the 100-plus degree days in northern Idaho were all that uncomfortable. Their contention is that 85 degrees with 90 percent humidity is worse. They may be right, but if you want to escape the record setting heat of 2015, a hike to a high mountain lake may be a… 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 29,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during July. Location - Week Stocked - Number of Trout - Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - July 13, 27 - 1,440/1,440 - Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge -… moreMore Chinook Coming to the Boise River
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A second round of Chinook salmon will arrive in the Boise River on Friday, June 26. Idaho Fish and Game expects around 120 adult and 40 jack salmon will be released sometime after noon, spread across the Glenwood, West Parkcenter Bridge, and Barber Park release sites. Besides a fishing license, anglers need a… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Proposed Fishing Seasons and Rule Changes for 2016-2018
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The Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public feedback on proposed fishing seasons and rule changes for 2016-2018. Idaho fishing seasons and rules are developed for approval by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years. Fish and Game has proposed a host of changes based on new information from biologists,… moreIDFG Seeking Input On Fishing Rules For 2016-2018
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public input on proposed fishing season and rule changes for 2016-2018. Public scoping earlier in 2015 led to the development of season and rule change proposals across the state including the Panhandle Region. Proposed rule changes for the Panhandle Region include… moreMarijuana Patches Found In Clark Fork River Delta
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During vegetation planting and monitoring efforts in the Clark Fork River Delta in the spring and summer of 2014, several patches of marijuana plants were discovered growing on islands. The patches were reported to authorities and were removed. More illegal marijuana patches were found in 2015. These patches were… moreOsprey Boat Cruise Planned for July 11
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The osprey is a fish-eating hawk commonly seen in northern Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Coeur d'Alene Lake region including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene Rivers. Adult osprey along with the young of the year birds begin their annual migration in mid-September, traveling all the… morePublic Invited to Castle Rocks Fishing Pond and Archery Course Dedication
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Dedication ceremonies for Castle Rocks State Park's new fishing pond and 3-D archery range will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. All park entrance fees have been waived for the day's events. Directors of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and Idaho Department of Fish and Game will provide short… moreWeb Video Highlights Salmon Angler Excitement
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Salmon anglers describe the 2015 Spring Chinook salmon season as "tons of fun, addicting, and awesome." A new video posted on the Fish and Game website shows this excitement, with anglers catching the hard fighting fish, plus enjoying the beauty of the spectacular Salmon River canyon near Riggins. The video… moreAsk Fish and Game: Second Moose, Sheep, Goat Controlled Hunt Drawing
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Q: I applied for a moose controlled hunt this April and want to know if there are any leftover moose tags available and where? A: All controlled hunt tags for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat were drawn during the first drawing. Therefore, there will not be a second drawing for these species.New Angler Etiquette Videos and Brochure Available
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It's no secret that Idaho's rivers are popular fishing destinations. Great fishing can also draw a crowd, sometimes causing conflicts between anglers. A new educational video - Angler Etiquette: Fishing with the Crowd - is now available on Idaho Fish and Game's website http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fishing/etiquette… moreHunter Education Classes Available in Upper Snake Region
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Now is a great time for youth and adults to sign up for Hunter Education classes. The Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Fish and Game has had many of their volunteer instructors offer to provide multiple class opportunities in both Hunter Education and Combination Hunter/Bowhunter courses this summer. Recent classroom… moreAnnual Trapping of Grizzly Bears to Begin in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreChinook Salmon Season to End in Little Salmon River June 21
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The Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream to the US Highway Bridge near Smokey Boulder Road will close to all Chinook salmon fishing the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June 21. Chinook salmon seasons continue on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge, South Fork Clearwater, Middle Fork… moreChinook Coming To The Boise River
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Meeting by conference call June 15, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a Chinook salmon season in the Boise River. The season will run June 18 through September 30. Fish and Game will release Chinook salmon into the Boise River on Thursday, June 18, sometime after noon at the Glenwood, West Parkcenter… moreChinook Season to Open on South Fork Salmon
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Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River opens Friday, June 19. The South Fork Salmon River will be open from the bridge on Forest Service Road 48 (Lick Creek Road) upstream approximately 32 river miles to a posted boundary 100 yards downstream from the Fish and Game weir. Fishing hours will be 5:… moreHelp Save a Life - Give Dad a Life Jacket for Father's Day
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Father's Day is June 21 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. According to Juelie Traska, boat safety education coordinator with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation in Boise, 11 people… more