Press Releases and Articles
Bringing Back Steelhead to the Potlatch
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While surveying the Potlatch River about 10 years ago, the Idaho Fish and Game discovered something surprising - a resilient population of wild steelhead. The Potlatch River is a small, little known river that flows into the Clearwater River about 15 miles upstream of Lewiston, Idaho. Prone to flash floods in… moreYouth Outdoor Skills Day Set For May 2 Near Rexburg
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Area sporting groups will once again join the Idaho Fish and Game to host an event to encourage more youth and their families to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. A free Youth Outdoor Skills Day is planned for Saturday, May 2, at Beaver Dick Park west of Rexburg on Highway 33. Participants will learn… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stocking Fish
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. Because stockings are tentative and dependent on conditions and staffing restraints, reports are listed by… moreGrizzly Bears Are Finally Out in the Upper Snake Region
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Reports of grizzlies emerging from their dens is old news in much of the Yellowstone Ecosystem, but it appears that grizzlies in the Island Park area of Idaho have stopped hitting the snooze button and are finally on the move. According to Regional Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks, "Our most recent flights finally… moreMule Deer Left to Waste; Public's Help Sought
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the illegal shooting of an adult doe mule deer near Lucky Peak Reservoir east of Boise. Citizens Against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. The… moreTime to Apply for Moose, Sheep and Goat Hunts
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Hunters have until April 30 to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. The upcoming seasons include changes in tag numbers and controlled hunt areas in response to population changes and past harvest success rates, as well as a few new hunts. For moose, new antlered hunts are being… moreVolunteer Anglers Help South Fork Clearwater Steelhead
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While some people fish for fun and even food, others fish for the future. That's what a group of volunteers have been doing recently on the South Fork Clearwater River from Stites to Mount Idaho. Over 100 volunteer anglers were recruited by the Idaho Fish and Game, with assistance from the Nez Perce Tribe, to… moreIdaho's Turkey Hunting Remains Popular, Safety Urged
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April 15 marks the opening day of Idaho's spring general turkey hunting season, and Idaho Fish and Game statistics indicate turkey hunting remains a popular sport. This popularity means there are likely camouflaged hunters pursuing turkey in the hills, and Fish and Game encourages hunters to be extra careful this… moreMK 25th Anniversary and Native Plant Sale Set for April 25
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The public is invited to the Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center's 25th Anniversary Festival and Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25. The anniversary festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include live music, food and drink, fun and educational games, crafts and plenty of opportunities to learn about… moreMonarch Butterfly Monitoring Workshop Coming to Boise
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Nature enthusiasts are invited to participate in a two-day Monarch Butterfly Monitoring Workshop coming to Boise June 19-20 at the Boise Main Public Library. The workshop is a joint partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab, and Monarch Joint Venture. Participants… 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 seventh year the webcam has provided a bird's eye view of the daily activities of the nest on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets in downtown Boise. The webcam… moreAsk Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters
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Q. Where's a good place to take a youngster fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. A list of these choice spots can be viewed on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=252. A… moreSlovak Trash Container Enters Final Phase of Testing at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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WEST YELLOWSTONE - A process that began nearly 5 years ago and 6,000 miles away has entered what biologists hope is its final phase. This week the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center kicked off its Bear Resistant Container Testing Program for the year by retesting the final modifications made to the world… more
Antler Sale this weekend
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there will be an antler sale this weekend in Salmon. be there or be square
Elk Survival Project
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We collared 88 cow and calf elk in the Silver Valley, North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, and St. Joe River drainages in late January. These animals were fitted with GPS collars that will collect 2 locations per day and will send us an alert if the animal dies. We are interested in the animals' overall… more
Commission Adjusts Lion and Bear Seasons, Nonresident Tag Prices; Deyo Land Acquisition
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during a telephone conference call Thursday, April 2, approved adjusting the current 2014-2015 mountain lion and black bear take season dates in Units 21, 27, and 28 to match the respective take season dates they set for the 2015 and 2016 seasons at their March meeting. The 2015… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Education
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Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but I can't until I have a license and to get a license I have to take a hunter education course. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30 or contact… moreYouth "All Star" Upland Bird Hunt A Success
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It is often said that young people are the future. Young hunters are also the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. By introducing our youth to the joys of hunting at an early age, we can ensure the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that.… more