Press Releases and Articles
Idaho State Department of Agriculture Initiates Avian Flu Investigation
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has initiated a multi-agency investigation following the confirmation of a pathogenic strain of the avian influenza virus (HPAI), originating from wild waterfowl, in western and southern Idaho. The incidents of HPAI recently found in Washington, Oregon, California and… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT - Boise River, above Glenwood Bridge - February 9 - 720 - Boise River, below Glenwood Bridge - February 9 - 720… moreCutthroat Trout Surveys Help Track Population Trends in Priest Lake
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Idaho's state fish, the Cutthroat Trout, are a staple in many of the state's major drainages. The Westslope Cutthroat subspecies were once widely abundant in North Idaho's large lake systems where they spawned in tributary streams and grew large in the lake environments. Although Cutthroat Trout once dominated… moreMaintenance Work Scheduled for Walters Ferry Boat Ramp
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Spring boaters will be the beneficiaries of a maintenance project soon to get underway at Fish and Game's Walters Ferry boat ramp. In early February, Department crews will be removing sediment from the narrow channel that leads from the boat ramp to the Snake River. The two-phase, two-week project will begin February… moreTwelve Year Old Eagle Idaho Girl Sets World Record
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When twelve year old Tia Wiese went ice fishing with her dad last March, she expected to catch some big fish, but probably had no idea she would set a new world record. Tia and her dad Gary had been hitting Lake Cascade regularly, knowing that giant perch were being caught on a regular basis. In fact, Gary had recently… moreSportsmen Against Hunger Event
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Sportsmen and sportswomen in southeast Idaho are joining forces to help with an important cause - fighting hunger. The eighth annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the CAL Ranch Store located in the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck. Those who attend the… moreRecognizing and Avoiding Wildlife Traps Video Now Available
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A new educational video - Avoiding Wildlife Traps While Walking your Dog - is now available on Idaho Fish and Game's website. Intended to aid dog owners, the video shows the variety of traps and snares you may encounter while hiking or walking your dog and how to recognize them. Some traps and trap sets can be… moreEnter Now for 2015 Super Hunt Drawing
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Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn and/or moose. For the chance to win a tag, hunters must purchase entries for the Super Hunt drawings. Super Hunt tags allow winners to pursue deer, elk, pronghorn or moose in any open hunt. This… moreTips for Feeding Winter Birds
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Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to keep a few things in mind to help assure successful bird feeding. "The location of your feeder and what food it offers is very important for attracting birds," said… moreAsk Fish & Game: Regulations
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Q: When will the seasons and rules brochures be available this year? A: The 2015 seasons and rules brochure for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep brochure is scheduled to be shipped from the printer the week of February 18. Next is the big game brochure, with deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain lion, wolf and black… moreGiant Rainbow Trout Caught in North Fork Clearwater
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On January 8 an angler and his friend fishing the North Fork Clearwater River landed a rainbow trout that would easily be a new state record, but they couldn't legally keep it. That's because any rainbow trout longer than 20 inches with an intact adipose fin is legally considered a steelhead and must be released if… moreElk Study Resumes in the Panhandle
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Many people think that fish and game field work slows down a great deal in the winter after the hunting seasons end. When I first started in natural resource work 33 years ago, that was somewhat accurate. In those days, things slowed down in January and February. That was the time when you went inside and finished… moreHorsethief Youth Ice Fishing Day this Saturday
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The ice on Horsethief Reservoir is thick and strong, and that is good news for families planning to attend the youth ice fishing day there. The event will take place Saturday January 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ice was not stable enough two weeks ago when the event was originally scheduled, but volunteers have been… moreControlled Hunt Applications for Spring Bear and Turkey Open Soon
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Hunters wishing to participate in spring hunts for black bear in Idaho can begin applying January 15. Applications for spring turkey begin February 1. This year, children as young as ten years old can participate in these hunts. Anyone nine years old or older may purchase a license and apply for a tag, but must be at… moreBig Horn Sheep Tag Sells for $100k
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Idaho's bighorn sheep auction tag sold for $100,000 to an online bidder at the national Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Show in Reno Saturday night. This is the 5th highest winning bid since the program started in 1988. This permit is valid for use in all open bighorn sheep hunt areas in 2015 throughout Idaho, including… moreCommission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, sheep, and goat when it meets January 21 and 22 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 21, in the headquarters trophy room. Anyone wishing to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game… moreTravel Channel to Feature Idaho Beaver
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An upcoming episode of the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum will feature "Geronimo" the beaver who was part of a Fish and Game program in the late 1940s. Geronimo was the test animal for a method of transporting beavers to the back country by parachute drop. Craftsmen devised special wooden boxes designed to… moreIdaho Anglers Stay Busy During Winter Tying Flies
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For many anglers, the end of warm weather marks a shift of consciousness; from trout rising on a balmy evening just as the sun sets, to traditional winter activities; hunting, football, skiing, etc. But for some, winter is the time to ensure those trout have something worth rising for when the sun returns to higher… more