Press Releases and Articles
FY14 MBI Match Report
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Big news, we have exceeded our federal match requirement for our Competitive State Wildlife Grant just 2 years into the 3 year grant! Thanks to the contributions of over a dozen partners, some hard core wildlife biology interns, and hundreds of citizen naturalists we have exceeded our $702,290 non-federal… more
How to Contact Fish and Game
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has 83 Conservation Officers covering 84,000 square miles. Doing the simple math, Idaho Conservation Officer patrol districts average over a thousand square miles. Within each patrol district, officers have a wide variety of duties to perform. Law enforcement activities amount… morePublic's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case South of Grasmere
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of two five-point bull elk near the Nevada border. The poaching incident took place in Idaho, just north of the Nevada border and just east of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. It is believed the elk were poached sometime during… more75th Celebration: 2010 - Exploring a New World in Northern Idaho
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As we celebrate Columbus Day and the "Age of Discovery," let's not forget how much there is still to discover in our own backyard. The Multi-Species Baseline Initiative, or MBI, was created in 2010 to do just this - discover and assess species across the Idaho Panhandle and adjoining mountain ranges. "We're still… more
Vehicle and Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Wednesday, October 22, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 2 p.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreCommission to Meet in Post Falls in November
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday, November 12 and 13 the Red Lion Templin's Hotel, 414 E. First Avenue in Post Falls. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 12. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game… moreBighorns Captured, Taken to Research Facility in South Dakota
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Eight bighorn sheep ewes exposed to a new strain of pneumonia were recently captured and moved from Heller Bar southwest of Lewiston to prevent spread of the disease to other nearby herds. The herd had long suffered from pneumonia which has led to high lamb mortality rates. This summer, the ewe sub-group was found… moreDeadwood Kokanee Create Fishing Statewide
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As the early morning sun hit the banks of the Deadwood River, the Fish and Game crew and volunteers are already hard at work spawning kokanee. "The kokanee often move at night so by morning there are up to fifteen hundred or more stacked up behind the weir and in the trap boxes," said Bob Becker, Nampa Fish Hatchery… moreAsk Fish and Game: Proxy Statements
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Q. If I transport an elk for a friend, do I need a proxy statement? A. Yes. Any person who transports any wildlife or fish for another person or receives any wildlife or fish for cleaning, processing, as a gift, or for storage must have a written proxy statement signed by the person who killed the animal specifying… moreFamily Outdoor Festival Planned for November
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Even though general deer season is just getting started, Idaho Fish and Game is excited to share information about a special event coming in November. The Second Annual Family Outdoor Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, at Little Birch Creek Preserve in Robin. The festival runs from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm… moreProject WILD Workshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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If you are an educator who has participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop, then you are already aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But did you know there is one workshop that ties all three "… moreHunting Safety Reminders
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The months of October and November mean hunting season for many people in Idaho. According to a US Fish and Wildlife Service report, Idaho ranks third highest of the 50 states in the percentage of the adult population participating in hunting. Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used,… morePublic's Help Sought in Cow Creek Elk Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a cow elk near Long Tom Reservoir. The poaching incident took place northeast of Mountain Home, just off of the Cow Creek Road, approximately two miles northwest of Highway 20, and occurred sometime between the evening of October 4th and… more75th Celebration: 1990 - Fish and Wildlife Information Systems
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Have you ever used Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner? Checked out the mapping section? Or entered a wildlife observation? If you have, then you've experienced the power of data in today's high tech world. At Idaho Fish and Game, biologists have collected scientifically-based data to help them manage fish and… moreRifle Season for Deer Opens Friday
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Deer hunters are gearing up for opening day across Idaho, as numbers are up and opportunity is high. Three consecutive mild winters across most of Idaho are resulting in unusually high numbers of mule deer and whitetail deer. Survival rates have been higher than average in five of the last six years. Biologists say… moreAsk Fish & Game: Second Tags
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Q: If I purchase a second tag for deer, where can I use it? A: Second deer tags can be used in any general hunt in the state. For more information on second tags for deer and elk go to: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/tagdiscountFall Chinook Jacks with Adipose Fins Must be Released
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Fish and Game has received numerous calls regarding the rules for keeping fall Chinook salmon. Apparently there is a misconception being spread among anglers that fall Chinook jacks (those less than 24 inches) can be kept even if they have an adipose fin. This is absolutely false. Regardless of size, any Chinook… moreNampa Sub-Region Canals Open for Salvage
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Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order allowing salvage of fish from irrigation canals and ditches in the Nampa Sub-Region. The order is limited to Ballentyne, Black Canyon A-Line, Black Canyon, Boise City, Boise valley, Bolton, Caldwell Highline, Campbell, Canyon County, Deer Flat Low Line, Emmett… more