Press Releases and Articles
MBI Featured in Organization of Wildlife Planners Newsletter
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Thanks to Teresa O' Connor for putting together a great article about MBI on page 4 of the Organization of Wildlife Planners September newsletter.
OWP Managing Tracks Fall 2014 Newsletter.pdf
Public's Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the wanton waste of a spike bull elk in the Mace Meadows area of Hunt Unit 34 sometime during the weekend of September 27-28. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP… moreShorter Days Reduce Shooting Hours at Farragut
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The Farragut Shooting Range has been a popular facility over the last several weeks, as hunters prepare for the fall hunting seasons. However, fewer hours of sunlight and seasonal staffing changes will lead to a reduction in hours of operation. Starting October 3, the range will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and… moreMain Rose Lake Access Site Remains Closed
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Anglers are reminded that the primary Rose Lake access site temporarily closed September 25. It will remain closed for public safety until around November 25 while site improvements are being completed. Rose Lake can still be accessed from the Watson Rd access and dock, however, the ramp is gravel and the underlying… more75th Celebration: 1980- Make the Call
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It all started in 1980 when Idaho Fish and Game's director, Jerry Conley, contacted a few active sportsmen about something he'd seen in another state - a citizen's group organized to combat the poaching of wildlife. The concept was simple. Create a toll free number for concerned citizens to report fish and wildlife… moreSteelhead Counts Pick Up
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The number of steelhead coming into Idaho is increasing, as counts over Lower Granite Dam have been in the thousands for more than a week. During the four day period ending on Sunday September 28, the average count at Lower Granite was right around 5,000 fish per day. The B-run steelhead run is projected to come in at… moreDeer Season Opens in October in Most of Idaho
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The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows a hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… moreSharp-tailed Grouse Season Opens This Week
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The sharp-tailed grouse season opens Wednesday, October 1, and runs through October 31, with a daily bag limit of two birds and a possession limit of six. The season is open only in eastern Idaho in these areas: Bingham and Clark counties east of Interstate 15, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson County east of Interstate… moreAsk Fish & Game: Hunting on Private Land
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Q: Do I need a hunting license and tag to hunt on a friend's private land? A: Yes. You must have an Idaho hunting license and tag for the species you want to hunt, and you must stay within the season rules that Fish and Game has set up for the unit. All wildlife belongs to the residents of Idaho, even when it is found… moreWebsite Maintenance Will Result in Weekend Disruption
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Fish and Game's main website will be temporarily unavailable on September 26- 28 for hardware upgrades that will ultimately lead to a better more user-friendly site. While some of the information and services of the website will not be available, some of the most popular information and applications will remain… moreInfo on Crow Creek Poaching Sought
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Fish and Game officers are investigating a mule deer buck that was shot by a rifle and left to waste. The buck was found along the Crow Creek Road, near the Sage Creek bridge in Caribou County, Idaho. It was shot either late Thursday, September 11th or early on Friday, September 12th. No attempt was made to harvest any… moreSaturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day
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No state general fund money is budgeted to manage wildlife in Idaho. Hunters and anglers fund the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) through their purchases of licenses and by paying federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment. To recognize the contributions hunters and anglers have made for the… moreGovernor Otter Announces $40m Settlement with BPA
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The Bonneville Power Administration will give Fish and Game $40m for habitat and access. Read the governor's news release here: http://gov.idaho.gov/mediacenter/press/pr2014/9%20September/pr_56.htmlWorking to Restore Aspen
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SWAN VALLEY - The natural world is always changing. The term that biologists use to describe this process is called succession. Whenever man gets involved with nature, succession is altered in some fashion. Often the impact of man's involvement is not known immediately and may take decades to become evident. In the… moreYour Help Needed to Catch Poacher Near Stanley
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Officers in the Salmon Region need your help with a spike elk that was shot and wasted within the last two weeks. The elk was found off of the Cape Horn Road by the Camp Bradley Boy scout Camp near Stanley. The elk had been gutted and covered up with freshly cut trees. A broad head was found deep in its neck. No meat… more75th Celebration: Enforcement Tools & Training
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It's a long road from applicant to Senior Conservation Officer. Back in the day, game wardens were appointed by the State Game Warden. With no formal training and armed only with a love of outdoor activities, theses appointed "protectors" ventured off to help sportsmen catch poachers and protect wildlife. Today it… moreSnake River Sockeye Return Sets Record
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Fish and Game's effort to save Snake River sockeye salmon from extinction is proving to be a success, as the number of sockeye returning to Idaho has set a new modern day record. On September 11, the number of sockeye trapped at Redfish Lake surpassed the record of 1381 trapped in 1956. This is the second milestone… moreAsk Fish & Game: Citizens Against Poaching
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Q: Does Citizens Against Poaching really pay people who report poachers? A: Absolutely! Citizens Against Poaching received hundreds of calls in 2013 resulting in the issuance of 162 citations. The people who reported those 162 cases shared nearly $20,000 in reward money.