Press Releases and Articles
New Highway 21 Wildlife Viewing Guide Available for National Get Outdoors Day
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Boise and Sawtooth National Forests have developed a new Boise-to-Stanley State Highway 21 Wildlife Viewing Guide in time for National Get Outdoors Day - June 14th. The viewing guide includes 18 locations where a traveler can stop with an opportunity to learn about wildlife… moreAsk Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch
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Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only adult Chinook salmon longer than 24 inches on their permits. Salmon less than 24 inches in total length are jacks and do not need to be recorded on the angler's salmon permit. They still apply toward… moreAdult Chinook Harvest Ends on the Clearwater; Orofino Bridge to South Fork
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At the end of fishing hours on Thursday June 12, 2014, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will implement a closure to the harvest of adult Chinook Salmon (24 inches or longer) on the Clearwater River between the Orofino Bridge and the South Fork Clearwater. This closure is being implemented because the harvest… moreAdult Chinook Harvest Ends in North Fork and Clearwater Below Orofino Bridge
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At the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 6, 2014, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will implement a closure to the harvest of adult Chinook Salmon (24 inches or longer) on the Clearwater River downstream from the Orofino Bridge and in the North Fork Clearwater River. This closure is being implemented because… more75th Celebration: Ramps, Rivers and Potties
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We're all a familiar with the brown "access" sign along the highway with the little fish and the hook. It means a ramp to launch your fishing boat...and maybe also a place to find a little relief from too much coffee. But all these ramps, rivers and potties have a story behind them. Idaho Fish and Game's fishing and… more2014 Salmon Season Outlasts 2013
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In 2013, the second day of June was the final day of the season for adult spring Chinook in much of Idaho. In 2014, things are just getting started, and good opportunity remains for Idaho anglers hoping to catch an Idaho salmon. Anglers fishing the Clearwater River have been catching spring Chinook for about a month… moreJune 14 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday June 14 is your chance to try fishing for the first time, or dust off your rod and put it back into use. It is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and Fish and Game invites everyone to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special… moreOne Week Left to Comment on Wolverine Conservation Plan
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The comment period for people interested in Fish and Game's wolverine conservation plan ends next Monday. The Idaho Wolverine Conservation Plan was released May 19 for a 21-day public review. The comment period will conclude on June 9. Wolverines are members of the weasel family. In the northern United States,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q: Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A: No. Archery permits are only required for hunting in archery-only seasons. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of… morePublic Invited to Comment on Wolverine Conservation Plan
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Wolverines may be elusive in the wild, but the public is invited to take a closer look at Idaho Department of Fish and Game's draft plan for conserving this unique, mountaineering mammal. The Idaho Wolverine Conservation Plan was released May 19 for a 21-day public review. The comment period will conclude on June 9… moreRoad Restrictions Over Hells Canyon Dam Adjusted
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BOISE, Idaho, May 29, 2014 - The road over Hells Canyon Dam will completely closed to traffic from 9:30 a.m. - noon and from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MDT June 2 - 5 and again June 9 - 12. These dates represent a change from those announced previously. A traffic flagger will be stationed on the Idaho side of the dam. A… moreControlled Hunt Drawing Results; Moose, Sheep, Goat
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Results for Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat are now available. Hunters who have applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat tags can see if they were chosen by going to the Fish and Game web page: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/controlledhunt/results.asp All of the available… moreWolf Suspected Domestic Dog Disappearance
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Pet owners in the Idaho City area are urged to keep a close eye on their animals after a wolf or wolves apparently killed a domestic dog late Wednesday evening, May 21st. The incident comes on the heels of other wolf sightings in the Idaho City area during the previous week. Responding to the initial call the… more75th Celebration: Honoring the Fallen
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A tribute to Fish and Game employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A series of plaques hang on a wall behind the customer service desk at Idaho Fish and Game's Boise headquarters. Each plaque is adorned with a photograph, a name, and two dates; one for the date on which the person in each photograph… moreSuper Hunt Registration Ends This Week
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The deadline for hunters hoping for the hunt of a lifetime is quickly approaching. Registration for the first Super Hunt of 2014 is May 31. Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose. This includes general hunts and controlled… moreControlled Hunt Deadline Approaching
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Time is running out for hunters interested in applying for controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and fall turkey. The application deadline is June 5. Controlled hunts are hunts with a limited number of tags in a specific area for a specific species. They are like general season hunts, but the number of… moreBiologists Trap Grizzlies for Research
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ISLAND PARK - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreWolverine Plan; Live Web Chat
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Your chance to weigh in or ask questions about Fish and Game's plan for wolverine conservation and protection is coming up. Biologists will be available during a live web chat on Tuesday, June 3rd. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released a draft Wolverine Conservation Plan for a 21-day public review and… more