Press Releases and Articles
Learn Why Birds Matter at Migratory Bird Day Event May 10
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Not everyone is aware of the diversity of birds around the world, the amazing migrations some take, and the extraordinary range of behaviors, plumages, and songs they exhibit. International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) 2014 shares the many ways in which birds matter to the earth, to ecosystems, and of course, to us.… moreMoose In the Flower Garden, Oh My!
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Most people enjoy the moose that come to visit towns and feel they are a part of what makes Idaho a special place to live. However, the enjoyment of living with wildlife, especially moose, occasionally comes with some degree of consternation. Moose typically eat woody material including trees, needles and shrubs in… moreIdaho Fish and Game Clarification
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Two weeks ago, an Idaho Fish and Game officer was quoted in an Idaho newspaper story comparing the impacts of poachers and wolves on other big game species. The officer suggested that poachers kill as many or more big game animals as wolves. We do not know whether or not that is true. We do know that poaching occurs… more2014 Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon Run Will Meet or Exceed Preseason Forecast
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Fisheries managers are expressing confidence about a strong Chinook salmon season in Idaho after recent increases in the number of fish being counted in the Columbia River, including more than 17,000 counted passing Bonneville Dam in one day. Although current counts of the upriver 2014 spring Chinook run at… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 128,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May. Location --- Week Stocked --- Number of Trout - Boise River --- above Glenwood Bridge --- Water level dependent --- 3,000 - Boise River --- below… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for May
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May will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with more than a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete fishing trailer schedule is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreTake Me Fishing Trailer Coming Soon to a Location near You
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Fish and Game's fishing trailer will soon be making an appearance at local ponds across the region, promoting the sport of fishing as part of an active outdoor lifestyle. Staff will be available at the trailer to provide fishing instruction and to hand-out loaner rods, bait and other fishing gear. To learn more about… moreRose Lake Access (North Idaho) Temporary Closure Announced
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Rose Lake boat launch and picnic area will be closed to public access for about 60 days this spring. The closure is needed for public safety during site improvement work. Construction and closure will begin the week of May 5. The site will be closed for the duration of… moreInformation Sought On Cow Moose Shot And Left
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A cow moose that was carrying a fetus a little more than a month away from birth was found dead along Penny Lane off Sanders Rd. The location is about three miles north of Emida in Benewah County. According to Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Senior Conservation Officer Rob Morris, the moose was shot on the… moreMK Nature Center and IFWF Take Part in Idaho Gives 2014
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The MK Nature Center, working through the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, will once again be participating in the Idaho Gives campaign, a one day charitable giving event sponsored by the Idaho Nonprofit Center. This year's event will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 and will run from midnight until 11:59pm.… moreSuper Hunt Entries Available
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The chance at Idaho's ultimate hunting opportunity is up for grabs, as Fish and Game is once again selling tickets for the Super Hunt drawings. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received by May 31 with the drawing set for June 10. All entries received after May 31 will go into the… moreNew Link Provides First-hand Fishing Information
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What is the best way to find out where fishing is hot in Idaho? Ask the people who are on the water. That's the idea behind a new feature on Fish and Game's website called "Fish Talk." The new link provides anglers the opportunity to share their experiences with others; from where the fish are biting and what species… moreIdaho Conservation Officers to Host Youth Conservation Camp
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Summer in Idaho means camps for kids. If you are 10 to 12 years old and want to learn outdoor skills, become certified through hunter education and experience a wide variety of other fun outdoor activities, consider attending the Youth Conservation Camp, August 11-15, at Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Bridge Closure Below C.J. Strike
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Q: I am planning a trip to fish for Sturgeon below C.J. Strike Dam. If I decide to change spots, is there a quick way to get from one side of the river to the other? A: It will be more difficult this summer, as Idaho Power has closed the bridge below the dam until July 31 for renovation. The bridge is on Strike Dam… moreIf You Care, Leave it There - Baby Animals Belong in the Wild
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Spring is baby season for all things wild, with most birds and animals busy with the task of raising their offspring. It's also the time of year when well-intentioned folks find "abandoned" critters and bring them by our office or call with questions about how to care for their new discoveries. We offer this simple… moreBoise Area Hunter Education Instructors Sought
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Idaho's Hunter Education program is looking for new instructors to help meet course demand in the Treasure Valley area. In Idaho's southwest region, hundreds of Hunter Education Instructors conduct dozens of courses annually, graduating more than 4,500 new hunters each year. Every program instructor is a volunteer. "… moreSome Horsethief Reservoir Campsites Will Remain Closed
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A popular campground on the east side of Horsethief Reservoir will remain closed indefinitely, even while the west side of the reservoir opens to camping on May 1st. Fishing opportunities at the popular reservoir remain unaffected by the campsite closure. Finding a suitable volunteer camp host for the east side… moreWildlife Programs Benefit from Online Giving May 1
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You can help "Keep Idaho Wonderfully Wild" by participating on Thursday, May 1st, in Idaho Gives, a statewide day of online giving. Donors can learn about and designate funds to benefit wildlife management and conservation programs, as well as other nonprofit projects. "Idaho's wildlife populations are increasingly… more