Press Releases and Articles
Plenty of Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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It's not too early to enter the first Super Hunt drawing in June. The deadline is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Applications
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Q. When does the application period for big game controlled hunts begin? A. Fish and Game will take applications for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts from April 1 through April 30. Applications for elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and fall black bear controlled hunts are accepted from May 1… moreNow is a Great Time to Visit a Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-mdemick
Spring (officially) arrives today! Migratory birds apparently do not keep track of the spring equinox very closely, as many have been here for a few weeks. Then again, the term "spring migration" is a generalized and approximated statement. Tundra swans seem to be dabbling in every wetland in northern Idaho. They… moreFish & Game Seeks Volunteers to Help Plant Seedlings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to help plant sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings this spring at a number of locations across southern Idaho. The plantings are an effort to restore mule deer winter range devastated by wild fires in the past few years. The native shrubs provide food and… moreDworshak Reservoir Nutrient Restoration Meeting Set in Orofino
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a public meeting on the Dworshak Reservoir Nutrient Restoration Project next week in Orofino. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 pm, March 26, at the Best Western Riverside Lodge. The meeting will provide a chance to learn about the project, ask questions and… moreTrap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
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Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 19th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Day. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. To learn more about the training day, visit www.snakeavoidance.org, or contact event… moreOpinions on Fisheries Management Sought for Soldiers Meadow Reservoir
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) wants to hear angler's opinions on how to move forward with managing the fishery on Soldiers Meadow Reservoir. Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is a 100 acre irrigation storage reservoir located about 20 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho. On November 7, 2013, the IDFG renovated… moreBluebirds Arriving In Idaho, Nest Boxes Available From Fish and Game
| idfg-mdemick
Last weekend I made a trip into the St Joe area to look at winter conditions for wildlife. While I was primarily interested in how the snow levels were impacting big game, I was struck by the number of migratory birds that are on their way back to northern nesting grounds. The wetlands around Benewah Lake were… more75th Celebration: Volunteering for Wildlife
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When people in Idaho say they care about wildlife, they mean it. In 2013 over 4000 people donated over 60,000 hours to statewide projects, which is equivalent to nearly 1.5 million dollars donated to wildlife conservation. These Idahoans' can-do energy is channeled through Idaho Fish and Game's Volunteer program,… moreF&G Commission to Meet in Boise Next Week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed big game seasons for 2014 during a meeting March 19 and 20 in Boise. The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 19 at the Washington Group Plaza at 720 East Park Blvd. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic… moreApplication Period for Peregrine Capture Permits to Open
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Last year, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules that allow the annual capture of two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry. The 2014 permit application period will be open March 15 - April 15. Two permits are available - one statewide permit for either a nestling… moreSteelhead Anglers Find Success, Conditions Challenging
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Spring is the time when hatchery steelhead concentrate in smaller rivers, making it a great time to fish. This year has been no exception. Steelhead fishing is unique, considering it is very good anytime catch rates are lower than 20 hours per fish caught. Recent angler surveys show catch rates vary… moreCheck the Tax Checkoff for Wildlife
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Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. This fund is used to pay for important… moreLake Cascade Restoration Efforts Benefit Anglers
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Fish and Game's multi-year efforts to improve fishing for perch in Lake Cascade appear to be paying off. On February 15, Luke Spaete of Boise broke the old state record Yellow Perch with a 2 pound, 11 ounce perch caught while icefishing Lake Cascade. Before Spaete's fish, the old record had stood for 38 years, but… moreAsk Fish and Game: Spring Turkey Draw
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Q. I applied for the spring turkey controlled hunt, but when will I know if I drew a tag? A. Successful applicants for spring turkey will be notified by postcard by March 20. You can also check your status through the Idaho Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=… more
Windfarm: USGS Releases Interactive Map of U.S. Wind Turbines
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From the USGS website: "To remedy the lack of information, the USGS created this publicly available national dataset and interactive mapping application of wind turbines. This dataset is built with publicly available data, as well as searching for and identifying individual wind turbines… more
Into the Wolf Den: Monitoring pup survival
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Managing wolves is complicated. It requires a good understanding of their biology. That includes understanding wolf cub survival rates. Since the 1938 initiative, Idaho Fish and Game's biologists continue to try new methods to gain more knowledge and understanding of Idaho's wildlife to preserve, protect, and manage… more
Instructors Needed to Help Pass On the Hunting Tradition
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Folks may not know it, but volunteer instructors are the lifeblood of the hunter and bowhunter education program in Idaho. Since the inception of the program in the 1970's, Idaho Fish and Game has relied heavily on generous volunteers to help prepare thousands of Idahoans for their first hunting experience.… more