Press Releases and Articles
Public's Help Sought in Southwest Idaho Elk Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a bull elk near Paddock Reservoir east of the community of Weiser. The poaching incident occurred sometime around Sunday, December 8. Responding to the initial report, Fish and Game conservation officer Paul Alexander found only an… moreIt's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, it's a Biologist!
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Wildlife managers use many tools to help them perform their jobs. Among the more romantic, yet dangerous of these are helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft. Starting in mid-December, Fish and Game personnel will be conducting population survey flights for deer and elk across the Upper Snake Region. Helicopters are… moreF&G to Capture and Collar Elk, Moose and Wolves
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Idaho Fish and Game wildlife biologists will soon be conducting helicopter surveys and radio collaring elk, moose and wolves in Big Game Management Unit 10. The radio-collaring effort will involve a combination of ground capture and helicopter capture, beginning in the middle of December and lasting through the end of… moreSpaces Available in Panhandle Region Wolf Trapper Classes
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Idaho rules require a wolf trapper certification class be completed and passed before a person can purchase wolf trapping tags. The course includes 6.5 hours of instruction, including both classroom and field experience followed by a written exam. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year, but most are… moreRose Lake Access Site to Close Temporarily for Improvements
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The Rose Lake Access Area managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be closed to public access this fall and winter. The closure is needed for public safety during an access site improvement construction project. Construction and closure of the site will begin the week of December 16. The project… more109 Waterfowl Carcasses Dumped
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking information on a large number of ducks that had been dumped along the Clear Lakes Grade Road. On December 8, the carcasses of 107 mallards and two geese were discovered by other waterfowl hunters. "Even though the meat was taken from every bird, the location… moreAsk Fish and Game: Waterfowl Bands
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Q. I shot a mallard recently that had an aluminum band around its leg. How do I report it? A. To report the band, call toll-free to 1-800-327-2263 (BAND) or report online at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/. You can keep the band, as most duck hunters want to do. The U.S. Geological Survey will send you a certificate… moreIdaho Steelhead Season Still Open
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The steelhead harvest season is open on the Boise, Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon and lower Snake rivers. The steelhead limit on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon is three per day and nine in possession. The limits for the fall season and the spring 2014 season in the Clearwater drainage are one fish per day… moreSome Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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Though many big game seasons are winding up, there's still time to bag a wild turkey for Christmas. The fall general turkey season runs through December 15 in game management units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA) 3, 4, 4A, 5 and 6 in northern Idaho, and through December 31 in units 8, 8A, 10A, 11,… moreHunters Asked to Report Hunting Results
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Most of the major big game hunting seasons are now over. Successful or not, hunters are already starting to think about next season. So are we at Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game is encouraging everyone who purchased a deer, elk or pronghorn tag to report the results of their 2013 big game hunts as soon as… more75th Celebration: A License to Take - and Give
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December is a good time to think about a gift that's always in style, never the wrong size or color, and useable every day of the year. Gifts that are good for a lifetime are rare, but this one is available at any Fish and Game office in Idaho - gift certificates for a lifetime license. Licenses for 2014 went on sale… moreFiring Up Aerators at Henrys Lake in Preparation for a Difficult Winter
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Ice is a fact of life for nearly half the year at Henrys Lake. During a typical winter the fish in the lake are able to handle the difficult conditions fairly well, but a number of potentially negative factors have prompted fish managers at Idaho Fish and Game to do all they can to mitigate for potential damages… more75th Celebration: Steelhead from Creation to Catch
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Idaho's first anadromous fish hatchery (ocean-going fish) opened near Oxbow Dam in January 1962, supporting the opportunity to fish for steelhead and salmon today. Steelhead are similar to rainbow trout except that they migrate to the ocean and return to fresh water to spawn. Anglers can fish for steelhead somewhere… moreChat Live with Fish & Game about Licenses
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to talk to hunters and anglers about hunting and fishing licenses. Fish and Game will host a live chat from noon to 2 p.m., Mountain Time, Wednesday, December 11. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and learn more about hunting and fishing license options… moreIn the Field: Bald Eagle Migration Has Begun
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By Phil Cooper - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bald eagles have begun to return to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun and the number available here for our viewing enjoyment is growing. It is likely there will be more than 200 eagles soaring around… moreAsk Fish and Game: Resident Elk Tags
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Q. If I bought a receipt for a resident elk tag for 2014 now, am I guaranteed the elk zone tag that I want? A. The receipt guarantees you an elk tag, but does not guarantee the elk tag in the zone you want. For example, if you purchase a resident elk tag receipt for 2014 now, and you want the Selway B tag, you can… moreHunters Shoot-Up ASA
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers gave out 10 citations and four warnings over a three-hour enforcement operation using an Artificially Simulated Animal (ASA). On October 19, in Unit 56 south of Sublett, officer's set-up a doe mule deer ASA near a major road. The goal of the project was to address concerns… moreLansing Lane Access Parking to Close
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In preparation for a streambank stabilization project along the Boise River, the parking area at Lansing Lane Access near Middleton, will be closed beginning Monday, December 2. Limited parking will be available beginning Saturday, December 7. For more information regarding the stabilization project, contact the… more