Press Releases and Articles
Big Game Rule Books are on the Street
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The 2013 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochures are back from the printer and are being distributed. They should be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in most locations later this week. This year, deer hunters will have a new archery controlled hunt in Unit 45, more either-sex controlled hunt tags… moreCommission to Consider Chinook Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via a conference call at 9 a.m. Monday, April 22, (MDT) to consider proposed recreational fishing seasons for spring Chinook salmon on the Clearwater, Salmon and Snake rivers. The conference call will be in the Fish and Game director's office at 600 S. Walnut St. in… moreRules Change for Some Hunters
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A new rule approved during Idaho's recent legislative session exempts the companion of a disabled hunter from the requirement of having a tag while helping a disabled hunter who has the appropriate tag and a valid disabled combination license. The law was changed in 2012 to provide allowances that Idaho did not have… moreFish & Game Wants Comments on Elk Plan Revision
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Idaho Fish and Game plans a series of open house meetings to talk about the ongoing elk management plan revision. Learn about the process, ask questions of Fish and Game's wildlife managers, and share your thoughts about statewide management direction. Plan objectives are in still draft form. The regional open… moreCommission to Meet in Coeur d'Alene in May
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16 in Coeur d' Alene. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the public hearing. All testimony… moreFamilies Will Unplug and Be Outside April 20-27
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Children and adults will get active, have fun and play at dozens of free events offered April 20-27 for the third annual Unplug and Be Outside week. Go for a hike, try fishing, take a bike ride, play in a park, make a painting or participate in many other activities at locations throughout the Treasure Valley. Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game: One-day Fishing License
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Q. I am an Idaho resident, can I buy a one-day fishing license and salmon permit? A. No. Residents can buy a one-day fishing license but not a three-day salmon or steelhead permit. A daily fishing license allows a person to fish in the waters of the state on a day-to-day basis but not for salmon or steelhead. A… more
Parker Creek and High Point Bait Stations
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Rumored to have been a hide out for the Jesse James Gang and one of only two drainages in northern Idaho known to never have been logged; Parker Creek Canyon has an almost mystical reputation. Parker Creek wasn't a dependable refuge for outlaws or spared from the chainsaw for no reason though -- it's a steep, deep,… more
F&G Seeks Horsethief Reservoir Summer Host
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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2013, serving as host for the Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. "We're looking for a person or persons to meet and greet the camping public throughout… moreMartin Landing Summer Host Sought
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With Martin Landing slated for a grand opening sometime in July, Fish and Game is looking for the right volunteer to serve as campground host for the newly renovated area that remains a work in progress. Just last year, Fish and Game, partnering with Canyon County Parks and Recreation, secured a $210,000 grant from… more
Mustang Fire (North Fork area) Rehab Efforts Important for Mule Deer
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Following the Mustang Complex and Halstead fire aftermath, many people wondered how our wildlife fared. We may think of fire as devastating to animals, but it is important to remember that wildfire and wildlife have coexisted for millennia. Periodic fire resets the ecological clock on landscapes,… more
Deer and Elk Collision Study at Wood River High School
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High school students evaluate deer and elk collisions in the Wood River Valley.
Mule Deer Survival Update March 2013
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Mule Deer Fawn Survival by Population Management Unit (PMU)Mule Deer Fawn Mortality Summary March 31, 2013 Study Fawns Total Dead % Mortality Weiser-McCall 32 10 31% Central Mountains 37 12 32% Mountain Valley 38 17 45% Boise River… more
IDFG's Mule Deer Initiative Program is improving mule deer habitat within the Charlotte Fire near Pocatello
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On June 28th around 2:30pm the Charlotte fire moved swiftly through the Mink Creek and Gibson Jack drainages burning 1,029 total acres, 803 acres (78%) of which was private land, the remaining was Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ground. The habitat burned in the Charlotte fire has served as mule deer habitat for many… more
Live Chat about Elk Plan Revision
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Idaho Fish and Game plans an online chat this week to talk about the ongoing elk management plan revision. The online chat will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11. To connect go to http://fishandgame.idaho.gov and click on the link. Learn about the process, ask questions of Fish and Game's… moreApplications Sought for Commission Positions
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Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is accepting applications to fill two positions on the seven-member Idaho Fish and Game Commission. One would replace Commissioner Tony McDermott of the Panhandle Region whose term expires June 30, and the other would fill the vacant Magic Valley Region position. To be appointed, a… moreTurkey, Black Bear Seasons Begin April 15
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The general spring turkey and black bear hunts open April 15 - turkey hunts run through May 25, and spring black bear closing dates vary. A few bear hunts opened earlier in some areas where hunters may also use a second bear tag. Dates for controlled hunts are listed in the Upland Game or Big Game seasons and… morePeregrine Falcon Nest Webcam Live in Downtown Boise
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The daily life of a wild peregrine falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a web camera in the nest box. This is the fifth year that the webcam has followed the daily activities at a nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center, 10th and Main streets. The webcam may be seen at: http://… more