Press Releases and Articles
Still Cash to be Hooked by South Fork Anglers
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Some people still fish to catch a tasty meal, but many anglers nowadays fish purely for the fun and relaxation that it provides. Aside from the bass tournament types, most anglers don't look at fishing as a way to make money. But biologists at Idaho Fish and Game have come up with a plan to help bolster native… moreSpring Black Bear Results Available Online
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Results for the spring black bear controlled hunt drawings are available online Hunters who applied for spring black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Fish and Game Web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=81. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail.… moreElk Plan Revision is Under Way
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Idaho Fish and Game has launched a revision of its long range plan for managing elk. Idaho's current plan is more than 12 years old. Starting in late 2011, Fish and Game launched an effort to revise and update that plan. Strategies in the plan will be driven by public expectations and changes in elk populations.… moreWolf Seasons Drawing to a Close
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Gray wolf hunting and trapping seasons in most zones in Idaho run through March 31. Hunting seasons in the Lolo and Selway zones remain open through June 30. And the Beaverhead and Island Park zones closed January 31. As of March 4, hunters and trappers had taken 245 wolves in Idaho. Last year, they had taken a… moreDead Burbot Raise Concerns
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Several dead burbot, sealed in a plastic bag, were recently discovered along Highway 16 south of Emmett. No edible portions had been removed from any of the fish. Idaho Fish and Game staff is looking for information about where the fish came from and how they ended up in a roadside ditch hundreds of miles from… moreAsk Fish and Game: Topographic Maps
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Q. Can I get maps from Fish and Game? A. Yes! Look for an order form in the rules booklets, or on the Fish and Game website here: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=162. Fill out one of these order forms and mail it with payment to Idaho Fish and Game, Merchandise Order, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707.… moreClearwater Region Seeks Comments on Chinook Season
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Idaho Fish and Game plans public open house meetings in the Clearwater Region to get public comments to help shape this year's Chinook salmon seasons. Fish and Game fishery personnel will present information on this year's Chinook run forecast and discuss strategies on how to best manage the fish. The three open… more
Big Game Meetings Scheduled
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BIG GAME MEETINGS SCHEDULED IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO
Southeast Region- Pocatello Office
February 25: Pocatello – IDFG Office, Hunter Ed Room, 1345 Barton Road
February 26: Malad City– Senior Citizens Center, 26 North Main Street
February 27: Soda Springs– Senior Center, 60… more
Open House on 2013 Big Game Seasons set in Panhandle
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Idaho Fish and Game will be host an open house to discuss big game hunting seasons on from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Best Western Plus in Coeur d'Alene. The Best Western Plus was formerly known as the Coeur d'Alene Inn, and is located on the corner of Highway 95 and Appleway just north of Interstate 90.… moreWildlife Summit Regional Workgroup Meeting Set
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Idaho Fish and Game's southeast regional office has scheduled the first meeting of the Wildlife Summit Regional Workgroup for Wednesday, March 6. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game office at 1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello. Wildlife Summit Regional Workgroups will be convening all over the state… morePublic's Help Sought in Swan Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a trumpeter swan near the Boise River just west of Star. The swan was probably shot Friday evening, February 22. At more than 20 pounds and with a wingspan of 8 feet, the trumpeter swan is the largest waterfowl in North America and the… moreLive Chat on Southwest Big Game Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game plans to host a live online chat about 2013 big game season changes in the Southwest Region. Hunters can chat live with Idaho Fish and Game wildlife biologists from noon to 2 p.m. (MST) Tuesday, March 5. Wildlife managers will be available to answer questions and take comments. To participate,… moreComments Sought on Big Game Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game plans several public meetings around the state to discuss 2013 big game seasons and fishing seasons and rules. Panhandle Region. Open house meeting from 4 to 8 p.m.March 7: Coeur d'Alene Inn, Best Western Plus, Appleway at U.S. Hwy 95, Coeur d'Alene. Clearwater Region. Four open house meetings… moreCommission to Meet in Boise in March
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Next month, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion hunts. The commission will meet March 18 and 19 in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise. A public hearing begins at 7 p.m. March 18.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Horn Hunting
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Q. I want to collect shed antlers, what sort of license do I need and what sort of restrictions are there? A. You don't need a license, and the only restrictions are on access and travel on the land. Horn hunters, like other outdoor recreationists, must secure permission to cross or look for antlers on private land,… morePriest Lake Fishery Management Discussion
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Idaho Fish and Game will host a meeting in Priest River on February 28 to share information and answer questions about the future management of the fishery in Priest Lake. The meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Priest River Senior Center, at 339 W Jackson. In November, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission… moreBig Game Open Houses Slated in Southwest Region
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Though months away, the 2013 big game hunting season is the subject of a series of open houses hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Other public input opportunities are also available. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest region. To learn more about… moreHauser Lake Ice Fishing Event Canceled
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Even the best laid plans . . . sometimes must be changed. Thin ice has caused the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to cancel an ice fishing event planned for Saturday, February 23 at Hauser Lake. Located in Idaho almost within a long fishing cast of Washington; Hauser Lake is a popular fishery for yellow perch,… more