Press Releases and Articles
Volunteers Sought for Habitat Restoration Project
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Wildlife habitat in the Magic Valley is getting a helping hand, and you can be part of that effort. Idaho Fish and Game and the Bureau of Land Management invite volunteers to join them in planting bitterbrush, sagebrush and willows at a recently burned sites this spring. This year's efforts will focus on the Big… moreVolunteers Needed to Plant for Wildlife
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to plant thousands of sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings during March at a number of locations across southern Idaho. Volunteer planting projects begin on Saturday, March 2. Subsequent planting efforts will be conducted on March 9, 16, 23 and 30. Transportation and… moreHorsethief Reservoir Seeks 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… moreComments Sought on Upcoming Chinook Season
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Plan now to attend a Fish and Game public open house to provide input that will help shape this year's Chinook salmon seasons. Local Idaho Fish and Game fishery personnel will be presenting information on this year's Chinook run forecast and discussing strategies on how to best manage the fish. All opinions and… moreInformation Needed on Poached Deer
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information on the illegal shooting of three deer within the boundaries of Dalton Gardens, The incidents occurred between Thursday, February 7, and Saturday, February 9, in the small community in Kootenai County just north of Coeur d'Alene. A buck, a doe and a fawn whitetail deer were… moreOfficers Busy With Wildlife Violations
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While bears may hibernate and cranes fly south for the winter, individuals who violate Idaho's wildlife laws are busy year round, and that means those who protect Idaho's wildlife resources can never rest. Conservation officers in the Teton Basin have been dealing recently with violations ranging from illegal trapping… moreCommission to Meet in Boise in March
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 18 and 19 in Boise. A public hearing begins at 7 p.m. March 18. 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 will be taken into consideration when the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stocking Fish
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… moreF&G Closes Crystal Springs Pond Temporarily
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Idaho Fish and Game has closed the Crystal Springs Pond to allow repair of failed embankment. The pond at the Springfield Hatchery just south of Highway 39 near Springfield is closed to fishing and public access effective immediately. About 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, a portion of the pond's embankment failed… moreLake Pend Oreille Fishery Meeting Scheduled
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The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and Idaho Fish and Game have scheduled an informational "State of the Lake" public meeting to discuss the status of fish populations in Lake Pend Oreille and the progress of the fishery recovery effort. The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21… moreF&G Seeks Comments 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 rules. Anticipated season proposals that may be considered include: - Increased black bear season length and mountain lion bag limit and season length in the Panhandle. - Youth/disabled vet extra tag hunt on… moreF&G Applies for State Grant to Build A T V Facilities
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The Idaho Fish and Game is joining Framing Our Community and the Dust Devils ATV Club to apply for a grant from Idaho Parks and Recreation to build an all terrain vehicle trailhead, shelter and restroom on the edge of the Nez Perce National Forest. Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bureau of Land… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The February issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers Fish and Game's effort to revise its elk management plan. 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… 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. Successful applicants for spring turkey and bear hunts will be notified by postcard after March 20. You can also check your status through the Idaho Fish and Game Website in March, at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/… moreUnit 49 Elk Numbers Up, Deer Numbers Strong
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Winter deer composition surveys and Unit 49 elk population counts offer a bright outlook for the 2013 hunting season. "Our surveys this winter have given us a useful snapshot of the status of our big game herds in relation to our management objectives," said Randy Smith, Magic Valley wildlife manager. "Elk numbers are… moreLight Goose Season Opens Next Week
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While most hunting seasons are now closed, the spring "light goose" season is poised to open. Beginning Saturday, February 16, the hunt stretches across portions of southern and eastern Idaho. The season on Ross's and snow geese runs through March 10 in Areas 2 and 3. The bag limit is 10 per day and 20 in possession… moreF&G Website Will Be Down During Move
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The Idaho Fish and Game Communications Bureau is moving in mid-February. During the move, the Fish and Game website will shut down at 6 p.m. Friday, February 15 for about 24 hours while servers are moved and reconnected. Licenses, tags and controlled hunt application will still be available at license vendors, and… moreWeekly Commission Conference Calls Have Started
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m. each Thursday until the end of the 2013 legislative session. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game. The calls are open public meetings and will be at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 600… more