Press Releases and Articles
F&G Seeks Comments on Fishing Rules and Management Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposed rule changes affecting fisheries and fishing opportunities in Idaho. Any proposed rules adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. The agency is also seeking comment on the draft 2013-2018 Fisheries Management Plan. The document, which… moreBurned Bear Cub Out of the Woods
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An injured black bear cub, rescued from the Mustang Fire burning north of Salmon, is expected to make a full recovery. "He's healing nicely," said Dr. Jeff Rosenthal, director of the Idaho Humane Society. "His pads and toes are no longer bleeding, and new skin is already forming on the burned portions." That's good… moreOpen Houses Target 2013 Fish Rules, Fish Management Plan
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Even while sportsmen gear up for the 2012 hunting season, Idaho Fish and Game staff members are looking ahead to the 2013 fishing season and beyond. The public is invited to one of two regional open houses to learn more about fishing rules that will be in place for the next two, and possibly three, years. A draft of… moreF&G Plans Open House on Proposed Changes in Fishing Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a public open house from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 11 to discuss proposed fishing rules changes. The open house will be at the Fish and Game office at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls. Following a major overhaul of the regulations in 2011, proposals are minor.… moreFarmers Offer Incentives to Sandhill Crane Hunters
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By Jason Beck - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The sandhill crane once appeared headed for the endangered species list, but recovery efforts have proven successful, and the birds are doing well in southeast Idaho. In some areas they are doing so well that they can cause serious damage to grain crops. Crop… moreParasite Likely Cause of Whitefish Deaths In Upper Snake
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Recent sightings of dead mountain whitefish have been reported from across the Upper Snake Region, including the Henrys Fork, South Fork Snake River, Teton River and the Snake River as far south as Firth. Exactly why these fish are dying has been a mystery until now. Preliminary results obtained by Idaho Fish and Game… moreBurned Bear Cub Moved to Treatment Facility
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An injured black bear cub, rescued from the Mustang Fire burning north of Salmon and treated initially at Idaho Fish and Game's Wildlife Health Lab, has a new home. Fish and Game wildlife veterinarian Mark Drew transferred the bear to the Idaho Humane Society on Friday afternoon. "A number of facilities were… moreSource Abstracts & References
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The “Reference” Table from the former Biotics Database has been exported from Oracle into a static Excel workbook for referencing use only. A copy of the original source reference table, BIOTICS_USER_REFERENCE, is now locatable on the network at K:\Natural Resources\… more
Fish & Game Seeks Angler Comments
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposals for 2013 fishing rules and the 2012-2018 fisheries management plan. Any proposed rules that are adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. Only minor changes are proposed for the Clearwater Region, although comments on any rule proposals across… moreUpland Game Bird Seasons Open
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The early fall general turkey season and seasons for sage-grouse, quail and partridge begin Saturday, September 15. Forest grouse seasons opened August 30. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game management units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut Wildlife Management Area) 3… moreMourning Dove, Sandhill Crane Seasons Open
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The 2012 mourning dove and sandhill crane seasons open Saturday, September 1. The mourning dove season runs through September 30. The daily bag limit is 10, and the possession limit after first day of season is 20. Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their range into Idaho. Eurasian… moreAvoid Bear Conflicts: Store Food and Garbage Properly
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As hunters venture into the woods this fall, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. Most bear complaints happen in later summer and early fall when bears are traveling in search of food. "Anyone who leaves… moreFish & Seeks Angler Comments
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposals for 2013 fishing rules and the 2012-2018 fisheries management plan. Any proposed rules that are adopted would take effect on January 1, 2013. Details regarding the proposed fishing rule changes can be found online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov or… moreSalmon and Steelhead Days Returns This Week
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The 16th Annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days will be Wednesday through Friday, September 5 - 7. Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days is an educational event designed to teach fifth-graders and their teachers and parents about one of Idaho's most precious and interesting natural resources. Preregistration is required… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The September issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers steelhead fishing in Idaho rivers. It offers some basic information about fishing for steelhead and a few helpful tips, in addition to a little life history about steelhead. It also includes an overview of the steelhead hatchery… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Education
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Q. Is it too late to sign up for hunter education? A. That depends on where you live. If no classes are scheduled in your area, anyone 10 or older may take the independent study course on the Internet, with a required supervised field day. But in some regions field days may not be available because of the hunting… moreCommission Sets Waterfowl, Sage-grouse Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, August 23, adopted a liberal 107-day waterfowl season, and a restricted seven-day sage-grouse season. The waterfowl season opens with a two-day youth hunt on September 29 and 30, and a seven-bird limit on ducks and four dark geese and 10 light geese. The season structure is… moreBurned Bear Cub Draws National Attention
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An injured black bear cub, rescued from the Mustang Fire burning north of Salmon, has quickly become a national celebrity. The young bear's story of fire-related injuries and rescue by U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Fish and Game personnel spread across the country in a matter of hours. In the days since, both Boise… more