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Moose Tags Available
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Idaho Fish and Game has 11 moose controlled hunt tags available. The application period begins Friday, June 15, and runs through June 25. Any tags left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10. Moose tags available are: Hunt No. 3031 Area 10-1 - 1 tag. Hunt No. 3034… moreRegister Now for Wildlife Summit
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The Idaho Wildlife Summit will be August 24 through 26 at locations in Boise and six concurrent satellite sites in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Salmon, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. People also may participate online. Participation is free, but registration is required because of limited seating. For… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Bonners Ferry
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 11 and 12 in Bonners Ferry. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. Commissioners will consider nonbiological rules for all game animals, nonresident deer and elk tag quotas, nonresident deer and elk tag outfitter set-aside, and release of bighorn… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreF&G Plans Public Meetings on Sandhill Season
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is planning public meetings during the week of June 25-29 to gather comments on the 2012 sandhill crane seasons. An open house meeting will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Upper Snake Region office in Idaho Falls to discuss sandhill crane permit levels and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Recording Salmon Catch
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Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit? A. No. Anglers need to record only Chinook salmon longer than 24 inches on their permit. But salmon less than 24 inches in total length still apply toward the daily possession bag limits.Correction: F&G Plans Public Meetings on Sandhill Season
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A news release sent out earlier Monday, June 11, included an incorrect date for an open house meeting in Idaho Falls. The open house meeting will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the Upper Snake Region office in Idaho Falls to discuss sandhill crane permit levels.Fish and Game Announces Wildlife Summit
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The Idaho Wildlife Summit will be August 24 through 26 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise and six concurrent satellite sites in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Salmon, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. People also may participate online. The event will span the state, allowing residents to participate and to interact in… moreChinook Limits Lowered on Clearwater
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Effective Saturday, June 2, the bag limits on adult Chinook salmon was reduced for parts of the Clearwater drainage. The new bag limit is four salmon per day, but only one may be an adult, and 12 in possession, but only three may be adults. Adults are 24 or more inches in length. The new limits affect the… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and pronghorn. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreFace-to-Fish Day at the MK Nature Center
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What is your favorite face-to-fish encounter? Come to the MK Nature Center and try Gyotaku fish painting, get in the Boise River, put your nose on the glass, play a casting game, or tie your very own fly to take home. Learn about fish and have some fun at this family education day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, June 16, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q. Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of bullfrogs and unprotected… moreLost Wolf Pup Finds Temporary Home
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Out of town campers on Friday, May 25, picked up what they thought was a lost domestic puppy outside Ketchum. They took it to a vet clinic in town. A technician at the clinic thought the lost male puppy looked like it might be a wolf and contacted a Defenders of Wildlife representative, who also thought it looked like… moreLeave Baby Animals Alone
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The end of May and the beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking… moreSurvey Covers Elk Hunting Experiences in Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about elk hunting in Idaho, and what elk hunters like and don't like. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences hunting elk, and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions on elk hunting. The… more