Press Releases and Articles
Hunter Comments Sought on Trophy Rules, Technology
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2007-2008 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and several potential changes to hunting equipment restrictions. Comments may also be submitted to Fish and Game on the Internet or by phone by December 29.… moreFisheries Management Plan Available for Review
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's 2007-2012 Fisheries Management Plan is available for public review and comment on the department Website. The document represents our proposed statewide and drainage direction for managing public fisheries during the next six years. The plan integrates previous public comment… moreCleaning Bird Feeders Can Prevent Disease
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The disease that recently killed thousands of mallards along a rural stream southeast of Burley, is among the diseases that also affect the small birds that come to backyard feeders. The aspergillus fungus grows on damp bird seed and in the debris that accumulates on the ground below feeders. Birds are infected by… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard about the dead ducks in Oakley. If I go duck hunting is it safe to eat the ducks I shoot? A. There is no risk to hunters of getting this disease from harvested ducks. The disease is a fungal infection and is not contagious to humans or between birds. It is a localized outbreak. What probably happened was… moreMore Than 1,000 Ducks Found Dead Near Oakley
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BURLEY - State and federal officials are trying to determine what killed 2,500 mallard ducks along Land Creek Springs, about 15 miles southeast of Burley near the town of Oakley. The first ducks were found dead by a hunter Friday, December 8. Idaho Department of Fish and Game was notified, and conservation officers… moreHenrys Lake Ice Fishing Gives a Glimpse to the Future
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The Henrys Lake fishing season went out with a bang a couple of weeks ago, generating some lively discussion about the effects ice fishing may have had on the famed trout population. In 2006, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended the fishing season through November to give anglers and extra month of fishing.… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet beginning at 8 a.m., December 19, in Boise to discuss the process for hiring a new director, the purchase of Redbird Canyon property, a Harris Ranch land donation and a change in the enforcement budget. The meeting will be in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters,… moreOpen Houses Planned on Trophy Rules, Technology
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2007-2008 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and several potential changes to hunting equipment restrictions. A series of open house meetings are scheduled during December at Fish and Game regional offices across… moreCommunications Chief Named
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Michael Keckler, Boise, has been named chief of the Idaho Fish and Game Communications Bureau. Director Steve Huffaker announced the appointment Monday, December 11. Keckler has served as public information officer at the Idaho Department of Water Resources since 2004. He worked part of that year at Fish and Game… moreJawbone Collection Reminder
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to take the lower jaws from female elk and deer to one of several collection sites throughout the state. Hunters are asked to fill out a collection card and attach it to the jaw. This information is being used to determine the age structure of elk and deer… moreHound Hunting Precautions in Wolf Country
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Hunting mountain lions with hounds is inherently risky in wolf country, but a few simple precautions can prevent most conflicts. Mountain lion hound hunting in Idaho is open through mid-February in some units and the end of March in others. State and federal wildlife managers remind hound hunters that wolves may be… moreWolf Report: Update
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The wolf population in the Northern Rockies, livestock losses and the number of wolves killed in control actions all appear to have been higher this year than in 2005. The numbers were presented at the 2006 annual interagency meeting of state and federal wolf managers in late November. In 2006, the wolf population… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. If I have an Oregon fish license and catch a sturgeon in Hells Canyon, can I keep it? A. No. As in Idaho, there is no Oregon harvest season for sturgeon in the Snake River; it is strictly catch-and-release. Any sturgeon caught may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. Barbless hooks are… moreHenrys Lake Ice Fishery Has Anglers And Biologists Looking To The Future
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ISLAND PARK - The Henrys Lake fishing season went out with a bang a couple of weeks ago, generating some lively discussion about the impacts ice fishing may have had on the famed trout population. In 2006, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended the fishing season through November to give anglers and extra month… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "A year ago I heard and saw lots of promotional information about the Mule Deer Initiative. Nearly a year has gone by. What's been done for mule deer in the Magic Valley?" Answer: Quite a lot actually. I'll summarize our activities in four basic areas:… moreBLM to again close South Fork of Snake River public lands for wildlife protection
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IDAHO FALLS - The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office, in partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish… morePublic Comments Wanted on Trophy Species Seasons and Big Game Hunting Equipment Restrictions
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2007-2008 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and several potential changes to hunting equipment restrictions. An open house meeting is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 13, at the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "Is there a rule restricting how long I can leave my duck and goose decoys out?" Answer: The rule you are thinking of only applies to use of decoys on Idaho Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas. In order to help manage hunter congestion… more