Press Releases and Articles
Events Planned at the Nature Center
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Native Fish at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will be the subject of presentations June 17 and 18. Want to know more about the fish species you see through the Nature Center viewing windows or in your favorite fishing hole? In presentations at noon and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, participants will… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I have a two pole permit; can I use it for Chinook salmon or steelhead? A. The short answer is, "Yes." Anyone who has a valid resident or nonresident fishing license may buy a two-pole validation that allows the angler to use two poles at the same time except for ice fishing in some Southeast Idaho reservoirs… more2006 Clearwater River Chinook Update
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Ed Schriever, IDFG Fishery Manager Early run-size estimates based on Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag detections at Bonneville Dam indicated the 2006 return of hatchery salmon returning to the Clearwater River would be in excess of hatchery brood stock needs. This allowed the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to… moreSteelhead Eggs go to School
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By Larry Willmott - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Even though school is out for the summer, students in Mike Nelson's Elk City Middle School classroom got a first-hand look at the life cycle of steelhead by raising their own school of fish. For the past 12 years, Nelson's students have been participating in a… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Rainbow Trout Stocking Report Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 66,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,… moreTake A Kid Fishing
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The outstanding weather we have been experiencing the past couple of weeks makes it easy to understand why we have chosen to live in the great Pacific Northwest. Blue skies, warm sunny days and cool evenings beckon us into the outdoors in the spring. This is especially true if the great fishing opportunities we have… moreThe Basics of Wolf Biology
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By Michael Lucid, Wildlife Biologist Southwest Region Late spring is a time of activity for wolf packs in Idaho's mountains. After a long winter of hunting and foraging, a fresh crop of pups emerges from dens and take their first look at the world around them. A wolf pack is a family group comprised of an alpha male… moreGo Fish, No License Needed
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The one day each year that a fishing license is not required is Free Fishing Day-this year on June 10. Free Fishing Day is the one and only day each year that a fishing license is not required to fish - including salmon, no salmon permit is needed on free fishing day. To go fishing on any other day, anglers will need… moreSalmon Anglers Reminded to Read Regulations
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As salmon fishing fever hits the Clearwater Region, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages anglers to read the 2006 fishing regulations before casting a line. "A few salmon anglers are getting caught up in the excitement, and they're simply not reading the regulations," said Larry Barrett, senior fisheries… moreMoose Permits Still Available
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has 19 leftover moose controlled hunt permits. The application period for leftover moose hunts runs from June 15 through 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10. Interested hunters can apply at all license vendors and… moreFish Fest Planned for Free Fishing Day
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center, in conjunction with Park Center Pond, plans a Fish Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Free Fishing Day, Saturday June 10. Learn to fish at Park Center Pond and then visit the Nature Center for fun, hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy. Activities include fish painting, fly-… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. If my fishing license is revoked, can I fish on free fishing day? A. No. Though a license is not required to fish on free fishing day, a revocation is more than a loss of license. The code and court order refer not only to license revocation, but also the loss of privileges, in this case, angling privileges… moreTake a Kid Fishing on Free Fishing Day - June 10
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By Mike Demick Saturday, June 10 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Free fishing day provides a great opportunity for… moreFree Fishing Day Coming Up On June 10TH
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IDAHO FALLS - While kids under the age of 14 always get to fish for free in Idaho, Free Fishing Day is the one time each year when adults too can fish without a license. This year the event falls on Saturday, June 10th. While all other regulations still apply, this incredible opportunity is open to everyone, and you don… moreFree Fishing Day is June 10
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Saturday, June 10 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreSalmon Anglers Reminded to Read Regulations
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LEWISTON - - As salmon fishing fever hits the Clearwater Region, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourages anglers to read the 2006 current regulations before casting a line. "A few salmon anglers are getting caught up in the excitement and they're simply not reading the regulations," said Larry Barrett… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I was interested in putting together a small fishing tournament for carp. Are there any special permits I need or rules to follow?" Answer: Any fishing tournament or contest requires that you first obtain a tournament permit from the Department if: -… moreJune 10 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 10 is Free Fishing Day, 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 other rules,… more