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Q. Can I use lighted sights on my muzzleloader? A. The rules booklet states that during a muzzleloader-only season, a weapon must be without any electronic device attached to, or incorporated on, the muzzleloader.Hunters, ASK FIRST! to Hunt or Fish on Private Land
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With hunting seasons in full swing, now is a good time to remind all hunters to ASK FIRST! before entering onto private land for any reason. Failure to do so could cost you more than a bad relationship with a landowner, as two Horseshoe Bend residents recently discovered. Idaho has two trespass laws on the books. The… moreSpecial Youth Pheasant Hunts & Clinic Set For First Weekend Of October
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IDAHO FALLS - The world today has changed and hunting isn't as accessible to young people as it used to be. Parents either lack the time or hunting skills to pass on to their children. To help reverse this tide, the Idaho Fish… moreYouth Pheasant Hunt, October 6 & 7
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October 6 and 7 have been designated as "Youth Pheasant Season" across Idaho. On those days young hunters, ages 12 - 15, can pursue the wily ring-necked pheasant and sample the joys of fall bird hunting. This special season will open at noon on Saturday, October 6. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult… moreFish Salvage Policy in Irrigation Canals
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Magic Valley Region canal companies recently announced they would be shut off and out of water in mid-October. Whenever irrigation canals are dewatered, they are opened for public fish salvage. Anyone taking fish must have a valid Idaho fishing license and may only use certain techniques for salvage. Legal methods… moreVirus Slows HQ Services
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Complications of the Nimda computer virus slowed some services normally provided by Fish and Game headquarters last week. The virus, which has interrupted computer networks worldwide, hit Fish and Game computers Tuesday. Despite night-and-day efforts by computer specialists, the sophisticated virus had not been… moreDirt Moves at Winchester Dam
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Construction work began at Winchester Dam in the Clearwater Region recently. Rebuilding the dam and road at Winchester State Park has been planned since the dam was found inadequate by safety authorities. The project was part of the package when the Idaho legislature approved higher resident Fish and Game license fees… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I hunt coyotes in Idaho? A. Yes. Coyotes are classified as predators in Idaho law, and there is no restriction on killing them. You do need a valid Idaho hunting license.Commission to Meet in Pocatello September 30 - October 2
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Pocatello September 30 - October 2. The meeting will be held at the Ameritel Hotel, 1440 Bench Road on October 1 and 2, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. September 30 in the Wood River Room of the Student Union Building, 741 South… moreYouth Waterfowl Hunt September 22-23
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Young waterfowl hunters and their mentors have their own special hunt September 22-23 in Idaho. Hunters ages 12 through 15 are eligible. They are to be accompanied by at least one adult per youth hunter, 18 or older, who is not authorized to shoot. A hunting license and the federal migratory game bird harvest… moreWaterfowl Rulebook Ready
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The 2001-2002 Idaho waterfowl seasons rules booklet is available now. The new booklet can be found at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, and on the internet at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. Waterfowling begins with a special youth-only hunt September 22-23 and the regular season starts on October 6 for both ducks… moreATV Brochure Available
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Region Conservation Educator Everybody has an opinion about all terrain vehicles (ATVs). Those opinions are strongly held. People either love them, or hate them. The increasing use of ATVs for hunting has resulted in growing conflicts between those who have and use ATVs and those who do not… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I use liquid salt or other "INVISIBLE" bait for deer or elk? A. Many hunters make the mistake of thinking they can use salt water, for example, to attract deer or elk. Whether you can "see" an attractant or not is irrelevant. The regulation states it is unlawful to hunt "any game animal/bird by means of… moreSage Grouse, Yes! Sharp-Tailed, No!
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IDAHO FALLS - As Eastern Idaho once again prepares for the annual sage grouse opener, it is critical that sportsmen are sure of their targets before they squeeze the trigger! Once again this year, the opening of sharp-tailed grouse is delayed until October first because of concern that the birds could be vulnerable to… moreIrrigation Canals Open for Fish Salvage
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De-watered Southwest Idaho irrigation ditches are now open to public fish salvage through December 31, 2001. Because most irrigation ditches are on private land, would-be salvagers must secure landowner permission prior to accessing these canals for fish salvage purposes. Fish that have entered the irrigation system… moreExpanding Turkey Population Means Expanded Fall Hunting
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Similar to the expanding wild turkey population, fall hunting for the large keen-eyed bird continues to expand, and from September 15 to September 30, hunters in the Clearwater, Southeast and Panhandle regions that purchase a general fall turkey tag can harvest either a gobbler or hen. Fall hunts… moreReduction of Fire Closure Aids Hunters
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Meeting in a telephone conference call September 7, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission reviewed the potential impact of the Snowshoe Fire on hunters in Unit 27. As the Forest Service has now reduced its closure to only the immediate fire area, no such action is warranted this year. Commissioners were pleased that… moreHunters Must Report on Deer, Elk and Antelope
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The "mandatory report" system for tracking hunter participation and harvest is back for 2001. Deer, elk and antelope hunters are issued a report form with each tag and must submit the completed form within 10 days of harvest, or of the end of the season for which their tag was valid. This year, hunters can report by… more