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Salmon Season in the Boise, North Fork Payette Rivers
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Contact: Bill Horton 334-3791 Meeting by conference call May 30, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved seasons on hatchery chinook salmon for the Boise and North Fork of the Payette Rivers. Seasons will open May 31 in both locations, and run through Sept. 3. Rules brochures should be available at most Boise… moreLast Chance For Bowhunter Education
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If you are a first-time bowhunter, you must take the state approved Bowhunter Education course before participating in any big game hunt identified as an archery hunt. Courses will be conducted in June and July in Twin Falls, Burley, Gooding, Hazelton and Hailey. This will be the only opportunity to get the required… moreJustus is Wildlife Officer of the Year
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Senior conservation officer Charlie Justus, Caldwell, has been selected Idaho's "Wildlife Officer of the Year" by Shikar Safari International. Shikar Safari International is a worldwide organization of hunters that supports a wide range of conservation causes with emphasis on wildlife law enforcement. The organization… moreCommission to Consider More Salmon Seasons
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Contact: Bill Horton 334-3791 The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by telephone conference call Wednesday, May 30, to consider additional seasons for hatchery chinook salmon. Some seasons could begin as soon as June 1, although the actual dates, limits and river segments to be opened will not be set until the… moreHunt Applicant Wins $400
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Kent Howell of McCammon won the drawing for $400 awarded at random among early applicants in this year's big game controlled hunt drawing. Hunters who applied early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope were eligible for big bucks in two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When will we know the results of the controlled hunt drawing? A. If you want the results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat, you will be notified by mail no later than June 10, only if you drew. You can check on the Fish and Game web site by entering your hunting license number, and find out either way. The… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 9 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,… moreModifications Made To Annual Closure For Trumpeter Swans At Sand Creek WMA
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St. Anthony - For the eighth year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will delay the fishing season opening and restrict human access to two ponds at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area to protect two pairs of nesting Trumpeter Swans. The nesting Trumpeters are located on Pond 2 in the main pond complex, and on… moreAmericorps To Help Spread The Word About Living In Bear Country
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IDAHO FALLS - They come from all across the nation, from Washington State to New York State, their goal is to help themselves while helping others. Next week, the dozen college-aged young people that make up the current Americorps crew working in the Upper Snake Region will be helping to get the word out about living in… moreSome Controlled Hunts Cut Back
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Meeting at Kelly Creek Ranger Station May 17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed numbers of permits in four controlled hunts for elk. Commissioner John Burns from the Salmon Region suggested, and the commission unanimously approved, a reduction in permits from what was approved in March in Game Management… moreCommission Sets Sandhill Crane Hunts
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Meeting at Kelly Creek Ranger Station May 17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set seasons for early Canada goose hunts and sandhill crane controlled hunts for 2001. The commission voted to continue a general Canada goose hunt in the Clearwater Region from September 8-14, including all of Nez Perce County instead of… moreFish for Free June 9
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Anyone who wants to go fishing June 9 can do it for free, no license required, and even find some help and equipment at certain places in each Fish and Game region. All Idaho waters open to fishing on Free Fishing Day are open to "license-less" fishing. Otherwise, all rules and limits apply as usual. Reading the… moreGo Fishing, Catch Cash
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Some lucky Idaho trout anglers will catch cash this season while enjoying their sport. At the same time, they will help Idaho Fish and Game researchers improve the department hatchery program. Biologists are studying whether some hatcheries produce rainbow trout that are caught more often than others and, if so, why?… moreMoose, Goat, Sheep Draw Results Available
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Results of the annual drawing for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep are in the mail to successful applicants and available on the Internet. Hunters who want to find out immediately if they drew their coveted hunt can see individual results at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt/ch/results/msg.cfm on the Fish… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I want to apply for deer, elk, and antelope controlled hunts. When is the application due? How much does it cost, and when do I find out if I was successful? A. Applications must be postmarked by May 31 if sent by mail. They are due no later than May 31 if delivered in person, by telephone, or via the internet… moreHeads Up From Fish and Game
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Want to know what is going on at Idaho Fish and Game? Sign up for a heads up on the agency web site. In a service started recently, Fish and Game provided a place for web site users to subscribe to an email information service. Weekly, or more often, Fish and Game will send out a list of the latest news releases,… moreAren't All Chinook Endangered?
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How can we fish for chinook salmon this spring when Idaho salmon are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act? A number of residents have posed this question to Fish and Game since a fishing season for chinook was announced last month. The answer is that not all Idaho chinook salmon are "listed" under the… moreFish Regulation Scoping Meetings Being Set
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Every two years the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reviews the Idaho fishing regulations with the public and other interested parties, and in light of new biological information. January 1, 2002 signals the beginning of the next two-year cycle for fishing regulations, which means the formal public input process… more