Press Releases and Articles
2020 Craig Mountain Wildife Management Area Newsletter
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Introduction
Welcome to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) and Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area (JPWHA) annual newsletter! We hope to use this letter as a way to inform the public of what has been done and what we plan to do each year on the Wildlife Mangagement Area (WMA)! First off, let… more
Commission to meet via conference call February 20
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, February 20 to consider season setting proposals for wolves, for which the Department of Fish and Game solicited public comments from Jan. 27 through Feb. 10.
The commission will also discuss legislative matters and consider the adoption… more
Enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to enhance upland game bird habitat
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The Clearwater region of Idaho Fish and Game works with the Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA-Farm Services Agency to create habitat for upland game birds through the Conservation Reserve Program (known by many as CRP). The general sign-up period for CRP is currently open and runs until… more
Two new sturgeon fishing access sites cleared in the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area
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The Snake River supports a healthy population of white sturgeon in southern Idaho, providing anglers the opportunity to pursue the largest fish in Idaho. A prized fish for anglers to catch, anglers often are challenged to find public access sites. Recent efforts by Fish and Game will help to provide additional public… more
F&G and partners generate $400,000 for elk habitat improvement projects in the Clearwater Region
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The Clearwater region is known for its scenic beauty, wicked mountain terrain, and virtually the wildest and most expansive primitive public land in the lower 48. As such, this region has provided an unparalleled experience for even the most seasoned big game hunters, and a partnership has raised about $400,000 … more
Update Feb. 14: Train collides with herd of pronghorns for the second time north of Hamer
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Initial Story: On the morning of Feb. 3 the Fish and Game office in Idaho Falls received a report from railroad employees regarding a train collision with a herd of pronghorn north of Hamer. About 45 pronghorn were reported killed by the collision and another 19 were severely injured and had to be dispatched by F… more
Winter 2020 Idaho Master Naturalist Newsletter
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The winter edition of the Idaho Naturalist news can be found in each chapters document library or by clicking this link.
Remember Idaho’s nongame wildlife when completing your taxes
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Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife.
Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game.
This fund is used to pay for… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice and access conditions update: February 13, 2020
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As of Feb. 13, ice conditions on Cascade are excellent for both foot and snowmobile travel. The recent cold weather has iced over the slush and there is very little snow on the ice. Depending on the day some anglers have reported pretty good catches of the large perch.
The Sugarloaf… more
Volunteers Needed for Spring Seedling Planting in Southwest Idaho
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Volunteers are needed to help improve wildlife habitat this spring in Southwest Idaho. Each spring, Idaho Fish and Game's Volunteer Habitat Program makes use of the soil moisture conditions to chip away at the need to rehabilitate areas invaded by exotic grasses and burned by recent fires. "Early… more
Non-profit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation
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The Idaho Fish… more
2020 Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area Winter Newsletter
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Welcome to the Craig Mt Wildlife Management Area and Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area annual newsletter! We hope to use this letter as a way to inform the public of what has been done and what we plan to do each year on the WMA!
First off, let us meet the local IDFG faces of the mountain: Andrew… more
Spring steelhead fishing is another chance to catch big fish
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Steelhead have spent most of the winter holed up in deep water waiting to make their final push upstream, and late winter and spring is when it happens. Anglers looking to cure cabin fever can get an early start on their fishing season, as well as a chance to catch big fish.
Steelhead… more
Annual waterfowl count conducted at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area
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On a recent cold and wintery January morning, staff and volunteers with Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, spent the morning estimating the number of waterfowl using the many ponds at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. This annual one-day count has been used for several decades to show population trends of… more
Hunters can pursue white-fronted, light geese in parts of southern Idaho
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For hunters looking to continue waterfowl hunting, seasons for white-fronted and light geese are available in portions of southern Idaho during February and March.
In Area 3, which encompasses southwest and south central Idaho including Ada, Boise, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem,… more
Elk hit by train near Dingle in Bear Lake County
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In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, a train collided with a small group of elk near Dingle in Bear Lake County Idaho.
Conservation officers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game arrived at the scene and determined approximately 11 elk had been killed. Two injured elk were dispatched by… more
Second group of elk ushered across highway near Sugar City
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A group of 150 elk moved out of Teton Canyon earlier this week and headed west towards Highway 20 near Sugar City, again causing concern for passing motorists. They were preceded by a similar group of elk which moved out of the canyon in late-January and crossed Highway 20 with the assistance of Fish and Game,… more
Hunter and trapper education instructors needed – orientation classes offered in February
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Interested in teaching Hunter, Bowhunter or Trapper Education? Idaho Fish and Game will be offering a series of free New Instructor Orientation classes throughout the southeast region in February from 5:30-7:30 PM at the following locations:
February 24 Oneida County Road… more