Press Releases and Articles
Drought Will Affect Fishing
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Drought will harm many of Idaho's fisheries this year and affect anglers over most of the state. This year's drought conditions are among the worst Idahoans have experienced in many years. Many watersheds received less than 60 percent of normal snowpack, and a number of fishing waters will be negatively impacted.… moreLimits Eliminated on Five Magic Valley Waters
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has eliminated bag, possession and size limits for fish on five fishing waters in the Magic Valley Region. Those waters are Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County and Magic and Fish Creek reservoirs in Blaine County, Fish Creek below the reservoir, Thorn Creek Reservoir in Gooding… moreNo Spring Chinook Season for Upper Salmon River
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With the expectation of excellent chinook returns to Idaho this spring, anglers may be wondering why the upper Salmon River will have no season on the big fish. When considering this question it is important to remember that the season will be on returning hatchery fish as opposed to wild chinook. Because the… morePredator Study Will Help Elk Management
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The elk population in the Upper Clearwater Basin has declined dramatically over the last decade and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has begun a study to determine if predators are a major part of the problem. The agency will work with hunters and outfitters to reduce predator populations in one of four study… moreEarly Goose, Sandhill Seasons Recommended
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Seasons for early goose and sandhill crane hunts will be changed slightly from last year if Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners accept department recommendations. The Commission will meet May 17 at Kelly Creek in north Idaho. The department is recommending that a general early goose hunt in the Clearwater Region be… moreCommission to Meet at Kelly Creek May 16, 17
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at Kelly Creek Ranger Station near Orofino at 8 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, May 17. A public hearing will be held at the same location at 7 p.m. May 16. Included on the agenda is setting the seasons for the early Canada goose hunts and for sandhill crane hunts. Several… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Ask Fish and Game Q. I heard there is a cap on Boise River Zone elk tags. Why? A. The Fish and Game Commission decided to cap rifle hunting for bull elk in the zone, which is all of Unit 39, at 3,300 B tags to be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Commissioners agreed to cap bull elk tags for rifle hunters in… moreIDFG Seeking Comments For Early Goose Season
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Individuals who would like to provide input into development of this season's early goose hunting rules are encouraged to attend an open house meeting to be held on Friday, May 11 from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 1540 Warner Ave. in Lewiston. Wildlife biologists will be on hand… moreCelebrate International Migratory Bird Day
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Learn about the fascinating world of Neotropical migratory birds by attending the International Migratory Bird Day Celebration to be held Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Moscow City Hall Community Center, 206 E. 3rd Street in Moscow. A variety of activities, demonstrations, field trips and… morePredator Study Will Help Elk Management
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The elk population in the Upper Clearwater Basin has declined dramatically over the last decade and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has begun a study to determine if predators are a major part of the problem. The agency will work with hunters and outfitters to reduce predator populations in one of four study… moreFish Limits Removed From Little Camas, Magic, Fish Creek And Thorn Creek Reservoirs
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The limits on fish have been removed from several reservoirs in the Magic Region by special order from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Effective Friday, May 4, 2001, all limits on all species of fish are removed from the following waters in south central Idaho: Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County; Magic and… moreIDFG Seeks Comments On Proposed 2001 Sandhill Crane Hunts
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IDAHO FALLS - While controlled sandhill crane hunts are no longer a new thing to Eastern Idaho, IDFG has a number of new ideas that they would like public comment on regarding crane management. IDFG will be holding a daylong open house on Thursday, May 10 at the Idaho Falls Office, located at 1515 Lincoln Road. The… moreYouth Hunting Clinic - May 12
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Area youth interested in learning hunting and outdoor skills are invited to attend the 9th annual Youth Hunting Clinic, sponsored by the Troy-Deary Gun Club. The clinic will be held Saturday, May 12, and is open to any youth ages 11-17. The clinic will expose the youth to various methods of hunting, outdoor skills… moreIDFG To Capture Elk Calves As Part Of Research Study
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As part of a long-term investigation, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists plan to capture and radio-collar approximately 30 elk calves on each of two north central Idaho study areas during late May and early June. Calves less than about four days old will be spotted from a helicopter, then biologists will… moreSalmon Season Starts Slow, Counts Look Good
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Chinook fishing started slow on the first two weekends of the 2001 season, but counts at Lower Granite Dam, the last barrier to salmon entering Idaho rivers, indicate good times for anglers on the way. The anadromous salmon seasons got underway in parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers on April 21. Salmon… moreGovernor Kempthorne Welcomes Salmon Back
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Governor Dirk Kempthorne will try his hand at catching one of Idaho's big chinook salmon this Friday on the Clearwater River near Orofino. Joining the Governor will be Idaho Fish and Game Director Rod Sando and Idaho State Department of Commerce Director Gary Mahn. The media is invited to attend and join in the… moreError in Controlled Hunt List
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The 2001 rules brochure for deer, elk and antelope has an error in one of the controlled hunt listings. Hunt 1008, a November antlered-only deer hunt, is shown as being in Game Management Unit 19. It should be corrected to indicate Unit 19A.Radio Auction Raises Wildlife $$
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Idaho's wildlife habitat will receive a boost from one of the most successful radio auctions ever held with Fish and Game participation. Fish and Game teamed up with the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 25 for a radio auction that was heard through most of southern Idaho.… more