Press Releases and Articles
Apply Now for Spring Bear and Turkey Controlled Hunts
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A few days remain in the application period for spring black bear which opened January 15 and continues through February 15. The spring turkey controlled hunt application period opened February 1 and runs through March 1. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15, with some controlled hunts opening… moreGoose Hunting Opportunities Still Available
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While most hunting seasons are now closed, the spring "light goose" season is poised to open in southeast Idaho. Beginning Saturday, February 14, the season on Blue, Ross's and Snow geese opens and runs through March 10 in Area 2. The season in Area 3 is currently open and continues through March 10. The bag limit… moreSteelhead Move up Clearwater as Anglers Prepare for Spring Bite
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This winter has been a good one for steelhead anglers in Idaho; especially on the Clearwater River. Catch rates have been as low as five hours per fish, which is considered excellent for the hard fighting, yet sometimes elusive ocean-going rainbow trout. Unlike most anadromous species, Idaho steelhead can spend many… moreBrownlee Bighorn Sheep Capture a Success
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Last Thursday's planned capture of the remnant herd of bighorn sheep at Brownlee Dam went smoothly, according to officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Three ewes were captured using nets fired from a helicopter. The sheep were transported to McCormick Park, where biologists from Idaho and Oregon… moreSt. Joe Elk Herd Shows Signs of Improvement
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Elk hunting in the Panhandle has a long and rich tradition. For many years the Panhandle was one of the very few places in the United States that had a general either-sex elk hunt that allowed modern centerfire rifles. In most places, antlerless elk have been managed under limited entry controlled "cow" hunts, or… moreAsk Fish & Game: Spring Turkey Draw
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Q. I'm planning to apply for a spring turkey controlled hunt, but when will I know if I draw? A. Successful applicants for spring turkey will be notified by postcard by March 20. Results will also be available by March 20 under the hunting section of Fish and Game's website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. It is… more
Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) Hierarchy Table
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Mystified by the often-confusing terminology associated with water drainage naming and numbering?
This table relates well to the official NHD/USGS system (source: Wikipedia 2015Feb05).
The GIS layer Hydrologic Units includes Level 3 (3rd-code/6-digit) through Level 6 (6th-code/12-digit) polygons.
… moreAccess Regulations in Effect at Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area
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The Idaho Department of Fish… moreUpper Snake Region Seeks Input About Future Regulations
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Biologists with the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish… moreTrespassing Poachers Receive Stiff Sentences
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Two men who trespassed to poach deer in Lemhi County won't be legally hunting in Idaho anytime soon. On December 7, 2014, conservation officers received a trespass call from a landowner near the town of Lemhi Idaho, who said hunters had trespassed and shot a deer in their field. The suspects fled the scene with the… moreFebruary Sportsperson Dinner Scheduled in Lewiston
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Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the February sportsperson dinner meeting on Tuesday, February 17th at the Regional Fish and Game office, 3316 16th street in Lewiston. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm followed by presentations including; fisheries and big game season setting, elk… moreFish and Game Gives Anglers What They Want: Bigger Fish
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The results of a four year study using an evaluation tool developed by IDFG fishery biologists called "Tag-You're-It" has Fish and Game managers taking a new approach to stocking many of Idaho's lakes and reservoirs with larger rainbow trout. This year, many of the state's most heavily stocked still-water fisheries… moreSetting Fishing Rules for 2016 - 2018 and Providing Input on Angler Access Needs
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Over the next few months, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be collecting public input and ideas for fishing rules that will be in effect from 2016 - 2018 and also asking where anglers need new or better access facilities. Beginning in February, fish and game staff around the state will hold a series of… moreIdaho and Oregon to Capture Brownlee Bighorn Sheep
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) plan to capture bighorn sheep in both states near Brownlee Dam in February. For more information regarding the capture effort, contact wildlife manager Regan Berkley at Fish and Game's McCall office: 208-634-8137. The… moreAsk Fish & Game: Lifetime License
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Q: If I buy a lifetime license and leave the state, do I have to pay nonresident tag fees? A: Yes. The lifetime license is valid regardless of where you live. Over years, you will save serious money on the license itself. But tag fees for nonresidents would apply if you become a resident of another state or country… moreOP-ED: Idaho's Wildlife Professionals to Advocacy Groups: Stop Crying Wolf
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By Virgil Moore, Director, Idaho Fish and Game It's important for state agencies to understand and respect differing points of view. But when a few advocacy groups try to grab headlines by skewing Idaho Fish and Game scientific wolf monitoring data in ways that simply aren't true, it's also important to set the… moreTrophy Mule Deer Poached on Outskirts of Twin Falls
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Idaho Fish and Game Officers in the Magic Valley are actively investigating a recent case involving a trophy class mule deer killed during the closed season. The deer was likely killed on the night of Monday, January 26th or on Tuesday, January 27th. Based on witness information, it is believed this is a large trophy… more