Press Releases and Articles
Turkey Season Opens September 15
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Hunters looking to bag an Idaho wild turkey can begin hunting on Thursday September 15. The general fall turkey season will open in the Panhandle Region, the Clearwater Region, a good portion of the Southwest Region, and several units in the Southeast Region. For specific hunts check the turkey rules brochure,… moreUpland Game Seasons Open with High Bird Counts
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Saturday September 17 marks opening day for sage grouse, chukar, quail, and gray partridge hunting in Idaho, and there should be plenty of birds this year. During recent surveys Fish and Game biologists counted more than 2,000 chukars in a 12 square mile survey area near Brownlee Reservoir. That translates to 174… moreBird Hunters Encouraged to Submit Wings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds upland game bird hunters that they can help monitor game bird populations by depositing one fully feathered wing from their harvested birds into wing barrels placed along some major travel routes in bird hunting areas. In 2005 the department will also test a program to… moreDon't Wait to Pick Up Deer Tags
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Deer hunters are reminded to pick up tags well before the opening date of their season to avoid frustration at the vendors. Tags can be purchased at about 400 private license vendors or at Idaho Fish and Game offices statewide. Last minute purchases have caused problems for hunters and the computerized vending… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I went turkey hunting last April, and got skunked, so I still have my tag. Can I use it this fall or do I have to exchange it? A: There is no need to exchange your tag. It is good for spring or fall. If you bag a turkey this fall and want to try for a second you'll have to purchase an extra tag before you go after… moreGrizzly Bears, Wolves, ISATs, Oh My! IDFG To Host Workshop For Teachers
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IDAHO FALLS - When most people think about the Idaho Department of Fish… moreSight In that Favorite Rifle
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 10 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black's Creek Rifle Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa and McCall Hatcheries will be releasing more than 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September. Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Bull Trout Lake (Granjean) - 1,000 Ed's Pond (Emmett) - 250 Fish Lake (McCall… moreIDFG OFFERS SECOND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON FISHING REGULATIONS
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Coeur d'Alene, ID: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will be holding two meetings in September to gather public input on fishing regulation proposals for the 2006-2007 season. In May, IDFG held a first round of meetings for the public to suggest regulations. IDFG has taken these suggestions and… moreIDFG TO OFFER YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING CLINIC
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Coeur d'Alene, ID - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a waterfowl hunting clinic for young sportsmen interested in learning how to hunt waterfowl. The event will be held on Youth Waterfowl Day, Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Boundary Creek Wildlife Management area northwest of Bonners Ferry.… moreWaterfowl Seasons Set
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will have the 107-day season, maximum bag limit and late closure most said they wanted. Meeting in Boise August 29-30, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve department-recommended waterfowl rules for the 2005-2006 season but with some tweaks. Season recommendations had… moreYouth Hunts
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Idaho's fledgling waterfowl and pheasant hunters should mark their calendars for this fall's youth hunts. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set September 24-25 for the waterfowl youth hunt. The youth pheasant hunt is set for October 1-2. The youth waterfowl hunt is available to licensed hunters 15 years old or… moreHunters to Weigh In on Bonus Points
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be asking hunters whether they favor a bonus points system for controlled hunts. The system would theoretically increase the odds of those who have applied for controlled hunts but have not drawn. The department will send surveys to 1600 people who have applied for deer, elk… moreCommission Endorses Craig Mountain Land Exchange
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has instruced managers to further pursue a land exchange that would add acreage to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would give the Idaho Department of Lands 3,108 acres in exchange for 5,653 acres in the Craig Mountain area. The… moreBats and Rabies: Just the Facts
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Are bats furry little flying friends or creatures from a nightmare come to attack us in the night? The more realistic view takes a middle road. Fish and Game biologist Rita Dixon noted that two recent cases of bats that tested positive for rabies-one in Canyon County and one in Valley County-have led to a number of news… moreHarvest Report Site Up and Running
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The Idaho Fish and Game mandatory big game harvest report site is ready to go. Hunters are required to report, whether they take an animal or not, within 10 days of their kill or the end of their season. The quickest and one of the most secure ways to report is to use the web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. The last time I was buying a deer tag, the clerk asked me what unit I intended to hunt. I didn't think I had to pick one unit, so what's the deal with that? A. You will not hear that question again. The research work in which that information was used has been concluded. It never was a limitation on where you could… moreHunters Should Remember That They Could Also Encounter Grizzly Bears While In The Woods .
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ISLAND PARK - It's that time againÉtime to stalk around the woods, staying quiet, staying camouflaged, and hopefully, staying safe. Idaho Fish and Game would like to remind you that while you are hunting in the Island Park, Teton Valley, or Idaho Panhandle areas you may encounter a grizzly bear. Hunting in grizzly… more