Press Releases and Articles
Second Golden Eagle Dead from West Nile virus
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A necropsy of a golden eagle submitted to Idaho's Wildlife Health Lab confirmed that a second golden eagle has died from West Nile virus. The eagle was found recently near Arrowrock Dam and taken to the lab for testing. Having golden eagles die from West Nile is a new twist in the spread of the virus across the U.S… moreWildlife Strategy Available for Review
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Are you interested in knowing about Idaho's rare animals or those with special conservation needs? Where and how do they live, the habitats that are important to them, the problems they face, and how do we conserve them? Idaho's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy on the Idaho Fish and Game website- http… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: Is it too late to sign my daughter up for hunter education? A: That depends on where you live and how old she is. Anyone who is fourteen or older can take the course independently or on the internet, with a supervised field day. For those wishing to go the traditional route, some courses are already full, and… moreForest Grouse & Mourning Dove Seasons to Open September 1
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LEWISTON - Idaho's traditional fall bird hunting season gets underway September 1, with the opening of forest grouse and mourning dove seasons. "These seasons are the first chance for hunters to get out since the spring turkey hunts," said Jay Crenshaw, wildlife manager for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (… moreFish and Game Breakfast Scheduled September 6th at Helm Restaurant
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LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) breakfast meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 6 beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. Fish and Game employees will report on the proposed changes to the 2006-2007 fishing regulations,… moreReward Money Raised By Local RMEF Chapter
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On Saturday, August 27th, interested residents will gather beginning at 5pm at the Mackay Business Center to attend the annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet. But this year's event will have a different twist as the membership tries to raise reward money through the auction or raffle of a rifle. Members of… moreIdfg To Host Wolf Seminar In I.F. This Friday
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IDAHO FALLS - Because the mere mention of wolves stirs lot of emotions and discussion, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreBig Game Second Draw Results Available
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The drawing for unclaimed permits for deer, elk, antelope and fall black bear is complete. Hunters who applied for the second drawing can check the results online at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's website: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov Click on "Second Draw Results" then enter your hunting license number to see… moreHow to Take Two Deer or Elk
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Hunters who are determined to stock up on meat for the winter can do so by purchasing a second deer or elk tag. Of course they must successfully harvest their game as well. Beginning August 28 nonresident leftover tags are available for purchase by residents or nonresidents. These general hunt tags may be used to… moreMore Questions About Duck Season
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters for opinions about proposals for the upcoming duck season. In the first week more than 400 people responded to the questionnaire on the Fish and Game website. Many commented on the opening and closing dates they prefer. In recent years the Department has… moreDeer Cannot Live on Winter Range Alone
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If you have been paying attention to the plight of mule deer in the west, and what's being done about it here in Idaho you have, no doubt, heard a lot about winter range. But winter range is only part of a long equation that adds up to healthy mule deer habitat. As part of the Mule Deer Initiative, the Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: Is there a limit to how many big game tags can be sold in each hunting unit? A: In most cases the answer is no, however there are some exceptions. There are some limits on the numbers of tags nonresidents can get for deer, and elk in some units. There are also six units in which there are quotas for elk tags. For… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 36,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Boise River (Middle Fork) 2,000 Boise River (North Fork) 4,000… moreWaterfowl Season Open House Slated in Lewiston
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LEWISTON - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2005-2006 duck and goose seasons during an upcoming open house scheduled for Tuesday, August 23. Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Clearwater office at 3316 16th Street. The… moreCOMMENTS SOUGHT ON IDAHO WATERFOWL SEASON PROPOSALS
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Coeur d'Alene, ID: Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2005-2006 duck and goose seasons during upcoming open houses hosted around the state by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). For those who can't make the open houses, Fish and Game is taking waterfowl season comments on their web site at… moreCommission to Meet in Boise
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Setting of waterfowl seasons will be a major item on the agenda when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meets in Boise August 29-30. Fish and Game is taking comment on waterfowl season proposals in the regions and at headquarters in Boise before the meeting. Those proposals can be viewed at regional offices and on the… moreVideo Game Technology Helps Hunter Education
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The Idaho Department of Fish Game has a new high-tech hunter education tool. "Laser Shot" is designed to help people involved in shooting sports improve their skills. Fish and Game purchased the Laser Shot system with funding from the Idaho Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, The Idaho Chapter of… moreAvoid Conflict-Care and Share
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is partnering with the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission (IRRC) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in a new information campaign to prevent and reduce conflicts between ranchers and recreationists. The U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands are also… more