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Applications Available for Second Controlled Hunts
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Hunters who missed out on the first opportunity for controlled hunts for deer, elk, antelope, and fall black bear have 10 days to apply for a second chance. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will take applications from August 5 to August 15. A list of available tags will be available on the Fish and Game website… moreGreen-field Hunts of the Palouse Require Special Adjustments
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By David Beaver - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Scheduling hunting seasons to accommodate a variety of users with individual preferences is a challenging mission for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. There are special weapon hunts, controlled hunts, depredation hunts and general hunts for a variety of… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I am planning a trip to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The regulations require barbless hooks, but say nothing about treble hooks. Can I use a treble hook on the Middle Fork? A: Yes. You may use a treble hook when fishing the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Just make sure the barbs are removed or completely… moreSnake River Catfish Safe to Eat
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Biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have identified bacteria (motile Aeromonas) leading to the deaths of catfish in the Snake River and Brownlee Reservoir. The bacteria are specific to fish. They are common bacteria that appeared to be amplified in the catfish by warm water, low levels of dissolved… moreIdaho Resident Wins Bighorn Sheep Lottery
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The Idaho Fish and Game Department drew the name of Eagle, Idaho resident Ed Rochnowski for this year's Bighorn Sheep lottery tag. The tag is drawn in a cooperative effort between the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Idaho Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS). Chuck Middleton,… moreCatfish Dying At Brownlee Reservoir
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Scores of dead and dying channel catfish have been found in the Snake River and the upper end of Brownlee Reservoir in the past few days, and Fish and Game fisheries biologists continue to monitor the situation. Based on reports from the public, the die-off started late last week and by the weekend there were thousands… morePurchase Controlled Hunt Permits by August 1
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Hunters whose names were drawn for controlled hunts for deer, elk, antelope, and fall black bear in Idaho must purchase their permit(s) by August 1. Each year about eight percent of hunters who draw big game hunts fail to claim their tags. After August 1, unclaimed tags for deer, elk, antelope, and fall black bear… moreReturning Troops Get First Shot at Depredation Hunts
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved putting men and women returning from active military duty at the front of the line for depredation hunts. The change in policy is a response to Idaho military members who are involved in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fish and Game has been asked to provide opportunity… moreSalmon Anglers Enjoy Season
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The backlit glow of the early morning sun shadows the cliff faces along the Salmon River. The air is crisp and cool, a relief from yesterday afternoon's heat. Quietly, a boat drifts silently into view. It is followed by another and then a third. Fishermen are quiet; the only sounds are the tumbling of water and the… moreSuperhunt Application Still Available
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Imagine being able to hunt for your favorite big game animal in Idaho in any unit you like. Now imagine being able to move from that unit to another, and another, and another. Sounds like the hunt of a lifetime, doesn't it? A hunt like this may sound too good to be true, but a few lucky hunters will be able to… moreMK Nature Center Hosts Gundog Training Workshop
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People interested in learning the basics of beginning gundog training can get started with a workshop at the MK Nature Center on Saturday July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will include instruction on puppy selection, close patterning, steadiness, and elementary retrieving. The seminar style program will… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I understand Idaho resident elk hunters can take a second elk if they buy a leftover non-resident tag. With increased pressure on our elk herds, should we really allow hunters to harvest two elk in a single season? A: The number of hunters harvesting elk using leftover tags is much lower than you might imagine. In… moreOverman Assumes New Duties As IDFG Investigator
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Sr. Conservation Officer Dave Overman has been selected to assume the new position of Regional Investigator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). Overman, who applied for and recently received appointment to the position, was formerly the Conservation Officer in the St. Maries patrol district. His… moreThe Bear Facts: Reducing Conflicts With Bears
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Mid-summer is upon us and with reasonable predictability, Fish and Game is beginning to receive calls about bears. During this time of year, Idaho's bears range far and wide taking advantage of a variety of food sources. Unfortunately, some of these food sources are provided by humans in the form of garbage, camping… moreSalmon Anglers Enjoy Season
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The backlit glow of the early morning sun shadows the cliff faces along the Salmon River. The air is crisp and cool, a relief from yesterday afternoon's heat. Quietly, a boat drifts silently into view. It is followed by another and then a third. The fishermen are quiet; the only sound the tumbling of water and the… moreRecycled Salmon Provide Extra Opportunity
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Some extra salmon are swimming in the Salmon River near Ellis, and anglers have a chance to catch them. The summer Chinook season on 17 miles of river downstream from the Pahsimeroi River was possible only after the Pahsimeroi Hatchery trapped enough fish to spawn future generations of salmon. To increase… moreAuction, Drawing Bighorn Tags Released
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Meeting in Stanley July 8-10, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the release of one bighorn tag for auction and one for the annual drawing in 2006. The Commission began releasing the auction tag in 1988 and the drawing tag in 1992. The tags are marketed by the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS… more