Press Releases and Articles
New Fishing Proposals Available for Comment
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing numerous changes to fishing rules throughout Idaho, and managers are asking anglers to weigh in. There are only two proposals that would affect fisheries statewide. The first would remove the limits on walleye and northern pike, except in waters that are specifically… moreBird Seasons Begin
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The first of Idaho's fall game bird seasons begin September 1 with hunting seasons for mourning doves, forest grouse and sandhill cranes. Hunters will find dove hunting rules and legal shooting times on a one-page flyer at license vendors and Fish and Game offices as well as on the department website at fishandgame.… moreChukar Counts
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Just when you thought chukar numbers couldn't be better, they are. Last year's fall chukar numbers were the highest in 17 years and the second highest since counts began back in 1984. That record has now fallen. Surveying the highlands along Brownlee Reservoir on Sunday, wildlife biologist Andy Ogden and wildlife… moreSteelhead Season Opens
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The statewide steelhead fishing season opens on September 1. It appears this year's run will be a bit smaller than those of recent years. Counts at Lower Granite Dam show 5,114 steelhead passed between June 1 and August 28, 2005. That compares to a 10-year average of 7,712 for the same period. It is worth noting… more9th Annual Salmon & Steelhead Days BBQ
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"Red Fish and Blues Music" is the theme of the annual fundraiser at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise on Thursday , September 8, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. "It's a wonderful opportunity to bring the family, enjoy a great meal, good music and get everyone acquainted with these magnificent fish," said Dan Herrig, Executive… moreSecond 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… more