Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Closes Lower Snake River Salmon Season
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Contact: Steve Liebenthal (208) 334-3746 For Immediate Release With a run size that seems to be coming in at less than 50 percent of the preseason forecast, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is closing the lower Snake River salmon season. The closed stretch of the Snake runs from the Southway Bridge upstream… moreIdfg To Host Open House To Discuss Proposed Fish Regulation Changes
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IDAHO FALLS - According to Regional Fisheries Manager Jim Fredericks of the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish… moreManagers Propose More Crane Permits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will decide whether to approve changes to the sandhill crane rules that would allow hunters to harvest more cranes. The Commission meets in Montpelier from May 18 to 20. The new proposal would allow 440 permits compared to 261 that were issued last year. The increase is based on… moreCommission Meets in Montpelier
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will conduct its scheduled quarterly meeting in Montpelier, May 18 and 19. On Wednesday May 18 Commissioners will listen to public comments at the National Oregon/California Trail Center beginning at 7pm. The commission will meet at Butch Cassidy's Restaurant at 260 N. 4th Street… moreApply Now for Elk, Deer, Antelope and Bear Controlled Hunts
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Controlled hunt applications for deer, elk, antelope and black bear can be filed through the last day of May. Hunters can find an application form on page 21 in the big game proclamation booklet that is currently being delivered to vendors. Hunting rules and seasons can also be found online at http://fishandgame.idaho… moreFawns Thrive During Mild Winter
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On a snowy day in early January a helicopter hovers over a hilltop in southwest Idaho. A crew of biologists and technicians from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game waits on the ground amidst a series of nets. Suddenly a small mule deer bounds over the horizon, running from the chopper. The fawn races down a hillside… moreInternational Migratory Bird Day 2005
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Celebrate International 005 Migratory Bird Day at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center Saturday, May 14. This family event celebrates the amazing journeys of migratory birds as they travel between winter and summer habitats. Here in Boise, we'll be celebrating with bird walks, bird banding demonstrations, live birds of… moreCritter Feeding
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A special Mother's Day program on the care and feeding of wild critters is set for the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center in Boise on May 7. The program is free, but space is limited so call 334-2225 to sign up for the event set to begin at 2 p.m. on that date. Kestrels, snakes, and salamanders will be part of this… moreBig Cottonwood WMA, a fun place to visit
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OAKLEY - Hiking, biking, fishing, and viewing wildlife are just a few of the things you can do at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Big Cottonwood Wildlife Management Area (WMA), seven miles northwest of Oakley. "This is just a great time of year to visit Big Cottonwood," said Mike Todd, Idaho Fish and Game… moreIdaho Fish and Game fur sale scheduled
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JEROME - The annual Idaho Department of Fish and Game Fur Auction will be held Saturday May 7, at the Magic Valley Regional Office at 868 East Main in Jerome. The auction items will include elk, deer, and moose antler and skins; bear, mountain lion, bobcats, otters and several other animal skins and carcasses. The… moreIdaho Fish and Game offer hunter education classes
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a Hunter Education class in Wendell and a Bow Hunter Education class in Gooding in May. Registration for the classes requires an address, phone number, date of birth, and social security number for each student. Cost is $8. For more information, call 324-… moreSalmon Regional Office Dedicated
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The new regional Fish and Game office in Salmon was dedicated last week, appropriately enough on Earth Day. Nearly one hundred local residents, Fish and Game staff, and members of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation gathered on a sunny afternoon to dedicate the new building. The festivities began early in the… moreIdaho Fish and Game Seeks Angler Comments for 2006-2007 Fishing Regulations
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LEWISTON - Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries management staff will host a series of open house meetings to gather input and comments related to potential rule changes for the 2006-2007 general fishing regulations. All open house meetings will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time at the following: -… moreFisheries Managers Seek Input
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Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game want your opinion about proposals for the 2006-2007 fishing rules. Fish and Game is proposing three statewide rule changes. The first would allow anglers with a second pole validation to have up to 10 lines when ice fishing. The second would remove… moreSalmon Counts Picking Up
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Fishery Managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are cautiously optimistic about an increase in the number of Chinook salmon moving up the Columbia River. On Sunday April 24, more than 3,500 Chinook passed Bonneville, bringing the total count to nearly 12,000. "That's the kind of daily count we would… moreSalmon Regional Office Dedicated
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Visitors to the Salmon Region office find a new building replacing the old facility at the same address in Salmon. The new facility was dedicated April 22 with about 100 residents and officials from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation as well as Fish and Game on hand. Steve Barton, Treasurer of the Idaho Fish… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I noticed that the new big game regulations include new fees for licenses and tags, but at the top it says "previous fees in effect until July 1". Does this mean I'll save money if I buy my license before then? A: You will save money if you buy any Fish and Game license or tag prior to July 1, the beginning of the… moreIdfg Hosts Open House For Comments On 2005 Sandhill Crane, Dove & Early Goose Seasons
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IDAHO FALLS - As part of developing seasons for hunting sandhill cranes, doves and goose next fall the Idaho Department of Fish… more