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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… moreMadison County Magistrate Named Judge Of The Year
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REXBURG - At their recent annual banquet in Boise, the Idaho Wildlife Federation along with the Idaho Conservation Officers Association, named Madison County Magistrate Mark S. Rammell as Judge of the Year. The award was jointly presented to Judge Rammell by Federation President Kent Marlor of Rexburg and Idaho… moreSalmon Counts at Record Lows
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Biologists up and down the Columbia River are shaking their heads over the behavior of this year's upriver Chinook salmon run, including Snake River spring and summer Chinook. Based on the 10 year average, about 28 percent of the run should have passed Bonneville Dam by now, but the run total through April 18 was… moreAngler Ideas Sought by Fish and Game
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Fishing rules for 2006 and 2007 are in the early stages of development and anglers are encouraged to share their ideas with Fish and Game at one of two upcoming open houses. Fish and Game's Nampa office, located at 3101 S. Powerline Drive, will host an open house on Wednesday, May 4, while the Fish and Game McCall… moreFees Rise July 1
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Got your fishing or hunting license yet? If not, you may want to get it now. On July 1, both resident and nonresident Fish and Game license and tag fees will go up. Most fees are going up by about 10 percent, a few are more and some are even going down. If you are thinking about a Lifetime License, now is the time to… moreApril 30 Deadline for Trophy Species
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Hunters planning to apply for controlled hunt drawings for moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goats have until April 30 to file. Tag and permit fees must be paid up front when applying for trophy species hunts, making the cost $165 for residents and $1,515 for nonresidents. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or… morePatience, Perseverance Pays Off for Youth Turkey Hunter
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By George R. Fischer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game In 1777, Benjamin Franklin stated "The answer to most of life's solvable problems is patience and perseverance." Bailey Cullin, age 10 of Grangeville, never studied Franklin's theories on life, but her patience and perseverance paid off as she bagged a whopper… moreTwo Generations Work to Improve Mule Deer Habitat
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Working in a steady rain, students from Highland High School's Environmental Academy Class spent part of a spring weekend planting bitterbrush at the Harkness Burn. Their goal for the morning was to improve habitat for mule deer and other Idaho wildlife by planting 1,500 antelope bitterbrush seedlings on a steep burned-… moreWin Big Buck$, Apply For Controlled Hunts Early
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Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can win big bucks in either of two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or be the lucky winner of a drawing worth $550 and $450. The applications are accepted during the whole month of May, but only those received by… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My buddy told me about an 800 number to call to get a deer tag in Unit 45. Is this something you guys are doing at Fish and Game? A. No way. Fish and Game offices have taken a flurry of calls recently with callers describing a variety of offers involving particularly desirable deer tags. The one thing almost all… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, April 23, beginning at 9:00a.m. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should RSVP to Fish… moreTime to plan for fall hunts
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JEROME - Sportsmen have a number of options to draw coveted controlled hunt tags for the coming hunting season. Currently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is taking applications for trophy species, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, or moose permits. The application period started April 1, and will… moreMule Deer Initiative Now on Web
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is focusing efforts on improving mule deer populations, habitat and hunting, and now you can follow the progress online. The Mule Deer Initiative web page is now up and running on Fish and Game's website. The web page is designed to inform Idahoans about the difficulties facing… moreCooperative Efforts Benefit Mule Deer
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By Harry Morse, Southeast Idaho Regional Conservation Educator Mule deer in eastern Idaho are getting a helping hand from volunteers, students, conservation groups and private landowners. Idaho Fish and Game is coordinating a massive planting of future winter browse for mule deer. Volunteer efforts are making it… moreHunting Idaho's Wild Turkey Growing in Popularity
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By Dave Koehler - Idaho Department of Fish and Game April 15 is just around the corner, marking the opening of the 2005 general spring turkey season when we can match wits with those elusive toms. The expansion of wild turkeys across Idaho has been truly remarkable. In 1983, turkey hunting opportunity in the… moreFish and Game Scientists Awarded for Sterile Fish Research
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Fisheries biologists working for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have received an award for Outstanding Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration. Biologists in the department's sterile hatchery fish research program received the award for their work on producing triploid trout. Triploid trout come from a process… moreSteelhead Still in Rivers
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Steelhead anglers on Idaho's Salmon River may get some extra late-season opportunity this year thanks to cold water. The number of fish returning to the Pahsimeroi Hatchery is down from past years. Anadromous Fishery Coordinator Bill Horton believes the low return probably has something to do with low water… more