Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryWinter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.
Feb. 27, 2017 status report
With warm temperatures this week more winter range is opening up and elk are moving to higher elevations on south facing slopes. Snow measurements and temperatures have… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryFish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report Feb. 27, 2017
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History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 27, 2017 status report
The southeast region received 4-8" of new snow across the winter ranges. Most sites had noted… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 27, 2017 status report
Blaine County experienced colder weather and snowfall during the last week, which resulted in more animal movement and… more
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryThe Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more
Clearwater Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryThe Fish and Game Clearwater Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies and has never established a Winter Feeding Advisory Committee as per IC36-123. Because the Clearwater Region has so much backcountry, winter feeding operations would be very difficult to manage… more
Panhandle Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 27, 2017
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HistoryThe Fish and Game Panhandle Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies because big game do not congregate in large concentrations. Because of this it is virtually impossible to use feeding as a tool in a way that is meaningful from a population standpoint. The region has… more
Project WILD Workshop set for April 21 & 22 in Idaho Falls
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Teachers doing the Habitat Lap Sit Activity
CAPTION: Teachers doing the Habitat Lap Sit Activity<br /> <br /> <br /> CAPTION: Teachers doing the Habitat Lap Sit Activity
IDAHO FALLS - This spring, teachers and those who work with kids will have a… more
Commission to meet in Boise March 15 & 16
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Setting of big game and salmon seasons will be major items on the agenda when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meet in Boise March 15 and 16.
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, March 15 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Washington Group - Main Auditorium at 720 East Park Blvd. Citizens are invited… more
Hagerman WMA is an early season fishing destination
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The Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing on March 1, and it has about a dozen ponds and lakes along with bathrooms, picnic tables, handicap accessible dock, fish-viewing pond and more.
The Hagerman area is a beautiful destination for sight seers, who… more
Agenda: Commission Meeting March 15-16, 2017
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Idaho Fish and Game CommissionAnnual Meeting
March 15-16, 2017
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Headquarters - Boise
600 South Walnut, Boise, ID, 83712
Trophy Room and other locations as stated below
208-334-3771
Note:… more
Passing on Traditions
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This is Alexandra Beus with her first deer in 2016.
You may recognize Alexandra if you’ve watched our video called How To Get Your Hunter Education Card.
Her little sister, Riley, smiling right behind her, just recently took Hunter Education. Riley was envious of… more
Ducks, Rivers and Volunteers
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You may run across Idaho Fish and Game volunteers John Buzzell and Alan Crockett putting up wood duck boxes along the Boise River on a sunny afternoon.
John Buzzell and Alan Crockett putting up wood duck boxes along the Boise RiverDo you ever wonder about those bird boxes you see… more
Fishermen catch sunshine and plenty of fish at Hagerman WMA
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Hagerman Wildlife Management Area opened for fishing March 1, 2017. Angler's have been reporting good catch rates and plenty of sunshine today! The Wildlife Management Area has about a dozen ponds and lakes along with bathrooms, picnic tables, handicap accessible dock, fish-viewing… more
Fish and Game Combined Fee Proposal Introduced by Lawmakers
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A legislative committee has introduced a bill combining Fish and Game’s Price Lock fee increase with a proposal to create more money to manage wildlife depredation and increase access for hunting and fishing, which combined would raise an estimated $5 million in annual revenue.
A hearing on House… more
Fish and Game officer named National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year
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Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Rob Brazie recently earned national recognition from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for his dedication in creating the next generation of hunters and sportsmen, as well as his accomplishments in upholding the state’s game laws.
The NWTF named… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Update
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This past week the South Fork of the Clearwater saw a significant jump in angler effort and very good catch rates. Most anglers are fishing from the Harpster RV Park and down using a variety of gear including pink yarn, artificial eggs, eggs, beads, and flies. The river clarity was cloudy to muddy but anglers still… more
Avian cholera outbreak deaths climb to 4,200 birds
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Idaho Fish and Game personnel continue to find and collect dead waterfowl from an avian cholera outbreak in the Parma area, and officials now estimate more than 4,200 birds have died since the outbreak started in early February.
The outbreak has occurred on private land, and the… more