Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Falls Man Loses Hunting Privileges for Life
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Shooting five elk in one day has cost an Idaho Falls man his privilege to hunt for the rest of his life - not only in Idaho, but each of the 33 member states of the Wildlife Violator Compact. On March 22, 2010 Jerry Ferguson, 54, pleaded guilty in Seventh District Court in Bonneville County to a felony charge of… moreBig Game Rules for 2010 on the Web
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The Idaho big game hunting seasons and rules brochure for 2010 seasons is available now from Fish and Game and on the Website. The rules brochure is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/rules/bg/. The same brochure is in the printing process and copies will be available at license vendors and Fish and… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts Opens Soon
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts starts May 1 and runs through June 5. The 2009 harvest statistics and drawing odds for controlled hunts are now available on the Idaho Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov and in the Hunt Planner. Hunters can… moreBudgets for Bugs and Other ÔNongame' Wildlife
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In all the news about state budgets it is interesting to note that Idaho Fish and Game receives no general tax money. Fish and Game is funded by hunting and fishing license sales and federal excise taxes on sporting equipment. These funds go to manage those "game" species we hunt and fish, but what about the wild… moreAnnual Fur Sale Set for May 1 in Coeur d'Alene
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This year, the annual Idaho Fish and Game Hide and Fur Auction will be on May 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds at 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur dÕAlene. Items may be viewed beginning at 10 a.m., and the auction will begin at noon Pacific Time. The office is at 2885 Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene.Public Information Release Forms Now Available
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A recent change in the Idaho Public Records law means Idaho Fish and Game can no longer release the name or business information of anyone who buys a license, tag or permit, without that person's written consent. Anyone who would like to allow the release of their name and business information may grant permission to… moreWildlife Workshop for Educators Coming to Boise
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Idaho Fish and Game will host a WILD about Early Learners workshop for educators of pre-Kindergarten to second grade to help them learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom. The workshop can also be taken by teachers of older grades, scout leaders, daycare providers, church counselors… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. When can I apply for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination… moreYouth Fishing Clinic Scheduled for Hordemann Pond in Moscow
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To help families with children discover the joys of fishing, the 19th annual Kid's Fishing Clinic will be from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 17, at Moscow's Hordemann Pond. Volunteers will be on hand to help young anglers, and Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailer will be stocked with rods and reels… moreF&G Sets Fish Rules Open House Meetings in Magic Valley
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The Idaho Department of Fish Game plans public meetings across the Magic Valley Region over the next few weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. The meetings are part of the process for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. Idaho Fish and Game will host three meetings from 5:30 pm to 8 pm:… more
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Query
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Looking for a town, city or place outside of Idaho? You can use this website to query geographic features for all of the United States and its territories at http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic. Of course you can use the IDFG GeoTools LayerFetcher to zoom to locations in Idaho in ArcGIS.
F&G Seeks Comment on Fishing Rules in Panhandle
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on potential fishing season and rule changes for 2011-2012. "We're in the scoping phase of the rule change process, which is when we want to hear ideas on potential changes to fishing seasons and rules, as well as share our ideas about what changes we think may be… moreAnglers Encouraged to Attend Fish and Game Public Meetings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a series of public meetings throughout southeast Idaho to gather public comment in preparation for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. The public is invited to attend any of the following scoping meetings scheduled throughout the region during the month… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… moreIdaho's First Wolf Hunt is Over
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Idaho's first regulated wolf season is closed. Hunters took 188 wolves. The harvest limit was 220. Idaho Fish and Game set wolf harvest limits for each of 12 management zones. Seven zones closed when the limit for that was reached. The season closed statewide Wednesday, March 31. Idaho Fish and Game sold a total… moreChinook Season Opens This Month
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The 2010 Chinook salmon fishing season opens April 24 in the Clearwater, Snake, Little Salmon and the lower Salmon rivers. Chinook salmon fishing also will open on May 23 in the Lochsa River; and June 19 in the lower Salmon River from Short's Creek upstream to Vinegar Creek. In addition, this year Fish and Game will… moreTurkey Hunting Begins April 15
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Finish Form 1040 or head out for the start of spring turkey hunting? Tough decision. Those who have done the right thing and finished with taxes before the deadline can expect to find Idaho's wild turkey populations in good shape. Idaho is home to more than 30,000 turkeys, mostly of the Merriam subspecies. The… moreUpland Game Seasons To Go Out for Public Comment
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Idaho Fish and Game will open all upland game seasons for public comment in time for the Fish and Game Commission's July meeting. The commission in January approved upland game and furbearer seasons for the 2010-2011 and 2011-12 hunting seasons. But commissioners later reconsidered a decision to shift the chukar and… more