Press Releases and Articles
Seeing Winter from the Wildlife Perspective
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By Jason Beck - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Winter is make or break time for wildlife. This winter is shaping up to be very mild by almost every standard, so that means that wildlife must be faring wellÉ right? The answer is entirely based on the perspective of the particular wildlife you are asking about.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fish Stocking
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. Some species are stocked all summer, others like trout are limited by temperature. So for some good early… moreIdaho Fish and Game Completes Lolo Zone Elk Survey
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Recently completed aerial surveys show a marked decline in elk numbers in game management units 10 and 12, which comprise the Lolo Elk Management Zone. Survey results indicate the elk population in the Lolo Zone has declined from 5,110 to 2,178, a 57-percent reduction since 2006. The greatest declines were observed… moreBig Game Season Proposals Available
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to big game seasons for 2010. Details of proposed changes are available on the Fish and Game Web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/10bgProp/. A series of public meetings also have been set around the state. Anyone interested in Fish and Game… moreBighorn Poaching Suspect Arrested
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A Nampa man has been arrested on changes of killing a bighorn sheep during a closed season. Jake B. Fouts, 20, of Nampa, has been charged with shooting and killing a bighorn sheep ewe about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, just off the upper Reynolds Creek Road above Hemmingway Butte in Owyhee County. A witness to… more2010 Turkey Rules Now Available
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A 2010 turkey rules flier on spring hunts is now available at Idaho Fish and Game offices and license vendors. The 2010-2011 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules brochure will not be printed until this summer. Meanwhile to provide information on spring turkey hunts, a flier has been printed with spring… moreSpring Goose Season Provides New Opportunity
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By Jennifer Jackson - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Goose hunting in February? It's true. Idaho hunters have a new opportunity to hunt snow geese this spring in the Southwest and Magic Valley Regions, and a portion of the Southeast Region during Idaho's first-ever spring snow goose hunt. The spring goose… moreFish and Game Commission to Set Big Game Seasons
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Big game hunters might want to set aside some time next month when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion hunts. The commission will meet March 17 and 18 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A public comment session will begin at 7 p.m… moreNow's the Time for a Hunter Education Course
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By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game With online registration, signing up for a hunter education or bowhunter education course has never been easier. And this time of year, there are a number of courses to choose from. Idaho Fish and Game offers three course options for hunter education students and… moreFish and Game Names Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year
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Dell Wuebbenhorst of the Magic Valley Region was selected as the "2009 State Instructor of the Year" by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game selection committee. Committee members said the final decision was difficult because all nominees were well qualified. The names of the other six nominees were placed into a… moreFish and Game Responds to Wolf Depredation on Livestock
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In January, wolves killed four calves and a cattle dog at a Sweet-Ola area feed lot. Idaho Fish and Game worked with the producer and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services to stop depredations, but the wolves kept coming back. After the first two calves were killed, Wildlife Services removed two wolves… moreOnline Trip Auction Ends Sunday
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Searching for breathtaking nature experiences? Heart pounding excitement? An opportunity to assist an Idaho Fish and Game biologist in managing Idaho's fish, wildlife and habitat? This auction is for you. Bidders are invited to join the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 20th annual trip auction, regardless of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Moose Controlled Hunts
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Q. When can I apply for this year's moose hunts, and when will the new rule books be available? A. The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts begins April 1 and runs through April 30. The rule book is 1 every two years, so this year's book will be the same as last year's. The… moreBecome an Idaho Master Naturalist
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Exploring the natural mysteries of our surroundings is something many of wish we had more time to do. Increase your awareness and share your knowledge of local flora, ecology and the interrelationship of life along the Portneuf River. The Portneuf Naturalists chapter will be offering their 2010 Master Naturalist… moreWolves, Big Game and Salmon Seasons Highlight Meeting
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Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to an Idaho Fish and Game morning meeting to beginning at 6:30 a.m. March 2 at the Idaho Fish and Game Office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. Fish and Game personnel will present information on a number of topics including: Wolf, big game research update. Wolf management status,… moreLast Shot at Hunter or Bow Hunter Education Before Turkey Season
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With Idaho's spring turkey hunting season just a few months away, now is the time for future hunters to complete a hunter education course. Seats are available at a number of hunter and bowhunter education courses scheduled March through early April in several Lewiston area communities. Students can view a list… moreAnnual On-Line Trip Auction Begins February 19
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Searching for breathtaking nature experiences in Idaho's back country? Looking for a rare opportunity to count white-faced ibis and Franklin gulls or help survey songbirds and raptors? Want to learn more about "behind the scenes" wildlife research? Or maybe you've wanted to assist an Idaho Department of Fish and Game… moreLake Pend Oreille Fishery Meeting Set
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The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have scheduled an informational "State of the Lake" public meeting to discuss the status of fish populations in Lake Pend Oreille and progress of the fishery recovery effort. The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday,… more