Press Releases and Articles
Construction Closes Wilson Ponds Area
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Wilson Ponds, the popular fishing and recreation area south of Nampa, will be closed to all public entry beginning Friday, July 22, through Friday, July 29. The closure comes as a result of pathway reconstruction and surfacing by a local contractor. "Closing the area to public entry, though a short-term… moreDeadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Tags
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Big game hunters who names were drawn in controlled hunt drawings have to buy their tags by August 1. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any leftover tags are sold over the counter. Results of deer, elk, antelope and fall black bear controlled hunt drawings are available on… moreOpen House Set on 2011 Panhandle Wolf Seasons
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The public is invited to an open house from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region office at 2885 W. Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. Regional staff members will be on hand to answer questions and to solicit comments on Fish and Game's 2011 wolf season proposals. Wolves were… moreSouth Fork Salmon River to Close Wednesday
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Part of the South Fork Salmon River Chinook fishery will close Wednesday, July 20. The lower South Fork Salmon River will close to salmon fishing effective the end of fishing Wednesday. Anglers harvested about 700 adult salmon from the nontribal adult harvest share of 1,100 fish destined for the South Fork Salmon… moreEarly Elk Seasons Open Next Month
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Some early elk hunts open August 1, most of them antlerless "green-field" hunts. The early "green-field" hunts in seven elk management zones - Palouse, Weiser, Lemhi, Beaverhead, Pioneer, Snake River and Owyhee-South Hills zones - are meant to help landowners reduce crop damage. Early archery hunts also start… moreAsk Fish and Game: Take the Kids Fishing
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Q. Where's a good place to take my grandkids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the grandchildren and the rest of the family fishing. They are easy to get to, the rules are simple and they have plenty of fish to catch. To find good places to take a youngster fishing, directions on how to get… moreSalmon River Chinook Fishing Update
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Even as stream flows are dropping on the South Fork Salmon River, angler anticipation for the river's highly popular Chinook salmon season is rising. This season, the hatchery Chinook sport harvest could approach the South Fork quota of 1,100 fish quickly. Like most of Idaho's Chinook seasons, the South Fork… moreSouthwest Idaho Chinook Fishing Update - As of July 12
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Chinook salmon fishing for Rapid River Hatchery fish is very good in the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers. This past weekend saw record numbers of anglers and more than 100 fish harvested per day in and around Riggins, as river levels have dropped to ideal fishing flows on the Little Salmon River. Salmon are also… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO): Bow Fishing
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Question: "I recently saw an outdoor program about bow fishing for carp? What are the rules for shooting fish with a bow and arrow?" Answer: Bow fishing is a great summer-time diversion from target shooting and 3D shoots. It also… moreFish and Game Proposes Wolf Hunting, Trapping Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game managers have released proposed wolf seasons that would use hunting and trapping to reduce the population to a level that is sustainable, meets federal recovery goals and reduces conflict levels statewide. The proposal is available on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.… moreF&G Proposes Changes to Sandhill Season
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in the upland game seasons. For the 2011 season, Fish and Game proposes to increase the daily bag limit for sandhill cranes from two to three in the Southeast and Upper Snake regions. The sandhill crane harvest allocation for Idaho… moreGrizzly Bear Trapping to Begin in the Caribou-Targhee
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Biologists are set to begin grizzly bear trapping for research in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Yellowstone National Park. As part of ongoing efforts under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho Fish and Game is working to inform the… moreReduced Fees Available to Nonresident Disabled Vets
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A new state law that took effect July 1 extends reduced license and tag fees to nonresident disabled American veterans participating in a hunt in association with a qualified organization. Before July 1, reduced license and tag fees were available only for resident disabled veterans. Under the new law, nonresident… moreMilitary, Police May be Exempt from Hunter Ed Live Fire
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved an exemption to the live fire exercise of the Fish and Game hunter education program. The exemption allows active, former or retired members of the U.S. armed forces or active, former or retired police officers to be exempt from the practical firearm handling and… moreIdaho Fish and Game News is Now Available
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The print version of the July issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers the effects on fishing of a cool, wet spring and high water in the state's rivers. It urges caution and includes a few tips for fishing for salmon in high waters. Idaho Fish and Game News is free and is available at… moreAsk Fish and Game: General Season Tags
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Q. I'm a resident, and I didn't draw in any controlled hunt; when can I pick up a general season tag? A. Most resident general season deer and elk tags can be picked up after the controlled hunt drawings are over. Tags for elk zones subject to a quota went on sale Sunday, July 10. Resident quota elk tags available are… moreSouthwest Idaho Chinook Fishing Update - July 5, 2011
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Chinook salmon fishing is finally picking up in the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon fisheries on the Rapid River Hatchery Chinook stock. As river flows decrease, fishing will continue to improve. This area reported good fishing success during the holiday weekend Salmon River/Little Salmon River Chinook Fisheries… moreChinook Seasons Open on Upper Salmon
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Chinook salmon seasons are set to open in sections of the upper Salmon River in addition to the area near Salmon that opened June 25. A season in the Salmon area reach of the river opens July 2, and a jacks-only season opens July 9 in the Stanley area. Salmon River, Section 16, Salmon Area - Open July 2 until… more