Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game to Host Youth Shotgun Skills Clinic
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Idaho Fish and Game staff will host a youth shotgun skills clinic on Saturday, October 6. Youngsters between the ages of 12 and 17 who have completed a hunter education course are eligible to participate. Parents/guardians should plan to attend. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black's Creek Public… moreMountain Goats Find New Home in Idaho
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Eighteen mountain goats were released in the Haynes Creek drainage, about 15 miles southeast of Salmon, Wednesday, September 12. Five more animals were released Thursday. "Mountain goats are native to Idaho," said Dale Toweill, Idaho Fish and Game's mountain goat program supervisor. "Projects to re-establish herds… moreKeep Idaho Bears Wild
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By Brian Johnson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The young male grizzly's thick coat shimmered in the morning sunlight. Fat is fit for a bear, and this bear was very, very fit. Unfortunately, this bear had grown fit on an artificial diet of corn and black sunflower seeds put out by a landowner for the deer and… moreUpland Game Hunter Opinion Survey
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working on a new, long-term management plan for upland game. As part of that effort, Fish and Game would like hunters to participate in an on-line survey on small game management. This survey is limited to small game and includes chukar, pheasant, quail, gray partridge,… moreComment Sought on Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Plan
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A draft management plan for conservation of Bonneville cutthroat trout in Idaho is now available for public review and comment. The purpose of the draft plan is to review relevant biology, describe current status, identify potential factors affecting status, and provide a prioritized list of strategies that will… moreWaiting for Water: A Fresh Look at Roswell Marsh
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By Jerry Deal, Idaho Department of Fish and Game As fall approaches, waterfowl hunters can't help but start thinking about the upcoming duck and goose season. Thoughts of the upcoming season might just lead to reflections on their favorite waterfowl hunting locations. For "water fowlers" here in the valley, those… moreAsk Fish and Game: Muzzleloader Rules
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Q. I heard the Fish and Game Commission was considering changing the muzzleloader rules again. What are the rules for this fall? A. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission plans to review the rules for muzzleloader-only hunts at its meeting in January. Until then, the rules 1 in the 2007 big game brochure are still valid.… moreFish Salvage Order for Lost Valley Reservoir
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The Weiser Irrigation District has told the Idaho Department of Fish and Game of its intent to drain Lost Valley Reservoir in Adams County. Because of drought, the demand for irrigation water will use most of the water stored in the reservoir. The irrigation company plans to drain the reservoir, with the likely result… moreKeeping Bears Out of the Backyard
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By Bonnie Jakubos, Idaho Department of Fish and Game This year's drought means bears are hungry, and hungry bears spell trouble for both people and the bears. "We have had more than our share of bear complaints the last few weeks," said Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in… moreWaterfowl Rules for 2007 Available
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The new waterfowl books are here. The 2007 waterfowl rules brochures are now available at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors around the state. The 107-day waterfowl seasons for duck, geese, coots and snipe this year are nearly the same as last year, with bag limits the same, except for… moreMule Deer Survey Results Available
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Hunters in Idaho expect a tall challenge from the Idaho Department Fish and Game in managing mule deer populations and hunting opportunities. At least that was what the preliminary results suggest in a Fish and Game's mule deer hunter survey. Complete results of the mule deer opinion survey are available at Fish and… moreHunters: Fish and Game Wants Grouse Wings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking 1,000 sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters to mail in one wing from any bird they harvest. These hunters will receive a packet in the mail with directions and a pre-paid return envelope. Every year Fish and Game collects wings at hunter check stations and in "… moreHunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically
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Big game hunters must file mandatory harvest reports. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid. The easiest way is to submit the harvest report card online at http://… moreWorkshop Focuses on Wildlife, Water, and Words
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Educators who have participated in a Project WILD, Project WET, or Project Learning Tree workshop may already be aware of some of the innovative tools available for teaching science and environmental education to students of all ages. But there is one workshop that ties all three "Projects" together with a special… moreAsk Fish and Game: Grouse Permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2007 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… moreKeeping Bears Out of the Backyard
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By Bonnie Jakubos, Idaho Department of Fish and Game This year's drought means bears are hungry, and hungry bears spell trouble for both people and the bears. "We have had more than our share of bear complaints the last few weeks," said Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in… moreMule Deer Survey Results Available
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Hunters in Idaho expect a tall challenge from the Idaho Department Fish and Game in managing mule deer populations and hunting opportunities. At least that was what the preliminary results suggest in a Fish and Game's mule deer hunter survey. Complete results of the mule deer opinion survey are available at Fish and… moreHunters: Fish and Game Wants Grouse Wings
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking 1,000 sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters to mail in one wing from any bird they harvest. These hunters will receive a packet in the mail with directions and a pre-paid return envelope. Every year Fish and Game collects wings at hunter check stations and in "… more