Press Releases and Articles
Hunters urged to act responsibly when hunting private land
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Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with many of Idaho's hunting seasons just getting started, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land. "We are fortunate that the majority of hunters are ethical and considerate to… moreHunt Idaho expo video now online
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About 300 people, including dozens of Lewiston-area families learned all about big game hunting at the Idaho Fish and Game Clearwater Region's Hunt Idaho Expo held August 21-22 in Lewiston. Participants learned how to hunt, harvest, process, and prepare tasty meals with wild game meat. The Hunt Idaho Expo was… moreAsk Fish and Game: Migratory bird (HIP) permit
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Q. A friend and I are planning to hunt doves this weekend, and he told me I needed a Migratory Bird HIP permit? What is a HIP permit? A. Anyone hunting mourning doves, sandhill crane, or waterfowl in Idaho must have a valid Idaho hunting license with Migratory Bird (HIP) permit. The HIP permit costs $1.75 for… moreBiologists Euthanize Nearly Toothless Grizzly Bear
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Biologists with the Idaho Department Fish and Game on August 24, 2015 were forced to euthanize a 25 year-old male grizzly bear that had become habituated to human-related foods and had been repeatedly breaking into buildings in search of rewards. The grizzly bear had previously been captured as part of routine… moreIdaho Fish and Game to Break Ground on Robinson Creek Project
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This week, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will break ground on a 65 acre wetland restoration project to provide natural habitat for many species that continue to be harmed by the historic releases of mine waste. "We are very excited about this project," said Jim Teare, Habitat Manager with the Idaho Department… moreFire Restrictions Issued on Fish and Game Managed Lands in the Clearwater Basin
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Because of the current high fire risk conditions in north central Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is imposing enhanced Stage II fire restrictions on Fish and Game managed lands across the Clearwater Region, effective immediately. Until further notice, the following restrictions apply on all wildlife… moreFires limiting access to some areas, but hunting seasons will go on
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Hunters heading into the field need to beware of fire situations and possible area closures in their favorite hunting spots. They can get fire information and links to other websites at a designated fire page on Idaho Fish and Game's website at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/fire. Typically, fire season is… moreBack to School
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By Art Butts, Fisheries Biologist Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region As we head into the late summer, parents and kids become preoccupied with getting "back to school." For many of us at Idaho Fish and Game, late summer is a time when we become preoccupied with schools of another kind - schools of… moreSalvage Order Issued for Jensen Grove Park Pond
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The Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been notified by the City of Blackfoot that water filling the pond at Jensen Grove Park was shut off on August 20. The fish at Jensen Grove's pond will not survive when water levels become unsuitable. Therefore, Fish and Game is issuing a… moreFarragut Shooting Range Available for Hunters to Prepare for Hunting Seasons
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The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range. It was constructed as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September of 1942. The range has played host to a broad range of users including military and law enforcement training,… moreTime is running out for discounted second general season tags
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Time is running out for hunters wanting to buy a second general season deer or elk tag at a discount. During August, resident and nonresident hunters can buy remaining nonresident general season tags to be used as second tags for discounted prices of $199 for deer and $350 for elk. After August, the second tag… moreMourning dove, sandhill crane, and early goose seasons open Sept. 1
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The 2015 mourning dove, sandhill crane, and new early Canada goose seasons open Tuesday, September 1. The mourning dove season runs through October 30. The daily bag limit is 15, and the possession limit after the second day of season is 45. Eurasian collared-doves are an introduced species that have expanded their… moreFall Chinook and coho fishing seasons open Sept. 1
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September 1 marks the first day of the fall Chinook salmon fishing season on parts of the Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers; as well as the second-ever coho season on the Clearwater River. The 2015 fall Chinook forecast is 37,000 hatchery and naturally-produced fall Chinook to the Snake River basin. The Snake… moreSteelhead season to open on Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon
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The fall steelhead harvest season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1 on the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The Snake River is open from the Washington State line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. The Salmon River is open from its mouth upstream to the posted boundary… moreAsk Fish and Game: Motorized vehicles and hunting
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Q: I plan to hunt mule deer in southern Idaho for the first time this fall, and I understand the unit I intend to hunt in falls under the motorized hunt rule. Where can I learn more? A: Hunters should be aware that thirty hunting units in Idaho fall under the motorized hunting rule. The rule applies to people… moreLeftover controlled hunt tags available August 25
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Nearly 300 deer and 150 elk controlled hunt tags not issued during the recent second drawing for deer, elk, antelope and black bear will go on sale first come, first served August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Leftover tags are available for purchase at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, online at https… moreSecond controlled hunt draw results now online
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Hunters who applied in the second controlled hunt drawing for elk, deer, pronghorn, and fall black bear can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing. Results are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ch or from the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov… moreCampfires Prohibited at Horsethief Reservoir
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Open fires at Fish and Game's Horsethief Reservoir and its associated campsites have been banned until further notice by order of the department. Wildfires continue to burn across Idaho, and wildfire danger remains very high. "The threat of wildfire in the area is just too great," Fish and Game recreational site… more