Press Releases and Articles
2014 Salmon Season Outlasts 2013
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In 2013, the second day of June was the final day of the season for adult spring Chinook in much of Idaho. In 2014, things are just getting started, and good opportunity remains for Idaho anglers hoping to catch an Idaho salmon. Anglers fishing the Clearwater River have been catching spring Chinook for about a month… moreJune 14 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday June 14 is your chance to try fishing for the first time, or dust off your rod and put it back into use. It is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and Fish and Game invites everyone to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special… moreOne Week Left to Comment on Wolverine Conservation Plan
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The comment period for people interested in Fish and Game's wolverine conservation plan ends next Monday. The Idaho Wolverine Conservation Plan was released May 19 for a 21-day public review. The comment period will conclude on June 9. Wolverines are members of the weasel family. In the northern United States,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing
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Q: Do I need an archery permit to bow-fish? A: No. Archery permits are only required for hunting in archery-only seasons. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of… morePublic Invited to Comment on Wolverine Conservation Plan
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Wolverines may be elusive in the wild, but the public is invited to take a closer look at Idaho Department of Fish and Game's draft plan for conserving this unique, mountaineering mammal. The Idaho Wolverine Conservation Plan was released May 19 for a 21-day public review. The comment period will conclude on June 9… moreRoad Restrictions Over Hells Canyon Dam Adjusted
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BOISE, Idaho, May 29, 2014 - The road over Hells Canyon Dam will completely closed to traffic from 9:30 a.m. - noon and from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MDT June 2 - 5 and again June 9 - 12. These dates represent a change from those announced previously. A traffic flagger will be stationed on the Idaho side of the dam. A… moreControlled Hunt Drawing Results; Moose, Sheep, Goat
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Results for Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat are now available. Hunters who have applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat tags can see if they were chosen by going to the Fish and Game web page: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/controlledhunt/results.asp All of the available… moreWolf Suspected Domestic Dog Disappearance
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Pet owners in the Idaho City area are urged to keep a close eye on their animals after a wolf or wolves apparently killed a domestic dog late Wednesday evening, May 21st. The incident comes on the heels of other wolf sightings in the Idaho City area during the previous week. Responding to the initial call the… more75th Celebration: Honoring the Fallen
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A tribute to Fish and Game employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A series of plaques hang on a wall behind the customer service desk at Idaho Fish and Game's Boise headquarters. Each plaque is adorned with a photograph, a name, and two dates; one for the date on which the person in each photograph… moreSuper Hunt Registration Ends This Week
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The deadline for hunters hoping for the hunt of a lifetime is quickly approaching. Registration for the first Super Hunt of 2014 is May 31. Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose. This includes general hunts and controlled… moreControlled Hunt Deadline Approaching
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Time is running out for hunters interested in applying for controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and fall turkey. The application deadline is June 5. Controlled hunts are hunts with a limited number of tags in a specific area for a specific species. They are like general season hunts, but the number of… moreBiologists Trap Grizzlies for Research
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ISLAND PARK - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreWolverine Plan; Live Web Chat
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Your chance to weigh in or ask questions about Fish and Game's plan for wolverine conservation and protection is coming up. Biologists will be available during a live web chat on Tuesday, June 3rd. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released a draft Wolverine Conservation Plan for a 21-day public review and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Jack Salmon Limits
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Q: If I am fishing in an area with a 4 fish limit on salmon, and I keep 4 jacks, can I continue fishing for adult salmon if I release any jacks I catch? A: No. Once you have kept any daily limit, you must discontinue fishing for that day.Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case Near Prairie
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a calf elk on the Long Gulch Road just north of the community of Prairie. The poaching incident occurred sometime between May 12th and 14th. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers… moreFish and Game Hosts Fishing Web Chat
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Anyone with questions about fishing in Idaho can get answers during a web chat hosted by Fish and Game. On Thursday, May 22nd from 1:30 to 3:30pm MDT. Fish and Game biologists and other fishing experts will be online, ready to answer questions about anything and everything that has to do with fishing in the Gem State… moreJune 14 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 14 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… moreFish and Game Releases New Idaho Fishing Planner
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Explore Idaho's lakes, rivers, and streams with the latest version of the Idaho Fishing Planner web app. http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner. This version includes new features and new content. The Idaho Fishing Planner can help you locate and find information about hundreds of Recommended Fishing Waters… more