Press Releases and Articles
Idfg To Host Beginning Salmon Angling Clinic
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OROFINO - - With salmon fishing growing in popularity across the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has teamed up with several experienced salmon anglers to offer a salmon angling clinic to be held on the North Fork Clearwater River near Orofino on June 8th. The clinic is designed to introduce beginning… moreDishonest Nonresident License Buyers Beware
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MOSCOW - - With a new computer software cross-checking system shared between the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, fishing and hunting license purchasers who are dishonest in their residency claims may quickly pay the price. All fishing and hunting licenses purchased within… moreYellowstone Cutthroat to be Counted
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By Harry Morse, Southeast Region Last year 4,747 native Yellowstone cutthroat trout were counted at the fish trap on the Upper Blackfoot River east of Soda Springs. Fish and Game biologists installed the mobile trap again this year and are ready to start counting fish. "We install this trap to get an accurate count… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I exchange my hunting license and pay extra for a Sportsman's Pack? A. Nope. This kind of an exchange amounts to a license upgrade, which is now prohibited by Commission policy.Chinook Fishing Opens April 20
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Salmon anglers can fish for hatchery chinook in Idaho beginning April 20. Meeting by telephone conference call Wednesday, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department proposals for 2002 chinook fishing. The Commission approved the department proposals unanimously with Commissioners John Burns and Dr. Fred… morePoachers Sentenced in Big Lost River Valley Poaching Case
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The discovery of the headless carcass of a large bull elk in a gravel pit near Moore, Idaho last October has led to the conviction of six individuals on charges of violating a number of wildlife laws. Besides the illegal killing of the elk by spotlighting it at night, shooting it in the spine, and finishing it off with… moreOpen House Set for New Upland Bird and Furbearer Seasons
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Bird hunters, falconers, and trappers will have the opportunity to review the Department of Fish and Game's recommendations for the 2002 - 03 and 2003 - 04 seasons at an open house in Jerome on Thursday, April 18. This open house will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the regional office, 868 East Main. Individuals who… moreHunter Education Course Offered In Moscow
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MOSCOW - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a hunter education course for Moscow area youth. The course is scheduled to run from April 22 to May 11, 2002. It will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., each day at Moscow Jr. High School, located at 1410 East D Street. Contact Jim Cash at 882-7040 to register… moreGobbler Hunters Urged To Think Safety First
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LEWISTON -- With the spring turkey season opening April 15 in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to think "Safety First." "The primary cause of turkey hunting accidents is hunters not properly identifying their targets," said Richard Oliver, hunter education coordinator based in… moreHunters Urged To Act Responsibly This Turkey Season
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LEWISTON - - Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with turkey season beginning April 15 in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their behaviors and act responsibly. Though the vast majority of hunters are ethical and considerate to… moreUpland, Furbearer Comment Sought
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Idaho Fish and Game regional offices will hold open houses to explain proposals and accept public comments on the 2002-2003 upland game bird, rabbit, falconry, furbearer, early goose, sandhill crane and dove seasons before April 19. Those who wish to comment should get in touch with regional offices in their areas for… moreSteelhead Now in Boise River
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Steelhead are back in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game moved about 400 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam on April 5. The fish were released around noon. Steelhead were released at several locations in Boise, from Glenwood… moreShoot-from-vehicle Permit Simplified
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Hunters applying for a permit allowing them to legally shoot from a vehicle because of serious disability will find the process easier when they have the new Idaho drivers license. The new drivers license will display disabled status. Such a license will be sufficient proof when applying to Fish and Game for a shoot-… moreHunters Enjoy WMA Pheasant
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Game farm roosters planted on Wildlife Management Areas seem to be a hit with the hunters. Fish and Game planted more than 16,000 pheasants on eight Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across southern Idaho last fall. More birds have been bought and planted each hunting season since the program was established several… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How do I apply for a goat hunt, and when do I apply? A. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat before April 30. You must purchase a hunting license before you can apply for a controlled hunt. The cost is $164.50 for residents or $1514.50 for non residents. You may apply for only one species.… moreUpland Game/Furbearer Open Houses Slated
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The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game and trapping seasons at any of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Open houses are slated for Monday, April 15 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fish and Game's Nampa office, 3101 S. Powerline Road and the McCall office, 555 Deinhard… moreSteelhead Coming to Boise River
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Steelhead fishing is about to begin in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game will move at least 300 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam tomorrow, April 5. The fish release is set for around noon. Steelhead will be released at several… moreApply Now For Moose, Sheep And Goat
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From now through April 30 hunters can submit their applications for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Only hunters who draw a special permit for these trophy species may hunt them in Idaho. Those who do apply for any trophy species may not apply for any regular big game controlled hunts in the… more