Press Releases and Articles
Craig Mountain Open To Snowmobilers
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area opens to snowmobiles November 21 if adequate snow is present. This date was selected in cooperation with local snowmobile groups and hunters to allow snowmobile use of the area after hunting seasons have… moreSurvey Shows Economic Effect of Big Salmon Run
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A sizeable chunk of the record $46.2 million spent fishing for chinook in Idaho this year might have gone out of state had it not been for the attraction of a huge run of hatchery salmon. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission heard a summary of the recently completed survey of anglers that was done after this summer's… moreCommission Wants Change in Grizzly Plan
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Meeting in Boise Nov. 30, the Idaho Fish and Game enumerated its concerns with and suggestions for the draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan proposed by the Grizzly Bear Delisting Advisory Team. The plan would guide management of the bears in Idaho after they are removed from the Endangered Species list. Fish and Game… moreSpring Steelhead Limit Raised
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Steelhead limits in the upcoming spring season have been increased by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission because of a record run. Washington and Oregon have also raised Snake River steelhead limits. Meeting in Boise November 28-30, the Commission boosted limits for the spring season that begins January 1 to allow… moreMandatory Report Reminder
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New licenses will not be issued to hunters who have neglected to file their mandatory harvest reports; those who have filed in a timely fashion will be included in the drawing next spring for 10 "Supertags." A recent survey showed that 2,801 antelope tags were sold and 1,552 hunters have reported; 131,091 deer tags were… moreSoutheast Idaho Deer Tags Sold
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Nonresident southeast Idaho deer tags sold out at 10:10 a.m. Dec. 1, two hours and ten minutes after sales began. There were 1,115 of these tags available. Another 85 tags are reserved for clients of outfitters. The southeast tag is required for nonresidents to hunt deer in big game units 75, 76, 77 or 78… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I buy a license online? A. Yes. A company called GreatLodge.com has a contract to sell licenses and tags online. You can reach it from either the hunting or fishing license menus on the Fish and Game website, http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame.Remember It's Ice Fishing Only Now at Ririe Reservoir!
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RIRIE - It's hard to have an ice fishing season without any ice, but that is exactly what's happening at Ririe Reservoir right now. December 1, marks the start of a special fishing season at Ririe Reservoir outside of Idaho Falls, the only catch is that it's an "ice fishing only" season and the lack of ice means no… moreBlame Vandals, Not Mother Nature For Low Water At Cartier WMA
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REXBURG - As if the lack of water this year had not been dramatic enough, vandals earlier this month drained much of the precious water that had been stored up at Cartier Wildlife Management area near Rexburg, Idaho. According to Regional Habitat Biologist Kim Ragotzkie, "Sometime in early November Vandals removed… moreOtter Season Closed In Magic Valley Region
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Effective Sunday afternoon, December 2, the river otter harvest season in the Magic Valley Region is officially closed. The quota of 17 animals was reported to the Jerome Fish and Game office Friday afternoon, November 30. The season in each region officially closes 48 hours after the harvest quota is met. A… moreExtra Fish For Idaho Waters
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A surplus of hatchery steelhead fingerlings was recently planted into three southern Idaho reservoirs. These were A-run steelhead from the Niagara Springs Hatchery, owned by Idaho Power and operated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Department). A-run steelhead are a distinct strain of fish that enter the… moreChristmas Bird Count Scheduled
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The 102nd annual Christmas Bird Count has been scheduled in Salmon for Saturday, December 15th. This annual count is part of a continent-wide effort to get a snapshot of early-winter bird populations across the country. Over 45,000 participants spend a single day counting all the birds and bird species seen or heard… moreBig Game Seasons Wind Down; Hunters - Remember Harvest Reports!
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The Department of Fish and Game relies completely on all big game hunters to turn in their mandatory harvest reports within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of their season. These reports on deer, elk and antelope are the only way the Department has of knowing harvest levels, hunter success, and days… moreYellowstone Ecosystem Managers to Meet In Jackson, Wyoming to Discuss Grizzly Bears
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IDAHO FALLS - The Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Subcommittee (YES) will hold its fall 2001 meeting on December 4 and 5 in Jackson, Wyoming at the Wort Hotel. YES is composed of representatives from the state and federal agencies responsible for recovery and management of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population.… moreRing-necked Pheasant Stocking Report
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More than 3,300 farm-raised ring-necked pheasants will be released at four Southwest region Fish and Game wildlife management areas (WMAs) during the month of December. Fort Boise WMA, near Parma, will be stocked with 1,200 during early December. Stocking on this WMA is scheduled to end in mid-December unless weather… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 12,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 2,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton… moreTrumpeter Swans Pretty in Pink
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Southeast Idaho residents are being asked to keep an eye out for trumpeter swans with a pink wing. Young trumpeter swans, called cygnets, are being relocated to several locations in southeast Idaho from the Henrys Fork of the Snake River to try to establish new migration patterns and to avoid possible death this… moreGive a 2002 License
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Licenses for a full year of fishing and hunting make a welcome gift, available from Fish and Game offices in the form of a gift certificate. Hunting and fishing licenses for the year 2002 go on sale December 1. The actual license can be purchased for minors. Hunters born January 1, 1975 or later must have completed… more