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Idaho Wildlife Online
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The latest Idaho Fish and Game electronic publication is up on the department Internet web site and ready for the public. The publication can be found on the web site homepage, http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame and click on "online magazine." This is the fourth edition of the publication. The first three are available… moreSoutheast Deer Leftovers to be Sold
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Leftover southeast deer tags will be available to nonresident hunters beginning at 10 a.m. March 17. For the first time, hunters were required to apply for the permits rather than buy them on a first-come, first-served basis this year. After the application period, 216 permits were left over. Nonresident hunters are… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. The steelhead limits are stated in the fishing rules booklet but I see they have been changed. What's the deal? A. The Fish and Game Commission changed the spring 2003 limits only, when they made the rule change on December 12, 2002. Anglers can keep 20 steelhead this spring on the first steelhead permit. If you… moreSouthwick Man Sentenced To Game Violations
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LEWISTON - - A Southwick man pleaded guilty to two game law violations related to taking a whitetail deer with the use of a spotlight. Brian Abitz, 19, appeared in Nez Perce County Court on February 11, 2002 on charges of taking a big game animal with the aid of artificial light and for wasteful destruction. He was… moreHunter education instructors needed
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JEROME - Hunter education classes are in full swing with more than 789 registered students ranging in age from 9 to 12 years old signed up throughout the Magic Valley Region. "We have filled-up all the classes we had scheduled and are trying to plan more," said Clayton Nielson, Fish and Game hunter education… moreMule deer population counts
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JEROME - A low flying helicopter buzzing around the sagebrush flats near King Hill and in the South Hills will be a common sight for the next few weeks as Fish and Game biologist work on mule deer population counts for the region. This is the second count of the winter for many areas this year. The first count in… morePublic Invited To Workshop To Help Set Future Course Of IDFG
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IDAHO FALLS - When it comes to fish… moreCommission to Meet March 13-14 in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 13-14, 2003 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 South Walnut in Boise. There will be a public hearing at that location at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12. The regular meeting will convene at 8:00 a.m. Thursday and Friday. At this meeting, the commission will set… moreSteelhead Anglers Enjoy Success
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As river conditions improve, so does fishing success. Recent angler surveys conducted by Fish and Game showed catch rates to be 11 hours per fish caught on the main Clearwater River near Orofino, and 13 hours per fish caught on the North Fork of the Clearwater River. "Fishing can be dynamite after a high water… moreBig Game Records Updated
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Idaho big game records have been updated and are available online. The updated record book is found on the Fish and Game Internet web site at www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt/programsinfo/recrules/recrules.cfm. Besides the records themselves, the site explains how measurements are done. The Idaho records are… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When do I know if I drew for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts? A. The drawings are done and cards are in the mail to those lucky hunters who drew. If you think maybe the dog ate your mail, you can check (your license number will be required) on the Fish and Game Internet web site at www2.state.id.us/… moreMountain Goats, Bighorn Sheep and Elk to be Captured and Radio-collared
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LEWISTON - - As part of Idaho Department of Fish and Games efforts to rebuild mountain goat populations and to determine the many factors influencing bighorn sheep and elk populations in the Clearwater Region, IDFG will conduct three capture and radio-collaring efforts in the next few weeks. Using a net-gun or… moreBluebirds Arriving In Idaho, Nest Boxes Available
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Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird, our state bird. The mountain bluebird is larger than the western and both are slightly smaller than robins. The male mountain bluebird has a very bright back and is pale blue below. The female is mostly gray with a trace of blue… moreSteelhead Anglers Enjoying Success
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As river conditions improve, so does fishing success. Recent angler surveys conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game show catch rates to be 11 hours per fish caught on the main Clearwater River near Orofino, and 13 hours per fish caught on the North Fork of the Clearwater River. "Fishing can be dynamite… moreHunter Education Instructor Meeting Scheduled
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LEWISTON - - With several recent changes to Idaho's beginning hunter requirements, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a meeting for Lewiston-area hunter education instructors on Saturday, March 1 at the Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue in Lewiston. The meeting is designed to cover the… moreFish and Game Volunteer Honored
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Volunteers are the backbone of a variety of Fish and Game projects. For the past four years, Ken John of Salmon has donated his time, energy, knowledge and passion to volunteering on a wide variety of projects at Williams Lake. According to Regional Fisheries Manager Tom Curet, "Ken has turned his passion for fishing… moreIDFG March Breakfast Meeting Scheduled
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LEWISTON -- Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Fish and Game breakfast meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 a.m., at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston. IDFG personnel will provide information on the recent waterfowl and big game aerial surveys, big game public meetings, results of the managed… moreBid on the "Wild" Side
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Have you ever dreamed of fishing the Florida Everglades? How about the chance to help biologists work with Idaho wildlife? If these sound like great opportunities, then tune into the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's thirteenth annual radio auction. This event, co-sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game… more