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Fawn Mortality Normal Except in Southeast

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Mule deer fawns appear to be surviving the winter in normal numbers across southern Idaho except in southeast Idaho. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission heard a report on winter fawn mortality when it met in Boise March 13-15. Fawn mortality trends and causes are sampled in a large study involving the capture and radio… more

Average Year for Firearms Incidents

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Firearms incidents associated with hunting showed about the same pattern in 2001 as in recent years. In Idaho last year, 13 firearms incidents involving hunting were reported; one was fatal. Statistics have varied only slightly over recent years and continue to indicate a great improvement in safety over hunting… more

Commission Tweaks Big Game Seasons

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission made final changes in this fall's big game seasons but stayed close to the recommendations the department presented to the public prior to the meeting in Boise March 13-15. The timing of seasons in the Boise River Zone, Unit 39, will be changed this fall but the number of rifle hunt… more

Supertags Awarded

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Ten hunters who filed their mandatory hunter harvest reports in a timely fashion can hunt anywhere in Idaho they want to hunt this fall. "Supertags" were drawn by computerized lottery from the 93,620 hunters who filed their harvest reports on time. The timely filers made up 39 percent of all tagholders. Nine of the… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. Is it ok to carry a two-way radio while hunting in Idaho? A. A proposal to ban the use of electronic communication devices in the taking of game did recently come before the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, but department staff did not recommend a change in current law. The department cited public comment in… more

A Turkey Behind Every Bush!

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IDAHO FALLS - While there may not be a turkey behind every bush yet, IDFG has been busy this winter translocating wild turkeys from other parts of the state into the Upper Snake Region. This year a total of 416 new birds were released at sites along the various branches of the Snake River around Idaho Falls. The… more

Discover The Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area

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LEWISTON - - With bird songs and butterflies soon to be fluttering in the spring air, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds teachers, youth leaders and interested individuals of the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area located near the Clearwater Region Office at 1540 Warner Avenue. Educational supplements and… more

Bluebird Boxes Need To Be Ready Soon

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LEWISTON - - Soon the spring air will be filled with songbird melodies, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds bluebird enthusiasts that now's the time to install nesting boxes and clean out boxes already in place. "Bluebirds will begin scouting around for nesting places in late March, so boxes should be… more

Trapping Efforts In Upper Snake Region Reveal Extremely Low Exposure Of Elk To Brucellosis

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SWAN VALLEY - Brucellosis, Bang's disease, and Undulant fever are different names for the same thing. The name changes depending on whom the Brucella bacteria have infected. In wild animals such as elk and bison it is called Brucellosis. When cattle are affected it is called Bang's disease in honor of the Danish… more

Snake River Cleanup Planned

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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, March 23, weather permitting. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The river cleanup will be conducted from the Walter's Ferry bridge downstream… more

River Otter Season Closes March 15

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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds trappers of the March 15 season closure for river otter in the Clearwater Region. Trappers have 48 hours following the closure to check in additional trapped otters for pelt tagging. Trappers will be allowed to keep otters taken within this 48-hour period… more

Turkeys Transplanted

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Turkey trappers had a busy winter across Idaho. Fish and Game's continuing efforts to establish wild turkeys in appropriate habitats in Idaho were boosted this winter by good trapping weather. Trapping and transplant operations are carried out in winter months because wild turkeys gather then into large flocks that… more

Bidders Buy Adventures

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Bidders across southern Idaho bought some adventures that are only available through the annual Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation radio auction. The March 5 auction ran on KIDO-Am 630 in Boise, KID-AM 590 in Idaho Falls, KWIK-AM 1240 in Pocatello and KLIK-AM 1310 in Twin Falls. The auction raises funds for Fish and… more

Win Big Buck$, Apply for Controlled Hunts Early

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Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can get big bucks in two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or be the lucky winner of a drawing worth $600 or $400. The applications are accepted during the whole month of May, but only those received by May 10… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. I plan to apply for a sheep hunt in April but does that mean I can't go for another big game controlled hunt? A. That's what it means. If you apply for a moose, goat or sheep hunt, you cannot also apply for other big game controlled hunts in the same year. The reason for this is to limit somewhat the number of… more

Help Hunting's Future - Become A Hunter Education Instructor

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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages experienced hunters who love kids to help the future of their sport by becoming a hunter education instructor. IDFG will host a free workshop in Lewiston on Saturday, April 13 to train adult volunteers in becoming certified instructors. "Teaching hunter… more

Meet The IDFG Director: Huffaker To Visit Panhandle Region

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Steve Huffaker, newly appointed Director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is headed to the Idaho Panhandle. Huffaker will be in the area March 11 and March 12 to meet with area sportsmen and others interested in the management of Idaho's wildlife resources. The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled a… more

Time Is Nearly Up To Have Bobcat Pelts Tagged

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IDAHO FALLS - Now that the bobcat season is over for the year, sportsmen are reminded that due to the international CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) treaty, all bobcat pelts must be tagged within 10 days of the end of the season. The CITES Treaty was passed in 1973 for the purpose of… more