Press Releases and Articles
Feds OK 38-day Canvasback Hunt
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Idaho waterfowlers might have a chance to take a few canvasback this fall after all. Idaho waterfowl hunting rules for this season are expected to be approved by the Fish and Game Commission next week. Department recommendations for duck hunting were made with the understanding that there would be no hunting of… moreFish Salvage Declared For Big Lost River Below Blaine Diversion
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Effective Tuesday, July 31, 2001, a public fish salvage has been declared for the Big Lost River below the Blaine diversion in Butte County. The Blaine Diversion lies west of Highway 93, between Arco and Mackay, just upstream from the Big Lost River bridge crossing at milepost 98.8, 2.5 miles south of Leslie. The river… moreCrane Hunt Look-up
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Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for sandhill cranes and early Canada goose can see whether or not they drew by looking results up on the Fish and Game Internet site. Successful applicants will be notified by mail but anyone anxious to know now can go to http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/ and look on the… moreTeachers Take More WILD Knowledge Back to School
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Teachers from all across Idaho will be taking more advanced knowledge of Idaho's wildlife with them when they return to the classroom this fall. Project WILD III, an advanced program offered by Fish and Game for school teachers who have already taken Project WILD courses, was recently offered to Idaho teachers who… moreBighorn Tag Lottery Nets Disease Research Dollars
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Contact: Dale Toweill, Trophy Species Manager, (208) 334-2920 Bighorn sheep disease research received a shot in the arm with this yearÁ_s bighorn tag lottery. Fish and Game sheep research projects will receive $29,177, according to Ike Mortensen, president of the Idaho Chapter of the Foundation for North American… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How can I find out what kind of fish are stocked in a certain stream or lake? A. On the Fish and Game web site, www.state.id.us/fishgame, select "Fishing" then "fish stocking." The next page will give you a link to information about where fish will be stocked this year, another to stocking history, and one to… moreBighorn Tag Lottery Nets Disease Research Dollars
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Contact: Dale Toweill, Trophy Species Manager, (208) 334-2920 Bighorn sheep disease research received a shot in the arm with this yearÁ_s bighorn tag lottery. Fish and Game sheep research projects will receive $29,177, according to Ike Mortensen, president of the Idaho Chapter of the Foundation for North American… moreWaterfowl Season Open House Slated
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Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2001-2002 duck and goose seasons and other waterfowl-related proposals during two upcoming open houses hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. On Friday, August 3, from noon to 6:00 pm, Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public at both the McCall… moreScoping Meeting Set For Future Use Of 1,501 Acre Chester Wetlands Acquisition
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CHESTER - Thanks to a strong commitment by the Fremont County Commissioners to maintain public access to valuable wildlife habitat and hunting… moreSometimes We Hurt The Ones We Love!
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IDAHO FALLS - Just about everyone loves birds. To some people it's a casual affair, with a quick look snatched here and there. To others, it a passionate lifelong commitment, with trips to exotic locations to view rare species. Unfortunately, we sometimes inadvertently harm the ones we love, as is currently the case… moreFishing Slow At Winchester Lake
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Fishing success has been good to excellent at many of the local lakes and reservoirs, but high water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels are to blame for poor fishing at Winchester Lake, a traditional fishing destination for many. According to Regional Fisheries Biologist, Ed Schreiver, "Catch rates… moreResident Deer and Elk Tags Go on Sale July 25
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Idaho big game hunters can pick up their resident tags beginning July 25 except for elk zones with separate limited quotas. The sale will begin at 5 a.m. wherever a license vendor is open. Fish and Game offices open at 8 a.m. Tags are sold throughout the hunting season. Hunters who already hold a receipt for a tag… moreBoise River Elk Tags Go On Sale August 1
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Boise River Zone (Unit 39) B-tags for elk will go on sale to the first 3,000 resident hunters who want one on August 1 at vendors and Fish and Game offices starting 10 a.m. Mountain Time (9a.m. Pacific). Tag holders in the Boise River Zone were limited for the first time this year. The bull segment of the Boise River… moreMost Salmon Seasons to Close August 5
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Seasons on hatchery chinook salmon on the Little Salmon, Snake, Clearwater (all forks) and Lochsa rivers and Panther Creek will close August 5. Seasons on the Lower Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers have already closed. Seasons in the Boise and North Fork Payette rivers will remain open through September 3. As of… moreCommission to Meet in Driggs
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at the Super 8 Teton West Motel in Driggs from August 8-10, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a public hearing at the same location at 7:00 p.m. August 8. The Commission will review deer and elk management programs August 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will recess… moreFew Changes for Waterfowl Hunters
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will see almost no changes in their season structure this fall but they will not see a strong northern flight either. The Fish and Game Commission will act on department recommendations for waterfowl hunting at the meeting in Driggs August 8-10. The department is recommending an end to the… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. What and where is a traditional muzzleloader season? A. Traditional muzzleloaders are those with external hammers, cap or flint, flowable powder or synthetic, iron sights, and patched round balls 50 caliber or larger. During traditional muzzleloader hunts motor vehicles can be used only on public highways and… more