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Ask Fish and Game
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Q. Where can I find online information about wildlife in Idaho? A. Besides Fish and Game at www2.state.id.us/fishgame, try the "Digital Atlas of Idaho" at Idaho State University, http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/ Then select the "Biology" link and the type of animals you want information about.Renew Licenses Before 2002 Hunting, Fishing
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Hunters and anglers need new 2002 Idaho hunting and fishing licenses before taking to field or stream in the new year. Waterfowl hunters must have a new Idaho license but their federal "duck" stamp remains valid through the end of the season January 20 (January 18 in the Fort Hall area). Steelheaders need a new tag… moreHunter Reminder Letter Sent
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About 100,000 hunters recently received a reminder from Fish and Game intended to speed the gathering of big game harvest information. When the letter was sent, only about 33 percent of hunters had filed reports and that causes problems for setting next year's seasons. According to Deputy Director Al Van Vooren,… moreCold Water Endangers Hunters, Anglers
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Water does not have to be Christmas time cold to kill, it only has to be colder than you are to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. But waters are cold now while waterfowl hunters are enjoying the last few weeks of their season and anglers are still catching fish in the hottest steelhead season in years. "… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. When do you draw super tags for filing the mandatory hunter report? A. Mid April. You have to notify Fish and Game which tag you want (deer, elk or antelope) by May 1. If you draw, the tag you buy can be used in any open hunt for that species, anywhere in the state.Big Game Winter Feeding
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Snow covers the land and deer and antelope look hungry as they search for food through the cold blanket. Why isn't someone feeding them? That question comes up every time an Idaho winter is severe enough to bring big game animals down out of the hills and into contact with people. To the good-hearted citizen and… moreAntler Collecting Prohibition To Protect Wintering Wildlife Begins January 1, 2002
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IDAHO FALLS - Nearly non-stop snowfall has helped to build snow packs that will hopefully pull the region out of the last few years of drought conditions. Irrigators and anglers are happy about the moisture, but wildlife managers know that you can get too much of a good thing. Heavy snow packs could have a negative… moreSuccessful Egin-Hamer Area Closure Goes Into Effect Again On January 1st
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IDAHO FALLS - What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road five years ago has continued to be a success not just for humans, but also for wintering wildlife. The lack of human disturbance created by the closure has allowed herds of deer, elk, and moose to spend more… moreIDFG Improves Ahsahka Boat Ramp
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has rebuilt the Ahsahka boat ramp, located below Dworshak dam on the North Fork Clearwater River, in time for the upcoming spring steelhead and salmon seasons. The previous boat ramp was very narrow and the broken cobble substrate made launching of boats difficult and at times,… moreMountain Lion Open Houses Slated
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A possible change in mountain lion management philosophy is the topic for a series of upcoming open house meetings hosted by Fish and Game. "We'd like to invite everyone who takes an interest in mountain lions to attend one of our public open houses," Fish and Game wildlife manager Jon Rachael said. Open houses will… moreMountain Lion Open House Meetings Scheduled
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently revisiting its mountain lion management philosophy, and has scheduled three open house meetings to collect public comment on management options in the draft mountain lion plan. The meetings will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. at the following locations: Lewiston… moreIs That Santa And His Sleigh? No, That IDFG's And Its Rented Helicopter
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IDAHO FALLS - Santa has his red sleigh and contrary to popular rumors IDFG doesn't own any black helicopters, but they do lease helicopters and airplanes for wildlife management purposes. Starting next week, IDFG will begin using helicopters to not only perform population surveys for elk and deer, but will also use them… moreIDFG Continues Fawn Survivability Study, Volunteers Needed To Help Trap Deer
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IDAHO FALLS - The holiday season is full of traditions and rituals; caroling with friends and Christmas Eve dinner at Grandma's house. IDFG has developed its own holiday-time traditions that revolve around wildlife. The fawn survivability study has become one of the annual early-winter traditions that not only help the… moreFish and Game Monitoring Garden Valley Deer/Elk Herds
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Heavy early winter snowfall in Idaho's Garden Valley area has prompted Fish and Game to begin preparing for big game feeding efforts in the area. "Snow conditions are forcing mule deer and elk to the valley floor," Landowner-Sportsman Coordinator John Nagel said. "It's shaping up to be a tough winter and we want to be… moreBiologists Monitor Elk Herds in Weiser River Country
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Above average snow depths in the Weiser River drainage could present survival problems for wintering elk in the area, and Fish and Game personnel are closely monitoring weather conditions to determine if and when winter feeding efforts might begin. The public is invited to be part of this monitoring effort by noting… moreBe A Lifesaver - Place A Life Jacket Under The Holiday Tree
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The holiday season is here and people looking for the perfect gift for someone who likes to fish or boat, can solve the gift-giving dilemma by giving a new life jacket, float coat or buoyant boat cushion. "Today's life jackets and float coats are more comfortable than ever before," said Rick Cooper, conservation… moreNew IDFG Licenses Required Before Going Afield
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Before going afield in the New Year, hunters and anglers are reminded a 2002 license and appropriate permits are required. However, both the federal migratory waterfowl stamp and trapping license are valid through June. "Even though fishing, waterfowl and mountain lion season continues into the New Year, 2001… moreGuns Need Cleaning At Season's End
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With the big game hunting season nearly finished for most Idaho rifle and muzzleloader hunters, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages hunters to thoroughly clean their guns before putting them away for the season. "Rifles and muzzleloaders need a thorough cleaning now, said Richard Oliver, hunter… more