Hunting Press Releases and Blogs
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2018 deer, elk harvests similar to 2017; above 10-year averages except mule deer
Friday, February 15, 2019 - 11:20 AM MSTHunters took more mule deer and fewer white-tailed deer in 2018 compared to 2017, while the elk harvest was similar between the two years -- dropping by less than 2 percent from 2017 to 2018.
The 2018 elk harvest was about 15.4 percent above the 10-year average, and the overall deer harvest was less than 1 percent below the 10-year average.
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Duck Hunting on the Snake River [video]
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 2:07 PM MST -
Controlled hunt application periods for spring black bear opens Jan. 15, spring turkey Feb. 1
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 7:54 PM MST -
Respect and courtesy are essential when hunting private land
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:36 PM MDT -
Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations
Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 AM MDTHunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game.
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Tips for a safe hunting season
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 4:06 PM MDTSome people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are involved, hunting is a dangerous activity. There is the potential for a firearm accident, but statistics show a hunter is more likely to be seriously injured while driving to a hunting location than while actively hunting.
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Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 2:05 PM MDT -
Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT -
2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting
Monday, August 27, 2018 - 3:24 PM MDTWhite-tailed deer and elk herds and harvests have been at or near historic highs in recent years and well above long-term averages.
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Boat Ramp Construction Begins at Roberts Access
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 4:29 PM MDT -
Winners announced for second Super Hunt drawing
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 1:19 PM MDT -
Attend the Hunt and Fish Idaho Expo Aug. 24-25 in Lewiston
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 2:54 PM MDT -
Unsold nonresident tags go on sale as second tags August 1
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 3:56 PM MDT -
Last chance for second Super Hunt drawing
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 2:42 PM MDT -
Hunters have extra time to pick up controlled hunt tags
Monday, July 30, 2018 - 4:11 PM MDT -
Public comments sought on proposed sage grouse, red squirrel hunting seasons
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 3:45 PM MDT -
2018 deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunt drawing results available
Friday, July 6, 2018 - 10:09 AM MDT -
New laws taking effect July 1 pertain to trespassing, animal salvage, and trapper education
Monday, June 25, 2018 - 1:37 PM MDT -
Super Hunt winners drawn for first round, second drawing now open, apply here
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:59 PM MDTApplications are now being taken for second drawing, and deadline is Aug. 10.
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Enter Super Hunt Drawing for Idaho's Hunt of a Lifetime
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 12:30 PM MDT