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Winter Feeding is No Simple Solution

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Few wildlife issues are as complex or as emotionally charged as feeding big game during the winter. As soon as the snow begins to fly, questions about feeding big game animals start. People feed birds in the winter; so why not deer? But the decision to feed big game animals during winter is anything but arbitrary.… more

Ask Fish and Game: Two-Pole Permit for Ice Fishing

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Q. Can I use a two-pole permit for ice fishing in Idaho? A. It depends. In most of the state, there are no restrictions on the number of holes, but an ice angler can fish with up to five poles or lines at a time, and up to five hooks per line. A two-pole validation does not allow more than five lines while ice fishing… more

Poacher Pleads Guilty in Felony Elk Case

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A Montana man entered a guilty plea before Fourth Judicial District Judge Patrick Owen in Boise County court Thursday, January 13. Gary A. Parrett, 36, of Great Falls, Mont., was charged with taking two bull elk in a closed season, the wanton waste of two bull elk, and hunting elk without the proper tag. He pleaded… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise in January

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for 2011 and 2012 during the annual meeting January 26 and 27 in Boise. Commissioners will meet with the Senate Resources and Environment Committee at the Statehouse Wednesday afternoon, January 26, followed by an executive… more

Tax Check-off Supports Wildlife

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Folks getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game programs aimed at game animals and… more

Drivers Urged to Slow Down to Avoid Wildlife Collisions

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Wildlife-vehicle collisions are a perennial problem on eastern Warm Springs Avenue and Highway 21, especially during the winter when deer and elk are congregated on lower winter ranges. In the past, special patrols, in a cooperative effort among the Idaho State Police, the Ada County Sheriff's Deputies and Idaho Fish… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

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The January issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers winter fishing opportunities and the new 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. Revised fishing rules took effect January 1. The rules are presented by region, eliminating the need for statewide rules. Thus the number of exceptions was… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

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Q. How do I get to participate in a depredation hunt this year? A. Hunters can sign up to participate in depredation hunts - special controlled hunts used to relieve big game damage problems on agricultural crops - for deer, elk and pronghorn in areas they are willing to hunt in 2011 when the Big Game Seasons and… more

Fish and Game Seeks Information on Poaching of 4 Deer

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information concerning the poaching of four deer over the past week in Bingham and Power Counties. The first two deer were found near McTucker Ponds in Bingham County. The two does were shot and left in a corn field on or about December 26. The third doe was found December 30, at the… more

Sportsmen's Chili Cook-Off

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host the third annual Sportsmen's Chili Cook-Off from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 13, at the Jerome regional office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park. Participants are invited to bring their favorite chili or just come and try the different flavors on for… more

Trophy Species Open House in Jerome

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Idaho Fish and Game will host a trophy species open house from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, January, 13 at the Jerome regional office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park. Sportsmen can also attend a chili cook-off and feed on the same evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. "We have several proposed changes for the… more

Motorists Cautioned About Elk on Highway 26 Near Ririe

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Idaho Fish and Game is working to make the public aware of a herd of 200 to 300 elk that have left the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area east of Idaho Falls and moved into fields adjacent to State Highway 26 near Ririe. "The elk are in very good condition, not looking for forage, and the main reason that they are… more

Some Hunting Seasons Still Open

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Most big game hunting seasons have ended, but there's still plenty of hunting open through the end of the month and through the winter. Seasons are open for geese, ducks, coots and common snipe through January 14 in the northern and eastern parts of the state and through January 21 in the southwest. In the uplands… more

Clearwater River Otter Season to Close January 6

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The river otter trapping quota for the Clearwater Region was reached at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 3. The otter season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the region will close at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 6. Trappers will be allowed to… more

Application Period for Spring Controlled Hunts Coming Up

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The application period for spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts starts January 15, and runs through February 15. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 - some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on sale April 1. Hunters may apply for… more

Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise in January

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet January 26, 27 and 28 in Boise. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise. The commission's agenda items include setting seasons for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for 2011 and 2012; a… more

Super Hunt Entries on Sale Now

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There's plenty of time to buy a chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in this year's first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 15. So what's a Super Hunt? It is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The… more

Bald Eagle Days Feature Raptor Viewing

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The 12th annual Bald Eagle Days, January 29, will feature events for all ages, including viewing bald eagles and other wildlife along the Boise River. Bald Eagle Day, the signature event of the annual festivities, runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 29, at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs… more