Press Releases and Articles
Canada Geese Surveyed
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Staff and volunteers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently completed the annual survey of Canada geese in the region. The geese were counted in a sample area along the main Salmon River corridor from the US Highway 93 bridge at Challis to North Fork. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the geese… moreHooked on Fishing!
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By Ryan Hilton, Senior Conservation Officer When I was a youngster, the end of May meant two things; school was over and fishing season was open - the best of both worlds! Since then my memory has faded some, but I always seem able to recall opening morning with my dad as he patiently taught me how to catch the pan-… moreFish and Game Seeks Volunteer Crappie Anglers
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After nearly five years of drought, several southwest Idaho reservoirs now have water like the good old days. Fisheries crews from the southwest region have been restocking bass and bluegill into Mountain Home, Indian Creek, Blacks Creek, and Paddock reservoirs. They are also hoping to boost crappie populations in… moreIdfg Offers Advice On Dealing With Nusiance Birds
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IDAHO FALLS - It's that time of year when aggressive nesting raptors, drumming and excavating flickers, and other critters begin making their presence known. The Department of Fish and Game would like to offer some suggestions to help alleviate or reduce problems for both you and the animals. First off there are the… moreIn Town or Woods, Signs of Spring Abound
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By Mike Demick Spring has found its voice as migrating neotropical songbirds begin returning to Idaho. We know the season is here when we see the striking turquoise of a Lazuli Bunting or the brilliant red head of a Western Tanager, or hear the persistent song of the Yellow Warbler along a favorite stream.… moreReminders for Anglers and Hunters
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The deadline to apply for fall controlled hunts is fast approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters. The application period for deer, elk, antelope and black bear controlled hunts started May 1 and runs through June 5. The period was extended this year to avoid conflicts with the Memorial Day… moreCommissioners May Cut Some Mule Deer Hunts
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider changes to some mule deer hunts in response to poor winter survival, lift some fishing limits and extend some game bird seasons during its quarterly meeting starting May 17 in Coeur d'Alene. The commissioners will kick off the three-day meeting with a public hearing at… moreHard Winter May Affect Deer Hunt in Unit 67
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A tough winter with high mule deer fawn mortality has lead wildlife managers to reconsider options for two mule deer hunts in eastern Idaho. Since fawn mortality monitoring began in 1998, mule deer fawns in Unit 67 near Heise have generally gone into the winter heavier than most of the other fawns measured in the… morePrivate Land Access Program Adds Acres
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More private land is open to hunters and anglers this year thanks to a state program that compensates private land owners. As of May 3, owners of 102 properties, comprising 620,215 acres of private land, have signed up with the Access Yes! program. That's better than half way to the program goal of 1 million or more… morePikeminnow Reward Fishing Season Opens
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Fishing in the Columbia and Snake rivers this spring and summer could be rewarding for those who pursue the northern pikeminnow. The 2006 sport reward program for the northern pikeminnow opens May 1 on the Columbia River below John Day Dam east of Biggs, Ore. The season opens May 15 for the upstream reaches to Priest… moreAnglers, Report Tagged Fish
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has started a statewide fish tagging study. The study will look at angler exploitation and will involve tagging rainbow trout, crappie, smallmouth and largemouth bass. The study will rely on anglers to return the tags, some of which will have rewards. Tagged fish will be planted… moreConservation Groups Threaten Lawsuit over Cutthroat
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Three conservation groups have challenged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to not protect the Yellowstone cutthroat trout under the Endangered Species Act. The Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pacific Rivers Council have filed a 60-day notice to sue, calling… moreBats on the Move
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by Rita Dixon, Zoology Program Leader, Idaho Conservation Data Center, IDFG Spring and fall migrations typically are associated with waves of songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl, but numerous studies show that some bat populations also make seasonal migrations over hundreds of miles. In Idaho, all 14 bat species… moreNature Center Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day
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The Nature Center will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13. The Nature Center will offer a full day of activities for the whole family, including bird watching, an obstacle course, bird crafts, owl pellet investigation, bird beak adaptations, bird house building and face… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I use a treble hook in a barbless only area? A. Treble hooks can be used in waters designated barbless hooks only, as long as the hooks have no barbs or the barbs are pinched down completely.Sage Grouse Monitoring in the Pahsimeroi Valley
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On a blustery spring evening, six figures bundled against the cold huddle around two vehicles in the deepening darkness of the Pahsimeroi Valley. Spotlights are hooked up and two people clamber into the back of each truck. With headlights out and spotlights beaming though the darkness, the vehicles move out into the… moreWater Awareness Week includes Festival
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The Idaho Falls Water Awareness Week Committee extends an invitation to you to join us on Thursday May 11th, at the Tautphaus Park hockey shelter and at the Gem State Powerplant south of Idaho Falls for Water Festival. This marks the tenth year for Water Festival in Idaho Falls. An expected 680 6th grade students from… moreSaturday, May 13 is International Migratory Bird Day
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IDAHO FALLS - International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) was created 14 years ago to help increase awareness about the incredible number and variety of birds that are involved in annual migrations that span the globe, crossing entire continents and even oceans. The theme for IMBD this year is The Boreal Forest: Bird… more