Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa and McCall Hatcheries will be releasing more than 51,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during July. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Boise River (Middle Fork) 4,000 Boise River (North Fork… morePublic's Help Sought in Deer Poaching Case
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The remains of an illegally killed doe mule deer were discovered recently and Fish and Game is asking the public for information to bring the poacher to justice. Citizens against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, twenty-… moreSummer Off-Road Recreation Season Is Here!
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By Gary Gadwa, Conservation Officer, Stanley For avid outdoor enthusiasts, as well as an off-road travelers, early summer is a good time to review and consider a few rules and regulations pertaining to off-road motorized travel. First of all, off-road motorcycles and ATV's must be registered with the Idaho Dept of… moreIdaho Fish and Game Director Sets Salmon Closures
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Contact: Bill Horton, 208-334-3791 Salmon seasons on the South Fork Clearwater River and the Lochsa River have been closed for the year effective June 28, 2005. Nearly all the projected surplus of salmon available to sport anglers has been harvested. Director Steven Huffaker closed these streams to sport salmon… moreSystem Slow, Buy Fishing License Early
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The computerized licensing system used by Idaho Fish and Game continues to operate slowly at times, so folks who want to fish over the Independence Day holiday should not wait until the last minute to buy a fishing license. Those who plan to buy a fishing license on the way out of town Friday night might be standing… moreCheck Website for Stocking Information
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With the Independence Day holiday weekend just around the corner, many families are planning to head to the hills for a holiday camping trip. If you want to camp in a place where you can also catch fish, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game provides information that may help you decide where to go. The Fish and Game… moreWolf Poaching Carries Federal and State Penalties
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement agents have confirmed that a gray wolf was illegally shot around noon on Tuesday, June 21, south of Banner Summit on Highway 21 between Grandjean Road and Banner Summit. A witness claims to have seen a man with gray hair shoot a wolf that was standing on the road… moreCommission to Meet in Stanley
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will gather in Stanley for a scheduled quarterly meeting July 6, 7, and 8 at the Stanley Community Center. A public hearing is scheduled for July 6 at 7 pm. The commission is expected to take action on two items: the release of bighorn sheep tags for the annual fundraiser for the… moreUnclean Birdfeeders May Kill Birds
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By Phil Cooper, Wildlife Conservation Educator Over the past several weeks, the Idaho Fish and Game has received numerous calls from concerned area residents who have noticed unusually high numbers of dead songbirds in their yards. Several species, including robins, sparrows, house finches, and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I want to take my grandson fishing. Where is a good place where a kid can catch a fish? A: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game maintains Family Fishing Waters around the state. Family Fishing Waters are geared toward families, young anglers and others who may be wetting a line for the first time. They are… moreBiologists To Monitor Angling Success On Idaho's Kootenai River
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Anglers fishing the Kootenai River can expect to meet an inquisitive Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) creel clerk this year. The IDFG is conducting a creel survey from Deep Creek upstream to the Leonia bridge (Idaho-Montana border). Creel clerks will count, measure and weigh angler-caught fish to determine… more"RELIABLE METHODS OF CATCHING LAKE TROUT ON LAKE PEND OREILLE"ÑNOW OUT ON VIDEO/DVD
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In an effort to better manage the lake trout population, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) teamed with Avista to create and distribute an educational VHS video/DVD designed to increase angler performance. "What we are doing with this video is trying to use angler harvest as a management tool," explains… moreWest Nile Virus Testing to Begin
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With the arrival of summer, many of us will find ourselves slapping mosquitoes during camping trips and backyard barbeques. And while the vast majority of mosquitoes are simply a minor annoyance, some may be carrying West Nile Virus. This virus arrived in the United States in 1999 and has rapidly spread across the… moreSpring Chinook Fisheries Continue
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Anglers hoping to catch spring Chinook salmon on the Little Salmon River, the South Fork Clearwater River and the Lochsa River will be able to continue fishing. Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game say recreational anglers have not yet harvested the state's share of the harvestable salmon on… moreArea Waters Full of Hungry Rainbow Trout
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LEWISTON - The fish are biting so now is a great time to grab your fishing rod and head to your favorite fishing hole. "There's plenty of great fishing close to home," says Robert Hand, fisheries biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). "Most of the area waters have been stocked, so now's the… moreBuy License Now to Avoid Increase
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If you're planning to go fishing or hunting this year and haven't bought your license yet, you may want to get to a vendor soon. The prices of most Idaho fishing and hunting licenses will go up on Friday July 1. The fee increase, approved by the legislature earlier this year, will raise most prices by about 10… moreFirst Super Hunt Drawing Complete
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The first drawing for Idaho's 2005 Super Hunt is complete and the winners are being notified. One lucky hunter was present at the live drawing when his name was pulled out of the hopper, not once but twice. John Robinson of Kuna was drawn for an elk Super Hunt tag as well as a pronghorn antelope Super Hunt tag. The… moreShikar Safari Recognizes Salmon Officer
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Salmon Region conservation officer Tony Latham was recently picked as the 2005 Idaho Wildlife Officer of the Year by Shikar Safari Club International. The Shikar Safari club is known among conservation for its worldwide support for better wildlife law enforcement. Idaho Fish and Game enforcement bureau chief Jon… more