Press Releases and Articles
104 Switchbacks for Climate Change Research
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52 switchbacks up and 52 switchbacks down made for a 4,000 vertical foot and 14 mile day for IDFG wildlife biologist Lacy Robinson. Last week Lacy took on one of north Idaho's most punishing trails up Parker Ridge to swap out a MBI temperature data logger.
This summer MBI partners the Coeur d' Alene Tribe,… more
Deer Season Opens in October in Most of Idaho
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The regular deer season opens October 10 in many parts of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows hunters to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check the… moreYouth Pheasant Season Opens Saturday
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A youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, October 6, and runs through October 12 for all licensed hunters 15 years old or younger. The week-long hunt opens a half hour before sunrise statewide and continues through a half hour after sunset. The regular season opens October 13 in Area 1 and October 20 in… moreCold Water Dangers to Hunters, Anglers
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Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. Waters are cold now with waterfowl hunters gearing up for a new season, and many anglers are still fishing. Overloaded boats and failure to wear life jackets are leading reasons Idaho… moreChat Live with F&G About 2012 Waterfowl Season
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Waterfowl hunters are invited to join an online chat with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and ask questions, give feedback, and learn more about Idaho waterfowl seasons from noon to 2 p.m. mountain time on Friday, October 12. Participants may ask questions, respond to polls, take quizzes on their waterfowl… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fire Closures
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Q. What can I do if I think my hunting access is blocked by a backcountry fire? A. Hunters and anyone else heading into the backcountry are advised to check with Forest Service ranger district offices or county sheriffs' offices in their hunt area before heading out. Fire updates can be found online at: http://www.… moreImprovements Close Martin Access Area
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The Martin Access Area will be closed most of October for a major renovation. The project includes a designated RV camping site with 11 RV sites and a camp host site, two pit vault toilets, overhead security lighting, improved parking area and over flow camping, three primitive camping areas near the banks of the… moreImprovements Closes Martin Access Area
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The Martin Access Area will be closed most of October for a major renovation. The project includes a designated RV camping site with 11 RV sites and a camp host site, two pit vault toilets, overhead security lighting, improved parking area and overflow camping, three primitive camping areas near the banks of the Snake… moreWolf Trapper Classes Set in the Clearwater Region
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Idaho Fish and Game will be offering four wolf trapper classes this fall the Clearwater Region. Attendance at an Idaho Department of Fish and Game wolf trapper education class is required for those wishing to trap wolves in Idaho. The eight-hour class provides students with interactive, hands-on training from… moreSharp-tailed Grouse Season Opens Next Week
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The sharp-tailed grouse season opens October 1 and runs through October 31, with a daily bag limit of two birds and a possession limit of six. The season is open only in eastern Idaho in these areas: Bingham and Clark counties east of Interstate 15, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson County east of Interstate 15, Madison,… moreF&G Officers Use Several Ways to Detect Wildlife Crimes
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In areas where Idaho Fish and Game gets complaints of spotlighting or other suspicious activity near roads, conservation officers will use "artificial simulated animals," to apprehend unlawful hunters. Artificial simulated animals, commonly called ASAs, are life-like specimens of deer, elk and other game species.… moreHells Canyon Dam Road Closures Begin October 8
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Idaho Power Co. reports that the road across Hells Canyon Dam will be closed for extended periods this fall to allow repairs to the switchyard below the dam. The road across the dam will be closed between 8 a.m. (Mountain Time) and noon and from 1 p.m. until dark on: October 8-17. November 10-21. November 24-… moreLast Wolf Trapper Class for the Year in Salmon
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The last wolf trapper class in Salmon this year will be Saturday, October 6. Trappers may register online at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30. A person must have a trapping license and attend a wolf trapper class before purchasing wolf trapping tags. Classes are offered in all regions of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Legal Shot
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Q. What kinds of shot are legal for waterfowl hunting? Is lead shot still legal for any kind of waterfowl? A. Lead shot is illegal for all waterfowl hunting, including ducks, mergansers, geese and coots. Hunters may not hunt waterfowl while in possession of shot other than nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and… moreWaterfowl Youth Hunts Coming, Hunt Areas Changed
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Young hunters who want an early shot at a duck or goose may participate in the youth waterfowl hunt on September 29 and 30. The youth waterfowl hunt is open to youths 15 and younger. The waterfowl youth hunt includes goose, duck, coot and snipe. The regular waterfowl season opens the following weekend. But the… moreThis Fall, Be "Bear Aware"
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In preparation for denning, Idaho's black bears are on the move, looking for any and all food sources that might help them gain weight. High calorie human foods are a major attractant, particularly if they are easy to obtain. With that in mind, Fish and Game officials are urging hunters and other outdoor… moreArchery Hunter Bitten in Encounter with Grizzly Bear
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A nonresident hunter was bitten, but not seriously injured, when he and his hunting partner went back to retrieve a bull elk shot the evening before. The pair was following the elk's blood trail when they were suddenly charged by a grizzly bear. The bear bit one hunter on the arm and then ran back into thick cover… moreInjured Bear Headed to McCall
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The injured bear cub rescued by firefighters has been moved to a rehabilitation area in central Idaho. Friday, September 14, Idaho Fish and Game biologist Jeff Rohlman picked up the young bruin at the Humane Society shelter in Boise where it has been recuperating from second degree burns on all four paws. Rohlman… more