Press Releases and Articles
Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access Closed June 1 - August 1
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants anglers and boaters to be aware of a temporary closure of the Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access boat launch and parking area. The site will be closed from June 1 through August 1. The closure is needed while the facility is being significantly improved. The Parkway will remain… moreReward Offered in Grizzly Bear Shootings in Northern Idaho
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement agents and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are investigating the fatal shooting of a federally protected grizzly bear and her nursing cub in northern Idaho. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of… moreMountain Lion Visits Boise
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A young mountain lion was spotted at two different locations near Boise's Broadway Bridge early this morning. Greenbelt users are advised to be aware of their surroundings and keep small children and small pets close by when using this area. The cat was first reported at a construction site at Myrtle Street and… moreNews Conference Set on Upcoming Wildlife Summit
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise, about an upcoming Idaho Wildlife Summit. A toll-free number will be available for out-of-town reporters. Fish and Game officials will be on hand to answer questions about the summit. Idaho Fish… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts Ends June 5
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://fishandgame.idaho.… moreStill Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. The first drawing in June will pick 26 lucky hunters… moreJune 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho
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Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreSurvey Covers Off-Highway Vehicle Use While Hunting
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Idaho Fish and Game is participating in a survey about hunting and the use of off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. The survey is being conducted by the University of Idaho. Participants are being asked about their experiences using OHVs while hunting and how they feel about Fish and Game restrictions in… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for Saturday, June 16, at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreHabitat is Key for Game Birds
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By Matt Pieron - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idaho is lucky to have an assortment of upland game birds, including sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, chukar, gray partridge, pheasant, California quail and three forest grouse. It is common for game bird populations to undergo dramatic changes in size, most often… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. When is the deadline to sign up for depredation hunts this year? A. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Any Idaho resident with a valid hunting license may participate. Hunters may apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear - but only once for each species. They… moreCommission Considers Salmon, Auction Tags and Mineral Rights
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The Chinook salmon that would be heading for the upper reaches of the Salmon River have not yet been seen at Bonneville Dam on the lower Columbia River. Idaho Fish and Game managers had intended to propose Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork Salmon and the upper Salmon rivers to Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners… moreControlled Hunt Statistics Available Online
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The 2011 harvest statistics and drawing odds for controlled hunts are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/ and in the Idaho Hunt Planner. Results for deer and elk general hunts are also available. Hunters can use harvest statistics and drawing odds from the past 10 years to… moreYoung Boy Rescued by Fish and Game Search Dog
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A 2-year-old Rogerson boy, Rudy Kasel, wandered lost for about three hours two miles from home, before being found by Pepper, a 3-year-old black Labrador trained for wildlife detection and human tracking. Pepper was trained by Jim Stirling, an Idaho Department of Fish and Game senior conservation officer in the Magic… moreOfficers and Firefighters to Receive Idaho Medal of Honor
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This week, Idaho Fish and Game's Paul Alexander will receive the Idaho Medal of Honor for saving the life of a man whose car went into Black Canyon Reservoir. While on patrol along the reservoir a little after 5 p.m. on April 15, 2011, Alexander, a senior conservation officer, saw a vehicle in the water. When he… moreNew Road-Kill Rules Take Effect
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New rules approved during Idaho's recent legislative session allow people to recover, possess and sell certain wildlife killed by accidental vehicle collisions. Individuals who want to salvage road kill must notify the Idaho Department of Fish and Game within 24 hours either in person, by phone or by Internet to… moreAsk Fish and Game: Stocking Fish
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… more