Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Ice Fishing
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Q. If someone 13 or under doesn't need a license, can they still fish through five holes in the ice? A. Yes. Any angler may fish through the ice with up to five poles or lines and up to five hooks per line. (There are some exceptions in the Southeast Region, please see the 2011-2012 fishing rules brochure for details… moreF&G Seeks Information on Deer Poaching Near Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about a recent deer poaching incident barely a mile outside the Idaho Falls city limits. Wednesday, December 7, someone shot a mule deer buck in a field near the intersection of 55th East and 1St Street. The head and antlers were removed, and the rest of the… moreExotic Winter Greenery can be Fatal to Wildlife
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Many have heard the old wives' tale that poinsettias are fatal to pets, and while that may not be so, here is an exotic plant related problem that is sadly all too true. Winter can be a cold bleak time where any hint of green is welcome, especially if it sports a cute little red berry. Unfortunately, the exotic… moreFish and Game to Host Hungry-for-Habitat Holiday Dinner
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Area wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a Hungry-for-Habitat Holiday Chili Dinner on December 14 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office in Lewiston to celebrate what people can do for backyard wildlife. The free event will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will offer a bowl of soup or stew, bread, refreshments… more
Calculating Extents in the Field Calculator
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Here's a little shortcut. You can calculate extents in the Field Calculator dialog using:
dim Output as double dim pGeom as IGeometry set pGeom = [shape] Output = pGeom.Envelope.XMinChoose advanced, paste what is above and set your field equal to Output.
NOTE: If you want to add the values in… more
Some Upland Game Seasons are Still Open
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Though many big game seasons are winding up, many upland game seasons are still open including several upland birds as well as cottontail rabbits and snowshoe hares. Hunters will find upland hunting rules and shooting times in the rules brochure at license vendors and Fish and Game offices as well as on the department… moreDon't Forget to Report on Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Tags
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Hunters are required to file a report on their deer, elk and pronghorn hunts within 10 days after harvesting an animal or within 10 days after the end of the hunt if they did not harvest. Hunters are required to file a report for each tag they bought whether they went hunting or not. To make it easier to file a… moreIt's Not Too Soon to Enter Super Hunt
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Last minute gift idea: get your favorite hunter a chance to win the hunt of a lifetime. The first drawing is still several months away, but it's not too early to enter Idaho Fish and Game's Super Hunt. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings… moreAsk Fish and Game: Elk Tags
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Q. I bought my new hunting license and an elk tag, but when I asked for my elk tag, I just got a receipt. I want to make sure I can hunt in one of the capped elk zones, so now what? A. The receipt for resident big game tags is offered as a convenience, so you only have to make one purchase. Resident general deer and… moreF&G Seeks Information on Elk Poaching East of Idaho Falls
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking help from the public regarding a poaching incident that occurred about three miles from the Kepps Crossing area east of Idaho Falls. The incident involved a spike elk that was killed in the area of the Bulls Fork road about three miles from Kepps Crossing. The… moreIdaho Steelhead Season Still Open
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The steelhead harvest season is open on the Boise, Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon and lower Snake rivers. The release of steelhead in the Boise on Tuesday, November 22, was the last for 2011. The trapping rate at Oxbow Dam has slowed, and no more fish are available. But about 1,000 steelhead already have been… moreThinking of Ice Fishing?
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Cold weather at the higher lakes and reservoirs in Idaho is starting to get anglers thinking about ice fishing. Ice fishing can add months of enjoyable fishing. Most lakes and reservoirs are open year round, and if the weather is cold enough, ice on these waters can be safe and provide good fishing for yellow perch… moreSportsmen Breakfast Meeting Planned December 6 at Fish and Game
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Area wildlife enthusiasts are invited to an Idaho Fish and Game's Sportsmen's Breakfast Tuesday, December 6, at the Clearwater Regional Office, 3316 16th Avenue in Lewiston. Department personnel will present information on a number of topics including: How various habitat improvement programs benefit landowners,… moreBoise River Steelhead Stocking Complete
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The release of steelhead in the Boise on Tuesday, November 22, will be the last for 2011. The trapping rate at the Oxbow Dam has slowed, and the post Thanksgiving release has been cancelled. Idaho Fish and Game already has released about 1,000 steelhead in the Boise River from Glenwood Bridge to Barber Park. The… moreAgencies to Radio-Collar Bighorn Sheep in Hells Canyon
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The Idaho, Oregon and Washington fish and wildlife agencies plan to capture 28 bighorn sheep in four Hells Canyon herds November 28 - 30 as part of the ongoing Hells Canyon Initiative to restore bighorn sheep populations. The sheep will be captured by netgunning from a helicopter and brought to a processing site… moreResults Online for Extra Hunts in Bennett Hills
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Drawing results are available on the Idaho Fish and Game website for two extra antlerless mule deer controlled hunts in the Bennett Hills. Results can be found at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/controlledHunts/?getPage=81, then click on Antlerless Mule Deer - Bennett Hills/Blair Fire Hunts. Results… moreNonresident Tag Sales Start December 1
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The 2012 licenses, tags and permits go on sale at 12:01 a.m. MST, Thursday, December 1, except for the nonresident Selway B elk tags which go on sale at 10 a.m. MST. The sale of the popular Selway B tags is being delayed because many license vendors and Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices will not be open at… moreFish & Game Launches Online Bear ID Training
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Since launching its revised website on August 1, Idaho Fish and Game has added the Idaho Bear Identification program, including training, exam and videos. The course is now available on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/bearIdentification/. The program includes introductory… more