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New Road-kill Marking System to Benefit Project

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Anyone traveling throughout southeast Idaho may start noticing some wildlife carcasses - those unfortunate victims of vehicle collisions - lying on the side of the road, marked with bright orange paint. This paint marking system is part of an overall effort by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Idaho… more

From the Field: Wintering Big Game

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By Jim Lukens - Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Anyone who has driven Highway 93 North between Salmon and Gibbonsville recently may have noticed the number of deer and elk. This is the result of winter migration behavior to escape higher elevation snow accumulation and low temperatures. Generally speaking,… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for February 26 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 208-463-8250,… more

Ask 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

Spring Goose Season Brings Concern About Swans in Southeast Idaho

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Goose hunting in February? It's true. For a second year, Idaho hunters have an opportunity to hunt light geese this spring in two hunt areas encompassing parts of southwestern, southern and eastern Idaho. The season begins February 19, and ends March 10. The daily bag limit on light geese is 10, with a possession… more

Fish and Game Feeds Wildlife in Southeast Idaho

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Since January 1, wildlife feed sites authorized by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have been established in various locations in southeast Idaho. Though winter conditions in much of the region have not warranted an emergency situation for wildlife, Bear Lake County in particular has been having a winter of sub-… more

Light Goose Season Opens This Week

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Even while most hunting seasons are now closed, the spring "light goose" season is poised to open. Beginning February 19 and stretching across portions of southern Idaho, the season runs through March 10. In place for only two years, the season carries with it a fair bit of confusion. Only two goose species are… more

F&G Begins Aerial Surveys for Bighorn Sheep

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans to conduct aerial surveys for bighorn sheep beginning February 14 along the Snake and Salmon rivers in Big Game Management Unit 11. The helicopter surveys are scheduled during the winter months to cover areas at the same time of the year so that information gathered is… more

From the Field: Owls of Winter

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By Jim Lukens - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The deep chill of winter seems an unlikely time for bird nesting, unless you happen to be an owl. Several of the 11 owl species that inhabit most parts of Idaho, begin courtship as early as January and February. Why so early? The hatching of owlets coincides with… more

Vehicle, Equipment Auction Set

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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for February 26 at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. This year's sale includes pickups, ATVs, travel trailers, boats and more. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-8250, or visit the Internet at https://www… more

Peer Review and Comments on Lolo Wolf Control Available

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Peer reviews and public comments on Idaho Fish and Game's proposal to reduce the number of gray wolves in the Lolo Elk Management Zone in north-central Idaho are available on the Fish and Game Website. The proposal and comments are available at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wolves/. The U.S. Fish and… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Process

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Q. How does the controlled draw hunt system work? A. Glad you asked. Here is a simplified version of how the controlled hunt drawing system works: The procedure has been computerized since 1973 and was certified random by Boise State University professors in 1977. Every applicant has the same chance of drawing.… more

Clarification: Elk population estimates

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The front page story in the February issue of Fish and Game News included elk population estimates that may be misleading. The estimated population in the mid-1990s of 125,000 elk is based on counts conducted in February 1997. The most recent estimate of 103,000 is based on elk counts conducted in March 2010. The… more

Hunter, Bowhunter Education Instructors Needed

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Idaho's hunter education program is looking for new instructors to help meet the growing demand for courses in all Lewiston area communities. Learn more about the program and how to become a hunter education or a bowhunter education instructor at one of several upcoming meetings hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Super Hunt Entries on Sale Now

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Either way, hunters win when they enter the Super Hunt drawings; they 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. Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings.… more

Salmon Region Hosts Mentored Youth Deer Hunt

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For the third consecutive year, Idaho Fish and Game joined forces with local landowners to host the annual mentored youth deer hunt. The area's first mentored hunt in 2008 was a way to get youths involved in the outdoors and help control deer numbers. Only two children participated that year, but those involved… more

Tax Check-off Supports Wildlife

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Tax time is approaching and folks have an opportunity to consider supporting Idaho's wildlife. Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game. Other Fish and Game programs aimed at game animals… more

Idaho Fish and Game News is Now Available

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The February issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers deer and elk status statewide and a summary of hunter success over the past decade. It includes brief overviews of whitetails, mule deer and elk population objectives across the state and a short section on possible changes for this… more