Press Releases and Articles
Watch Out For Tagged Fish
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Anglers who like to fish Blackfoot Reservoir, the Blackfoot River or Alexander Reservoir, may find themselves involved in an interesting game of "tag" this summer. That's because biologists with the southeast regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have begun tagging fish in these waters as part of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results
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Q. When will Fish and Game start posting deer, elk and pronghorn controlled hunt results on the Website? A. Winners of the first deer, elk, pronghorn, and fall bear drawing will be notified by July 10. Winners in the drawing will be mailed a postcard notification. It is, however, the responsibility of the hunter to… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: What are the laws about what citizens can do to protect themselves and their property from wolves? Answer: The answer is spelled out in Idaho Code 36-1107(c). In part this law says: "Wolves may be disposed of without permit by livestock or domestic animal… moreBecome and Idaho Master Naturalist
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An Idaho Master Naturalist chapter is forming in Idaho Falls with the first meeting to be at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls. Anyone who enjoys and appreciates Idaho's outdoors can be an Idaho master naturalist. Idaho master naturalists can… moreSome Chinook Seasons Still Open
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In a flurry of recent management actions aimed at stretching Chinook salmon fishing seasons, Fish and Game has opened some Chinook seasons and closed others. As of Saturday, June 20, here's a summary of what's open, and for how long: Upper Salmon River: Open until further notice. Fishing hours are from 5 a.m. to 10… moreF&G Commission to Meet in McCall in July
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 22-24 in McCall. The meeting will start with public comment period at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Hunt Lodge in the Holiday Inn Express, 210 N. 3rd Street, McCall. On the agenda for consideration by the commissioners are rules for all game animals, and for 2010-2011 fishing… moreComments Sought on Hunting Rule Proposals
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on 11 proposed big game and upland game rules. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on July 22-24 will consider proposed changes to big game and upland game rules, including changes to controlled hunts, archery and short-range equipment, bear identification, ATV rules,… moreF&G Seeks Comment on New Falconry Rules
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on new rules governing falconry in the state of Idaho. The proposed new falconry rules have been rewritten to bring state law into compliance with new federal falconry regulations, simplify and correct errors in existing rules, and streamline the permitting… moreSuper Hunt Winners Announced
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Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings were picked Monday, June 15. One Super Hunt Combo ticket was drawn that entitles the winner to hunt for one each elk, deer, antelope and moose. Twenty-five other winners were picked for single species with tags for eight elk, eight deer and eight antelope hunts as… moreCascade Aquarium Built at Fischer Pond
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By Dale Allen - Idaho Department of Fish and Game During the past three years an outdoor aquarium has been built along Highway 55 in Cascade. The outdoor viewing aquarium was built to allow people to see aquatic organisms in a natural-looking setting. Educational information about fish life cycles and fish species… moreAsk Fish and Game: Salmon Fishing in Closed Waters
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Q. Can I still fish catch-and-release for salmon in the Little Salmon River even though it has been closed to salmon fishing? A. No. It is illegal to fish for salmon in areas closed to salmon fishing - including catch-and-release. You can fish for other species in waters that also have salmon. But any… moreSalmon Season in Salmon
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For the first time in more than 30 years, anglers are able to fish for Chinook salmon in the city of Salmon beginning Saturday, June 20. The opening day for the long-awaited fishery was set on the historic arrival time of adult Chinook in the upper river. For many years, the third week of June marks the arrival of… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Big Game Proposals
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on 11 proposed big game and upland game rules. Each year the Idaho Fish and Game Commission considers proposed changes for two types of hunting rules: Seasons and limits, including size, sex, and harvestable species; and rules that include methods of take, tagging… moreChinook Fishery to Close on Salmon, Little Salmon
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The Chinook salmon season on the lower Salmon River and the Little Salmon will close soon. Effective at the end of fishing hours on Tuesday, June 23, the Little Salmon River and the Salmon River from the posted boundary about 200 yards downstream of the Hammer Creek boat ramp upstream to the mouth of Shorts Creek will… moreChinook Limits on Salmon River Reduced
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Contact: Pete Hassemer: 208-334-3791 It's not a surprise to most salmon anglers that fewer Chinook salmon than anticipated have returned to Idaho this year. Fishery managers would like to keep the seasons open as long as possible but to do that will require some bag limit changes. The bag limit for Chinook salmon… moreFishing to Close on Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa
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Salmon fishing on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge closes at the end of fishing hours Wednesday, June 17. A week later, salmon fishing also will close on the South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers at the end of fishing hours Wednesday, June 24. Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish… moreLeftover Moose Permits Available
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Idaho Fish and Game has nine leftover moose controlled hunt permits available for a second drawing. The application period for leftover moose controlled hunt permits started Monday, June 15, and runs through June 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10… moreSouth Fork and Upper Salmon Chinook Fishery to Open
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Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers open Saturday, June 20. South Fork Salmon River On the lower South Fork, the season runs through July 5 or until further notice, whichever comes first. On the upper South Fork Salmon River, the season runs until further notice. Fishing… more