Press Releases and Articles
The Silent Secret of Snakes
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Do snakes have legs? What kinds of snakes live in Idaho? What do I do if I see a rattlesnake? Which snake has a name based on the first Olympic games? Do boa constrictors live in Idaho? These and other snake secrets will be answered at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 600 S.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts
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Q. Is it too late to apply for depredation hunts this year? A. Not at all. The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting… moreRecord Northern Pike Caught
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Bob Ringer of Hayden brought in a new Idaho record northern pike on the morning of Tuesday, April 17. He hauled the monster pike out of Coeur d'Alene Lake's Cougar Bay, weighing in at 39 pounds, 13 ounces, 48.5 inches long with a 27.5-inch girth. That's more than a pound heavier than the previous record. Two… moreBear Baiting Rules Clarified
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New rules on bait have some bear hunters confused about whether they can still use meat. They can, said Bret Stansberry, landowner-sportsman coordinator with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in Salmon, as long as the right kind of meat is being used. The 2007 rule has added domestic game animals, domestic game… moreAnglers Asked to Comment on Fishing Opportunities
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host three open houses to collect comments on fishing rules in the Salmon Region. Anyone with ideas on improving fishing opportunities is encouraged to attend. Biologists will be present to answer questions and to offer information on local fisheries. The first open house… moreYoung Hunters Have a ÔBlast' at Kamiah's Flying-B Ranch
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By George Fischer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Young hunters are the future of conservation and the hunting tradition. Introducing youths to hunting at an early age can ensure that the future of hunting and conservation remains strong. Some dedicated Idahoans are doing just that. Recently, 20 orange-clad… moreSpring Steelhead Seasons Still Open
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The spring steelhead season continues through April 30 in most steelhead waters. Open waters include: - Snake River from the Washington state line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. - Clearwater River Mainstem and Middle Fork from its mouth upstream to Clear Creek… moreWolf Report: Old Wolf Dies
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Another of the original wolves released in central Idaho in 1995 has died. The carcass of an old radio-collared wolf, which probably died in summer or fall of 2006, was found by a central Idaho hiker along the Sabe Creek and the Salmon River a few weeks ago. Apparently the dead wolf was B16, one of the original wolves… moreNative Plant Sale
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Come celebrate Earthday by stocking up on water-wise, drought tolerant native plants at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center this weekend. The Idaho Native Plant Sale-sponsored by the Idaho Native Plant Society Pahove Chapter-runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Nature Center behind the Idaho… moreAsk Fish and Game: Bear Safety
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Q. Where can I get information about bears and how to prevent problems before I head into Idaho's backcountry? A. Black bears are more common and widespread than grizzlies in Idaho, but the precautions for reducing the likelihood of an encounter are similar. A few general precautions to avoid trouble with large… morePanhandle Fishing Rule Meetings Set
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The first of a series of public meetings on fishing rule proposals for the Panhandle Region have been scheduled in April. Anglers will be asked to provide direction for the 2008-2009 fishing regulation cycle. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved the 2007-2012 Fish Management Plan providing direction… moreBig Game Rules Available
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The Idaho big game hunting rules brochure for 2007 seasons will be available by the end of this week at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors across the state. Hunters will notice no sweeping changes in the big game seasons for this year, but adjustments have been made in all regions of Idaho,… moreSuper Hunt Tickets on Sale Now
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Don't be late. The deadline to enter this year's Super Hunt drawings is less than two months away. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 for the drawing set for June 15. Tickets will be drawn for eight elk, eight… moreFish and Game Goes WILD about Early Learners
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By Sue Nass - Idaho Department of Fish and Game There seems to be a natural connection between kids and wildlife. What small child doesn't delight in chasing a frog or discovering a nest? So then, what could be more natural than combining children and nature to create a learning tool for teachers? Project WILD… moreWildlife Plates Help Support Nongame Wildlife Programs
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Now Idaho residents can put wildlife plates on their camping trailers as well as the vehicle that pulls them while they help support nongame programs. More than 80 percent of Idaho's wild creatures-523 species including songbirds, water birds, raptors, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and threatened and… moreTax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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For those procrastinators who haven't filed their tax returns yet, it's not too late to consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax checkoff. Fish and Game has always managed nongame wildlife to some degree, but the Nongame… moreChanges Proposed in Commercial Fishing Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released proposals to change the state's commercial fishing rules. The proposed changes would allow the director to approve the use of gill nets by commercial fishermen for commercial nongame species, primarily common carp. The director would approve gill net use in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn and fall black bear, runs from May 1 through June 5. Applicants have to pay a $6.25 nonrefundable application fee in addition to tag and license fees.