Press Releases and Articles
Cabin Fever Cure Causes Headaches for Hunters
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Winters in Eastern Idaho can be long and cold, so when early spring weather shows up it's understandable that folks want to get out and enjoy themselves as a cure for cabin fever. While most people who head out to the hills for fun are responsible, a few seem to go out of their way to cause trouble. Unfortunately, the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I'm in a wheel chair and have had a wonderful time this spring fishing the Oster Lakes at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. I have discovered non-handicapped folks often parking in the handicapped parking area. When they do this it prevents me from… moreFish and Game Releases Regional Weekly Fishing Reports
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has launched a weekly from-the-bank kind of view of fishing around Idaho on the agency's Website. Information for this report is gathered weekly from local Fish and Game fishery managers, tackle shops, outfitters and anglers. The feature focuses on where the fish are biting, what… moreSouthern Part of Egin-Hamer To Open April 1
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It's no April-fools joke, the southern part of the Egin-Hamer closure will open at sunrise April 1. Since its inception nine years ago, the southern and northern portions of the Egin-Hamer closure have opened April 1 and May 1 respectively. This meant that technically people could legally be out in the desert one… moreKokanee Seminars Planned
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The Kokanee Recovery Task Force, active in planning and management of the Lake Pond Oreille angler incentive program, plans two fishing seminars. The first will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the community hall in Sandpoint. The second will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 14, at the Bayview Center… moreBig Lost Mountain Whitefish Plan Available for Review
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking comments on the mountain whitefish conservation and management plan for the Big Lost River drainage. The draft plan was developed in response to concerns over the decline in numbers and distribution as well as the unique aspects of the mountain whitefish population.… moreHunters Report Healthy Elk Harvest
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Harvest reports submitted by hunters show little change in deer, elk and pronghorn numbers for the 2006 hunting season, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports. The results show that hunters shot 20,257 elk in 2006, down slightly from 21,520 in 2005 and 20,925 in 2004. The overall average elk hunter success rate… moreTurkey Youth Hunt
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Time to tune up that turkey call, the general season youth turkey hunt runs April 7 and 8. Youths 15 years or younger on April 7 may participate in the youth hunt. The general spring turkey hunts open April 15 and runs through May 25. Dates vary for controlled hunts. All youth hunters must have a valid hunting… moreAnnual Wolf Recovery Report Released
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its annual report on Rocky Mountain wolf recovery. The report for 2006 includes a summary of wolf recovery activities in Idaho, which is available on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wolves/. Biologists… moreTax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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As tax time approaches, consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. Fish and Game has always managed nongame wildlife to some degree, but the Nongame Wildlife Program became a reality in July 1982, following… moreLast Chance: Annual Online Trip Auction
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Spend a day in the backcountry to see wild horses, elk, antelope, golden eagles, and other wildlife in their natural settings of the Boulder-White Cloud, Lost River and Salmon River mountain ranges. Anyone interested in such breathtaking nature experiences, awe-inspiring vistas and views, and heart-pounding excitement… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. When can I apply for moose, sheep and goat controlled hunts? A. The application period for trophy species-moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat-starts April 1 and run through April 30. The application period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear controlled hunts starts May 1 and ends June 5.Steelhead Snagging Angers Anglers
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Steelhead anglers are mad about an illegal and unethical fishing method being used in the North Fork and South Fork Clearwater rivers. "Snagging is a big problem right now," said Larry Willmott, Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officer in the Clearwater Region. "It's not legal or ethical, and true… morePassing the Buck
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By Justin Williams - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Every year the Idaho Department of Fish and Game loses thousands of dollars when nonresidents claim to be residents. Those lost dollars could have been spent on Idaho's wildlife, habitat and better access for hunters and anglers. Simply owning property and… moreHooked on Fishing
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By Joe Chapman, Idaho Department of Fish and Game By the time you read this, fishing season will be open at the Oster Lakes and Riley Pond on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area in the scenic Hagerman Valley. Most of the geese and ducks have already vacated the area, and the few that remain are already protecting… moreSpecial Dry Bed Season Begins Two Weeks Early
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Each year the head gates to the Dry Bed, or Great Feeder as it is also known, are shut off by the Great Feeder Association so that water users can make repairs to canals and head gates throughout the water delivery system. Because this results in the dewatering of a portion of the Dry Bed, the Idaho Department of Fish… moreCommission Sets Big Game Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, March 8, accepted recommended changes to big game hunting seasons with only a few exceptions. Department of Fish and Game staff recommendations included additional muzzleloader hunting opportunities for mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and pronghorn antelope; increased… moreCommission to Take Second Look at Muzzleloader Rules
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Idaho Fish and Game commissioners Thursday, March 9, agreed to take another look at controversial definitions of muzzleloader weapons adopted in January. The new rules have raised a furor of complaints from some hunters whose modern inline weapons no longer are legal in muzzleloader-only hunts. The rules require… more