Press Releases and Articles
Resident Elk Tags Available
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LEWISTON - Idaho still has resident elk tags available for all capped-zones of the Clearwater Region, with more than 5,413 general elk tags available as of Friday, August 13. In addition, 1,802 elk tags for the Middle Fork Zone are still available. Along with hunting licenses, hunters can purchase these tags on a… moreInformation Sought On Deer Poaching Near Waha
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information concerning the shooting and wasting of a white-tailed buck just north of the Twenty-One Ranch on Waha Road sometime during the evening of Wednesday, August 11 or early morning of August 12. Anyone with information about this crime, are… moreMule Deer & Coyote Experts Coming To Speak
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Idaho Falls - When it comes to talking about big game populations no discussion can go on very long before the topic of predators comes up. IDFG is aware of this fact, so meetings have been planned across the region to help present some of the latest scientific information available. Outdoor enthusiasts have an… moreCoeur d' Alene Hunter Wins Second Superslam
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James Parker of Coeur d' Alene has before him a long autumn afield. As the winner of Idaho Fish and Game's second Superslam Pak, he now holds tags for deer, elk, antelope and moose, which are valid for any open hunt for each species in the 2004 hunting season. Idaho's Superslam Pak has been nicknamed the "Divorce… moreTrapping Gnats May Cut Deer Losses
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By Mark Drew, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idahoans expect their Fish and Game department to be out trapping elk or wolves for research purposes but bugs too? In response to the loss of thousands of white-tailed deer last fall in the Clearwater Region, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game initiated a project… moreNo Salt, No Bait for Deer or Elk
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With the big game archery season rapidly approaching, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting goes against fair chase ethics and is illegal. Pursuing an animal in their natural environment and overcoming its senses is referred to… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How long do I have to pick up one of the unclaimed or leftover big game tags? A. Unclaimed tags will be drawn August 20, with notification to reach hunters within the next week. Whatever tags are left over after that drawing and other leftover tags will be sold beginning August 25 over the counter on a first-come,… moreSight In Your Rifle For Accuracy and Ethics
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LEWISTON - With hunting season rapidly approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters that hunting ethics begin long before going afield. Sighting in rifles is a good example. "By taking the time to prepare and become a better marksman, you show great respect for your quarry," said Kent… moreTrapping Gnats May Provide Clues To Minimize Deer Losses
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) initiated a gnat-trapping project this summer to investigate the transmission of the disease known as Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD that caused the loss of thousands of white-tailed deer last fall in the Clearwater Region. EHD is spread to deer by… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 20,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. LOCATION… moreUse of Salt and Bait Goes Against Fair Chase Ethics
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LEWISTON - With the big game archery season rapidly approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters that the use of bait, including salt, to attract deer or elk for the purposes of hunting goes against fair chase ethics and is illegal. "Hunting over salt or bait clearly violates fair… moreRegister For Final Hunter Education Completion Course Offered Before Hunting Season
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LEWISTON - Future hunters 14-years or older who have not yet completed Idaho's hunter education requirement are encouraged to register for the final hunter education course completion day, scheduled for Saturday, September 11. This will be the last completion course offered before the fall general hunting seasons begin… moreBetter Odds Expected in Second Supertag Drawing
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Fewer hunters purchased lottery tags for Idaho Fish and Game's second Supertag drawing meaning the odds of becoming a winner should be better when the drawing is held August 16 at Fish and Game Headquarters in Boise. The first drawing, held in June, raised more than $108,000 for Fish and Game's Access Yes! program,… moreIdaho Duck Hunters Offered Options
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to know whether duck hunters prefer a hunting season just like last year's or would rather cut back their season in light of declining flights. Hunters can answer a questionnaire available at regional Fish and Game offices or on the Internet at before August 18. The Idaho Fish and Game… moreDove Validation Required
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When mourning dove season begins September 1, hunters need to have a migratory bird validation on their hunting licenses. Mourning dove hunting rules are governed nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which requires states to collect a fee to fund migratory bird harvest information collection. The fee in… moreUpland Bird Surveys Start Soon
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will conduct aerial surveys of chukar partridge populations along the Snake and Salmon rivers beginning in mid-August. Results of these surveys will provide information from which management decisions will be based for determining future hunting seasons. The helicopter… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Back in May, I applied for an elk controlled hunt and I found out in June that I didn't draw. No surprise, but then I see permits left in that same hunt left over for a second drawing. Needless to say, I am a more than a little ticked by this situation. What's up with this? A. All the permits in the hunt you wanted… moreIDFG To Conduct Upland Bird Surveys
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will conduct aerial surveys of chukar partridge populations along the Snake and Salmon rivers beginning in mid-August. Results of these surveys will provide information from which management decisions will be based for determining future hunting seasons. The… more