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Bow Hunter Education classes in final week of registration
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JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to go bow hunting this fall, that haven't completed the Bow Hunter Education class need to contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to sign up. With bow season beginning August 15, time is limited to complete the course. According to state law, first-time bow hunters, regardless of age… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 74,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Alturas Lake (near Stanley) 3,500 Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Boise… moreJune 12 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… moreRigby Angler Lands New State Record Splake
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Ririe - When Lee Davison of Rigby decided to take his WWII Veteran father out on Ririe Reservoir to celebrate Memorial Day, little did he know that he would be the one ending up with something memorable to celebrate. Not only did he land the new Idaho state record splake, but he did so using the most basic of tackle and… moreFirewood Sale To Benefit Wildlife
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LEWISTON - To improve wildlife habitat in the Benton Meadows area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer a firewood sale the first three weekends of June beginning June 4th. Permits are being sold at the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue… moreSage grouse numbers increase
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JEROME - Sage grouse populations in the Magic Valley are continuing to rise, according to the 2004 surveys conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. On 14 survey routes in the Magic Valley Region, biologists and volunteers observed 1,334 male sage grouse on breeding leks in 1987. Numbers of birds dropped off… moreLeave baby animals alone
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JEROME - June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and antelope herds. With camping and the outdoors season well underway, well-meaning citizens often find baby animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to leave them alone. "We have people calling… moreLeftover moose tags application period begins June 15
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JEROME - Sportsmen wanting to hunt moose this fall will have a second chance to draw one of the 64 permits left up for grabs, 12 for bulls. New this year, hunters are able to apply for leftover permit. Everyone is eligible to apply; once-in-a-lifetime rules do not apply. However, hunters that do receive a permit and… moreFree Fishing Day is June 12
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Saturday, June 12 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… moreHunter Education Class Available in Sandpoint
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Although hunting seasons remain several months away, summer hunter education and bowhunter education classes are now forming. Due of high interest and limited space, prospective students in Bonner County are encouraged to register for classes now so they complete the required course(s) in time to buy a license to… moreAnnual Closure Set For Important Trumpeter Swan Nests At Sand Creek WMA
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St. Anthony - For the eleventh straight year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will restrict human access and delay the start of fishing season in two ponds at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to help isolate two pairs of nesting trumpeter swans. The nesting trumpeters are located on Ponds 2 and 4 in… moreClearwater River Salmon Season May Close On June 13, 2004
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LEWISTON - Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) predict by June 13, 2004 parts or all of the Clearwater River may be closed to sport salmon fishing. Initial spring chinook run projections for 2004 fell short of expectations, resulting in a run approximately half the size originally predicted… moreSturgeon Reward Increased
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The heat is on. The reward offered in the case of the poached Snake River sturgeon has been increased to $1500 thanks to an avid sturgeon angler angered by the poaching incident. Off Road Specialty in Garden City added $500 to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reward of $1000. "The owner of this business is an… moreAnglers - Keep the Whole Bass
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Bass anglers are reminded that harvested bass must remain whole - no filleting - until the fish are transported to their final destination. Officers have witnessed a wave of violations associated with anglers filleting bass in the field prior to transport. At a recent check station, Fish and Game officers and… moreFish Restoration begins at Arrowrock Reservoir
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The first steps towards providing quality fishing at Arrowrock Reservoir are now in the works. Nearly 17,000 catchable rainbow trout (eight- to 11-inch fish) were stocked in the reservoir in late April, with plans to stock more fish in the reservoir throughout 2004. The stocking effort is part of a mitigation package… moreControlled Hunt Application Extended
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Controlled hunts applications will be accepted until midnight Wednesday, June 2, 2004. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended the application period to accommodate people who were unable to apply over the weekend because of failures in the point of sale licensing system. "We apologize for the inconvenience to… moreFree Fishing Day Aims To Hook New Anglers
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LEWISTON - Saturday, June 12 is Idaho's Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day afield by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. All other fishing regulations pertaining to limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in… moreNew On-line and Home-Study Hunter Education Courses Offer Convenience
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's traditional hunter education courses for the Lewiston-area already filled with students, the new online and independent home-study courses remain available for future hunters age 14-year or older who may have difficulty fitting the regular course into their busy schedule. Both courses are… more