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Q. I've heard that I can have more than one elk tag. How does that work? A. True, you can have more than one elk tag if you buy a tag through the usual process and then buy an unsold nonresident tag when they go on sale August 28. You will have to pay the nonresident price for this tag.

Samples from Kamiah Deer Positive for EHD

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A disease that hit whitetail deer in the Kamiah area of the Clearwater Region has been identified in at least some of the samples, according to Idaho Fish and Game. Initial test results from tissue samples sent to the University of California at Davis showed the presence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). About… more

Zones Proposed for Waterfowl Season

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Idaho may return to a zone system for this year's waterfowl 107-day seasons. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set waterfowl seasons on August 14. Fish and Game encourages public comment before the end of business August 12. Comment may be submitted through the Internet at www2.state.id.us/fishgame or… more

Volunteer Opportunities Abound

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Fish and Game Dept. releases volunteer project schedule If you want to do something for wildlife, check out the 2003-2004 Volunteer/Reservist Project Schedule on Fish and Game's website at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. For more detail regarding these projects, contact Fish and Game volunteer coordinator Mary Dudley at… more

Fish and Game to Host Open House

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JEROME - Waterfowl season planning and fishing regulation changes, are the topics of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's open house, at 868 East Main in Jerome, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sportsmen wanting to comment on the upcoming waterfowl season or the 2004 -2005 fishing regulations are invited to attend… more

Richfield Canal System To Go On Fish Salvage

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JEROME - The Big Wood Canal Company will stop releasing water from Magic Dam Aug. 8. This will dewater the Big Wood River below Magic Dam as well as the Richfield canal. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has opened the canal to salvage of fish the same day. "We would rather have people harvest these fish than… more

Waterfowl Season Open Houses Slated

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Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2003-2004 duck and goose seasons and other waterfowl-related proposals during two upcoming open houses hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. On Monday, August 11 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to visit with the public at both the McCall… more

Dedicated Hunter Education Instructor Recognized

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Contact: Mike Demick OROFINO-- The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission recently honored Dave Owsley, of Orofino with an art print and custom ring for his long-term dedication to Idaho's hunter education program. One of Idaho's first hunter education instructors… more

Comments Sought On 2004-2005 Fishing Season Proposals

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is soliciting a second round of comments from anglers on proposed changes to the fishing regulations for the 2004-2005 season. Anglers can submit comments on any regional or statewide fishing regulation or tournament permit proposal to: Regional Fisheries Manager, Ned Horner by… more

Fish and Game Sets Open House to Review Waterfowl Seasons

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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled an open house meeting for Monday, August 11 for the public to review and provide comments on the proposed 2003-2004 waterfowl seasons. The open house will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at IDFG's Clearwater Region Office, 1540 Warner Avenue, in Lewiston. Staff… more

Fish Rules, Sturgeon Plan Subjects of Open House

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Get a first-hand look at the new sturgeon management plan or comment on proposed 2004-2005 fish rules at an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Open houses are scheduled for August 13 at Fish and Game headquarters (Boise), August 14 at the Fish and Game Nampa office and August 19 at the Fish and Game… more

Buy a Leftover Tag AND Apply Next Year!

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Many hunters are asking Fish and Game this question: If I buy a leftover deer or elk tag, can I still apply for a controlled hunt next year? The answer is yes for deer and elk. The rule is different for those who purchased a leftover moose tag. The rule restricting a person from drawing in subsequent years does not… more

Bighorn Tag Lottery Nets Disease Research Dollars

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Contact: Dale Toweill, Trophy Species Manager, (208) 334-2920 A major source of funding for bighorn sheep health research in Idaho received another boost with this year's bighorn tag lottery. About $60,000 was raised this year in the lottery. The bighorn sheep lottery tag was approved by the Idaho Legislature in… more

Sandhill Crane Drawing Results Online

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Hunters can find the results of the sandhill crane controlled hunt drawing on the Internet. Results of the drawing as well as drawing odds have been posted at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt/ch/results/crane.cfm http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt/ch/chdrwods.htm on the Idaho Fish and Game web site. Hunters… more

Why Do Conservation Officers Carry Sidearms?

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The new fall edition of Idaho Wildlife offers answers to common and controversial questions with a law enforcement theme. The online publication is found at www2.state.id.us/fishgame with an entry on the homepage. New readers can also find archived editions of the quarterly Idaho Fish and Game publication. Readers… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. Do I need any stamps to hunt doves? A. You need a Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program, or Federal HIP, validation on your hunting license. It's not really a stamp. It costs $1.50, which pays the license vendor for issuing the validation. It is required for hunting doves, sandhill cranes, snipe… more

Comments Sought On 2004-2005 Fishing Regulation Proposals

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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is soliciting comments from anglers on proposed changes to the fishing regulations for the 2004-2005 seasons. Anglers are encouraged to attend and provide written comments at any one of the following public meetings: Moscow-Latah County Fair Grounds Wednesday,… more

Bird Feeders Need Regular Maintenance

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Thousands of Idahoans erect feeders to attract wild birds to their backyard. However, without proper maintenance, those same feeders can prove to be bird deathtraps. Probably the most important factor associated with healthy bird feeding is the regular (at least once each year) maintenance of the feeders themselves.… more