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Commission Authorizes Bighorn Auction, Lottery Tags
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has again authorized the release of one bighorn tag to be sold at auction and one tag for lottery in 2004. The Foundation for North American Wild Sheep will sell an Idaho tag at its national convention in Reno January 14-17. The Idaho chapter of the Foundation will sell tickets to be… moreChinook Arrive at Nature Center
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Visitors to the MK Nature Center in Boise can view chinook salmon in their spawning phase. The four males and two females were trucked from the Rapid River hatchery July 10. These recent arrivals from the Pacific Ocean can be seen in the Nature Center's outdoor viewing windows. There is no charge for admission to the… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I notice there are some youth controlled hunt tags left over. Can I buy and use one of those as an adult? A. No, the youth controlled hunt tags cannot be used by an adult hunter. However, you can buy one for your child up through the age of 17.Grizzly Bears Don't Read Maps Very Well
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IDAHO FALLS - When it comes to the use of navigational tools such as maps and compasses bears like all other animals do a pretty poor job. Animals may have an innate sense of direction, but when it comes to sticking to boundaries on maps decided upon by humans, it never fails that animals will go where they want to go… moreFish and Game study black bears
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JEROME - To learn more about black bears, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer in order to track the elusive animal. "It's something we have been doing in some parts of the state for the past several years," said Bruce Palmer, Fish and Game… moreBluegill fishing is great for kids
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JEROME - As far as I'm concerned the greatest fish for a kid is a bluegill. Bluegills aren't very big, nor are they great fighters and as far as fish go they aren't that good looking, but they are very hook friendly and taste pretty darn good. Growing up along the eastern border of the state, bluegill fishing was… moreLeftover Deer and Elk Controlled Hunt Permits On Sale July 15
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LEWISTON - - Leftover controlled hunt permits for deer and elk go on sale Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at all Fish and Game offices and license vendors statewide on a first-come, first served basis. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The tags will not be available on the Internet or by telephone. There… moreWheeler Picked for Upper Snake Commissioner
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Cameron Wheeler of Ririe was selected by Governor Dirk Kempthorne as the Fish and Game Commissioner from the Upper Snake Region. Wheeler replaces Roy Moulton of Driggs and will serve a four-year term. Alex Irby of Orofino was reappointed to a second four-year term as commissioner from the Clearwater Region. Wheeler… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: 1. Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in… moreHot Fourth for Salmon Fishing
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Idaho anglers had a chance during their Independence Day holiday to indulge in another time-honored tradition-chinook fishing. Chinook began turning up in significant numbers in the South Fork of the Salmon River a few days before the Fourth. As of July 3, at least 300 salmon showed up at the Fish and Game trap on the… moreBig Game Prospects Look Good Again
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Idaho's big game hunters should find animals as numerous as they were last year, perhaps a little more plentiful. Although autumn hunting seasons seem a long way off, resident big game hunters will be able to buy tags for the most popular species beginning at 10 a.m. Mountain Time August 1 at private vendors as well… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My son is in the military, based in another state. His home residence is listed in Idaho and he has a resident fishing license, but what about his children? A. They can have a resident license if they are old enough to be licensed and under age 18, and they are entitled to their own limit.There's a bear
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The cold night air cut through my long-handle underwear like bare skin sliding on ice crystals as I jumped from my sleeping bag and ran toward the commotion. It was mid-October in our backcountry hunting camp, when the crack of a rifle broke the night's silence. "There's a bear in my tent," was the next thing I heard… moreLandscape Your Backyard For Wildlife
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IDAHO FALLS - Designing backyard landscaping that benefits both wildlife and increases viewing opportunities is a growing trend in America. On Saturday, July 12 the annual Landscaping For Wildlife program will be held in Idaho Falls area. Seven different homes that have been landscaped for wildlife will be open to the… moreLower Clearwater and North Fork Clearwater Rivers Reopen
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LEWISTON - - Criteria developed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for reopening the spring hatchery chinook season on the lower mainstem Clearwater River and North Fork Clearwater River have been met. The season will open in these two river sections one half hour before sunrise on Saturday, June 28, 2003. These… moreHunter education registration to begin
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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes offered this August and September. Because of a recent law changes allowing 10-year-old children to hunt small game with an adult, classes are expected to fill-up early. Sign ups for fall classes… moreSmallmouth bass numbers strong in Milner
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BURLEY - Smallmouth bass are alive and well in Milner Reservoir and make-up roughly 32 percent of the total fish population, according to Department of Fish and Game electro fishing data. "That's pretty good numbers," said Chuck Warren, Fish and Game Regional Fisheries Biologist. "This is one of the most concentrated… moreIDFG Commission Opens Hatchery Salmon Seasons
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LEWISTON - During a June 23 conference call, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved reopening the salmon fishery on portions of the mainstem Clearwater River and Middle Fork Clearwater River and approved a new salmon season on the South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers. The Commission reopened the Clearwater… more