Press Releases and Articles
Wanted: Mountain Quail Sightings
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Idaho Fish and Game needs more eyes to look for a native game bird that has almost gone missing in recent years. The department is asking the public to report their observations of mountain quail. More detailed information on remaining mountain quail populations is needed as the department studies the possibilities… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I applied for a moose hunt. Yesterday I realized I had applied in the wrong hunt, so I called Fish and Game. They would not make a correction for me. Can't they change one application to make a customer happy? A. With each controlled hunt drawing, there are hundreds of requests for changes, usually because hunters… moreAccess YES Program Launched
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LEWISTON - Idahoans will have more places to hunt this coming fall as a pilot program aimed at providing access to private and public lands begins. Named Access YES, the new program will be operated by Fish and Game with support of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. The program's immediate goal is to provide access… moreHunters Urges To Act Responsibly This Turkey Season
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LEWISTON - Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with Idaho's general spring turkey season beginning April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly. "We're fortunate that the majority of hunters are ethical and considerate… moreEnjoyable Boat Fishing Should Start With Preparation
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LEWISTON - With many Idaho anglers gearing up for the upcoming salmon season, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages boat anglers to prevent a fine day on the water from turning into a miserable experience, some important boat maintenance is required. "It's important to ensure that everything works properly… moreGobbler Hunters Urges To Think Safety First
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's general spring turkey season opening April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to think "Safety First." "The primary cause of turkey hunting accidents is hunters not properly identifying their targets," said Kent Henderson, hunter education coordinator based in Lewiston… moreBear Hunting Reminders
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LEWISTON - With the spring black bear hunting season already underway in parts of the Clearwater Region, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters of several recent regulation changes recently adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. The changes include: Beginning April 1, 2003, Unit 10 will have a… moreIdfg Announces Fish Regulation Scoping Meetings For Upper Snake Region
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IDAHO FALLS - While most everyone has been focusing on snow pack levels and rain gauges to help predict what the future holds for local agriculture and fish interests, IDFG fish biologists have been taking a step back and surveying the future big picture for local rivers and lakes. Biologists would like to share their… moreSpring Chinook Seasons Open Soon
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Meeting by conference call April 3, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to open seasons for spring chinook salmon April 12 on the mainstem and north fork of the Clearwater River. The season on the lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River will open April 26. "This run is early, and the majority of them are three… moreHatchery Salmon Seasons Slated
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Break out the heavy tackle. Another salmon season is nearly here. Meeting via conference call this week, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved hatchery salmon fishing seasons on the Clearwater, Lower Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers. The Clearwater River is slated to open on April 12, with both the Lower… moreIDFG Looking For Landowners And Sportsmen To Be Involved With New Access Yes Program
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IDAHO FALLS - In these tight budget times it might seem hard to believe that IDFG is launching a new program, but old dollars are finding a new use today to prevent access problems tomorrow. The pilot access program, Access Yes, currently being implemented will make use of existing funds initially, but as the program… moreAccess YES Program Launched
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Idahoans will have more places to hunt this coming fall as a pilot program aimed at providing access to private and public lands begins. Named Access Yes, the new program will be operated by Fish and Game with the support of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Initial funding for access contracts with landowners will… moreAccess Yes
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Access Yes To Provide Sporting Access Access Yes is a new Fish and Game program designed to open more private land to hunting and fishing in Idaho. The Fish and Game Commission approved it last month and the word went out to get started finding access for sportsmen statewide. Hopefully it will grow into… moreTV Show Has Regional Flavor
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Tired of Commercials on TV, not enough outdoor shows on about wildlife and fishing in our area? Turn to Channel 11 and catch the hour-long outdoor show called "Your Fish And Game Outdoors". The hour long show features capturing and tagging sturgeon below American Falls Dam. Biologists David Teucher divulges… moreSwans Visit Southeast Idaho
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Swans Stop Over In Southeast Idaho Springtime is here and swans have returned to Swanlake, Idaho. Living up to its name, the lake currently hosts over 150 swans and several thousands ducks and geese. It is alive with quacks, honks, whistles, wing flapping and birds anxious to head north. Swan Lake is 48… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set for April 12
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be auctioning furs, hides, antlers, traps and miscellaneous hunting and fishing equipment at the Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue, in Lewiston on Saturday, April 12. Auction items include furs, whole carcasses, antlers, and skulls of elk, moose, deer, black… moreChinook Migrations Running Both Ways
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Young chinook produced by the big adult return to Idaho in 2001 have started their journey to the ocean. Biologists estimate that as many as 51,900 female spring and summer chinook may have spawned in Snake Basin tributaries in 2001 compared to the 1990-2000 average of 4,750 females. Most of them spawned in the… moreApril is Month for Trophy Species Applications
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April is the month for applying to draw for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors and can apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone… more