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Women's Hunting Clinic Saturday June 28

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a hunting clinic to introduce the sport of hunting to women; and, to help female hunters further their hunting skills. The fifteenth annual Panhandle Region "Women in Hunting" clinic will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Coeur d'Alene Rifle and… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer A group of folks recently attending a public meeting here at the regional office began reminiscing about some of the history of Magic Valley and the history of the Fish and Game. Topics ranged from the feats of Grover Davis; a legendary game warden in the area, raising… more

Some Chinook Salmon Seasons to Close

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Salmon fishing will close at the end of fishing Sunday, June 22, on the Middle Fork Clearwater, the Snake, and Lower Salmon rivers. Salmon fishing will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June 22, on: Middle Fork Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the confluence of Lochsa and Selway rivers. Snake… more

Chinook Season Opens on Upper Salmon River

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Many anglers have been waiting a long time for the Chinook salmon season that opens June 19. It has been three decades since the last Chinook season on the upper Salmon River. The lower boundary of the area open to Chinook fishing is at the Highway 75 Bridge over the mainstem of the Salmon River at milepost 213.5,… more

Salmon Fishing in the Clearwater Mainstem Closed

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Salmon fishing on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the South Fork Clearwater River closed at the end of fishing hours Sunday, June 15. Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game estimate that as of June 8 anglers had harvested about 50 percent of the state's harvest share of adult hatchery… more

Head for Riggins for Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing

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With fish starting to move and water levels continuing to fall on the Salmon and the Little Salmon rivers, now is the time for anglers to pack their gear and head for Riggins. In the past few days, boat and bank anglers have started picking up salmon at the mouth of the Little Salmon River as the fish begin the final… more

South Fork Salmon River Opens Soon for Salmon Fishing

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Salmon anglers with plans to fish the South Fork of the Salmon River will find more real estate available for fishing this season, even while fire recovery efforts continue. Recreational fishery opens June 25 and will remain open daily from a half hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset until the harvest goal of… more

Young Wildlife is Best Left Alone

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By Mike Demick, Idaho Fish and Game Nothing pulls on the heart more than encountering what appears to be an orphaned or helpless baby wild animal. And nothing reduces the chances more of that young animal living a healthy wild existence than capturing it with the idea of raising it and releasing it later. Past… more

Fish and Game News Now Available

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Hot off the press, the Idaho Fish and Game News quarterly tabloid will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices statewide early next week. This issue is a special report on fishing, with reports from all seven of Fish and Game's regions on where to go, what gear to use and what kinds of fish to catch… more

Ask Fish and Game: Depredation Hunts

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Q. When can I sign up to participate in depredation hunts this year? A. The application deadline is June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination license. Depredation hunts, if needed, are… more

Waha Lake Boat Ramp and Campground Closed

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The Waha Lake boat ramp south of Lewiston will be closed for improvements from June 11 to June 25. The campground will be closed until Friday, June 27. Improvements will be made to the ramp, docks, parking lot, toilets and handicapped access. Funding for the improvements came from Idaho fishing license dollars and… more

Looking for Merlins

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By Bruce Haak, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The merlin is the second smallest falcon in North America. Because it is cryptically colored, and easily confused in the field with the much more common American kestrel, its presence often goes undetected. Merlins (Falco columbarius) are distinguished by their chunky… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I saw a lot of dead yellow perch at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir this spring. What happened?" Answer: Our regional fisheries staff collected several perch specimens for testing. From the tissue analyses, the perch suffered from a bacterial infection… more

Salmon Fishing in the Clearwater Mainstem to Close

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Salmon fishing on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the South Fork Clearwater River will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game estimate that as of June 8, 2008, anglers harvested about 50 percent of the state's harvest share of… more

Application for Crane Hunts Begins June 15

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The time to apply for sandhill crane controlled hunt permits starts Sunday, June 15, and runs through July 15. In six eastern Idaho counties, 580 sandhill crane permits are available. Of that total, 300 are available to hunters in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties, 100 are available in Teton County, 100 are available in… more

Super Hunt Drawing Coming Up

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On Monday, June 16, entries for Super Hunt tags will be drawn for eight elk, eight deer and eight antelope hunts as well as one moose hunt. The winners will be drawn at 9 a.m. in the Trophy Room at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. The public is welcome. One Super Hunt Combo ticket also… more

Fish and Game Television Producer Wins Emmy

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Idaho Fish and Game's television producer Sue Nass has been honored with an Emmy award for her work on Dialogue for Kids. The Emmy was awarded by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at their 45th annual Emmy Awards banquet in Seattle on Saturday evening. "Dk4," formerly… more

Children Bring Your Parents

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The ninth annual Kid's Conservation Day runs from 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Atwood Ponds, near Payette. Activities include: Fishing Clinic: Bank and boat fishing in stocked ponds. Boat safety. Archery Range: Bow and arrow safety. Target shooting. 4-H Pellet Guns: Basic… more