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Q. Will I have salmon and steelhead permits in my Sportsman's Pak? A. Indeed you will. The Sportsman's Pak includes a combination fishing and hunting license, archery and muzzleloader permits, deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and turkey tags as well as salmon and steelhead permits for a grand total of $107. Separately,… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 2,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 500 Caldwell Pond #2 200 Marsing Pond 500 Park… moreWinter Wildlife Conditions Weekly Report February 2, 2004
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In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter. Reports reflect information gathered from IDFG field staff and contacts in local communities. Reports will be issued on a weekly… moreGreat Backyard Bird Count February 13-16
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LEWISTON - The Palouse Audubon Society, Canyon Birders and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask area bird watchers to participate in the 7th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count scheduled for February 13 through 16, 2004. Joel Sauder, Idaho Department of Fish and Game nongame biologist in Lewiston, says the bird… moreHoundsmen, Store Donate to Hunter Education
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The Idaho Houndsmen Association, with the help of the Boise Sportsman's Warehouse, recently donated rifles to the hunter education program. The association, which promotes the interests of hunting with hounds in Idaho, donated four .22 rifles to hunter education. The Houndsmen obtained the rifles from Sportsman's… moreCommission Approves Whitetail Plan Goals
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Meeting in Boise January 22, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved statewide and management area goals for a revision of the white-tailed deer plan. The current white-tailed deer management plan, adopted in 1998, established management guidelines and objectives for north of the Salmon River. Because statewide… moreFoundation Names New Board Member
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A north Idaho businessman and avid outdoorsman is the newest member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation Board of Directors. Jim Deffenbaugh represents the Panhandle region and joins 21 other Idahoans who volunteer their services to the foundation. An angler, hunter and rafter, Deffenbaugh is eager to promote… morePoaching is Pricey in Elmore County
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"Thanksgiving Day Poacher" Pleads Guilty In early January, a southwest Idaho man found out that illegal deer come at a high price in Elmore County. Jonathan D. Stafford pleaded guilty to taking a deer with a rifle in an archery-only season on Thanksgiving Day 2002. Stafford pleaded guilty in a plea-bargain… moreConservation Projects Receive Funding
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Contact: Gayle Valentine, Executive Director Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation 334-2648 Healthy habitat is the focus of the 2004 grant awards from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Board members awarded more than $12,000 in grant funds at their quarterly winter meeting. Grant recipients include the… moreWorm Bin Composting Workshop
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Gardeners who want to know more about the care and feeding of worms can register for a composting workshop at the MK Nature Center in Boise. Jennie Rylee, Education Coordinator for Boise City Public Works and avid composter, will reveal the secrets of building and maintaining a composting worm bin. Those who attend… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. There are mountain lions coming into towns in Idaho. What do I do if I see one? A. Do not approach a mountain lion. Do not run from a mountain lion. Do all you can to appear large and aggressive. Fight back if attacked. Look for more complete information here: http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/info/programsinfo/… moreCO Picked
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Idaho's National Wild Turkey Federation has honored Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer Rob Brazie, Boise. Brazie was picked as wildlife enforcement officer of the year by the federation for his "dedication to the resource and his high level of professionalism." The nomination for the honor said, "without your… moreCommission Sets Access Lottery
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have approved a lottery for premium big game tags to help fund the program that provides new access to hunting and fishing properties. The Access Yes! program began last year with limited funding taken from other Fish and Game programs. In its first year, the program provided access… moreHadley Takes Gavel
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Nancy Hadley has been selected to chair the Commission for 2004. Hadley represents the Panhandle Region on the seven-member Commission. She was appointed by Governor Phil Batt and reappointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne. Hadley is a Financial Consultant with D.A. Davidson… moreMuzzleloader, Archery Rules Unchanged
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Idaho Fish and Game rules defining legal equipment for archery and muzzleloader hunts will remain the same for 2004. Meeting in Boise January 21-23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department recommendation to leave muzzleloader and archery equipment rules as they are for at least this year. Some… moreLeft-over Controlled Tags Go Into Second Drawing
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Left-over controlled hunt tags and unclaimed controlled hunt permits will not be sold on a first-come, first-served basis in 2004. Meeting in Boise January 21-23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department recommendation to change the way these tags and permits are sold. In 2003 the over-the-counter sale… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I'm trying to figure out my turkey hunting options for this year. How come I can't find a rulebook? A. You probably can find one by now and the rules are on the Fish and Game web site at www2.state.id.us/fishgame. The plant where the rules are printed was subject to a major electrical problem, delaying printing… moreNext Fish and Game Breakfast Meeting Scheduled March 2
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters and anglers that the January 6 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. Agenda topics include reports on the waterfowl and big game… more