Press Releases and Articles
Egin-Hamer Closure Opens at Sunrise May 1
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Not only was this winter a reminder of what winters used to be like in the Upper Snake Region, but it has hung on longer than normal, delaying typical spring conditions vital to animal rejuvenation. On May 1, the Bureau of Land Management will open the west end active dunes of the St. Anthony Sand Dunes to motorized… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I have a pond on my property I would like to put trout in. Are there any rules about stocking my pond with fish?" Answer: Yes there are. Idaho law in part states: "No person shall establish and maintain a private park or pond on premises owned or leased by… moreGoing Green for Mule Deer
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April 22 was Earth Day, and it seemed like the whole week was set aside to celebrate the environment and learn ways to better care for Mother Earth. Whether you opened up a news paper, turned on the television, or visited a community celebration, common Earth Day themes centered on the concept of "Going Green."… moreFishing the Little Salmon - 2008
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By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Chinook salmon season veterans on Little Salmon River near Riggins fully understand the challenges of fishing the high-gradient flume and the almost zoo-like atmosphere that grips the area when the big fish begin their move upriver. This year's snow pack, combined… moreApply Early, Win Big Bucks
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts starts Thursday, May 1, and runs through June 5. But hunters who apply early not only avoid the last-minute rush, but they have a chance to win cash. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual early application contest… moreTrophy Species Applications Due
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Hunters have until Wednesday, April 30, to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Hunters may apply by phone at 1-800-554-8685; or on the Internet at http://fishandgame.idaho.… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Jerome
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 21-22 at the regional Idaho Fish and Game office in Jerome. The two day meeting will include a tour of the Murphy Complex Fire and a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at 319 South 417 East in Jerome. On Thursday, commissioners are expected to consider wolf… moreWolf Report: Hunting Seasons Considered
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Deep and lingering snows are keeping wolves in lower elevations mostly along winter range later than usual this year, providing more opportunity for wolves to be in close proximity to cattle calving operations. But this year may be the first time in Idaho history that a wolf hunting season will help control numbers in… moreGrant Supports Fish and Game Access Program
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The future of hunting today depends on hunter access, hunting opportunities for current hunters and the recruitment of new hunters. The Hunting Heritage Partnership says the "gateway" to securing America's hunting heritage is through today's state wildlife agencies. Idaho Fish and Game has been awarded $153,000 from… moreIdaho Woodcarvers Guild Annual Exhibition
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will host the annual Idaho Woodcarvers Guild show from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. The Nature Center is located behind the Idaho Fish and Game office at 600 South Walnut St. in Boise. The Guild and the Nature Center have teamed up to make this show… moreAsk Fish and Game: Clearwater River Section
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Q. In the 2008 Chinook rule brochure, the river location code lists Section 3 as the Clearwater River from the Railroad Bridge at Lewiston to the Cherry Lane Bridge, but the season description says I can fish upstream to the South Fork of the Clearwater. Can you clarify? A. The river location code in the brochure is… moreMigratory Bird Day Presentation at Sacajawea Center
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In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, the Salmon Region Nongame Wildlife program is sponsoring a free public program on Thursday, May 8. Fly on over to the Sacajawea Center's Meriwether Theater at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by renowned Idaho ornithologist Chuck Trost tiitled "Marathon Migrants: The… moreFur Auction Items Filling Salmon Fish and Game Freezers
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It takes a lot of freezer space to host Idaho Fish and Game's annual auction of furs, antlers, and hides. Six whole mountain lions, a whole bear, a wolf, and stacks of hides are just some of the items in this year's sale. The spring auction, also known as the "Fur Sale," will be Saturday, May 3, at the Salmon Region… moreKids Fishing Clinic Scheduled for Hordemann Pond in Moscow
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Youths, 14 and younger are invited to the 17th Annual Kid's Fishing Clinic at Hordemann Pond from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26. Sponsored by the Moscow Kiwanis Club, Palouse Chapter of American Fisheries Society and Idaho Fish and Game, the free event will help children discover the joys of fishing. Volunteers… moreFish and Game Receives Noxious Weed Control Grant
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The Idaho Fish and Game recently received a $50,000 grant for weed control from the Idaho Department of Agriculture's Noxious Weed Cost Share Program. The money will be used on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area to buy herbicides, aerial spraying contracts and seeding burned areas previously dominated by… moreUpper Snake Sportsmen To Offer Youth Skills Day
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Today's youth have lots of things that they can do with their time, probably too many things. Traditional leisure time activities, such as fishing and hunting, are taking a backseat to Xboxes and MP3 players. There are many reasons for this shift, but the sportsmen's groups of the Upper Snake Region have joined forces… moreBear Activity Increasing in Eastern Idaho
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Forest and wildlife officials are seeing bear tracks in the snow in the Island Park area. Bears are emerging from their winter dens; consequently, local residents and visitors need to be alert for the presence of both black and grizzly bears within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, particularly in the northern portion… moreGovernor Plugs Fish and Game's Super Hunt
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Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter urges hunters to participate in Idaho Fish and Game's Super Hunt program. "I think all hunters should enter the Super Hunt drawing because it helps everybody," Otter said in a short audio file available on the Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Plus it gives hunters… more