Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Orange
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Q. Am I always supposed to wear hunter orange while hunting? A. Hunter orange is required only when hunting the nine Idaho Fish and Game wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked. The areas are Fort Boise, C.J. Strike, Payette River, Montour, Sterling, Market Lake, Mud Lake, Cartier Slough and Niagara… moreDeer Opener Finds Happy Hunters
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Opening weekend of deer season found more hunters afield and more deer harvested than last year, with most hunters reporting having at least seen deer during their hunting excursion. The results come from four Idaho Fish and Game check stations scattered across the Southwest Region. "Overall, this is a great start… moreSteelhead Season Opens on the Clearwater
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Steelhead harvest fishing season opens Thursday, October 15, on the Clearwater River upstream of the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12 near Lewiston. The steelhead season has been open downstream of the bridge since August 1, and the river upstream of the bridge has been open only to catch-and-release fishing since… moreHunting in Carnivore Country
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Since wolves were introduced in Idaho's backcountry, game animals have adapted to the new predator; humans who spend time in the mountains find they too must learn to adapt to the growing presence of wolves. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind hunters that proper handling of game is essential… moreHunters Can File Harvest Reports Electronically
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Big game hunters must file mandatory harvest reports. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid. The easiest way is to submit the harvest report card online at http://… moreSuper Hunt Fees, Drawing Simplified
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Idaho Fish and Game is changing the way it conducts the Super Hunt - starting with the first drawing next year, it will all be done electronically. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to winners in two drawings for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose tags. Winners can… moreBear Managers Work to Decrease Human-Related Deaths
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Though the legal status of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem has changed, agencies involved with bear recovery and management continue to track grizzly bear population dynamics and to reduce the potential for human-caused mortalities. Managers are hopeful about reduced bear mortalities as fall hunting seasons… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Seasons
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Q. General deer season in units 40 and 41 runs October 10 thru October 24. Why would it close on a Saturday instead of Sunday, October 25? The cow-elk season ends on a Tuesday. I understand the mid-week openings to stagger the opening day pressure a little, but I don't understand closing on a Saturday or mid week. A.… moreHunter Safety Message on YouTube
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As hunters head into the woods this fall, the U.S. Forest Service reminds them to be alert for riders on all-terrain vehicle and motorcycles. The Forest Service has produced a video warning hunters to watch out for ATV operators during hunting season. The public service message is available at: http://www.youtube.com/… moreGrand Opening Set for Weiser Community Pond
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After nearly two years of planning and construction, the Weiser Community Pond will soon be a reality. A grand opening celebration and day of fishing at the new pond are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 17. To reach the community pond, take State Highway 95 to Weiser; turn west on Commercial Street,… moreWinter Feeding Advisory Committee to Meet
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The Southwest Region Big Game Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3101 S. Powerline Road, Nampa. The meeting is open to the public. Winter feeding advisory committees have been established in each of Fish and Game's seven regions… moreF&G to Host Mountain Home Sportsman's Breakfast
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Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at AJ's Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The breakfast will be from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, at the restaurant at 1130 Highway 20, just off of Interstate-84 at exit 95. Fish and Game will buy coffee for all attendees, with… morePheasant Hunt Opens in Southern and Eastern Idaho
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The regular pheasant season opens in southern and eastern Idaho Areas 2 and 3 on Saturday, October 17. The season opens in northern Idaho Area 1 on Saturday, October 10. On opening day, shooting hours start one-half hour before sunrise in Area 1 and at noon in Areas 2 and 3 and end one-half hour after sunset. For… moreF&G Commission Raises Steelhead Limits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Wednesday, September 30, raised the bag, possession and season limit for the fall 2009 and spring 2010 steelhead seasons in the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The daily limits, effective October 2 until further notice, for steelhead trout is five, of which no more than three… moreDeer Season Opens in Most of Idaho
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The regular deer season opens October 10 in most regions of Idaho. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check… moreWaterfowl Season Opens Saturday
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The waterfowl season opens Saturday October 10 in southwestern Idaho and the Magic Valley. The season opened October 3 in northern and eastern Idaho. This year, a 107-day fall season will open for Canada and greater white-fronted geese with a four-goose daily limit. In addition a two-part season for snow and Ross'… moreSalmon Region Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook
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Hunting seasons are coming up fast, and deer and elk in the Salmon Region should be in good condition as hunters head out this fall. A long spring and wetter than normal summer provided ample moisture for grasses and shrubs. Plants are still green at higher elevations, which means deer and elk will be able to find… moreDecoy Wildlife Used To Catch Illegal Hunters
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By Clark Shackelford - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Wildlife decoys were first used by game wardens in Wisconsin in the 1940s and by other wildlife agencies across North America ever since. They have been readily accepted by the courts as a legitimate tool for use by wildlife law enforcement officers to… more