Press Releases and Articles
Ask the Conservation Officer
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "What are the laws about what citizens can do to protect themselves and their property from wolves?" Answer: The answer is spelled out in Idaho Code 36-1107(c). In part this law says: "Wolves may be disposed of without permit by livestock or domestic… moreChinook Season Set on the Upper Salmon River
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On May 14 the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved Chinook salmon seasons for several river reaches in Idaho, including the upper Salmon River between the city of Salmon and the Sawtooth Hatchery near Stanley. Unlike other salmon fisheries in the state, when the season opens in the upper Salmon River on June 20, no… moreSalmon Bag Limit Cut in the Lower Clearwater River
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No adult Chinook salmon may be taken on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the Cherrylane Bridge effective at the end of fishing hours Monday, May 25. But anglers may still keep four Chinook salmon less than 24 inches in total length, commonly referred to as jacks, per day in that stretch of river until… moreTime Now To Sign Up For Depredation Hunts
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The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Special controlled hunts are sometimes used to relieve big game damage problems on agricultural crops. If these hunts are needed, they will be held on short notice, involve small areas and be limited to a few hunters. Any Idaho… moreDeadline Closing in on Super Hunt Drawing
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There's still time to enter the drawing for the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 for the first drawing set for June 15. Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawing is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game… moreF&G Wants Comments on Bear Lake Management Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game managers are seeking comments on a proposed fishery management plan for Bear Lake. The 2009-2013 Bear Lake Fisheries Management Plan is a joint effort by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The two agencies share management authority for the fisheries… moreAsk Fish and Game: Keeping Road Kill
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Q. If I find a dead animal along the road, can I keep it? A. It is illegal to pick up wildlife hit by vehicles. Protected wildlife that has died of natural or accidental causes is considered the property of the state. Parts of animals that have died from natural causes may be kept for personal use. These parts, such… moreNesting Swans at Sand Creek Delay Access
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The continued attempts of trumpeter swans to nest at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area means that Idaho Fish and Game will again delay opening access to parts of the area until July 1. Areas specifically restricted from fishing and public access until July 1 include Ponds 2 and 4 in the main pond complex. "… moreHorsethief Reservoir Needs Summer Host
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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2009, serving as host for the Idaho Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. Applications are currently being accepted for the position of camp host at the… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: What's this I hear the Fish and Game Department is 110 years old? I thought the Department began in 1938. Answer: May 5, 2009, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game celebrates 110 years of fish and wildlife conservation in Idaho. This statement may… moreBear Hunters: Season Closed May 15 in Some Units
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Lewiston area black bear hunters are reminded that the spring hunting season extension in big game management units 14, 15 and 18 does not go into effect until spring 2010. This change for 2010, designed to allow additional hunting opportunity, involves extending the spring season in units 14, 15 and 18 by 16 days to… moreWhat is the 21X deer hunt?
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Dead deer along the side of roads in Salmon Region are a common sight. They are an unfortunate product of our desire to reach our destinations quickly, relatively high deer numbers on agricultural lands and along river corridors, and fragmentation of deer habitat by roads and fences. Motor vehicle-deer collisions… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Process
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Q. How does the controlled draw hunt system work? A. Here is a simplified version of how the controlled hunt drawing system works: The procedure has been computerized since 1973 and was certified random by Boise State University professors in 1977. Every applicant has the same chance of drawing. Officials verify that… moreApply Now for Controlled Hunts, Win Big Bucks
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There's still time to be eligible for Idaho Fish and Game's annual early application contest for 2009 controlled hunts. The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear and turkey controlled hunts continues through June 5. Hunters must have a 2009 Idaho hunting license to apply for… moreSouth Fork and Upper Salmon Chinook Fishery Set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, May 14, adopted Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers, and changed the limits on parts of the lower Salmon, Little Salmon and Snake rivers. South Fork Salmon River On the lower South Fork, the season opens June 20 and runs through July 5… moreLowered Chinook Forecast Results in Season Changes
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, May 14, approved changes in Chinook salmon seasons and limits on the Clearwater and Lochsa rivers. A greatly reduced Chinook salmon run this year - from one half to one third of the predicted numbers - will also affect Chinook seasons in Idaho. Effective Monday, May 18,… moreGearing Up for Kokanee Fishing
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By Martin Koenig, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The warm weather may finally be here to stay, and to many anglers across the state, warm weather means kokanee fishing. With kokanee fisheries scattered across the state, opportunities abound for anyone to experience these exciting game fish. But before talking… moreThree-Day Birds of Prey Festival Starts Friday
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The new Snake River Birds of Prey Festival, celebrating the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, is set to be launched Friday. The festival, a three-day birding event on Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, at Reed Elementary School in Kuna, recognizes one of Idaho's hidden gems near Boise in the Snake… more