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Help Hunting's Future - Become A Hunter Education Instructor
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GRANGEVILLE - If you are interested in the future of hunting, in improving sportsmanship in the field and in overall improvement of the safety and well-being of hunters, then the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourages you to become a hunter education instructor. IDFG will host a free workshop at the… moreRegistration For Lewiston Area Hunter and Archery Education Courses Begins July 13
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LEWISTON - With the fall hunting season fast approaching, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourages first-time hunters to register for one of a number of upcoming hunter education course scheduled during August and September. These courses will be the last courses offered in the Lewiston-area before the… moreMourning Dove Deaths in the Treasure Valley
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A number of Treasure Valley mourning doves have been found dead in recent weeks, most around bird feeders. "We've had a number of calls during the last month from folks reporting dead or dying doves in their neighborhoods," Fish and Game wildlife veterinarian Dr. Mark Drew noted. "All the cases have been associated with… moreKokanee Anglers Finding Larger Fish On Dworshak Reservoir
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LEWISTON - A recent Idaho Department of Fish and Game angler survey of Dworshak Reservoir noted that kokanee anglers are finding larger, but slightly fewer fish than in previous years. "Kokanee are on the bite right now," said Robert Hand, IDFG fisheries biologist. "They're not as plentiful as in past years,… moreJuly And August Sportsmen's Breakfast Meetings Cancelled
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the July and August sportsmen't breakfast meetings have been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local… moreSalmon Season to Close in Main, South Fork Salmon River
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Fish and Game director Steve Huffaker today announced that salmon seasons will close in the Main Salmon River and its South Fork at the end of fishing hours Saturday, July 3. Salmon seasons have been ongoing in various Idaho waters since April 24. After discussions with staff and commissioners, Huffaker decided to use… moreSecond chance for deer, elk, bear and antelope tags
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JEROME - Deer, elk, bear and antelope controlled hunt results are out, but hunters not drawing a controlled hunt tag this fall have several more chances at a controlled hunt. Any person successful in drawing a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, fall bear or antelope must purchase their tag and permit before August… moreFish and Game study black bears
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JEROME - To learn more about black bears, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer in order to track the elusive animal. This is the second year for the ongoing study. Biologist are hoping to learn more about black bears, including: where they roam… moreHunt Fees Adjusted
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Big game hunters in Idaho will soon notice a change in controlled hunt application and permit fees. Both fees were $6.50 for several years. The fees were changed during the last legislative session. Setting the application fee and the permit fee both at $6.50 has been a source of confusion for the hunting public. A… moreControlled Hunt Results Posted
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Big game hunters can find out now whether the Fish and Game computerized draw went their way or not. Results for elk, deer, antelope and fall black bear hunts are online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/ch/deab.cfm where hunters can find out instantly whether or not they drew simply by entering their hunting… moreCommission to Meet in St. Maries
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 7-9 at the Federal Building at Seventh and College in the north Idaho town of St. Maries. A public hearing will be held July 7 at 7 p.m. Regular meetings are set for July 8 and 9 beginning at 8 a.m. Meetings will be held in the downstairs conference room. Major… moreFish and Game Studies Black Bears
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To learn more about one of Idaho's more elusive animals, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer to track black bear. Biologist are hoping to learn more about black bears as the study goes into its second year_such as where bears roam in the… moreSecond Chance for Tags
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Hunters with no luck in the regular draw for deer, elk, bear and antelope still have some chances for controlled hunt tags. Any person successful in drawing a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, fall bear or antelope must purchase it by August 1 at a license vendor or Fish and Game office. All unclaimed permits and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I release every fish I catch so do I have to have a fishing license? A. You do, unless you are below the age of 14. Whatever your particular fishing pleasure, licenses pay the considerable costs of keeping abundant fish in Idaho waters. Also, there is a hooking mortality on released fishes, so the angler is indeed… moreFish and Game Commission To Meet In St. Maries In July
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will soon bring the business of managing the state's fish and wildlife resources to the Idaho Panhandle. The quarterly meeting of the Commission will be held in St. Maries July 8 and 9. A public comment meeting will precede the formal meeting the evening of July 7. To stay in touch… moreNikki Thorn, new Glenns Ferry Conservation Officer
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GLENNS FERRY - Living and working in the outdoors has always been part of Nikki Thorn's life, and as the newest Conservation Officer in the Magic Valley Region and the only female officer in the state, she loves her new job. Growing up in Corydon Indiana, Thorn grew up in the outdoors working with her father who… moreHunter education registration to begin
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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes offered this July, August and September. Because of a recent law changes allowing 10-year-old children to hunt small game with an adult, classes are expected to fill up early. Sign ups for fall… moreSportsmen should leave no trace
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JEROME - As temperatures warm and anglers head to the waterways, they need to remember to respect the land and leave the area cleaner than they find it. Trash left behind by sportsmen is one of the most common complaints heard from landowners, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fish and Game officers… more