Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 33,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 6,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 6,000 Boise River, Middle… morePotential Loss Of Winter Range To Fire Prompts IDFG To Ban Campfires On All Department Administered
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IDAHO FALLS- The increasing danger of wildfires, coupled with the recent burning of over 1,000 acres of critical deer winter range near Ririe Reservoir, has prompted local IDFG Officials to institute an immediate ban on all campfires on all lands administered in the Upper Snake Region, including all Wildlife Management… moreUpland Bird, Dove, Furbearer Rules Available
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The 2000 and 2001 proclamation covering upland game birds, mourning doves, furbearers, falconry, sandhill cranes and other species is now available. The proclamation booklet is available at Fish and Game offices and license vendors. A PDF format version is available on the Fish and Game web site at for reading or… moreHells Canyon Initiative Continues
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One of the luckiest hunters in America will win a chance at an Idaho bighorn later this month and help in a small way to fund a unique wildlife initiative. Idaho offers two bighorn tags each year outside the controlled hunt drawing process. One of the tags goes to the winner of a lottery; the other is sold at auction… moreLots of Tags Left in Southwest Youth Hunt
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Lots of deer tags are left in the multi-units youth deer hunt in Southwest Idaho, according to Fish and Game spokesman Jack Trueblood. "There were 1,395 permits available for this controlled hunt as of July 14. It offers a great opportunity for deer hunters to help their kids learn and encourage them to hunt." The… moreHound Hunting Rules Changed
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Meeting in Stanley July 13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the rules for hound hunting, making it possible to accompany a hunter without having to have a hunting license. The change is effective immediately. Previously, anyone who accompanied a hunter using hounds was required to have a hunting license.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I drew on a controlled hunt. Is there a deadline for picking up my permit and tag? A. No, you can pick it up anytime up until the hunt closes, at any license vendor. It will cost $6.50 for the permit, plus the cost of the tag. If you already have a general-season tag, you will need to exchange it for the controlled… moreSalvage Fish From Fish Creek Reservoir!
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In a recent decision, the IDAHO FISH AND GAME Commission has removed the limit restrictions on all fish in Fish Creek Reservoir in Blaine County. Effective immediately, there is no limit on the number of fish anglers may take from Fish Creek Reservoir proper, Fish Creek below the reservoir dam, and Lava Lake. The Fish… moreSpaces Still Open for Hunter Ed Classes
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Several upcoming rifle hunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region still have spaces available for those who missed the registration week. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 must complete the state-approved hunter education course before buying a license to hunt in Idaho. If you plan to hunt this year, this… moreBlackstone Reservoir Goes Dry
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If you've been planning a fishing trip to extreme southwestern Idaho, scratch Blackstone Reservoir off your list. The reservoir is bone dry. The state's newest "trophy" fishery located near Grasmere began draining several weeks ago when a water release valve failed. The 40+ acre reservoir drained quickly in the days… moreWolf Plan Comment Sought
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The draft plan for managing wolves in Idaho once they come off the federal list of endangered species is up for public review until September 1. The plan, which was written by a committee established by the Idaho legislature, can be found on the Fish and Game web site at www.state.id.us/fishgame in the "What's New"… moreIdaho Fish Art Winner Named
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Arimo junior high school student Crystal Clark was the Idaho winner in the second annual Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest. All the state winners for the Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest were recognized at the State-Fish Art Expo at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 2-4. A massive… moreCommissioners Honor Instructor
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Charles Cox of Shelley was honored recently by the Fish and Game Commission for his contributions to hunter education. Commissioners gave their award for "Continuing Our Heritage" during their meeting at Stanley July 13. Cox started teaching hunter education in 1979. In his long career as a volunteer instructor, he… moreHunt Drawing Results Available
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Hunters who have been successful in drawings for deer, elk, antelope, fall black bear, and wild turkey controlled hunts will be notified by postcard by July 10. Unsuccessful applicants will not get a card in the mail. Results can also be learned by calling 1-900-896-3729, at a charge of 75 cents per minute; or looked… moreInput Sought on Outfitting for Turkeys
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Idaho's wild turkey population and hunting opportunity has increased dramatically over the past decade. Tag sales increased from 1,333 to 16,781 between 1989 and 1999. Similarly, the harvest increased from 228 to 5,458 turkeys during the same time. With this increase in popularity, some hunters have asked, "why not allow… moreTiger Muskie Angler Name Corrected
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The correct spelling of the name of the angler who holds the current state record for tiger muskie is Dave Tacheny. The last name was misspelled in a news release on the record in last week's news package.Ask Fish and Game
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Q. It's too hot in the valley and I'm ready to head to the high country for some fishing. Fish and Game used to publish a guidebook to high mountain lakes, but now you don't. Why not? A. A number of years ago, the department did publish such a book which was extremely popular with many anglers but irked a lot of… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season is Closed
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Anglers are reminded that the fishing season for hatchery chinook salmon on the South Fork of the Salmon River closed July 5. Salmon cannot be targeted by anglers fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River, even if the fish are to be released. Fish and Game director Rod Sando signed the South Fork closure notice… more