Press Releases and Articles
Tax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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Anyone getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting Idaho Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax checkoff. Fish and Game has always managed nongame wildlife to some degree, but the Nongame Wildlife Program became a reality in July 1982, following… moreLive the Wild Life
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For anyone interesting in fishing, river floating, backpacking and bird watching, there is still time to enter a bid online in the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 18th Annual Trip Auction beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, March 14, Mountain Daylight Time and ending at 9 p.m. Monday, March 24. This event, co-sponsored… moreAsk Fish and Game: Pikeminnow Season
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Q. When does the pikeminnow season in the Snake River start, and are they still paying a bounty on them? A. The Bonneville Power Administration's 2008 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program starts May 5 and runs through September 28. Participants, including anglers in Idaho, must sign in at registration stations in… moreMeetings Set on Projects to Reduce Wildlife Collisions
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Anyone who frequents the highways and byways of Idaho has seen some of the familiar sights known to dot Idaho's roadside - gorgeous scenery, pretty towns, and picturesque farms. But, undoubtedly, they also have seen the carcasses of dead deer and other wildlife - victims of collisions with vehicles. To learn what… moreSouthwest Salmon Season Meeting Set
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More than 83,000 marked hatchery Chinook salmon are predicted to cross Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River later this spring, with most of those fish headed for Idaho. In anticipation of salmon fishing on the Main Salmon, Little Salmon and South Fork Salmon Rivers, Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a meeting to discuss… moreFish and Game Honors Wildlife Reservists
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The Magic Valley Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently recognized members of its Wildlife Reservist program for their contribution to managing Idaho's fish and wildlife resources in 2007. Jenny Ferguson of Burley was named Reservist of the Year for her continuing participation and tireless efforts… morePheasants Forever Banquet Scheduled in Lewiston
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Outdoor enthusiasts looking to make a difference for wildlife habitat and conservation are invited to attend the North Idaho Chapter of Pheasants Forever banquet scheduled Saturday, April 5, at the Elks Club in Lewiston. "You don't have to hunt pheasants, train dogs or even own a shotgun to attend the banquet," said… moreCraig Mountain Gates Close March 17
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With area big game animals returning to higher elevations, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will close gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area March 17. The closure date was selected in cooperation with local snowmobile groups and hunters to reduce disturbance of game animals and to provide security… moreChinook Salmon Returns Mean Fishing In Idaho
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Chinook salmon returning to Idaho this year may bring the second best salmon season in decades along with an economic lift to some rural communities and salmon fishing to the Sawtooth Valley. Fishery managers are forecasting nearly 100,000 Chinook salmon across Lower Granite Dam on their return to Idaho. During a… moreCommission Adopts Wolf, Mule Deer Plans
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday morning, March 6, adopted an Idaho wolf population management plan. The plan lays the foundation for Idaho's first hunting seasons on wolves. During a special meeting Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, the commissioners adopted the wolf plan, a long-range mule deer… moreTurkey, Black Bear Drawing Results Online
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Hunters who applied for the 2008 spring turkey and black bear controlled hunts can find results on the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/turkbear.cfm. Successful applicants also have been notified by mail. Details for obtaining or exchanging tags are explained on the site. Hunters who… moreWolf Report: Annual Report Available
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The 2007 annual summary of wolf recovery in Idaho is now available. During 2007, biologists documented 83 resident wolf packs in Idaho. The minimum population was estimated at 732 wolves. In addition, 13 documented border packs counted for Montana and Wyoming had established territories straddling the Idaho state… moreBighorn Sheep to be Captured
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plan to capture 45 bighorn sheep in four Hells Canyon herds March 12 and 13 as part of the ongoing Hells Canyon Initiative to restore bighorn sheep populations. Bighorn sheep will be captured… moreLive the Wild Life
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If fishing, river floating, backpacking and bird watching are on your "to do" list this year, you'll want to go online for the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 18th Annual Trip Auction beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, March 14, Mountain Daylight Time and ending at 9 p.m. Monday, March 24. This event, co-sponsored by… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fish Stocking
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Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online to: http://… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I heard several more elk died in the Sun Valley area but this time they were not associated with a feed site. Did you do complete a post-mortem examination on them, and how did they die? Answer: You are correct three more elk have died in the Sun Valley… moreBecome an Idaho Master Naturalist
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Though new to Idaho, the Master Naturalist Program is well established in many states throughout the United States. The Idaho Master Naturalist Program aims to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho's natural environment. An Idaho Master Naturalist chapter is… moreFish and Game Commission Meets This Week
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Several big items are on the agenda of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, which meets Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, in Boise. First up is a public comment period at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Doubletree Riverside, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Boise. The commissioners will take up again at 8 a.m. Thursday in the… more