Press Releases and Articles
Early Elk Seasons Open This Week
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Some early elk hunts open Wednesday, August 1, most of them anterless "green-field" hunts. The early "green-field" hunts in six elk management zones-Palouse, Salmon, Weiser River, Lemhi, Beaverhead and Pioneer zones-are meant to help landowners reduce crop damage. Early archery and any-elk hunts also start August 1… moreIdahoan Wins Bighorn Lottery
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Gary Maxwell of Boise is one lucky guy. Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen drew his number as the winner of Idaho's special bighorn sheep lottery permit Thursday evening, in the presence of members of the Idaho chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep and other hunters. Hunters pay as little as $… moreNature Center Gets New Fish
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Only a few hours from the river and still full of energy from their spawning drive, four Chinook salmon arrived at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center Tuesday afternoon, July 17. Four Chinook salmon were delivered to the Nature Center's Alpine Lake, two 3-year-old males, called jacks; and two females, 4- and 5-year-… moreSuper Hunt Entry Deadline
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The deadline to enter this year's second Super Hunt drawing is Friday, August 10. Entries must be received at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters by that date to be included in the August 15 drawing for two elk, two deer and two antelope hunts along with one moose hunt and a Super Hunt Combo. The… moreFish and Game Hosts Mule Deer Workshop
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Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to participate in a free Mule Deer Management Workshop. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 4, in Room 114 of the Plant Sciences Lecture Hall at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Workshop participants will hear from mule deer experts John Kie… moreAsk Fish and Game: Take the Kids Fishing
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Q. Where's a good place to take my grandkids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the grandchildren and the rest of the family fishing. They are easy to get to, the rules are simple and they have plenty of fish to catch. To find good places to take a youngster fishing, directions on how to get… moreAll Fires Prohibited on Upper Snake Fish and Game Lands
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Unrelenting hot, dry weather has forced Idaho Department of Fish and Game habitat managers in the Upper Snake Region to prohibit all open fires at wildlife management areas and access sites. These restrictions will start on Friday, July 27, and continue until further notice. "Weather conditions have left vegetation… morePickup Control Hunt Tags Now
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is urging hunters to pick up their controlled hunt permits and tags now to avoid the last minute rush of the August 1 deadline. "Every year we have people call or drop by the office after the deadline and try to purchase their permits and tags," said David Parrish, Idaho Fish and… moreSalvage Order Issued for Little Camas Reservoir
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Because of low water, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has removed the bag, possession, and size limits on Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County. Anglers must use normal fishing methods to catch the fish. A valid Idaho fishing license is also required. For more information on the salvage order call 208-324-… moreRoads Remain Closed on Craig Mountain
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Because of the extreme fire danger and the Chimney Complex Fire burning on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds the public that access to much of area is restricted by fire fighting efforts. With heavy traffic and narrow, dusty roads, Nez Perce… moreAccess Pilot Project Cancelled
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during its July 19 meeting in Salmon, agreed to cancel the three-year Access Yes! Pilot Project in the Magic Valley Region after the first year. Magic Valley Region Commissioner Wayne Wright, M.D., cited limited interest by landowners in exchanging hunter access to private land for… moreWaterfowl Season Proposals Presented
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Idaho waterfowl hunters will have the same number of season-days and bag limits as last year if Idaho Department of Fish and Game proposals remain unchanged. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission agreed with proposals presented by waterfowl program manager Tom Hemker at the commission's meeting in Salmon, July 19. "In… moreCommissioners Reconsider Muzzleloader Rules
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, in response to complaints from some hunters, discussed the definition of muzzleloader loader weapons, but commissioners took no action on the rules during their July 19 meeting in Salmon. The existing muzzleloader restrictions will remain in place during the upcoming hunting seasons… moreAsk Fish and Game: Game Fish as Bait
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Q. Is it legal to use game fish or pieces of game fish for bait? Is it legal for me to use eggs from hatchery steelhead I catch in Idaho for bait? A. It is not legal to use any live fish as bait, except that live crayfish and bull frogs may be used if caught on the body of water being fished. But game fish reduced to… moreRedtop Pond Closed to Fishing
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Redtop Pond, a designated "Family Fishing Water," in Canyon County is now closed to public access. Fish and Game, which leases the pond for fishing access from the Idaho Transportation Department, was notified in early July that the lease had been cancelled. "The Idaho Transportation Department owns the land where… moreWest Nile Virus Found in Salmon
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Two dead birds recently collected in Salmon have tested positive for West Nile Virus. A crow found near the Lemhi County Courthouse, and a raven from the Shoup Street vicinity are among several confirmed cases of the virus in Idaho this summer. In Idaho, cases of West Nile Virus have also been confirmed in four… morePick Up Controlled Hunt Tags by August 1
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Hunters who drew controlled hunt permits for big game must buy their tags by August 1 or they will lose the permit. Successful applicants in the annual big game controlled hunt drawing were notified by mail in early July. Hunters can also look up successful draws on the Idaho Fish and Game web site at http://… moreCraig Mountain Firewood Sale Closed
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Because of extreme fire danger and the Chimney Complex Fire burning south of Lewiston, the Craig Mountain firewood sale is closed. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges the public to avoid the area during fire control activities. For more information, contact Fish and Game at 208-799-5010.