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Salmon Fishing In Parts Of The Clearwater River Basin To Close June 20
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Contact: Mike Demick - 799-5010 Salmon fishing on the mainstem Clearwater River, Middle Fork Clearwater River and North Fork Clearwater River will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June 20. Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game estimate that as of June 17, anglers have harvested… moreNew Water to Open for Salmon June 21
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Beginning June 21, fishing for hatchery chinook salmon will be allowed on the Salmon River from Hammer Creek upstream to a posted line at the uppermost Vinegar Creek boat ramp, adding 25 miles to the existing fishery. All other limits and rules that apply to the current chinook salmon fishery on the mainstem Salmon… moreKids Catch More Than Fish at Free Fishing Day
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LEWISTON - More than 570 young anglers and parents took advantage of the nine Free Fishing Day events sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) in the Clearwater Region on Saturday, June 12. Many anglers caught several fish and even won fishing poles, free tackle and dined on free hotdogs, deep-fried… moreColorado Man Wins Fish and Game's First Ever Superslam
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Burt Dole of Mesa, Colorado will spend a lot of time in Idaho later this year and contribute greatly to the state's economy. As the winner of Idaho Fish and Game's first Superslam Pak, he now holds tags for deer, elk, antelope and moose which are valid for any open hunt for each species in the 2004 hunting season.… moreSturgeon Poaching Reward Doubled
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The poaching of two mature sturgeons in recent weeks along the Snake River has raised the ire of The Western Whitewater Association. "We were outraged," Member Tim Palmer said. "We as members have enjoyed that resource, caught these fish, released these fish for generations… moreWomen's hunting clinic planned for July 10
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Women's Hunting Clinic, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jerome Rod & Gun Club. Students will be instructed in shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader and archery shooting; blood trailing, conservation, field dressing game, ethics, and traditions of hunting.… moreFree Fishing Day a big success
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JEROME - More than 600 children and hundreds of parents took advantage of the four scheduled Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region last Saturday, June 12. Not only did many of the participants catch fish but they also won fishing poles, free tackle and dined on free hotdogs. "It was a great success,"… moreHelp Save A Life - Give Dad A Life Jacket For Father's Day
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LEWISTON - Father's Day is almost here and if your dad is an angler or boater, a life jacket is both a great gift idea and something that may save a life. According to Ann Van Buren, boating safety coordinator with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation in Boise, seven people died in fatal boating accidents in… moreCrane Hunt Applications Due June 15
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Hunters may begin applying for sandhill crane hunts June 15. Five hunts are available this year. All hunts are located in southeast Idaho. Hunts are set for all of Brea Lake County, part of Caribou County, and all of Teton and Fremont Counties. The application period runs through July 15. Applications can be made… morePoached Sturgeon Bigger, Older
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A sturgeon head recently found dumped along Interstate 84 east of Mountain Home came from a fish that may have been as long as eight feet, weighed up to 200 pounds and was between 40 and 60 years old. The head belonged to the second large sturgeon illegally taken from the Snake River in recent weeks. In May, witnesses… moreSalmon Seasons
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Fishery managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game expect that the salmon fishery in the Clearwater River drainage will remain open at least through June 20. Harvest of hatchery salmon has been lower than expected recently, largely a result of high river flows. An updated estimate of the spring chinook run… moreSatellite Licensing Launched
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and GTECH Corporation on June 8 officially launched the new computerized hunting and fishing license sales system developed by GTECH. The system had been in test mode since April 1, 2004. Called the Idaho Wildlife Information and License Data System (IWILDS), it allows hunters… moreYoung Peregrines Venture from Downtown Nest
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Two peregrine falcon fledglings have taken to the skies over downtown Boise just days after one of the birds was found stranded on a downtown park bench. "They are doing fine, flying around and they should be all right as long as they don't do anything stupid," said Bruce Haak, southwest regional nongame biologist for… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I thought I would be notified by now on my controlled elk hunt. What gives? A. Too many tens may be the cause of confusion. Hunters who applied for moose, mountain goat and bighorn were notified by June 10. The results of elk, deer, antelope and fall black bear controlled hunt draws will be known by July 10… moreLandscape Your Backyard For Wildlife!
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IDAHO FALLS - While large mammals such as moose and deer have been known to pay occasional uninvited visits to people's yards in Idaho Falls, some folks actually go out of their way to create a setting that is intentionally attractive to smaller fauna. Designing backyard landscaping that benefits both wildlife and… moreGo fishing
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JEROME - Looking for a fun summer time activity close to home? Try fishing. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting four Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region on June 12. The programs are geared for youth and introducing new anglers to the sport of fishing. The goal of Free Fishing Day is to… moreBuilding a home for wildlife
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JEROME - To survive wildlife need habitat. Just like humans; wildlife need food, water, shelter, and space to survive. As the population in the Magic Valley Region continues to grow, agricultural land is gobbled up by subdivisions, farming methods change, and bird habitat shrinks. Sportsmen who want to hunt wild… moreSupertag Drawing set for Next Week
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Thousands of hunters will soon learn if they will be one of 32 lucky winners of Idaho Fish and Game's first ever "supertag" for use in any controlled hunt this year for deer, elk, antelope or moose. Hunters buy a chance for a supertag and the proceeds are used to open up more private and public land for hunting and… more