Press Releases and Articles
Fall Chinook Harvest Season Closed
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Salmon fishing in Idaho is over for the year; the fall Chinook harvest season on the Snake River closed Saturday, October 31. The season opened September 1, on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam. As of October 25, anglers had caught and kept 110 marked adults and 554 jack fall Chinook in the Snake… moreCommission to Meet in Coeur d'Alene in November
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet November 18-19 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, 115 South Second Street, Coeur d'Alene. A public hearing will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the resort. The meeting will start Thursday morning, November 19, with a joint meeting with the Idaho Outfitters and… moreHunters Urged to File Harvest Reports Early
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Many general deer seasons ended October 31, and hunters can save themselves some hassle and save Fish and Game expenses by filing mandatory harvest reports early. All deer, elk and antelope hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the… moreExploring the Snake River Islands
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By Jerry Deal - Idaho Department of Fish and Game The islands of the Snake River between Swan Falls Dam and Brownlee Reservoir provide some excellent wildlife habitat and associated hunting opportunity. But each island may have some slightly different rules that apply to public use because of the mix of ownership… moreAsk Fish and Game: Short-range Weapons
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Q. Can I use a pistol in a short-range deer season? A. This year, the only legal weapons in a season designated "short range weapons only" are muzzleloader, archery equipment, crossbow and shotgun using slugs or shot size 00 or larger. But the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in July approved the use of handguns using… moreFish and Game Stocks Steelhead in the Boise River
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Snow was falling lightly when Idaho Fish and Game unrolled the big blue hose and released steelhead into the Boise River Thursday, October 29. Anglers lined up on the upstream side of the Parkcenter Boulevard Bridge began catching the two-foot fish almost as soon as they left the truck. Fish and Game expects to… moreBear Safety Education & Outreach Efforts Recognized
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At the upcoming Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee in Jackson, Wyoming, the Idaho contingent will be recognizing the education and outreach efforts of local groups and media who have worked to promote a bear smart mentality through education campaigns, media outreach, and on the ground projects. "These… moreFish and Game to Stock Steelhead in the Boise River
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Forget the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner this year; fresh, smoked steelhead might be on the menu after the big fish are released into the Boise River over the next few weeks. If steelhead return to Oxbow Hatchery on the Snake River as forecast, Fish and Game anticipates stocking 300 or more of the big fish in… moreFall Chinook Harvest Season Closed
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Salmon fishing in Idaho will be over for the year when the fall Chinook harvest season on the Snake River ends Saturday, October 31. The season opened September 1 on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam. As of October 18, anglers had caught 105 marked adult and 514 jack fall Chinook in the Snake River… moreF&G Commission to Meet by Phone
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via a telephone conference call at 8 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time, Thursday, October 29. The call will be taken in the director's office at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 600 S. Walnut Street, Boise. The commissioners will consider the ratification of rules and… moreGrizzly Bear Managers to Meet In Jackson
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Yellowstone ecosystem grizzly bear managers plan to meet in Jackson, Wyo., to discuss what needs to be done to continue recovery. The Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee will meet Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29, at the Snow King Resort in Jackson. The meeting will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday… moreWaterfowl Shooting Time Chart Correction
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The time chart on Page 10 in the waterfowl rules book has some incorrect times for November 1. The opening and closing times listed for November 1 in the three Mountain Time Zone areas are off by an hour; the actual opening and closing time is one hour earlier. For example, the 7:50 a.m. opening should be 6:50,… moreAsk Fish and Game: White-tailed Deer Tags
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Q. Since I normally monitor available nonresident tag numbers on the Fish and Game Web site, I wonder why the number of available white-tailed deer tags hasn't decreased from the original 1,500. I, for one, have purchased at least one. I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one. A. Idaho has two types of deer… moreYouth Steelhead Fishing Clinic to Hook Anglers
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Boys and girls ages 8 to 14 interested in learning about fishing for steelhead are encouraged to register for a free clinic sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Lewiston Parks and Recreation. The clinic includes an evening classroom session from 7 to 8:30 p.m., October 22 at the Lewiston Community… moreWolf Hunters Reminded to Check Zone Limits
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Hunters holding Idaho wolf tags need to be sure of the harvest limit of every wolf hunting zone they might encounter as they head out into the field. The Upper Snake Region managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game contains all or part of three different wolf management zones. In one of those zones, the Upper… moreDispose of Animal Carcasses Properly
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With hunting seasons in full swing, now is the busiest time of year for Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers. But much of their limited and valuable time continues to be wasted by inconsiderate hunters. At issue is the inappropriate dumping of fleshed out deer and elk carcasses. Conservation Officer Matt O'… morePheasant Seasons Now Open
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The regular pheasant season now is open for all licensed hunters statewide. The season in north and southwest Idaho, Areas 1 and 3, runs through December 31, and in eastern Idaho, Area 2, it runs through November 30. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset; except on the… moreSpecial Wolf Tags Auctioned
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Wolf tag No. 1 brought $8,000 in an auction by the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation on October 14 The tag was sold at the foundation's Wine, Wheels and Wildlife event in Lexington, North Carolina. Jonny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, bought the tag for his son who intends to hunt in Idaho this fall. Idaho… more