Press Releases and Articles
Legislature Considers Fee Increase
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The Idaho State legislature is debating the possibility of an increase in license and tag fees for Idaho hunters and anglers. The Fish and Game Commission endorsed the proposal which must be approved by the legislature before those fees can be increased. Since the last fee adjustment was made in May 2000, the cost… moreHunters Rewarded for Helping Research
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Ten Idaho elk hunters who participated in Idaho Fish and Game's brucellosis testing program this fall will get a chance to spend some unexpected cash. They received $50 gift certificates donated by Sportsman's Warehouse. Fish and Game Wildlife Veterinarian Phil Mamer came up with the idea of rewarding hunters for… moreSuper Hunt Applications On Sale Now
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A great chance for the hunt of a lifetime awaits winners in this year's Super Hunt drawings. The special drawings began in 2004 with the purpose of raising money for the Access Yes! program. The name has been changed from Super Tag to Super Hunt, but the real news is that the application fees have been reduced from… moreAsk Fish & Game
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Q: I want to apply for some controlled hunts this year. What is the deadline? A: This answer is multi-faceted, depending on which species you are planning to hunt. The most urgent deadline is that for spring turkey and spring black bear. You must apply by February 15 to have a chance at one of those permits. The… moreCorrection
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On January 31, 2005 Fish and Game Communications issued a news release stating that the limit for steelhead is three per day, six in possession and 20 per season. The possession limit was inaccurate. The statewide possession limit is nine steelhead. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.Idaho Fish and Game Seeks Public Comments for 2005 Big Game Seasons
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LEWISTON - - Proposed changes to the 2005 big game hunting seasons will be the focus of a series of public meetings hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) in February. Interested individuals can discuss the proposals and provide written comment at any of four open house meetings scheduled from 5:00 p… moreGreat Backyard Bird Count February 18-21
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LEWISTON - The Palouse Audubon Society, Canyon Birders and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask area bird watchers to participate in the 7th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count scheduled for February 18 through 21, 2005. Joel Sauder, Idaho Department of Fish and Game nongame biologist in Lewiston, says the bird… moreBobcat Pelt Deadline - February 26
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GRANGEVILLE - With the bobcat season closing February 16, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds bobcat hunters and trappers that they have until Thursday, February 26th to present their pelts to any IDFG regional office, the McCall office or an official check-point to obtain the appropriate tags and complete a… moreFall Steelhead Anglers Report Success
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If your freezer is well stocked with Idaho steelhead you are not alone. A better-than-average return of the ocean-going rainbow trout resulted in moderate to high success among steelhead anglers during the 2004 fall season. Creel census results show thousands of anglers caught thousands of steelhead from the three… moreFish and Game Works for More Sage-Grouse
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to list the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act. In December 2003 a coalition of environmental groups petitioned the USFWS to list greater sage-grouse as endangered. One year later the USFWS determined the species does not warrant listing as either… moreIdaho Fish and Game Researchers Honored
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The American Fisheries Society honored Idaho Department of Fish and Game researchers with an award for research that is benefiting fish throughout the world. The Special Service Award was given to biologists working in the Department's Fish Health Section under the direction of Dr. Keith Johnson. Dr. Johnson credits… moreMore Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep Permits in 2005
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Idaho hunters will get a shot at more permits for mountain goats and bighorn sheep in 2005. Statewide, the number of available mountain goat permits will increase from 40 to 57, while the number of bighorn sheep permits will increase from 74 to 80. Most exciting to many hunters will be the addition of a second sheep… moreTax Checkoff and Wildlife Plates Support Programs
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It's tax time again, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking wildlife enthusiasts for continued support by donating to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on 2004 state income tax forms. Checkoff donations support nongame wildlife like songbirds, birds of prey, amphibians and reptiles, while contributing to… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I am a physically disabled sportsman. I do not collect social security disability payments because I earn more than the maximum income allowed. Can I still get a disabled fishing/hunting license? A: No, Idaho law does not allow it. During the 1998 legislative session the Idaho Wildlife Federation and the… moreIce Fishing Derby A Success
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What do you get when you combine 300 rainbow trout, 133 kids, an ice-covered pond and gallons of hot chocolate? The 14th Annual Kid's Ice Fishing Derby, of course! Last Saturday's derby was a huge success attracting kids and their parents from Salmon and nearby communities. This year's turnout was one of the largest… moreIdfg To Host Big Game Recommendation Meetings In Mid-February
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IDAHO FALLS - Just as Valentines Day is that time of year when we bare our souls and let someone special know how we feel, biologists from IDFG are sincerely seeking input from the public about big game regulations for the upcoming year. Instead of exchanging cards saying "I Love You", biologists will be meeting with… moreThirst for Knowledge - A Challenging Priority for Idaho Fish and Game
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There is a great thirst for knowledge about the natural wonders of Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is working hard to meet the public demands for educational opportunities. "Conservation education is one of the most important tools that wildlife managers have for opening the minds of… moreMore Trout for the Treasure Valley
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Treasure Valley anglers will find more and bigger fish in area ponds and reservoirs in the next two weeks after an eastern Idaho commercial fish farm donated around 60,000 pounds of rainbow trout to Fish and Game. The fish farmer - who wishes to remain anonymous - is going out of business and had no market for the fish.… more