Press Releases and Articles
Application Period for Spring Controlled Hunts Coming Up
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The application period for spring turkey and spring black bear controlled hunts starts January 15 and runs through February 15. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5 or 1-800-824-3729; or online at http://… moreAsk Fish and Game: Youth Hunting License
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Q. What can a person hunt with a Youth Small Game Hunting license? A. This license allows 10- and 11-year-olds to hunt upland game birds, migratory birds, cottontail rabbits, and unprotected and predatory birds and animals, as well as turkeys and sandhill cranes. They must have a hunter education certification, and… moreDucks Found Dead Near Ammon
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State wildlife officials are trying to determine what killed 175 mallard ducks along a well outflow ditch, about 3 miles east of Idaho Falls in the town of Ammon. The first ducks were found dead by a concerned resident Monday, December 29. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game was notified, and conservation officers… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners will meet January 27 - 29 in Boise. The three-day meeting starts with a public hearing at 7 p.m. January 27. The commissioners start the rest of the meeting at 8 a.m. January 28. Items on the agenda include a legislative budget hearing and setting seasons for moose, bighorn sheep… moreWildlife Managers Start Winter Trapping
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The general big game hunting seasons are over, this means the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be able to get out and do some of their population study work. As the winter snows start to push deer and elk onto their winter ranges, Fish and Game has begun getting ready for management activities that rely on… moreSpring Steelhead Season Opens Thursday
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Don't forget to buy a 2009 fishing license and steelhead permit before heading out on New Year's Day. The spring steelhead season starts Thursday, January 1, and runs through April 30, with three exceptions. On the Little Salmon River the season runs through May 15; on the Salmon River from Lake Creek Bridge to… moreAsk Fish and Game: Duck Stamps
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Q. If I want to go duck hunting in January I need a new hunting license, but do I need a new federal duck stamp too? A. You're right, you need to get a 2009 hunting license and a $1.75 migratory bird validation to go duck hunting starting Thursday, but you won't need a new duck stamp. The federal duck stamp is good… moreFish and Game to Host Nampa Sportsman's Breakfast
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Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at the Fish and Game regional office in Nampa, hosted by department staff. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m Saturday, January 10, at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Coffee and pastries will be available for all attendees. "It's really an opportunity for folks from… moreFish and Game to Host Mountain Home Sportsman's Breakfast
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Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at AJ's Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at 1130 Highway 20, just off of Interstate-84 at exit 95. Fish and Game staff will buy coffee for all attendees, with breakfast available for a… moreEgin-Hamer Area Closure Starts January 1
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The Egin-Hamer Road closure in the Upper Snake Region begins on January 1 and lasts through the end of March on lands south of the and until April 30, north of it. To help keep things straight, the signs marking the area north of the Egin-Hamer road are fluorescent orange, while the signs for the earlier opening… moreCold Water Endangers Hunters, Anglers
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Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. Waters are cold now while waterfowl hunters enjoy the last few weeks of the seasons, and many anglers are still fishing. Overloaded boats and failure to wear life jackets are leading… moreElk Survival Study Update Released
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Ongoing work by Idaho Fish and Game research biologists on the survival of radio-collared female elk in Idaho shows the role of predators varies across the state. An update of the ongoing-research recently was presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. In summary, the research showed that four elk management… moreHorsethief Reservoir Seeks Summer Host
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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2009, serving as host for the Idaho Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. Applications are being accepted for the position of camp host at the popular… moreCraig Mountain Gates To Open
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With major snowstorms covering the area recently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin opening access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. The gates are designed to enhance wildlife security not to restrict snowmobile use. The gates will remain open until March 15,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Trespass Laws
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Q. If the land is not posted, can I still be cited for trespassing? A. State code includes several laws on trespassing with different requirements for different situations, but most require permission to enter another person's land to hunt, fish, trap or retrieve game if it is cultivated, fenced or posted with signs… moreManaging Fish and Wildlife is Expensive Work
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By Cal Groen, director Idaho Fish and Game Idaho Fish and Game receives no general state tax dollars. All our revenues come from license and fee sales or from federal and private grants. But increased costs are affecting Fish and Game's ability to do its job. That job is protecting Idaho's wildlife heritage,… moreSpring Steelhead Season to Start
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Anglers who want to go steelhead fishing on New Year's Day will need a new fishing license. The spring steelhead season starts January 1 and runs through April 30, with three exceptions. On the Little Salmon River the season runs through May 15; on the Salmon River from Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek, about a… moreStalking Pheasants in Wildlife Management Areas
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By Clair Kofoed, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Now that big game seasons are winding down and a little time remains before last minute holiday shopping begins, it may seem like an ideal time for some pheasant hunting on one of Idaho Fish and Game's wildlife management areas. Well yes, it is a nice time to crate… more