Press Release
Press Releases
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A Fisheries Biologist Reflects
At times it is good to look back and see what is in the water behind you. In this podcast, Scott Putnam considers his 30 years with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in an extensive interview.
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Nov. 14 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Cold temperatures moved into the upper Salmon River last week which made st
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Kokanee are making a comeback in Payette Lake
In 2020, Fish and Game resumed stocking 400,000 kokanee fingerlings per year in Payette Lake, and it has resulted in better kokanee fishing for anglers.
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Trapper, wolf trapper, and hunter education classes coming up in southeast Idaho
Take a moment to check out what is coming up in southeast Idaho—and don’t delay getting you or your favorite outdoors enthusiast prepared for trapping and hunting in Idaho!
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Additional $1000 reward being offered in southeast Idaho mule deer case
"The additional money graciously offered by this concerned member of the public will hopefully encourage someone to come forward with information that will help solve this case,” says District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken with Idaho Fish and Game.
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Bull elk shot and left to waste near American Falls in Unit 73A
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a bull elk that was shot and left to waste in Power County in southeast Idaho.
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Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2022
Discover all things Henrys Lake, including the new state catch-and-release hybrid trout, stocking efforts and more! Fisheries biologist Nathan Tillotson keeps us up to date with all of amazing work that makes Henrys a world class fishing destination.
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Grizzly sow and cubs euthanized near Tetonia after becoming habituated to populated areas
Euthanization is never a desired outcome. However, there were no relocation sites available in Idaho and because of consistent habituation and potential for human risk, Fish and Game officials determined these bears should be removed from the population.
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Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - November
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 15,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout across the Southwest Region in November.
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Successful Shotgunning workshop will be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on Dec. 3
Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA certified instructors will be teaching a Successful Shotgunning workshop on Dec. 3 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
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Information sought on bull elk left to waste near summit of Clear Creek in Unit 39
Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking information about a 6x6 bull elk that was shot and left to waste on a hillside near the summit of Clear Creek in Unit 39.
Officers believe the animal was shot sometime on Nov. 5.
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Steelhead are headed to the Boise River on Nov. 18
Mark your calendars, because the steelhead are coming: Fish and Game will stock 125 steelhead between five locations in the Boise River on Friday, Nov. 18.
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Fish and Game will be running check stations in November to monitor for chronic wasting disease in the Panhandle
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be collecting samples from deer at hunter check stations across the Panhandle over two weekends in November as part of a statewide surveillance program for chronic wasting disease.
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Pelt Preparation demonstration day to be hosted by the Intermountain Fur Harvesters in the Panhandle on Nov. 12
Whether you are a seasoned trapper looking to improve your pelt preparation skills, a hunter looking to properly care for a hide or someone with no hunting and trapping experience, you are invited to attend a Pelt Preparation demonstration day on Nov. 12.
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Aerial seeding near North Fork to improve big game winter range
Outdoor enthusiasts planning to recreate near North Fork in mid-November may see low-flying helicopters aerial seeding the hillsides to control the spread of invasive grasses and noxious weeds. The goal is to improve big game winter range and restore native plant communities. -
Understanding brook trout invasions in Idaho high country bull trout streams
Understanding brook trout populations in Idaho is an important research topic for bull trout conservation, and one University of Idaho graduate student aims to do just that.
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Annual Bird Seed Sale December 2nd and 3rd at MK Nature Center
MK Nature Center's annual bird seed sale will be held December 2nd-3rd from 9am to 5pm. If you feed birds in the winter, consider buying your supply at this fundraiser. Proceeds help the Nature Center's education programs and day-to day operations.
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