Press Releases and Articles
New Deer Management Plan In the Works
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Game managers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are now crafting a new white-tailed deer management plan with statewide emphasis. Anyone with an interest in this graceful deer species can provide input for the plan via a survey available on Fish and Game's web site. To complete the survey, log onto Fish and… moreDates for Big Game Tag Sales Approach
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Although autumn hunting seasons are still some way off, resident big game hunters will be able to buy tags for hunts with a quota on the number of tags, such as Middle Fork elk tags, beginning at 5 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) August 1 at private vendors as well as Fish and Game offices. Resident general season… moreIdaho Fish and Game Wolf Policy Adopted
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An updated Idaho Fish and Game Commission policy on wolves will make Fish and Game's position consistent with changes in state law. The Fish and Game Commission met on July 11, 2003 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and adopted the following policy: The legislature has passed HB294 that allows the state to become re-… moreBull Trout Amaze Biologist
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By Danielle Schiff and Mike Demick - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idaho's spectacular trout streams, rivers and lakes are legendary across the nation and one of the most important parts of this wonderful resource is Idaho's largest native trout: the bull trout. Bull trout, frequently called Dolly Varden, have… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Can I buy a leftover unlimited controlled hunt tag? After all, they are unlimited. A. There are no leftover tags in unlimited controlled hunts. These hunts are unlimited in the sense that game managers do not set predetermined number of tags as they do in other controlled hunts. The purpose of this kind of hunt is… moreWildlife to Benefit From Guzzlers Installed on Craig Mountain
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LEWISTON - - Four wildlife guzzlers were installed on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston, a joint venture between the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Pheasants Forever (PF). Guzzlers are watering… moreFishing heats up in Magic Valley
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JEROME - Fishing in the Magic Valley is phenomenal and is getting better as private hatcheries throughout the region continue to donate excess fish to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In the last few weeks, private hatcheries have donated 32,585, one-pound rainbow trout which were stocked in Crystal Lake, Oster… moreSouth Fork Chinook Season Closes Wednesday
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Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River will stop Wednesday night. The fishery will close at 10:26 p.m. July 16. Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologists have determined that the harvest target will have been met by that time. The salmon run consists of both hatchery and wild fish. Hatchery fish… moreNew Commissioner Introduced
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission chairman Alex Irby introduced newly-appointed Commission member Cameron Wheeler as the first order of business at the Commission meeting in Bonners Ferry July 10-11. Wheeler is a former Idaho legislator and chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee. He is a Ririe area… moreCommission Authorizes Bighorn Auction, Lottery Tags
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has again authorized the release of one bighorn tag to be sold at auction and one tag for lottery in 2004. The Foundation for North American Wild Sheep will sell an Idaho tag at its national convention in Reno January 14-17. The Idaho chapter of the Foundation will sell tickets to be… moreChinook Arrive at Nature Center
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Visitors to the MK Nature Center in Boise can view chinook salmon in their spawning phase. The four males and two females were trucked from the Rapid River hatchery July 10. These recent arrivals from the Pacific Ocean can be seen in the Nature Center's outdoor viewing windows. There is no charge for admission to the… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I notice there are some youth controlled hunt tags left over. Can I buy and use one of those as an adult? A. No, the youth controlled hunt tags cannot be used by an adult hunter. However, you can buy one for your child up through the age of 17.Grizzly Bears Don't Read Maps Very Well
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IDAHO FALLS - When it comes to the use of navigational tools such as maps and compasses bears like all other animals do a pretty poor job. Animals may have an innate sense of direction, but when it comes to sticking to boundaries on maps decided upon by humans, it never fails that animals will go where they want to go… moreFish and Game study black bears
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JEROME - To learn more about black bears, Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists are setting up hundreds of bait sites across the state this summer in order to track the elusive animal. "It's something we have been doing in some parts of the state for the past several years," said Bruce Palmer, Fish and Game… moreBluegill fishing is great for kids
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JEROME - As far as I'm concerned the greatest fish for a kid is a bluegill. Bluegills aren't very big, nor are they great fighters and as far as fish go they aren't that good looking, but they are very hook friendly and taste pretty darn good. Growing up along the eastern border of the state, bluegill fishing was… moreLeftover Deer and Elk Controlled Hunt Permits On Sale July 15
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LEWISTON - - Leftover controlled hunt permits for deer and elk go on sale Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at all Fish and Game offices and license vendors statewide on a first-come, first served basis. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The tags will not be available on the Internet or by telephone. There… moreWheeler Picked for Upper Snake Commissioner
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Cameron Wheeler of Ririe was selected by Governor Dirk Kempthorne as the Fish and Game Commissioner from the Upper Snake Region. Wheeler replaces Roy Moulton of Driggs and will serve a four-year term. Alex Irby of Orofino was reappointed to a second four-year term as commissioner from the Clearwater Region. Wheeler… moreKeep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: 1. Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in… more