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Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "My husband and I were in the South Hills and saw a large white dog chasing deer. Isn't it against the law for dogs to chase game animals, and what should I do if I see this again?" Answer: We've had several reports of dogs chasing deer in Rock Creek and… more

Aspen Working Group Seeking Members

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Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April here in Idaho. But don't wait until next month to begin doing something that benefits Idaho's trees. Become a member of the Eastern Idaho Aspen Working Group today. Members of the group are working to help educate the public about the importance of aspen as well… more

Archery Pronghorn and Big Game Season Proposals

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in big game seasons for 2009. The only statewide proposal covers archery pronghorn hunting. Historically, few hunters participated in archery-only pronghorn hunting, so hunting seasons had few restrictions, including the current opportunity for general… more

Fish and Game Commission to Set Big Game Seasons

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion during its Boise meeting, March 23 and 24. The two-day meeting, at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, kicks off with a public comment period at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Trophy Room at… more

Wolf Delisting Rule Announced

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Idaho Fish and Game officials welcomed the announcement Friday, March 6, that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar affirmed the decision to delist the gray wolf in the Northern Rocky Mountains. "We applaud this effort," Fish and Game Director Cal Groen said. "This is good news for wolves, elk, rural communities and hunters… more

Ask Fish and Game: Circle Hooks for Sturgeon

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Q. Is Fish and Game considering requiring circle hooks for sturgeon fishing? A. Some serious sturgeon anglers have asked Fish and Game to consider requiring circle hooks because they rarely hook the large fish anywhere but the mouth. Sturgeon fishing is catch-and-release only, so many of the long-lived fish are caught… more

Wolf Delisting Rule Announced

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Idaho Fish and Game officials welcomed the announcement Friday, March 6, that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar affirmed the decision to delist the gray wolf in the Northern Rocky Mountains. "We applaud this effort," Fish and Game Director Cal Groen said. "This is good news for wolves, elk, rural communities and hunters… more

Comments Sought on Proposed Changes in Big Game Seasons

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in big game seasons for 2009. A list of the 2009 proposals is available for review and comment on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public. The Website includes a proposed statewide change and a list of proposed changes… more

Public Open House Meetings Set In Salmon Region

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on potential big game rule changes for 2009-10 hunting season, potential Chinook salmon fishing seasons for upper Salmon River, and on fishing rule changes. Hunters are asked to comment on a number of changes that are being considered for big game hunting in Salmon Region… more

Meetings Set in Panhandle Region on Big Game Seasons

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The Panhandle regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has developed proposals for 2009 hunting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and mountain lion. To view the proposals, ask questions and provide comments the public is invited to attend the public meetings scheduled for: Saturday, March 7, at… more

Project WILD Workshop Offered

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a "Project WILD" workshop for teachers and youth leaders in the Panhandle Region. The workshop is slated for March 13 and 14 at Southside School in Cocolalla. The workshop runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Space in the Project WILD… more

Big Game Season Open Houses Set in Southwest Region

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Though months away, the 2009 big game hunting season is the subject of a series of open house meetings hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest Region. To learn more about the meetings, contact Fish and Game's Nampa office… more

Ice Anglers Warned of Unstable Ice at Winchester Lake

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Ice anglers at Winchester Lake are urged to be extra cautious as the water level could drop by as much as two feet because of maintenance work on the dam spillway. The temporary spillway weir, designed to keep the lake level up through the winter, was damaged during a rainstorm March 2. The increased outflow… more

Meeting Set to Discuss Big Game 2009 Seasons

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The Southeast Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is ready to discuss the proposals for this year's hunting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and mountain lion. To hear these proposals and for an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments, please join us at one of these scheduled meetings.… more

Fish and Game Commission to Set Big Game Seasons

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion during its Boise meeting, March 23 and 24. The two-day meeting, at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, kicks off with a public comment period at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Trophy Room at… more

Tax Check-off Supports Nongame Species

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Anyone getting ready to file an Idaho tax return might consider supporting Idaho fish and wildlife not managed as game with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. Fish and Game has always managed nongame species to some degree, but the nongame program - now part of the Conservation Sciences… more

Salmon Region Holds First Mentored Youth Deer Hunt

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Conservation officers in Salmon Region, in cooperation with Eagle Valley Ranch in Bohannon Creek, organized the first mentored youth deer hunt for Salmon area children last fall. In November, several youth hunters from the Salmon area headed into the field accompanied by conservation officers in an attempt to bag a… more

Bid Now on Incredible Idaho Outdoor Adventures

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Searching for breathtaking nature experiences? Heart pounding excitement? An opportunity to assist an Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologist in management of Idaho's fish, wildlife and habitat? This auction is for you. The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 19th annual trip auction ends at 9 p.m. Mountain time… more