Press Releases and Articles
Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "Last fall I was told PowerBelt muzzle loader projectiles were not legal to use in muzzleloader-only big game hunts. Last week I heard they are legal, what is the truth?" Answer: In February 2008 officials at PowerBelt Bullets requested a review of their… moreFish and Game Helicopter Flights Announced
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists are taking to the air next week in the Salmon Region. This year's annual Chinook salmon spawning ground counts will take place on area streams on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3. There will be low level helicopter flights on the Upper Salmon River… moreF&G Not At Its Usual Spot at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
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State fairs are steeped in tradition, whether it is the livestock judging, carnival rides or the food booths. One of the enduring traditions of the Eastern Idaho State Fair is to stop by the Idaho Fish and Game booth to check out the stuffed heads and the fish tanks. This year the Fish and Game will be at the fair,… moreUpland Game Seasons Open
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Fall upland hunting starts Monday, September 1, with seasons for mourning doves, forest grouse and sandhill cranes as well as cottontail rabbits and snowshoe hares. Hunters will find upland hunting rules and shooting times in the current Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules brochure at license vendors… moreControlled Hunt Drawing Results Online
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Results of the second controlled hunt drawing for elk, deer, antelope and bear are available online. Results can be found on the Idaho Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/deab_lft.cfm. Applicants can enter their hunting license numbers to find out instantly how they did in the drawing. For… moreWhat Do Residents Want in Sportsman's Package?
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Idaho Fish and Game developed the Sportsman's Package several years ago to provide resident hunters and anglers with a convenient all-encompassing license and permit package at a discount. Since then, Fish and Game has added a few permits, such as a two-pole fishing permit, which are not included in the Sportsman's… moreOutdoor Kids: The Misunderstood Carp
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By Kelton Hatch, Idaho Department of Fish… moreFirst Idaho Master Naturalist Chapter Formed
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Idaho's first Master Naturalist chapter formed this summer in Fremont County. Residents in the Island Park area formed the Henrys Fork Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program, a new volunteer program led by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Master naturalists receive 40 hours of training and then volunteer 40… more2003 Idaho Fishing Economic Report Available
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The results of an Idaho Department of Fish and Game mail survey are now available online. Fish and Game sent out 48,000 surveys to Idaho fishing license holders in 2003. The 25,583 completed responses were compiled into the 2003 Idaho Sport Fishing Economic Report. In 2003, Idaho's population was 1,366,332, with… moreFish Limits Suspended at Mountain Home Reservoir
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has suspended fish bag, possession, and size limits at Mountain Home Reservoir effective Monday, August 25, through December 31. Anglers with a valid fishing license are encouraged to catch as many fish from the reservoir as they can eat. With consecutive years of drought… moreMores Creek Running Red with Kokanee
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After spending two to three years feeding in the deep waters of Lucky Peak Reservoir, kokanee are red, fat and ready for spawning. Large numbers of kokanee are swimming up Mores Creek and its tributaries, providing a late summer spectacle for onlookers. The run also has attracted the attention of anglers, at least… moreWhite Sturgeon Open House Planned
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. August 26 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. Fish and Game is seeking public comment on a draft plan for the conservation and management of Snake River white sturgeon in Idaho. The management plan describes actions that could increase the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Handgun Use
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Q. Can I carry a handgun while archery hunting? A. Yes, it is legal to carry a handgun while archery hunting. But it's illegal to use any firearm to take an animal or finish off a wounded animal in an archery-only season.Sight In that Favorite Rifle
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be answered on Saturday, September 6, at the annual Sight In event, at Black's Creek Public Rifle Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of Boise. From… moreFish and Game Plans Breakfast Meeting at Oscars
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The Idaho Fish and Game encourages local wildlife enthusiasts to attend a Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, at Oscars Restaurant in Grangeville. "This will be a very informative meeting, and we hope folks bring their questions and comments," Clearwater Region Supervisor Dave Cadwallader… moreLittle Camas Reservoir Opens to Fish Salvage
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The Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County will be dry or nearly dry by late summer, and fish in the reservoir will have a high likelihood of dying as water levels drop. For these reasons, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game opened the reservoir to salvage of fish. "We would rather have people harvest these fish… moreBig Game Rule Book Change for 2008
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The 2008 big game rules brochures looks a little different this year - with some noticeable changes in look and organization. As the big game hunting seasons open, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters of changes that included shifting the order or the content and moved the regional maps and game management units into a… moreRules for Off-Road Vehicles Clarified
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The growing popularity of a new generation of four-wheel-drive off-highway vehicle, known as utility type vehicle - or UTV - has raised questions and concerns about off-highway vehicle use on public lands in Idaho.
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and Fish and Game recognize the growing popularity… more