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Revised Wolf Management Page

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Idaho Fish and Game Website visitor may notice that the Wolf Management page has a new look. At the request of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Fish and Game has added some wolf injunction court case documents to the wolf management page. For anyone interested in the case, the page includes the original complaint,… more

Ask Fish and Game: Boat Registration

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Q. I'm planning to go fishing, and I have a fishing license. But how do I register my boat? A. To register a boat contact Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, at http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/recreation/permits/boating.aspx or call 208-334-4199. To register the trailer, contact the Idaho Transportation… more

F&G Seeks Comments on Waterfowl and Sage-Grouse

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed waterfowl and sage-grouse seasons for 2008. Open house meetings are being planned at regional Fish and Game offices around the state and the proposed rules are posted on the agency Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/ for public review and… more

When Mountain Lions Meet People

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By Mike Demick - Idaho Fish and Game It's no secret that Idaho is known for its abundant and diversity of wildlife. Yet to the surprise of some people, wildlife - including mountain lions - can be found in and around where people live. Three recent mountain lion sightings near Lewiston should serve as a reminder… more

Bighorn Lottery Raises Record Amount for Research

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A record amount of more than $90,000 was raised in this year's Idaho bighorn sheep tag lottery. The winning ticket, pulled from the barrel by Lt. Gov. Jim Risch, was held by Thomas Dreyer of Wausau, Wisconsin. Two alternates were also drawn. This year's winner will be able to hunt Idaho's fabled Unit 11 in Hells… more

White Sturgeon Management Plan Available for Review

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a draft management plan for the conservation of Snake River white sturgeon in Idaho. White sturgeon are the largest freshwater game fish in North America, historically reaching lengths of more than 15 feet and weights of more than 1,000 pounds. They can live to be 100… more

Commission to Set Seasons, Consider Disability Licensing

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, to set waterfowl and sage grouse seasons and to consider disability licensing rules. The commissioners will convene via telephone conference call in an open public meeting at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise.… more

Ask Fish and Game: New Rules

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Q. I heard the Fish and Game Commission changed the muzzleloader rules to allow scopes for folks with bad eyesight, does that mean I can use a scope this fall? A. No. Non-biological hunting rules, including the use of scopes on muzzleloaders only for visually disabled hunters, approved by the Idaho Fish and Game… more

Waterfowl and Sage-grouse Seasons Proposed

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during a regular meeting Thursday, July 24, in Post Falls, heard recommended waterfowl and sage-grouse seasons for 2008. It's been a dry year in the prairies, and that will affect some waterfowl seasons, Fish and Game biologist Tom Hemker told commissioners. Overall the Canada… more

Wolf Concerns Aired

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission got an earful on the wolf issue during the public comment period of its meeting Wednesday evening July 23 in Post Falls. Many people expressed their concern to commissioners that wolves in Idaho were returned to endangered species protection by the federal district court in Montana… more

Fish and Game Commission Adopts New Rules

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, during a regular meeting Thursday, July 24, in Post Falls, adopted rules that will affect hunting equipment, handling of game meat and bear baiting. The commissioners adopted five nonbiological hunting rules that: Eliminate evidence-of-sex requirement for meat being transported… more

Revenue Increase Sought, Steelhead Season Forecast

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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners approved a proposed 20 percent revenue increase and several legislative proposals, and they heard a forecast for the steelhead season and proposed white sturgeon management plan. The prospect for a steelhead season is nearly the same as last year, fisheries bureau chief Ed Schriever… more

Repeat Poacher Sentenced

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By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Less than a month after his hunting privileges were reinstated following a previous poaching conviction, a Boise County man poached again. And this time, it really cost him. Gregory Wayne Powell, 44, of Horseshoe Bend, recently was sentenced in Boise County Court… more

Ask Fish and Game: Duck Stamps

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Q. Where can I get a federal duck stamp for this fall? A. Duck stamps are no longer available directly from Fish and Game. They are available at U.S. post offices, and they can be ordered by buying a receipt good for 45 days from Fish and Game offices, license vendors or on the Internet at: https://id.outdoorcentral.… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer This is the second article in a series about the history of the conservation movement in the Magic Valley and the activities of the Southern Idaho Fish and Game Association. This article is a continuation about the history of the Rock Creek fish hatchery as described in… more

Hunter Education Classes Offered in Challis and Salmon

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Aspiring hunters can sign up for an August Hunter Education class in Challis or a September class in Salmon. Students can register on-line at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov if they use a credit card to pay the $8 class fee. Debit cards, cash, and checks can be used when registering a student at the Idaho Fish and Game… more

Commissioners to Meet in Post Falls

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in the conference room in the Cabela's store in Post Falls July 23 and 24. The two-day meeting will start with a field trip to the Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area and the Pack River Delta on Wednesday, July 23. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in Cabela's… more

Ask Fish and Game: Hunter Education Classes

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Q. How can I get my kid into a hunter ed class in time for hunting seasons this fall? A. Idaho hunter education and bowhunter education are offered in all parts of the state, but availability varies by region. To find out when classes are offered, check the Idaho Fish and Game Website, click on the bar labeled "… more