Press Releases and Articles
Commission Puts off Action on Mule Deer Plan
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, January 17, put off action on a proposed mule deer management plan to allow more public comment, and commissioners heard a promising forecast on spring and summer Chinook salmon runs. Commissioners delayed action on the mule deer plan, which would guide mule deer… morePheasant Hunters - Keep a Sharp Eye
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By Bruce Haak, Idaho Department of Fish and Game It was a head scratcher for sure. In late December, an Idaho Fish and Game employee shot the ring-necked pheasant featured here. The bird exhibited the tell-tale white neck ring, darkly colored head, red eye-ring and reddish neck coloring of a male, which can be… moreAsk Fish and Game: Turkey Applications
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Q. When can I apply for a spring turkey controlled hunt? A. Today. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved changes to the turkey rules on Thursday for 2008. The new hunt numbers are available at Fish and Game offices, at license vendors and on the Fish and Game Website http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/rules/… moreCommission Changes Muzzleloader Rule
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 16, dropped the requirement for an external pivoting hammer from the rules on muzzleloader-only seasons. In January 2007, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted new equipment rules for muzzleloader-only hunts. Nearly 4,000 hunters commented during 2006 on the… moreDead Elk Found at Private Feed Site North of Hailey
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Three adult female elk and two calves were found dead the second week of January at a private feed site near the Golden Eagle subdivision in Timber Gulch north of Hailey. A veterinary examination found the five elk died of a bacteriological infection. The animals showed no evidence of trauma, and were otherwise in… moreLegislative Commission Updates to Start
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Beginning January 24, and continuing each Thursday until the end of the 2008 Legislative session, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will convene in a conference call at 8 a.m. MST. Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Individuals with disabilities may request… moreFish and Game Director: Wolves are Here to Stay
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By Cal Groen, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The Idaho Fish and Game wolf management plan aims to maintain the gray wolf's place on the Idaho landscape. The plan is meant to manage wolves as other big game species are managed successfully in this state. One part of that success, once wolves are removed from the… moreSuper Hunt Tickets on Sale Now
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It's not too early to enter for a chance at the hunt of a lifetime in this year's Super Hunt drawings. Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for big game tags. It is split into two drawings. Tickets for the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 30… moreFish Traps and Computer Chips Track Chinook Salmon
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By Arnie Brimmer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Is it an alien space craft? Is it a new fangled hydropower generator? What is it for? These are some of the questions I hear about the rotary screw trap I operate on the Lemhi River to collect juvenile Chinook salmon on their way to the ocean. The trap looks… moreBald Eagle Days Feature Raptor Viewing
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The annual Bald Eagle Days, January 24-26, will feature viewing bald eagles and other wildlife along the Boise River. Bald Eagle Day, the signature event of the annual festivities, runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 26, at the Barber Park Environmental Education and Special Events Center, 4049 Eckert… moreAsk Fish and Game: Big Game Rules
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Q. I have the new 2008 fishing regs but where is the new book on hunting rules? A. You will not have the new hunting rules book in hand until mid-April. The rules for 2008 will not be adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission until March, soon after which the book will go to print. The rules are not expected to be… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "This summer some new folks moved into a house on property adjacent to an area I have permission to hunt. While I was duck hunting along the creek that divides the properties, the new folks became upset, screaming that I couldn't hunt there. I never shot onto… moreFish and Game Switches Format to Get Comments
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Wildlife managers at the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are hoping that there is some truth to the old adage, "The early bird catches the worm." Biologists later this month will be experimenting with replacing the traditional evening public meetings with three informal sportsman's… moreSalmon Region Fish and Game Takes to the Sky
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be using helicopters for big game surveys in the Salmon Region through the middle of February. Flights will start in game management unit 36A for elk and mountain goat surveys. The survey crew will move north through units 36B, 28, 21 and 21A, counting and classifying elk… moreDon't Forget To File Harvest Reports
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All deer, elk and pronghorn hunters must complete and submit a report for each tag issued within 10 days of harvest or within 10 days of the close of the season for which their tag was valid - even if they did not hunt or kill an animal. Reports for the 2007 hunting seasons that have not already been submitted are now… moreWinter Activities Can Affect Wildlife
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By Matt Sheppard, Idaho Department of Fish and Game There are two kinds of people, those who dread winter and those who relish it. For the winter outdoor enthusiasts, take a moment to think about how activities might affect wildlife. And for the not-so-excited group, just remember that winter is a lot worse for deer… moreTax Checkoff Supports Nongame Species
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Anyone getting ready to file their tax returns might consider supporting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's nongame program with a voluntary contribution through the state income tax check-off. The nongame tax check-off option is on line 37 of the Idaho state tax Form 40. Fish and Game has always managed… morePublic Meeting Set on Vehicle-Wildlife Safety
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a public meeting about a proposed long-term project to reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions on Warm Springs Avenue and State Highway 21. The meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, in the Trophy Room at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. A multi-agency… more