Press Releases and Articles
Hunter Education Registration to Begin
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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes this spring. Because of a resent law change, allowing 9-and 10-year-old children to hunt small game this fall with an adult, classes are expected to fill-up early. "Generally we have roughly 1,700… moreIDFG Looking For Information On Poachers Preying On Deer Near Teton River
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DRUMMOND - Predators can be tough on deer. Winter can be tougher on deer. But right now in the area where mule deer winter along the Teton River, near the site of the historic dam failure, poachers are being toughest of all on wintering deer. IDFG is seeking assistance from the public to help track down the… moreDeer Surveys Show Herd Decline in Buck and Fawn Ratios
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"Deer numbers are down across the board in our region," said wildlife biologist Gary Vecellio. "Our helicopter surveys show a lower buck to doe ratio and fawn to doe ratio than in previous years." Hunters who hiked the hills in search of a buck last fall found the same thing. At the fall deer hunter check station… moreMoose Poacher Nabbed in Salmon
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By Tony Latham, Senior Conservation Officer The morning broke crisp and frosty over Agency Creek. The young bull moose had spent his summer in this drainage and had grown accustomed to travelers stopping to stare. Returning their stares momentarily, he would return to the business at hand, continuing to feed or nap… moreProject Wild Workshop Coming To Idaho Falls!
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IDAHO FALLS - When most people think about the Idaho Department of Fish… moreTrout Plate on Sale Now
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The new Idaho license plate featuring Idaho's official state fish, a native cutthroat trout, is now available statewide at your local county assessor's auto license office. More than 37,000 Idahoans have chosen wildlife plates since the program began in 1993. The cutthroat license plate joins the popular bluebird and… moreIdaho Turkey Flock Approaches 30,000
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Wild turkey numbers in Idaho have gone from a few hundred in the early 1980s to about 30,000. Turkey program manager Jeff Gould reported to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at its January meeting in Boise that efforts to establish flocks statewide have been so successful that landowner complaints have become a… moreApply Now for Spring Turkey, Bear Controlled Hunts
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Hunters have until February 15 to apply for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts. Hunters will note that controlled hunts for wild turkey have changed considerably with northern Idaho spring hunts going entirely to general hunts. An Upper Snake Region controlled hunt has gone from 10 to 100 permits. Another youth… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I understand that if I buy a leftover moose tag now, it won't count against my lifetime moose limit. But I killed a moose in 1987; am I eligible for another one on a leftover tag? A. Yes, you are. The new rule exempts all consideration of the once-in-a lifetime rule in the case of leftover tags.Fish & Game Measures Trophies
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JEROME - Hunters with antlers, horns or skulls wanting to find out what they score, will have the chance Feb. 3, 4 and 5 at the Fish and Game big game planning meetings. While learning and discussing the possible hunting season changes with Fish and Game staff members, in Burley, Twin Falls and Hailey, hunters can… moreGreat Backyard Bird Count February 14-17
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LEWISTON - The Palouse Audubon Society, Canyon Birders and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ask area bird watchers to participate in the 6th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count scheduled for February 14 through 17, 2003. Rita Dixon, Idaho Department of Fish and Game nongame biologist in Lewiston says the bird… moreFebruary Fish And Game Breakfast Meeting Cancelled
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the February 4 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local hunters and anglers bring… moreMagic Valley Big Game Meetings
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The Department of Fish and Game will host three big game season planning meetings, Feb. 3, 4 and 5, from 5 to 8 pm. Feb. 3 - Burley City Hall Feb. 4 - KMVT Community Room in Twin Falls Feb. 5 - Blaine County Courthouse in Hailey Fish and Game host big game open house JEROME - Expanding motorized regulations,… moreIDFG Seeks Specific Input From Mule Deer Hunters
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IDAHO FALLS - While everybody has a hunting story, IDFG is currently looking to talk to mule deer hunters specifically to see how the Department should work on structuring regulations for future management as work begins to craft future big game regulations. Mule deer hunters are encouraged to fill out surveys that are… moreProject WILD Workshop Offered
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A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for March 14 and 15 at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge on the shores of Lake Lowell near Nampa. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Nampa office (465-8465) for more information… moreEffective Immediately Commission Lifts Antler Collecting Ban
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IDAHO FALLS - At the suggestion of IDFG staff, the Idaho Fish… moreOtter Season Closes In Magic Valley Region
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As of 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, a total of 20 river otters had been trapped in the Magic Valley Region and reported to the Jerome Fish and Game office. The regional quota for otters is 20; however, trappers have another 48 hours (or until 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 24) to bring in other animals for… moreBluebird Nest Boxes Available
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LEWISTON - To greet the early spring arrival of Idaho's state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Clearwater Region is currently offering the public bluebird nest boxes for a fee of $5.00. All funds received are used to purchase additional project materials and enhance the Lewiston Wildlife… more