Press Releases and Articles
Hunter Education Course Offered In Moscow
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MOSCOW - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a hunter education course for Moscow area youth. The course is scheduled to run from April 22 to May 11, 2002. It will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., each day at Moscow Jr. High School, located at 1410 East D Street. Contact Jim Cash at 882-7040 to register… moreGobbler Hunters Urged To Think Safety First
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LEWISTON -- With the spring turkey season opening April 15 in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to think "Safety First." "The primary cause of turkey hunting accidents is hunters not properly identifying their targets," said Richard Oliver, hunter education coordinator based in… moreHunters Urged To Act Responsibly This Turkey Season
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LEWISTON - - Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with turkey season beginning April 15 in much of the state, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their behaviors and act responsibly. Though the vast majority of hunters are ethical and considerate to… moreUpland, Furbearer Comment Sought
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Idaho Fish and Game regional offices will hold open houses to explain proposals and accept public comments on the 2002-2003 upland game bird, rabbit, falconry, furbearer, early goose, sandhill crane and dove seasons before April 19. Those who wish to comment should get in touch with regional offices in their areas for… moreSteelhead Now in Boise River
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Steelhead are back in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game moved about 400 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam on April 5. The fish were released around noon. Steelhead were released at several locations in Boise, from Glenwood… moreShoot-from-vehicle Permit Simplified
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Hunters applying for a permit allowing them to legally shoot from a vehicle because of serious disability will find the process easier when they have the new Idaho drivers license. The new drivers license will display disabled status. Such a license will be sufficient proof when applying to Fish and Game for a shoot-… moreHunters Enjoy WMA Pheasant
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Game farm roosters planted on Wildlife Management Areas seem to be a hit with the hunters. Fish and Game planted more than 16,000 pheasants on eight Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across southern Idaho last fall. More birds have been bought and planted each hunting season since the program was established several… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How do I apply for a goat hunt, and when do I apply? A. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat before April 30. You must purchase a hunting license before you can apply for a controlled hunt. The cost is $164.50 for residents or $1514.50 for non residents. You may apply for only one species.… moreUpland Game/Furbearer Open Houses Slated
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The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game and trapping seasons at any of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Open houses are slated for Monday, April 15 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fish and Game's Nampa office, 3101 S. Powerline Road and the McCall office, 555 Deinhard… moreSteelhead Coming to Boise River
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Steelhead fishing is about to begin in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game will move at least 300 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam tomorrow, April 5. The fish release is set for around noon. Steelhead will be released at several… moreApply Now For Moose, Sheep And Goat
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From now through April 30 hunters can submit their applications for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Only hunters who draw a special permit for these trophy species may hunt them in Idaho. Those who do apply for any trophy species may not apply for any regular big game controlled hunts in the… moreNature Center Work Day Scheduled
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Volunteers are needed to help tidy up Boise's MK Nature Center during the annual spring work day at the center on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to noon. Contact Nette Witgert at 334-2225 or nwitgert@idfg.state.id.us for more information or to volunteer. "We're looking for volunteers to help with gardening, raking,… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 16,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 250 Caldwell Pond #2 250 Caldwell Pond #3 500… moreDon't Get Fooled On April 1 Opening Of Southern Portion Of Egin-Hamer Closure Area.
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IDAHO FALLS- Everyone knows that April 1 is "April Fools Day," but local resource management agencies want to make sure that no one gets fooled by management guidelines regarding the Egin-Hamer Area Closure. Five years ago, Fremont and Jefferson County Commissioners approached the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the… morePublic Comments Sought For 2002-2003 Upland Game Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed recommendations to the 2002-2003 upland game bird, furbearer and falconry season regulations. The open house will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Region office located at… moreDworshak To Receive 40,000 Rainbow Trout In April
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OROFINO - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 40,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into Dworshak Reservoir the next few weeks. Approximately 20,000 trout will be released at the Dent boat ramp this week. The trout will be stocked at Dent due to probable increases in water release at the dam. An… moreYouth Turkey Hunt Scheduled For April
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Tri-State Outfitters and the Hells Canyon Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey hunt for youth ages 12 to 17 on April 19, 20 and 21 near Lewiston. Youth are required to hold a valid hunting license and turkey tag. A junior hunting license is $6… moreSpecial Dry Bed Season 4/1- 4/30Or While The Fish Last!
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RIRIE - Flows on the South Fork of the Snake River may be low, but work still needs to be done on headgates along the Dry Bed, so the special season relating to this unique fishery once again started April 1 and will run until the fifteenth of the month. Anglers are reminded that the season is linked to calendar dates,… more