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The Great Gem Lake Goose Roundup

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IDAHO FALLS - When you hear the word "roundup," cattle and cowboys usually come to mind, but in this case the roundup involves not stray cattle, but depredating Canada Geese. The wrangling in this tale of the West will be done not by cowboys, but by Idaho Department of Fish… more

Craig Mountain Firewood Sale to Benefit Wildlife

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LEWISTON - To improve wildlife habitat in the Benton Meadows area of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer a firewood sale beginning in late June. Permits will be sold at the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office, 1540 Warner Avenue beginning Tuesday, June 10. The… more

Workshop Allows Teachers to Go WILD

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Where else can Idaho's teachers earn three college credits while crawling in a real bear den, viewing a bald eagle nest, hefting a chinook salmon, studying elk behavior, mist netting for little brown bats and howling for wolves? Nowhere else; only at the West Mountain WILD Workshop from July 6 through 12. Sound… more

Fish for Free June 7

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Anyone who wants to go fishing June 7 can do it for free, no license required, and even find some help and equipment at certain places in each Fish and Game region. All Idaho waters open to fishing on Free Fishing Day are open to license-less fishing. Otherwise, all rules and limits apply as usual. Reading the… more

Hunt Applicants Win Cash

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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn by computerized lottery after they applied early in the big game controlled hunt application period, May 1-31. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $600. The $400 prize was awarded for filing by… more

Crane Hunt Application Period Starts June 15

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Hunters may apply for controlled hunts for sandhill cranes from June 15 through July 15. All hunting for sandhill cranes is by controlled hunt. Rules and costs for the hunts are found in the new brochure being delivered to vendors and Fish and Game offices now. The same information is available on the department web… more

Pick up Controlled Hunt Permits by August 20

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Hunters who are successful in drawing controlled hunt permits for deer, elk or antelope must purchase the permits at any hunting and fishing license vendor by August 20. After that, the hunt will be forfeited and the permit and tag will be included in the "unclaimed" pool and made available to anyone on a first come-… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. I put in for a controlled hunt for the first time this year. When can I find out whether or not I received the hunt I wanted? A. July 10 is the customary date by which you will be notified through the mail. The results are also available online at www2.state.id.us/fishgame in the controlled hunt section. Results… more

Comments Sought On 2004-2005 Fishing Season Proposals

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is soliciting comments from anglers on proposed changes to the fishing regulations for the 2004-2005 season. Anglers can submit comments on any fishing regulation or tournament permit proposal to: Regional Fisheries Manager, Ned Horner by mail (2750 Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene,… more

Magic Valley Free Fishing Day

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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting five Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region on June 7 with the help of Walmart, Blue Lakes Sporting Goods, Bass Hunters, the Wood River Land Trust and several other volunteer groups. "It's going to be a great day of fun," said Kelton Hatch,… more

Fisheries scoping meeting

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JEROME - Removing the length limit on trout at Baker Lake, year round fishing on the Little Wood River below Magic Reservoir and clarifying the Lime Creek boundaries are just a few of the changes the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking comment on this Friday, May 30, at the KMVT building from 7 to 9 p.m. "Our… more

Free Fishing Day Aims To Hook New Anglers

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LEWISTON - Saturday, June 7 is Idaho's Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day afield by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. All other fishing regulations pertaining to limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in… more

June 7 is Free Fishing Day

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Saturday, June 7 is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules,… more

Free Fishing Day is June 7th

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Saturday, June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all… more

Free Fishing Day Spots in the Upper Snake Region

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IDAHO FALLS - Kids under 14 always fish free in Idaho, but on Saturday, June 7th everybody gets a break. Free Fishing Day started in 1985 and has grown ever since. This year again, thanks to a generous donation last year of fishing tackle and equipment by Salt Lake Jazz star Karl Malone, all kids attending a Free Fishing… more

Clearwater River Salmon Season To Close On May 26, 2003

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OROFINO - - The salmon fishing season on the mainstem Clearwater River from the Railroad Bridge in Lewiston upstream to the Orofino Bridge; and the North Fork Clearwater River below Dworshak Dam will close Monday May 26, 2003 one hour after sunset. The sport fishery harvest quota has been met. Because continued… more

IDFG Breakfast June 3 At Helm Restaurant

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LEWISTON - - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game breakfast meeting to be held at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston, on June 3 at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast agenda will include reports on the salmon season, regional angling opportunities and upcoming free fishing day events; as… more

Clearwater River Salmon Season To Close On May 26, 2003

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OROFINO - - The salmon fishing season on the mainstem Clearwater River from the Railroad Bridge in Lewiston upstream to the Orofino Bridge; and the North Fork Clearwater River below Dworshak Dam will close Monday May 26, 2003 one hour after sunset. The sport fishery harvest quota has been met. Because continued… more