Press Releases and Articles
Project 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… moreIDFG To Hold Scoping Meeting For Next Years Big Game Hunting Regulations
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IDAHO FALLS - Just as sure as the changing of the seasons, so to is the annual changing of hunting regulations. Because nothing in nature ever stays the same for long, biologists must not only constantly monitor wildlife, but also adapt their management strategies to account for changes in habitat conditions and shifts… moreMore Turkeys Than Ever Before!
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MENAN - Turkey transplant operations have done so well in other portions of the state that surplus turkeys continue to pour into the Upper Snake Region. In the last week a total of 106 gobblers have been release in the region. Prior to these birds, a total of 507 turkeys have been released in the region in the two… moreWinter Waterfowl Survey Recently Conducted
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LEWISTON - In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers recently surveyed wintering waterfowl populations in the Lewiston-Clarkston valley. Overall, mallards were less abundant than last year, and a significant decrease in the area's Canada… moreCommission Endorses Access Concept
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Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission endorsed the concept of a new program aimed at assuring hunting and fishing access on private lands. Dubbed "Access Yes," the idea was presented to the Commission by the advisory committee whose members are appointed by the directors of Fish and Game… moreLifetime Limit Will Not Apply to Leftovers
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If a hunter fills a moose tag purchased as a leftover tag, it will no longer count against that hunter's once-in-a-lifetime Idaho moose limit. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission decided in its January 15-17 meeting in Boise to approve a department proposal to eliminate the once-in-a-lifetime limit on moose in the case… moreTrophy Hunt Numbers Set
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Moose hunting opportunities continue to grow as Idaho game managers try to trim expanding populations in some areas. Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department recommendations to add one bull moose tag, to a total statewide of 1,004. One new hunt in Unit 58 was added and a… moreSportsman's Expo Scheduled in Coeur d'Alene
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The Idaho Wildlife Council has scheduled the seventh annual ANorth Idaho Sportsman=s Expo and Big Game Show@ for February 1-2 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Show hours are Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, February 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost of admission is $3 for adults, persons under age 12… moreDeadline Set for Controlled Hunt Tag Pickup
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Use it or lose it will be the rule for hunters who are drawn in big game controlled hunts from now on. Meeting in Boise January 15-17, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a department proposal to set a deadline for successful applicants to purchase permits/tags in controlled hunts for elk, deer and antelope.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. If I put in for a nonresident southeast deer tag, can I still apply for another controlled deer hunt? A. Indeed you may. A procedure for allocating southeast deer tags (for units 75- 76, 77, and 78) works a lot like a controlled hunt, but it is not officially a controlled hunt. The new procedure is simply aimed at… moreProject Wild Workshop Offered
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled another "Project Wild" workshop for teachers and youth leaders. The workshop is scheduled for March 7-8 at Woodland Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. The workshop includes a Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8a.m.-6p.m.). Space is limited, pre-registration and a $5… moreLeopards of the Kootenai Barely Hanging On
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ÔLeopards' of the Kootenai Barely Hanging On The world's only species of freshwater cod, the burbot (a.k.a. ling), is barely hanging on in the Kootenai River of Idaho and British Columbia. Burbot in the Kootenai River were affectionately nicknamed the Leopards of the Kootenai because of their striking color pattern… moreLocal Poachers Busted By Deer Decoy
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KAMIAH - In response to numerous complaints from landowners concerning trespass and road hunting in the Kamiah area, conservation officers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game used artificial simulated animals, known as ASAs, to apprehend two wildlife law violators. During the 2002 deer hunting season, Mathew… moreLong Gulch Pond Enhanced To Benefit Anglers
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RIGGINS - In an effort to promote Idaho's fishing heritage, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game began enhancing the Long Gulch Pond near Riggins in December 2002. Initial improvements should be completed by mid-January 2003. Known as Box Canyon to many local residents, Long Gulch Pond is located between Riggins… moreIDFG Seeks Help Solving Elk Poaching
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ELK RIVER - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information concerning the shooting and wasting of a cow elk near Elk River. The elk is thought to have been killed December 3rd or 4th, 2002, and shot from the 1963 Road in the Long Meadows area. The poachers attempted to butcher the animal, but the vast… more