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Operation Doubletree Bears Fruit

Thu, 09/18/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

IDAHO FALLS - After months of undercover investigations and subsequent months of legal discussions, the scales of justice have finally come to rest regarding the primary subjects of IDFG's Operation Doubletree investigation. Bonneville County Prosecutors have announced out-of-court settlements with Idaho Falls… more

Upland game bird number strong

Tue, 09/16/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - A wet spring followed by a warm weather helped produce one of the best crops of birds the Magic Valley has seen in the past 10-years. "Things just happened perfectly, " said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager. "Weather conditions from April through June were nearly ideal for nesting and… more

Pocatello Youth Sets Bighorn World Record

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

By Harry Morse, Regional Conservation Educator, Pocatello The world record Rocky Mountain bighorn ram Justin Armstrong set his sights on was about to get away. Justin's range finder registered the ram at 203 yards, a maximum range for his muzzleloader. Decision time! With one well-placed shot, the 16-year-old… more

Commission to Meet in Idaho Falls

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Idaho Falls October 2-3. The meeting, to be held at the Red Lion Hotel on the Falls, will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day. A public hearing will be held at the same location at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Commission will take a tour of the Upper… more

Controlled Hunts Dropped for Fall Turkey

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Turkey hunters all over Idaho can hunt this year's fall seasons without having gone through the controlled hunt process. This is the first year since fall turkey seasons were established in Idaho that all hunts are general, meaning hunters can simply buy a turkey tag over the counter rather than applying earlier in… more

Hunting in Bear Country

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind hunters to be aware of proper handling of game in bear country. When a hunter kills a big game animal, he or she should be aware that the gut pile and carcass provide an attractant for bears. Hunters, particularly in grizzly bear habitat, should try to remove… more

Steelhead Run Update

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The steelhead are on their way. The recent drop in the water temperatures in the Snake River has signaled the steelhead to continue to migrate to their home waters in Idaho. From Sept. 9 to Sept. 14 the number of steelhead crossing Lower Granite Dam (the last of eight dams on their travels from the ocean to Idaho)… more

Please Report Wolf Sightings

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nez Perce Tribe, is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to please report wolf sightings. In particular the agencies are interested in documenting pack activity, but also all wolf sightings, howling, and multiple tracks… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 09/15/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. When I bought my deer tag, the vendor asked me what unit I intended to hunt. Am I limited to that unit? A. No. The information on your intended hunt is collected to help Fish and Game in its management. For example, if one particular unit appears to be drawing a mob, the department needs to know that and may want… more

Dishonest Nonresident License Buyers Beware

Wed, 09/10/2003 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

MOSCOW - With a new computer software cross-checking system shared between the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, fishing and hunting license purchasers who are dishonest in their residency claims may quickly pay the price. All fishing and hunting licenses purchased within six… more