Press Releases and Articles
Access YES off and running
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JEROME - Sportsmen will soon have more land to hunt and landowners will have a few more dollars in their pocket with the launching of the state's new Access YES program. The Access YES program operated by the Fish and Game with the support of the Idaho Department of Agriculture will pay landowners to allow sportsmen… moreExtra fish, better fishing
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JEROME - Fishermen in the region should be grinning from ear to ear since more than 700,000 extra fish have recently landed in area streams, lakes and ponds in the Magic Valley. The extra fish aren't coming from Fish and Game fish hatcheries, but from commercial fish farms in the area. Since the Sept. 11 attacks on… moreSharp-tailed grouse trapping
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Jerome - Establishing new sharp-tailed grouse populations west of Rogerson, in the Cedar Creek drainage west of Browns Bench, is the goal of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Bureau of Land Management trapping efforts in the month of April. Going from April 5-17, biologist and trapping crews will try to… moreWalter's Ferry Renovation Scheduled
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Snake River boaters won't recognize it when it's finished. Construction improvements at the Walter's Ferry boat ramp are slated to begin Wednesday, April 16. The project is a coordinated effort between Idaho Fish and Game and the Owyhee County Waterways Commission. Federal Sport Fish Restoration funding will pay for… moreDworshak To Receive 24,000 Rainbow Trout In Early April
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OROFINO - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 24,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into Dworshak Reservoir this week. The trout will be released at the Dent boat ramp due to increases in water release at the dam. A similar number of trout will be stocked later in April and May. Release locations… moreBear Seasons Changed
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Bear seasons have been changed in four Clearwater Region units, but spring bear hunts in other units remain as detailed in the current big game brochure. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted rule changes recently for hunting black bear in Units 8A, 10, 10A and 16. Beginning April 1, Unit 10 will have a two-… moreAccess Program Launched
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Idahoans will have more places to hunt this coming fall as a pilot program aimed at providing access to private and public lands begins. Named Access Yes, the new program will be operated by Fish and Game with the support of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Initial funding for access contracts with landowners will… moreLeftover Moose Permits Go On Sale June 16
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Moose permits left over after the drawing for trophy species controlled hunts will go on sale June 16. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at all Idaho vendors and Fish and Game offices. No sales will be made over the Internet or by telephone. Permits can be picked up at offices or vendors for hunters who are… moreSpring Chinook Seasons Open Soon
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Meeting by conference call April 3, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to open seasons for spring chinook salmon April 12 on the mainstem and north fork of the Clearwater River. The season on the lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River will open April 26. "This run is early, and the majority of them are three… moreIdahoans Asked for Fishing Information
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What is the economic value of fishing in Idaho? Or even on your favorite lake or stream? IDFG has begun a large survey of people who fish to find out. The survey will be done on a quarterly basis. Survey recipients were selected at random from last year's fishing license holders. Surveys to cover the first three… moreWanted: Mountain Quail Sightings
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Idaho Fish and Game needs more eyes to look for a native game bird that has almost gone missing in recent years. The department is asking the public to report their observations of mountain quail. More detailed information on remaining mountain quail populations is needed as the department studies the possibilities… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I applied for a moose hunt. Yesterday I realized I had applied in the wrong hunt, so I called Fish and Game. They would not make a correction for me. Can't they change one application to make a customer happy? A. With each controlled hunt drawing, there are hundreds of requests for changes, usually because hunters… moreAccess YES Program Launched
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LEWISTON - Idahoans will have more places to hunt this coming fall as a pilot program aimed at providing access to private and public lands begins. Named Access YES, the new program will be operated by Fish and Game with support of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. The program's immediate goal is to provide access… moreHunters Urges To Act Responsibly This Turkey Season
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LEWISTON - Responsibility is an important attribute of ethical hunting and with Idaho's general spring turkey season beginning April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly. "We're fortunate that the majority of hunters are ethical and considerate… moreEnjoyable Boat Fishing Should Start With Preparation
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LEWISTON - With many Idaho anglers gearing up for the upcoming salmon season, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages boat anglers to prevent a fine day on the water from turning into a miserable experience, some important boat maintenance is required. "It's important to ensure that everything works properly… moreGobbler Hunters Urges To Think Safety First
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LEWISTON - With Idaho's general spring turkey season opening April 15, 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 Kent Henderson, hunter education coordinator based in Lewiston… moreBear Hunting Reminders
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LEWISTON - With the spring black bear hunting season already underway in parts of the Clearwater Region, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters of several recent regulation changes recently adopted by the Fish and Game Commission. The changes include: Beginning April 1, 2003, Unit 10 will have a… moreIdfg Announces Fish Regulation Scoping Meetings For Upper Snake Region
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IDAHO FALLS - While most everyone has been focusing on snow pack levels and rain gauges to help predict what the future holds for local agriculture and fish interests, IDFG fish biologists have been taking a step back and surveying the future big picture for local rivers and lakes. Biologists would like to share their… more