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Trophy Bear Bites Poachers

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Sometimes, even a dead bear can bite you. Just ask Cody Rollins, 22, of New Plymouth and Justin Rollins, 21, of Weiser, who learned that lesson the hard (and expensive) way. It all started on April 20, 2002, when the two men - who are cousins - went black bear hunting in the Idaho City area with four other companions… more

Harvest Report Still Not Filed?

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If you are one of several thousand big game hunters who still has not filed your mandatory hunter harvest report from last fall, it is past time to take care of this small, painless bit of paperwork. Hunters are required to send their reports within 10 days of harvesting an elk, deer or antelope or within 10 days of… more

Give a Hoot! Checkoff for Wildlife

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As you begin to think about filing your Idaho taxes, consider some of your friends that make life in Idaho interesting. As a taxpayer you can check off the square on your Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of your refund (or add to your tax payment) to nongame animal programs administered by Fish and Game. Other… more

Fish and Game Conservation Officer Honored

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The National Wild Turkey Federation has recognized Fish and Game senior conservation officer Dan Hislop as Idaho's best wildlife law enforcement officer. With the 2002 Federation award in hand, Hislop now becomes Idaho's nominee to receive the National Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, to be… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. I filed my hunter harvest report on time and I would like to know when I might be notified if I was drawn for a Supertag. A. The drawing for the 10 Supertags will be held about the end of March. If you are one of the lucky ones, you will be notified shortly thereafter by phone or mail.

Rainbow Trout Stocking Report

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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 26,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 6,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton… more

Summer Host(s) Sought for Horsethief Reservoir

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Wanted: a person or persons to spend the entire summer in a beautifully scenic location. Occupy shaded campsite on lakeshore. Meet and greet new people each day. Trout fishing available just a few feet from front door. Sounds like tough duty doesn't it? Yet this volunteer position is available for the 2003 summer… more

Fish and Game Conservation Officer Honored

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The National Wild Turkey Federation has recognized Fish and Game senior conservation officer Dan Hislop as Idaho's best wildlife law enforcement officer. With the 2002 Federation award in hand, Hislop now becomes Idaho's nominee to receive the National Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, to be… more

Magic Valley Reservist of the Year

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Fast facts Earl Wise, 70, of Jerome, was named Magic Valley Reservist of the Year. Wise was born and raised in Glenns Ferry. He and his wife Inez have two children, Dan Wise of Jerome and Cindy North of Arbon Valley. For most his life he worked for Garrett Truck Lines in Pocatello, Los Angeles and Chicago. In… more

Hunter Education Registration to Begin

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JEROME - Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up for one of the several hunter education classes this spring. Because of a resent law change, allowing 9-and 10-year-old children to hunt small game this fall with an adult, classes are expected to fill-up early. "Generally we have roughly 1,700… more

IDFG Looking For Information On Poachers Preying On Deer Near Teton River

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DRUMMOND - Predators can be tough on deer. Winter can be tougher on deer. But right now in the area where mule deer winter along the Teton River, near the site of the historic dam failure, poachers are being toughest of all on wintering deer. IDFG is seeking assistance from the public to help track down the… more

Deer Surveys Show Herd Decline in Buck and Fawn Ratios

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"Deer numbers are down across the board in our region," said wildlife biologist Gary Vecellio. "Our helicopter surveys show a lower buck to doe ratio and fawn to doe ratio than in previous years." Hunters who hiked the hills in search of a buck last fall found the same thing. At the fall deer hunter check station… more

Moose Poacher Nabbed in Salmon

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By Tony Latham, Senior Conservation Officer The morning broke crisp and frosty over Agency Creek. The young bull moose had spent his summer in this drainage and had grown accustomed to travelers stopping to stare. Returning their stares momentarily, he would return to the business at hand, continuing to feed or nap… more

Project Wild Workshop Coming To Idaho Falls!

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IDAHO FALLS - When most people think about the Idaho Department of Fish… more

Trout Plate on Sale Now

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The new Idaho license plate featuring Idaho's official state fish, a native cutthroat trout, is now available statewide at your local county assessor's auto license office. More than 37,000 Idahoans have chosen wildlife plates since the program began in 1993. The cutthroat license plate joins the popular bluebird and… more

Idaho Turkey Flock Approaches 30,000

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Wild turkey numbers in Idaho have gone from a few hundred in the early 1980s to about 30,000. Turkey program manager Jeff Gould reported to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at its January meeting in Boise that efforts to establish flocks statewide have been so successful that landowner complaints have become a… more

Apply Now for Spring Turkey, Bear Controlled Hunts

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Hunters have until February 15 to apply for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts. Hunters will note that controlled hunts for wild turkey have changed considerably with northern Idaho spring hunts going entirely to general hunts. An Upper Snake Region controlled hunt has gone from 10 to 100 permits. Another youth… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. I understand that if I buy a leftover moose tag now, it won't count against my lifetime moose limit. But I killed a moose in 1987; am I eligible for another one on a leftover tag? A. Yes, you are. The new rule exempts all consideration of the once-in-a lifetime rule in the case of leftover tags.