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Q. How do I apply for a goat hunt, and when do I apply? A. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat before April 30. You must purchase a hunting license before you can apply for a controlled hunt. The cost is $164.50 for residents or $1514.50 for non residents. You may apply for only one species.… moreUpland Game/Furbearer Open Houses Slated
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The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game and trapping seasons at any of two upcoming open houses hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Open houses are slated for Monday, April 15 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fish and Game's Nampa office, 3101 S. Powerline Road and the McCall office, 555 Deinhard… moreSteelhead Coming to Boise River
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Steelhead fishing is about to begin in the Boise River, according to Idaho anadromous fisheries program coordinator Bill Horton. Fish and Game will move at least 300 steelhead from its Hells Canyon trap below Oxbow Dam tomorrow, April 5. The fish release is set for around noon. Steelhead will be released at several… moreApply Now For Moose, Sheep And Goat
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From now through April 30 hunters can submit their applications for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Only hunters who draw a special permit for these trophy species may hunt them in Idaho. Those who do apply for any trophy species may not apply for any regular big game controlled hunts in the… moreNature Center Work Day Scheduled
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Volunteers are needed to help tidy up Boise's MK Nature Center during the annual spring work day at the center on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to noon. Contact Nette Witgert at 334-2225 or nwitgert@idfg.state.id.us for more information or to volunteer. "We're looking for volunteers to help with gardening, raking,… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 16,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 250 Caldwell Pond #2 250 Caldwell Pond #3 500… moreDon't Get Fooled On April 1 Opening Of Southern Portion Of Egin-Hamer Closure Area.
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IDAHO FALLS- Everyone knows that April 1 is "April Fools Day," but local resource management agencies want to make sure that no one gets fooled by management guidelines regarding the Egin-Hamer Area Closure. Five years ago, Fremont and Jefferson County Commissioners approached the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the… morePublic Comments Sought For 2002-2003 Upland Game Seasons
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host an open house meeting to collect public comments on proposed recommendations to the 2002-2003 upland game bird, furbearer and falconry season regulations. The open house will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Region office located at… moreDworshak To Receive 40,000 Rainbow Trout In April
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OROFINO - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 40,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into Dworshak Reservoir the next few weeks. Approximately 20,000 trout will be released at the Dent boat ramp this week. The trout will be stocked at Dent due to probable increases in water release at the dam. An… moreYouth Turkey Hunt Scheduled For April
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Tri-State Outfitters and the Hells Canyon Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey hunt for youth ages 12 to 17 on April 19, 20 and 21 near Lewiston. Youth are required to hold a valid hunting license and turkey tag. A junior hunting license is $6… moreSpecial Dry Bed Season 4/1- 4/30Or While The Fish Last!
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RIRIE - Flows on the South Fork of the Snake River may be low, but work still needs to be done on headgates along the Dry Bed, so the special season relating to this unique fishery once again started April 1 and will run until the fifteenth of the month. Anglers are reminded that the season is linked to calendar dates,… moreSecond Tags Go On Sale August 28
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Idaho residents or nonresidents may buy a second deer or elk tag if the nonresident quota of tags does not sell out by August 28. The date for sale of these second tags has been September 1. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the date at its last meeting in Boise in March because some hunts begin before… moreAnnual Fish and Game Auction Set for Coeur dÁ_Alene
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will be holding its annual auction in Coeur dÁ_Alene. Furs, hides, antlers, animal specimens and miscellaneous equipment will be sold at the IDFG Panhandle Region office, 2750 Kathleen Ave. (corner of Kathleen and Atlas Rd.) on Saturday, April 6, 2002. Viewing will begin at… moreForeign Hunters Must Have License, Federal Permit
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Hunters coming to the U.S. must first have a hunting license from Idaho or another state and a federal permit if they intend to bring a firearm with them. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) recently 1 a regulation affecting "nonimmigrant aliens" importing firearms for the purposes of hunting or… moreSage Grouse Trend Upward
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Sage grouse have recently shown a slight increase in numbers across Idaho after years of decline. Sage grouse program manager Tom Hemker told the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at its March meeting in Boise that statewide chick production had been good in three of the last six years, poor in the other three since 1996… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard nonresident hunters could buy a mountain lion or bear tag for $31.50 this year even if they don't buy elk or deer tags. Is that true? A. True, but only in the Lolo, Selway and Middle Fork elk hunting zones. These tags will be available beginning July 1.Information Sought On Tundra Swans Shot Near Whitebird
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LEWISTON - During the weekend of March 24, two Tundra swans resting on Swartz Pond, a small wetland on the Whitebird Battlefield adjacent to Highway 95 near Whitebird, were illegally killed, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about the crime. Anyone with information regarding this… morePanhandle Region Fishing Outlook
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Higher than normal snowpack in the Panhandle Region will probably result in tougher fishing conditions during the stream and river opener on May 25. Water will be high, cloudy, and cold. Early season anglers would be wise to wear a life jacket when walking stream banks or wading. The positive side is that fishing… more