Press Releases and Articles
Undercover Probe Nets Long List of Charges
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An eastern Idaho outfitter and his guide have been charged with an unusually long list of violations at the end of a Fish and Game undercover investigation. The charges include illegal killing of a bear and violations of the laws governing outfitting and guiding in Idaho. The two men have been summoned into Magistrate… moreChinook Laid More Eggs in 2002
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Idaho chinook laid more eggs in native streams last year even though fewer adult fish were counted at Lower Granite Dam than in 2001. If Mother Nature helps make rivers and ocean conditions salmon-friendly, Idahoans should see good fish runs again in a few years as a result of the 2002 spawning success. Fish and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I've lived in Idaho for more than six months, so I qualify for a resident hunting license. I showed my utility bills to the vendor but he wouldn't issue it because I still have my Iowa driver's license. Aren't my utility bills enough? They show I've been here 10 months. A. Only non-driversÑthose who do not possess… morePoaching on the Increase
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On a late September morning, a fully mature 5X5 bull elk steadily made his way through the upper Pahsimeroi Valley. The cool air curled his breath around him and he stopped to scent the air. But he never smelled the man that sent the arrow into his spine killing him instantly. The man paused long enough to retrieve… moreMild Winter Helps Mule Deer Fawn survival
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JEROME - Mule deer entered this year's winter with good fat supplies and with the lack of snow and cold Fish and Game biologists anticipate high fawn survival rates for the region this year. Earlier this week, the second of 25 radio collared fawns in the South Hills died. "This is the highest survival rate we have… moreBluebird Conservation Program Offered In Jerome
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JEROME - Idaho's state bird, the mountain bluebird, needs your help. And to get involved with the South Idaho Mountain Bluebird Association (SIMBA) is not only a worthwhile conservation effort, it is also fun! For years this small group of south central Idaho bluebird lovers has posted quite an impressive record… moreCommercial License Applications Available For Lake Trout
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Anglers interested in obtaining one of the 10 commercial rod-and-reel licenses for harvesting lake trout on Lake Pend Oreille need to contact Idaho Fish and Game soon. Applications are being accepted through February 24, 2003. To obtain an application, contact the Panhandle Regional office at (208) 769-1414 with your… moreHunter Ed
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Hunter education registration to begin JEROME - Hunter Education class sign-ups are drawing near. Youth wanting to hunt this fall need to plan now to sign-up. Because of a recent 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.… moreBobcat Pelt Tag Deadline - February 26
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and trappers of the February 26th deadline for mandatory tagging of bobcat pelts. To have a pelt tagged, the pelt must be legally taken in Idaho and must be presented to any IDFG regional office, the McCall office or an official check-point to obtain the… moreIdaho Fish and Game to Set Priorities
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LEWISTON - What would you like the Department of Fish and Game to accomplish in the next 15 years? The Department invites citizens to help answer that question at a series of public workshops to be held around the state in March and April. The first of these participative workshops will be held in Lewiston on… moreMoose Hunt Figures Available
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Hunters considering applying for a moose hunt in the April application period may want to look at the hunter harvest figures for last fall. Moose harvest figures for individual hunts have been posted on the Idaho Fish and Game web site at www2.state.id.us/fishgame/hunt Hunters will also find harvest figures for… moreHunters Not at Fault in Swan Decline
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"Hunters are not a major cause for a decline in trumpeter swans," said Idaho Fish and Game Director Steve Huffaker, "and especially not in Idaho." A recent Los Angeles Times article, with a dateline of Island Park, implied that hunting is a major factor in a decline in swans in the tri-state area of Idaho, Montana… moreThanksgiving Poacher Reward Raised Again
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The reward in a Thanksgiving Day poaching case has reached $1,250 with a $500 donation by the Idaho State Bowhunters. The reward amount had already been raised once when Citizens Against Poaching tripled its reward for information on a Thanksgiving Day deer poaching in the Long Gulch area of Unit 39, making it worth $… moreTrophy 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… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I hear turkey tags will be cheaper this year, is that true? A. Yes, for some folks. All junior/senior/Disabled American Veteran turkey tags are reduced to $9.75. For the rest of us, the first spring turkey tag will still cost $18 but the second tag (the late spring/fall) general season tag will cost only $12 each.… moreIDFG Seeking Public Comment For 2003 Big Game Seasons
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LEWISTON - Significant changes for the whitetail deer hunting season will be the focus of a series of public meetings hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in the next two weeks. Excessive numbers of whitetail deer on private property, concerns of the quality of bucks and the need for the continuation of the… moreDogs And Deer Do Not Mix
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Unlike many parts of the Midwest and the east coast, this has been an exceptionally mild winter in northern Idaho. That is why it came as a surprise to me this week when I received a call reporting a problem with dogs chasing deer in the St. Maries area. After a little checking, I learned similar calls have come in… morePublic Input Sought on 2003 Big Game Hunting Proposals
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Hunters who pursued big game in Idaho's Southwest region in 2002 should plan on having very similar seasons in 2003. Potential season proposals will be available for public review at several upcoming Fish and Game-sponsored open houses. Plan now to attend and provide input that will help shape this fall's hunting seasons… more