Press Releases and Articles
Three-Day Birds of Prey Festival Starts Friday
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The new Snake River Birds of Prey Festival, celebrating the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, is set to be launched Friday. The festival, a three-day birding event on Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, at Reed Elementary School in Kuna, recognizes one of Idaho's hidden gems near Boise in the Snake… moreAsk Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters?
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Q. Where is a good place to take a youngster fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. Each of Idaho Fish and Game's seven regions across the state can answer your questions and get you and your family started on the road… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "You haven't had any Ask the CO articles in the paper for a couple months. What's been going on?" Answer: I must apologize I occasionally run out of ideas for articles or struggle to meet media deadlines. However, there has been a lot going on this spring… moreWolf Delisting Rule Becomes Final
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The federal rule that removes gray wolves in Idaho from the endangered species list became final today, Monday, May 4. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's delisting rule affects wolves in Idaho, Montana, parts of Washington, Oregon and Utah. Wolves in Wyoming will remain on the endangered species list. Idaho has… moreSpotlighting Grangeville Poacher Sentenced
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With the white-tailed deer in his spotlight, William Gerten, 24, of Grangeville, shot it several times with a .22-caliber rifle on a cold night about a week before Christmas in 2008. He hit the deer, but he didn't kill it. Using the rifle as a club, he beat the deer to death, breaking the stock on its head. Nearby… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Sandhill Changes
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This year, Idaho Fish and Game proposes to simplify regulations and encourage participation in sandhill crane hunts. There would be no controlled hunts for sandhill cranes. Instead tags would be sold over the counter first come-first served for $15 each. Fish and Game is seeking comments on the proposal. Changes… moreApplication Period for Controlled Hunts is Open
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts is open and runs through June 5. Note to hunters: An error in the big game rule book left out a portion of three controlled elk hunts. Hunts 2021, 2090 and 2116 include all of Units 45 and 52. The 2008 harvest statistics and… moreFish and Game News Available
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Just in time for the official delisting of gray wolves in Idaho, the Idaho Fish and Game News quarterly tabloid is now available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices statewide. This issue is a special report on wolves and wolf management in Idaho when they are no longer under the protection of the federal… moreAsk Fish and Game: Chinook Season, Late or Weak?
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Q. Spring Chinook salmon fishing seasons opened April 25 on the Clearwater, the lower Salmon, Little Salmon and the Snake rivers. So where's the fish? A. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets spring Chinook seasons based on preseason forecasts. But forecasts are just that. The actual numbers may be higher or lower… moreThree Calves Killed Near Ashton by a Large Canid
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Officials are not certain whether the animal that killed three calves south of Ashton the evening of Friday, April 24 was a wolf or a large domestic dog. One fact is certain; some type of large canid killed three calves. "I think it is important for everyone to realize that anytime an incident occurs that could be… moreNew, Nonresident Fees Go up May 1
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New fees for nonresident hunting and fishing licenses, tags and permits go into effect Friday, May 1. Nonresident Licenses Hunting - $154.75 Season Fishing - $98.25 Hunting/Fishing Combo - $240.00 Daily Fishing 1st Day - $12.75 Daily Fishing Each Consecutive Day - $6.00 Nongame (Expires August 31) - $35.50… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Sandhill Crane Changes
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For more than a decade, Idaho has been able to offer controlled hunts for sandhill cranes in portions of Eastern Idaho. While these hunts provide a hunting opportunity, they have been part of a larger plan to help reduce agricultural damage caused by sandhill cranes as they stage by the thousands in preparation for… moreComment Online on Sandhill Hunt Changes
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on a proposal to simplify regulations and encourage participation in sandhill crane hunts. Controlled hunts for sandhill cranes would be eliminated. Instead tags would be sold over the counter first-come-first-served for $15 each - up to nine per person. Changes include, an… moreSteelhead and Habitat Restoration to Highlight Sportsman's Breakfast
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Plan to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at the Breakfast Club Restaurant in Moscow. Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game, the breakfast will be from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Breakfast Club Restaurant, 501 S. Main. Fish and Game will provide presentations on recent Potlatch River steelhead research… moreUpper Snake Sportsmen Offer Free Youth Skills Day
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Today's youth have lots of things that they can do with their time, probably too many things. In addition to family, school and even jobs, today's young person has nearly unlimited access to all forms of activities and entertainment. What might be called more traditional leisure time activities such as fishing and… moreVolunteers Needed for Spring Valley Reservoir Clean-up Day
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To prepare for summer and Free Fishing Day, a volunteer cleanup event is scheduled beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Spring Valley Reservoir, near Troy. Volunteers are needed to help clean-up litter around the reservoir, clean out firepits, assist with fence repair, spread gravel and various other projects.… moreMoose, Sheep and Goat Applications Due
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Hunters have until Thursday, April 30, to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts. Apply at Fish and Game offices or license vendors, or apply using a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-554-8685; Internet users may apply through Fish and… moreApply Early for Controlled Hunts
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts starts Friday, May 1, and runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, or Fish and Game office. They may also apply with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5 or 1-800-… more