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Deer Poacher Loses Hunting Privileges for Life
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Poaching deer has cost a Pocatello man his hunting and fishing privileges for life, a month and a half in jail and more than $21,000 in fines. In the fall of 2007, Russell D. Mee, 53, killed at least three deer in Arbon Valley and dumped two deer near his property when he suspected he was being investigated by Idaho… moreFish and Game on the Alert for Diseased Deer
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Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a disease spread by gnats, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 30 deer discovered in a small area of Big Game Management Unit 8 east of Moscow. Findings from Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University where a dead deer was taken for analysis,… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston
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The next Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting will be November 5-7, at the Clearwater regional office in Lewiston. The meeting starts with a commission tour of the Potlatch River from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. A public hearing will start at 7 p.m. that evening in the Clearwater regional office.… moreOUTDOOR KIDS: What Is A Predator?
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By Kelton Hatch, Idaho Department of Fish and Game When people think of predators in Idaho, bears, lions and wolves come to mind, but predators come in all shapes and sizes, from mountain lions to tiny shrews. Would you think of a bluebird or great blue heron as a predator? Both are birds that eat other animals to… moreAsk Fish and Game: Possession Limits
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Q. If I shoot my limit of four geese and then the next day shoot four more, I have my possession limit on geese. My question is: If I make jerky out of the eight geese, can I shoot another limit before the jerky is consumed? If the geese are processed do they count against your possession limit? A. The limit, based on… moreFree Shooting Skills Clinic Planned
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To stimulate a transition from the video game in the basement to a duck blind on the river, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting a free shotgun shooting skills clinic on Saturday, September 27. A limited number of clinic spots for youth 9 to 17 will be available at 9 a.m. and another round at 1 p.m.… moreFish and Game on Lookout for Hunting Violations
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like all hunters and anglers to be on the lookout for hunting violations this fall. Anyone observing hunting or fishing violations is encouraged to contact the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999 to report their observations. The toll-free number is staffed… moreUrban Fishing for Mr. Whiskers
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By Joe Kozfkay, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Across the Treasure Valley and surrounding area, you'll find them tucked behind subdivisions, surrounded by a park or hidden down by the river. They are a true treasure - urban fishing ponds. Idaho Fish and Game manages about 20 of these ponds in southwest Idaho… moreSprucing Up the Springs
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By Jerry Deal, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Through a partnership between the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Canyon County, elementary school children now have new learning experience available at Wilson Springs Nature Area. School children have long enjoyed a great field trip learning experience… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: I harvested a deer during the archery season and observed a lot of ticks on the animal. Do these ticks harm the animal or affect the meat? Answer: While deer do have ticks, it is more likely that what you observed are called deer-keds. Deer-keds are… moreJoint OHV Patrols Focus on Travel Plan Enforcement
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Again this year, Idaho Fish and Game will be working with the U.S. Forest Service to educate the public about the proper use of motorized vehicles to limit disturbance to hunters, wildlife and the habitat. Off-highway vehicles are becoming more popular than ever, but no major changes have been made to the Targhee… moreUpland Game Bird Seasons Open
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The early fall general turkey season begins Monday, September 15, and seasons for sage- grouse, quail and partridge begin September 20. A separate permit is required for hunting sage- and sharp-tailed grouse. Sharp-tailed season opens October 1. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game… moreSage-Grouse Season Opens
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The sage-grouse hunting season opens Saturday, September 20. Sage-grouse seasons: 23 day season, two-bird daily limit, and four in possession after opening day: Southwestern Owyhee County. Most of the Upper Snake Region and Lemhi and part of Custer counties. Seven day season, one-bird daily limit, and two in… moreHunters, Call CAP 24/7
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Hunters are reminded to report wildlife crimes to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-800-632-5999. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.OUTDOOR KIDS: Youth Hunting Opportunities
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By Kelton Hatch Idaho Department of Fish… moreFish Salvage Open Below Magic Reservoir Dam
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The Big Wood River opened for salvage Friday, September 12, from below Magic Dam to the Richfield Canal Diversion. The Magic Valley regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has extended the salvage order already in place on the Richfield Canal and the Big Wood River. The Fish and Game was notified… moreBighorn Sheep Viewing Station Open
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Anyone traveling near Salmon this summer or fall should stop by the new bighorn sheep viewing station to catch a glimpse of one of Idaho's most treasured animals. The viewing station is at Redrock Sportsman's Access area north of Salmon. At the site, there is plenty of parking, a rest room and now, an interpretive… moreAsk Fish and Game: License Age Requirement
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Q. My son turns 12 the day after opening of the deer season we want to hunt; does he have to wait to buy a license and tag? A. To buy a license to hunt big game, a person must have completed a hunter education program - unless he or she was born before January 1975 - and must be 12 years old. But youths may buy a… more