Press Releases and Articles
White Sturgeon Open House Planned
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. August 26 at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. Fish and Game is seeking public comment on a draft plan for the conservation and management of Snake River white sturgeon in Idaho. The management plan describes actions that could increase the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Handgun Use
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Q. Can I carry a handgun while archery hunting? A. Yes, it is legal to carry a handgun while archery hunting. But it's illegal to use any firearm to take an animal or finish off a wounded animal in an archery-only season.Sight In that Favorite Rifle
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With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight? That question can be answered on Saturday, September 6, at the annual Sight In event, at Black's Creek Public Rifle Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of Boise. From… moreFish and Game Plans Breakfast Meeting at Oscars
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The Idaho Fish and Game encourages local wildlife enthusiasts to attend a Sportsmen's Breakfast Meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, at Oscars Restaurant in Grangeville. "This will be a very informative meeting, and we hope folks bring their questions and comments," Clearwater Region Supervisor Dave Cadwallader… moreLittle Camas Reservoir Opens to Fish Salvage
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The Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County will be dry or nearly dry by late summer, and fish in the reservoir will have a high likelihood of dying as water levels drop. For these reasons, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game opened the reservoir to salvage of fish. "We would rather have people harvest these fish… moreSecond Super Hunt Drawing Winners Announced
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Eight hunters won the hunt of a lifetime Friday, August 15, at this year's second Super Hunt drawing. And all hunters in Idaho benefit from their good fortune. Money raised by the drawing supports Idaho Fish and Game's Access Yes! Program, which pays landowners who allow hunting and angling access to private and… moreWaterfowl and Sage-grouse Seasons Set
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Tuesday, August 12, adopted waterfowl and sage-grouse seasons for 2008. The 107-day goose season, unchanged from last year, will run from October 4 through January 16, 2009 in northern and eastern Idaho and the Fort Hall Reservation; and will run from October 11 through January 23… moreCoeur d'Alene Lake Kokanee Fishery Closes September 2
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The Coeur d'Alene Lake kokanee fishery will close effective Tuesday, September 2, after the Labor Day Weekend. Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen signed the emergency closure order Monday, August 13, requested by Panhandle regional fishery staff. Recent surveys of the lake showed numbers of adult kokanee… moreFish and Game to Discuss Sturgeon Management Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house in the Magic Valley to provide information and take comments on its proposed white sturgeon management plan. The meeting will be from 1 to 7 p.m. August 28, at the Magic Valley regional Fish and Game office, 324 South 417 East, Jerome, two miles north of the Flying J on… moreFish and Game Hunter Orange Policy
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is considering adopting this policy on the use of hunter orange at the November 5 commission meeting in Lewiston. The proposed policy is available on the Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/rec_add/. Or contact a local Fish and Game office for a printed copy… moreDirector, Commissioner Bag $1,000 for Hunter Education
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Look out Robin Hood! When it comes to shooting for a pouch of gold, you have competition from Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen and his archery range partner, Fish and Game Commissioner Tony McDermott. At this summer's meeting of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, commissioners and… moreBig Game Rule Book Change for 2008
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The 2008 big game rules brochures looks a little different this year - with some noticeable changes in look and organization. As the big game hunting seasons open, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters of changes that included shifting the order or the content and moved the regional maps and game management units into a… moreRules for Off-Road Vehicles Clarified
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The growing popularity of a new generation of four-wheel-drive off-highway vehicle, known as utility type vehicle - or UTV - has raised questions and concerns about off-highway vehicle use on public lands in Idaho.
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and Fish and Game recognize the growing popularity… more
Ask Fish and Game: Powerbelt Bullets
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Q. I'm confused about whether the pure lead series of Powerbelt bullets is legal in muzzleloader-only big game hunts. Can you clarify this? A. The current Idaho equipment rules for muzzleloader-only big game hunts require that the weapon be "loaded only with a patched round ball or conical non-jacketed projectile… morePronghorn Archery Season Opens Friday
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Archery pronghorn season opens Friday, August 15, and continues through September 15. In addition, in many units, archery seasons on mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk open August 30 and run through September. In the warm weather of summer, hunters should consider the higher country. Hunters are reminded that… moreSuper Hunt Drawing This Week
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On Friday, August 15, entries for Super Hunt tags will be drawn for two elk, two deer and two antelope hunts as well as one moose hunt, plus one tag for all four. The winners will be drawn at 10 a.m. in the Trophy Room at Idaho Fish and Game headquarters at 600 S. Walnut in Boise. The public is welcome to attend.… moreRestoring Nutrients in Idaho Streams
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By N. S. Nokkentved - Idaho Department of Fish and Game What's that dead fish smell? In three streams in the upper North Fork Boise River, it may in fact be dead salmon. But salmon don't run up the North Fork anymore? Not without some help. About a dozen people gathered at the Idaho Power substation on Amity… moreFly Fishing Clinic Planned To Hook Women Anglers
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Women interested in the sport of fly-fishing are encouraged to sign up for a clinic designed to introduce the beginner angler to casting techniques, equipment use, knot tying, fly selection, and a personalized fishing experience on a scenic North Idaho river. The clinic will include two presentations, from 6 to 9 p.m… more