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Early Hunt Applicants Win Cash

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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn from early applicants in the big game controlled hunt application period, which ends June 5. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $550. The $450 prize was awarded for filing by May 25. The… more

Leave Baby Animals Alone

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The beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for Idaho's deer, elk and pronghorn. With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to leave… more

F&G to Conduct Two-Year Study of Elk Movement

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In the late spring of 2009, Idaho Fish and Game plans to launch a two-year study of the timing, duration and direction of seasonal migrations for elk summering in Unit 61 in Island Park area. "This work will differ from previous research efforts in the Island Park Zone because we will capture and radio-collar newborn… more

Take Me Fishing Trailers

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Idaho Fish and Game's two new fishing trailers are beginning their tours of local ponds in Southwest Idaho and the Magic Valley this week. The trailers are stocked with fishing gear and bait, and they're hard to miss with their bright colorful fish illustrations. The idea is to make the equipment and instruction… more

The Best Day of School

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By Mark Rhodes, Idaho Department of Fish and Game I can remember a few of my school days, but I don't remember any quite like this one. On May 28, about 40 fifth-graders from Spirit Lake Elementary spent their "school day" at Round Lake State Park, north of Coeur d'Alene. The curriculum for the day included how to… more

Ask Fish and Game: Bass Limits?

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Q. What's the limit on bass, and is it the same for largemouth and smallmouth?? A. In Idaho, largemouth and smallmouth bass are lumped together in the rule book. Limits are for the total of largemouth and smallmouth bass together. The bag limit and size restrictions depend on the water. For general rules waters,… more

Fishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Pond Tour

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Stocked with equipment and information, Idaho Fish and Game's new fishing trailer will soon be making the circuit at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. The trailer, its exterior wrapped with vibrant fish illustrations, is hard to miss. "It's eye-catching for… more

Nutrient Enhancement and Salmon Season Highlight Sportsmen's Meeting

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The Clearwater Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will provide coffee and donuts at a sportsmen's meeting Tuesday, June 2, at 3316 16th St., Lewiston. The meeting begins at 6:30 a.m. and will include presentations on the Dworshak Reservoir nutrient enhancement program, as well as reports on the spring… more

Ask the Conservation Officer

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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "What are the laws about what citizens can do to protect themselves and their property from wolves?" Answer: The answer is spelled out in Idaho Code 36-1107(c). In part this law says: "Wolves may be disposed of without permit by livestock or domestic… more

Chinook Season Set on the Upper Salmon River

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On May 14 the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved Chinook salmon seasons for several river reaches in Idaho, including the upper Salmon River between the city of Salmon and the Sawtooth Hatchery near Stanley. Unlike other salmon fisheries in the state, when the season opens in the upper Salmon River on June 20, no… more

Salmon Bag Limit Cut in the Lower Clearwater River

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No adult Chinook salmon may be taken on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the Cherrylane Bridge effective at the end of fishing hours Monday, May 25. But anglers may still keep four Chinook salmon less than 24 inches in total length, commonly referred to as jacks, per day in that stretch of river until… more

Time Now To Sign Up For Depredation Hunts

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The sign-up period to participate in depredation hunts this year runs through June 30. Special controlled hunts are sometimes used to relieve big game damage problems on agricultural crops. If these hunts are needed, they will be held on short notice, involve small areas and be limited to a few hunters. Any Idaho… more

Deadline Closing in on Super Hunt Drawing

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There's still time to enter the drawing for the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Idaho Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 for the first drawing set for June 15. Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawing is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game… more

F&G Wants Comments on Bear Lake Management Plan

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Idaho Fish and Game managers are seeking comments on a proposed fishery management plan for Bear Lake. The 2009-2013 Bear Lake Fisheries Management Plan is a joint effort by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The two agencies share management authority for the fisheries… more

Ask Fish and Game: Keeping Road Kill

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Q. If I find a dead animal along the road, can I keep it? A. It is illegal to pick up wildlife hit by vehicles. Protected wildlife that has died of natural or accidental causes is considered the property of the state. Parts of animals that have died from natural causes may be kept for personal use. These parts, such… more

Nesting Swans at Sand Creek Delay Access

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The continued attempts of trumpeter swans to nest at the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area means that Idaho Fish and Game will again delay opening access to parts of the area until July 1. Areas specifically restricted from fishing and public access until July 1 include Ponds 2 and 4 in the main pond complex. "… more

Horsethief Reservoir Needs Summer Host

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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2009, serving as host for the Idaho Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. Applications are currently being accepted for the position of camp host at the… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: What's this I hear the Fish and Game Department is 110 years old? I thought the Department began in 1938. Answer: May 5, 2009, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game celebrates 110 years of fish and wildlife conservation in Idaho. This statement may… more