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Hunter and bowhunter education registration set

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JEROME - Youth wanting to apply for controlled hunts this spring need to plan now to sign-up for one of several hunter education classes that are being offered by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. To help students find the class they need, the department will have five registration sites, each with a number of… more

Mule deer fawns captured and marked to assess winter survival

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JEROME - Mule deer in the Magic Valley Region are in good physical condition and after trapping and radio collaring 26 fawns in the South Hills, biologist will be able to monitor their survival throughout the winter. "The deer look to be in very good shape," said Randy Smith, Magic Valley Region Big Game Manager for… more

February Fish and Game Breakfast Meeting Cancelled - Next Scheduled March 1

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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds hunters and anglers that the February 1 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. Agenda topics include reports on the waterfowl and big game… more

Watchable Wildlife Tax Checkoff and Wildlife License Plates Support Nongame Programs

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LEWISTON - It's tax time again, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourage wildlife enthusiasts for continued support by donating to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on the 2004 state income tax forms. Checkoff donations support nongame wildlife like songbirds, birds of prey, amphibians and reptiles,… more

2005 Wild Turkey Regulations Available

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LEWISTON - Hunters looking forward to hunting turkeys in Idaho this year will find the 2005 Wild Turkey Seasons… more

Grangeville Fish and Game Officer Honored

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GRANGEVILLE, ID - Idaho Department of Fish and Game District Conservation Officer George Fischer of Grangeville, has been named Idaho's National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. To recognize the valuable contributions of Fischer and other wildlife law enforcement officers, the NWTF… more

Two Local Advocates for Youth & Women's Hunting Sports Awarded Special Hunt

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LEWISTON, ID - Jill Green, an Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) volunteer hunter education instructor, and Chelsey Luna, a 15-year old from Weippe were each recently awarded a free exotic game hunt in Texas. The recently formed Jack O'Conner Hunting Heritage and Education Center (JOHHEC) of Lewiston, ID will… more

Public Comment Sought on Andrus WMA Draft Management Plan

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From chukar hunting to elk hunting, hiking to fishing, Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area (WMA) offers outdoor recreation for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. Those recreational users now have the opportunity to shape management activities at the WMA. The Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area (WMA)… more

Idaho Deer and Elk Weather the Storm

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Fish and Game workers and volunteers are feeding several hundred deer and elk after a winter storm hit Southern Idaho in early January. The storm, which caused major flooding in California, just clipped Idaho, brought enough snow to raise concern about Idaho's most hunted big game animals. The herd hit hardest is in… more

Bighorn Sheep Introduced Into Lost River Range

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Sixty-two bighorn sheep from Montana's famous Sun River herd left their transport trailers and climbed into the hills around Borah Peak over the weekend of January 8-9. Biologists of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game released the animals after working with local livestock owners, businesses, County Commissioners,… more

Nature Center Teaches Energy Savings

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If you've received your December gas bill, you know the cost of heating your home has gone up. There are some simple things you can do to save money during the cold winter months, and you can learn about them for free. The MK Nature Center is hosting a Home Energy Conservation Workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m… more

Apply Now for Spring Bear and Turkey

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Hunters hoping to participate in controlled hunts for black bear and turkey this spring have only 30 days to apply for permits. The competition for the limited number of permits is expected to be fierce again this year. Last year more than 2,500 applicants put in for 509 turkey permits, and more than 700 applied for… more

Ask Fish and Game

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Q. I know I can use an electronic call to hunt coyotes but somebody told me they can be used for cat hunting, too. Is that true? A. Generally, that is not true. Mountain lions have long been classed as a big game animal in Idaho and electronic calls are not legal in hunting big game animals except (you knew this was… more

Hunter, Bow Hunter Education Instructors Needed

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JEROME - With the growing demand for hunter and bow hunter education in the Magic Valley, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for new volunteer instructors in Wood River Valley, Twin Falls, Wendell, Gooding, Burley, Filer, Carey, Bliss, Jerome and Hanson. Part of the criteria for being a volunteer… more

Mule Deer Buck, Fawn Populations Strong

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JEROME - Idaho Department of Fish and Game's early winter mule deer composition counts indicate good fawn production and good buck ratios in several of the Magic Valley Region's management units. Department biologists and conservation officers surveyed portions of units 45, 52, 54, and 56 by helicopter and from the… more

Conditions At Henrys Lake Still Looking Good For Trout

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HENRYS LAKE - When you're responsible for managing a world class fishery like Henrys Lake, you can't afford to turn your back on things even though the fishing season is closed. Because Henrys Lake Hatchery Manager Damon Keen lives on-site at the Henrys Lake Hatchery, he is able to keep his hand on the pulse of the lake… more

Project WILD Workshop Offered In Lewiston

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LEWISTON - A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for February 1, 2, and 3 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers and youth leaders are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Lewiston office (208… more

Panhandle Lakes Offer Excellent Ice Fishing

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As best I can tell, the last time I was thinking seriously about ice fishing was late in 2001. We simply haven't had cold enough weather to freeze the surfaces of area lakes the past two winters. While the winter of 2004-2005 has been mild, recent cold temperatures have many area lakes frozen over and ice-fishable.… more