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Anderson Ponds open for fishing

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Anglers anxiously awaiting the opening of the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area's four Anderson ponds, the Bass ponds, Big Bend Ditch, Goose Pond and the pond west of Highway 30 need wait no longer with it opening on July 1. The late opening date of July 1 will protect nesting waterfowl on the WMA. The season closes… more

Controlled Hunt Drawing Results Online

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Hunters who applied for elk, deer, antelope and bear controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing. For controlled hunt drawing results go to: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/deab.cfm, and for controlled hunt odds, go to: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/… more

Salmon Forecast Revised, Some Seasons to Close

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Idaho Fish and Game salmon managers have revised projections of Chinook salmon returns to Idaho and determined that some salmon fishing seasons on the Little Salmon, North Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers must close. Salmon fishing will close at the end of fishing hours on Tuesday, July 1, on… more

Salmon Seasons Open on the Fourth of July Weekend

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Though salmon fishing closes Tuesday on several river segments, two rivers will remain open over the Fourth of July weekend, providing a combined 63 miles of river open to salmon fishing. Almost 30 miles of the Upper Salmon River is open for salmon fishing, a stretch that has not been open to recreational salmon… more

Find Nearby Family Friendly Fishing Waters

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Want to know good places to take a youngster fishing? Need directions on how to get there? What kind of fish will you find? Need some tips to make your first fishing trip a success? Each of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's seven regions across the state has a brochure to answer your questions and get you and… more

Commissioners to Meet In Post Falls in July

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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in the conference room in the Cabela's store in Post Falls July 23-25. A public comment period is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday July 23. The commissioners will consider five proposed rule changes that would: Eliminate evidence-of-sex requirement for meat being transported… more

Think Outside the Box to Keep Bears Out of the Food Box

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You don't have to be Yogi Bear to figure out that campers bring all kinds of yummy things into the woods. Because the chances for bad things to happen to humans and bears skyrocket when bears get undeserved rewards, a coalition of groups has been working to make it tougher for bears to get into trouble at the Island… more

Officials Look into Wolf Death, Nonlethal Controls

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Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the death of a wolf shot northeast of Stanley. Fish and Game biologist Jason Husseman retrieved the carcass of the wolf on June 16. As in all wolf shootings under state law, this incident is being investigated. An ongoing collaborative effort to reduce conflicts between wolves… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I saw a Fish… more

Ask Fish and Game: Fishing in Closed Waters

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Q. With spring salmon season closed in the Clearwater, can I still fish catch-and-release for salmon? A. You can't fish for salmon in areas closed to salmon fishing - not even catch-and-release. You can fish for other species that are open for fishing in waters that have salmon. But if you unintentionally hook a… more

Chinook Salmon Run Forecast Revised and Some Salmon Seasons to Close

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Idaho Fish and Game hatchery managers have revised projections of Chinook salmon returns to Idaho and determined that some salmon fishing seasons on the Little Salmon, North Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers must close. Salmon fishing will close at the end of fishing hours on Tuesday, July 1, on… more

F&G Asks Anglers to Fill Out Report Cards

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Who ever heard of report cards during summer? Aren't the long lazy days of the season set aside for outdoor pursuits like fishing? Sure they are, and Fish and Game is asking you to combine both with the new Fishing Report Card program. Here is how it works. When you visit your favorite fishing spot in southeast… more

Grizzly Coordinating Committee Members Honored

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Seeley Lake, Montana - Members of the Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee were honored recently for their role in grizzly bear recovery as part of 25th anniversary celebration of Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. The grizzly bear was listed as a threatened species in 1975, in 1983 the Interagency Grizzly Bear… more

Salmon Fishing Summary: What's Open, What's Closed

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Salmon Fishing: Closed Salmon fishing is closed on these rivers: Clearwater River mainstem downstream of the South Fork Clearwater River. Middle Fork Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the confluence of Lochsa and Selway rivers. Snake River downstream from Hells Canyon Dam. Lower Salmon River mainstem… more

F&G Commission to Consider Rule Changes

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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on five proposed rule changes this summer. Fish and Game has proposed five changes that would: Eliminate evidence-of-sex requirement for meat being transported from a commercial meat processor. Allow disabled archery hunters to use crossbows with nonmagnifying scopes… more

Super Hunt Winners Announced

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Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings were picked June 16. One Super Hunt Combo ticket was drawn that entitles the winner to hunt for one each elk, deer, antelope and moose. Twenty-five other winners were picked for single species with tags for eight elk, eight deer and eight antelope hunts as well as… more

Critter Club - Desert Animals

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Did you know that Southern Idaho is a cold desert? Join the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center in exploring the lives of desert animals. Find out about the fascinating and diverse desert animals that call Idaho home. Each session learn about a different desert animal and make art to take home. Join the fun from 12:30-2… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Results

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Q. When can I find out whether I was drawn in the controlled hunt drawing? A. Idaho Fish and Game is compiling big game controlled hunt applications. Results of the drawings for deer, elk and pronghorn controlled hunts will be available by July 10. Fish and Game will announce when the results are available. Winners… more