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Q. How many chances are there if I put in for one of these Supertag or Super Slam drawings? A. It's a little complicated, but the total number of tags is 40. There will be two separate Supertag drawings of 16 each, with five deer, five elk, five antelope and one moose tag in each drawing. You pick the animal you want… moreSportsman's Breakfast Scheduled June 1 At Helm Restaurant
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LEWISTON - Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the monthly Idaho Department of Fish and Game breakfast meeting to be held at the Helm Restaurant in Lewiston, on June 1 at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast agenda will include reports on the salmon season, upcoming free fishing day events; as well as the upcoming season on… moreYoung Wildlife - Best Left Wild
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LEWISTON - With May and June being the peak time for Idaho's wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) offers this simple suggestion to well-intentioned people finding baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Leave them alone. Most young wildlife picked up by well-meaning, concerned… moreAnglers Urged To Review Regulations Before Casting A Line
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LEWISTON - With Saturday, May 29 marking the beginning of Idaho's general fishing season, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) encourages all anglers to review the current fishing regulations before casting a line. "Anglers just need to take a little time to read the regulations if they want to avoid… moreFishing Season Begins May 29
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Idaho fishing waters that are not open all year long will be open May 29, the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend. Most lakes and reservoirs as well as most larger rivers are open to fishing year- round in Idaho, but some smaller lakes and most streams are open from May 29 through November 30. Anglers should… moreCAP your Tag with a Dollar Donation
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Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reminds ethical sportsmen to stop a game thief by donating a dollar on their controlled hunt applications this spring. Donations from hunters during the controlled hunt application are critical to the poaching hotline as it provides funding for rewards and staffing. "Well, you can… moreTurkey Money Tracks
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By Al Van Vooren, Regional Supervisor Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Southwest Region During the past few weeks, several thousand camo-clad hunters have been traversing Idaho in pursuit of tom turkey. And as they've left home and traveled rural Idaho, frequenting gas stations, restaurants and other businesses,… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I'm interested in the supertag drawings. How many tags will be awarded, and for what species? A. Twelve deer, 12 elk, 12 antelope and four moose tags are being offered and will be valid for the 2004 hunting season. In each of two drawings there will be six deer, six elk, six antelope and two moose tags awarded. One… moreWomen's Outdoor Clinic Scheduled For June 25-27
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LEWISTON - Fly fishing, archery hunting, outdoor survival, map and compass reading, and rifle, shotgun and muzzleloader shooting skills are just some of the topics being offered in the 9TH annual Women's Outdoor Clinic to be held at the Hell's Gate State Park on June 25-27. Sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish… morePublic's Help Sought in Sturgeon Poaching Case
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A nine-foot white sturgeon was recently poached from the Snake River near Kuna, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hoping the public can provide additional information to bring the poachers to justice. In addition, Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the… moreApply Now for Controlled Hunts
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JEROME - Want to win $400 and possibly draw a controlled hunt permit for deer, elk, antelope or black bear this fall? If so, it's time to apply for controlled hunts. Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can win big bucks in either of two ways: draw a tag and… moreYouth hunting clinic planned for June 17
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JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Youth Hunting Clinic, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jerome Rod & Gun Club. Students will be instructed in shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader and archery shooting; blood trailing, conservation, ethics, and traditions of hunting. Shotguns, muzzleloaders,… moreMake plans to go fishing on Free Fishing Day
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JEROME - Looking for a fun summer time activity close to home? Try fishing. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting five Free Fishing Day events in the Magic Valley Region on June 12. With the help of Walmart, Blue Lakes Sporting Goods, Sportsman's Warehouse, Bass Hunters, Wood River Land Trust and… moreOfficials to Discuss Whitefish in the Big Lost River
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Biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the USDA Forest Service will be holding a public meeting this month to discuss the current status of the fish populations, with an emphasis on mountain whitefish, in the Big Lost River drainage. Over the last several years biologists have been working to learn… moreElk Calf Capture Planned
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As part of a long-term investigation, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin capturing and placing radio collars on about 30 elk calves in each of two north central Idaho study areas during late May and early June. Calves less than four days old will be spotted from a helicopter, then biologists will… moreBird Days Celebration in Boise
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International Migratory Bird Days will be celebrated at the MK Nature Center and Deer Flat Refuge May 15. The events will start at 8 a.m. with two bird walks led by naturalists. One will start at the MK Nature Center Education Building at 600 South Walnut in Boise and the other at the Deer Flat National Wildlife… moreRadio Auction Benefits North Idaho Students and Families
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A north Idaho outdoor science center is a step closer to completion thanks to a fundraiser by the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The fourteenth annual radio auction on April 28, 2004 raised more than $8,000 for the Waterlife Discovery Center in Sandpoint. The center,… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How can I try for a leftover moose or other trophy animal permit? A. This year, for the first time, left-over moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep permits will not be immediately offered over the counter but will go into a second drawing to be held June 30. Applications will be taken from June 15 through June 25… more