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Spring Chinook Seasons Open Soon

Tue, 04/13/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Meeting by conference call April 13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to open seasons for spring chinook salmon April 24 on the Mainstem and North, South and Middle forks of the Clearwater River, the Lower Salmon River and Little Salmon River, the Upper Snake River and Lower Snake River. The Lochsa River is set… more

Don't feed the animals

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Along with the green grass and flowers, spring often produces several uninvited guests to neighborhoods throughout the Magic Valley Region. Skunks, raccoons, bears, foxes, and coyotes can often become spring and summer nuisances if trash and food sources aren't handled correctly. Skunks and raccoons are… more

Preparing young fishermen

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

JEROME - Warm weather and long spring evenings are giving Magic Valley residents a great reason to go fishing. But like most outdoor activities there are always a few safety precautions to take before heading out. Some of the most common events associated with fishing excursions, include: insect bites, scrapes,… more

Anxious Anglers - Give Trout A Try

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

LEWISTON - Anglers anxious for the spring chinook salmon season to arrive are reminded that many local lakes and reservoirs can provide plenty of great fishing action. "Grab your fishing pole and go catch some trout close to home, " says Robert Hand, fisheries biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "… more

Talking Turkey

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

John Nelson - Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Clearwater Region Before we know it, the April 15 general season opener will be here and we can again match wits with those elusive toms. Over the past few years, opportunity for people to hunt these magnificent birds has increased, as has the turkey population. Please… more

Bid on the Wild Side

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Contact: Gayle Valentine, Executive Director Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation or Lynnea Compton at (208) 334-2648 If fishing, river floating, backpacking and bird watching are on your "to do" list this year, you may want to tune into the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's fourteenth Annual Radio Auction on April… more

Protected Species List Altered

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

All of Idaho's bats, reptiles, amphibians and a few ground squirrels have been listed as protected nongame species with the approval of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The Commission acted at its meeting in Boise March 24-26 to alter the list of species protected in Idaho by the Department of Fish and Game.… more

Ask Fish and Game

Mon, 04/12/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

Q. I am 21 and in the military. I want to apply for a controlled elk hunt this year. Do I have to take hunter education? A.That depends. If you can show that you have had a valid hunting license in Idaho or another state, no. If you are a first-time hunter born on or after January 1, 1975, Idaho law requires you to… more

Upland Game, Falconry, And Trapping Seasons To Be Discussed

Thu, 04/08/2004 - 00:00 | idfg-staff

The public is invited to comment on this year's upland game, falconry, and trapping seasons at an open house hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The open house is slated for Wednesday, April 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Fish and Game's Coeur d'Alene office, 2750 West Kathleen Avenue. Individuals with… more