Press Releases and Articles
Southeast Region Hunting Forecast
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By Toby Boudreau - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Deer: The forecast for mule deer hunting in the Southeast Region is a mixture of good and bad news. The good news is that a fair number of deer made it into the three-year-old age class, and even some have made it into the four-year-old age class. These bucks… moreBotulism Outbreak Kills More Than 16,000 Birds
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About 16,000 to 18,000 dead waterfowl and shorebirds have been recovered from the American Falls area since Thursday, September 17. Officials from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have confirmed that the deaths were caused by botulism, a paralytic illness brought on by a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium,… moreSage-grouse Opening Shows Good Results
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Opening weekend of the sage-grouse season saw fewer hunters but more birds harvested than the long-term average. Statewide results show 1,209 hunters bagged 875 sage-grouse, overall a little better than last year when 1,245 bagged 845 grouse. The average is 1,227 hunters and 860 sage-grouse taken. "Similar to other… moreSalmon Region Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook
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Hunting seasons are coming up fast, and deer and elk in the Salmon Region should be in good condition as hunters head out this fall. A long spring and wetter than normal summer provided ample moisture for grasses and shrubs. Plants are still green at higher elevations, which means deer and elk will be able to find… moreGarwood Named Conservation Officer of the Year
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Monday, September 21, Senior Conservation Officer Lee Garwood of Hailey was named the Shikar-Safari Club International wildlife enforcement officer of the year. Garwood has been an Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer for nearly 20 years. He is stationed in the Wood River Valley of south-central Idaho which… moreFish and Game Puts Three Plots Up For Sale
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has put three plots of surplus land up for sale. One is a two-acre plot in Dixie, about 22 miles north of Mountain Home and near Anderson Ranch Dam. The second is about 6.3 acres on the west bank of the Payette River near Gardena, just north of Horseshoe Bend. Both properties… moreFish and Game Fined for Spill at Grace Hatchery
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has agreed to pay $14,000 to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency to settle alleged federal Clean Water Act violations at the Grace Fish Hatchery near Pocatello. In December of 2007, Fish and Game informed EPA that spilled disinfectants at Grace killed all of its fish, many of… moreAsk Fish and Game: Legal Shot
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Q. What kinds of shot are legal for waterfowl hunting? Is lead shot still legal for any kind of waterfowl? A. Lead shot is illegal for all waterfowl hunting, including ducks, mergansers, geese and coots. Hunters may not hunt waterfowl while in possession of shot other than nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and… moreOfficials Work to Ensure OHV Users Follow the Rules
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As the number of off-highway-vehicle users exceeds 100,000 in Idaho, the Idaho Fish and Game and the U.S. Forest Service are working to ensure they obey forest and game rules. The rules are meant to prevent habitat damage, disruption of others and reduce disturbance to wildlife. Because national forests are managed… morePelican Found Shot in Soda Springs
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about the shooting of an American white pelican in southeast Idaho. On Thursday, September 17, Nathan Stohosky, Fish and Game conservation officer stationed in Grace, responded to a call about an injured pelican seen wandering in the vicinity of Valley View… moreSaturday is Hunting and Fishing Day
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Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter Friday proclaimed Saturday, September 26, to be Hunting and Fishing Day in Idaho. With birdwatchers, hikers, mountain bikers, canoeists, snorkelers, backpackers, photographers and other recreationists, lots of Idahoans love wildlife and wild places. Hunters and anglers love them, too - and… moreWaterfowl Youth Hunt Coming Up
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Youth hunters who want an early shot at a duck or goose may participate in the youth waterfowl hunt on September 26 and 27. The youth waterfowl hunt is open to youths 15 and younger. The regular waterfowl season opens the following weekend, on October 3 in northern and eastern Idaho, and on October 10 in the… moreMentored Novices Waterfowl Hunt Planned
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Idaho Fish and Game is offering a "first-time hunter" waterfowl hunt at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. This special hunt is open to all 2009 hunter education graduates 10 years old or older. The 22 hunters chosen by random drawing will be mentored by seasoned hunters who will provide the retriever dogs, calls… moreIllegal Hunting Keeps Officers Busy
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With fall hunting seasons in full swing, so are Salmon Region conservation officers. Within the past week, local officers have responded to two calls with information from local residents. Both cases resulted in the apprehension of the violators with citations issued. During the week of September 14, Conservation… moreBotulism Likely Kills Waterfowl Near American Falls
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About 1,100 dead waterfowl have been recovered from the American Falls area since Thursday, September 17. Officials suspect the deaths were caused by botulism, a paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. Samples from dead birds are being submitted to a national… moreF&G Commission Authorizes Wolf Tag Auctions
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Wednesday, September 16, authorized Fish and Game to offer hunters a chance to own a piece of Idaho hunting history along with a chance to harvest a wolf. Idaho Fish and Game, through six nonprofit groups, will offer Idaho Wolf Conservation Tags from No.1 through No. 10,… moreAvoid Bear Conflicts: Store Food, Garbage Properly
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As hunters venture into the woods this fall, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking them to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. The past two weeks, local Fish and Game officials have relocated several young bears that have become accustomed to living… moreFoundation Creates a ÔWin' for Wildlife
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The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation has purchased 1,113 acres that will improve wildlife habitat and provide public access to open lands in Elmore County. The property, purchased from a local rancher, is dominated by sagebrush-grassland habitat, providing important low-elevation big game winter range. The property… more