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Volunteers, Reservists Aid Wildlife
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How many Idahoans are ready to give time, labor and materials to help fish and wildlife? One good indication is the Fish and Game volunteer and reservist program. In 1999, more than 5,000 volunteers and reservists gave about 100,000 hours of labor and more than $200,000 worth of equipment and materials toward Fish and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. Hunting seasons are about done, but I would like to go out and do some plinking. What's required? A. If you're plinking tin cans or targets, you don't even need a license. But if you are walking around hunting ANY animal, you need a valid Idaho hunting license. This includes frequently-hunted unprotected species… moreStop! Do Not Pass Go! Go Directly to Jail!
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ST. ANTHONY - Monopoly is a fun board game and hunting is a wholesome sport, but lying to the judge about poaching is a dangerous game. A father and son poaching team from Sugar City broke the law and then gambled on a lie. They lost and drew the "GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL" card from the chance card stack. Early this… moreHunter Ed Sign-up Scheduled for Saturday January 22
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IDAHO FALLS - To many young people the purchasing of a hunting license is a rite of passage. In Idaho, like all other states, mandatory hunter education is now required before a hunting license can be purchased for the first time. Saturday marks the next opportunity for Idaho Falls youths to sign-up for upcoming hunter… moreFawn Trapping Underway
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Senior conservation officer Jeff Day, based in Elmore County, is the Safari Club International Conservation Officer of the Year. Day received the one-of-a-kind award earlier this month at the Safari Club's convention in Reno, an event attended by about 2,000. He was nominated for the award by the Deputy Chief,… moreCommission Meeting Rescheduled to January 27, 28
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has rescheduled its January meeting due to the postponement of the legislative session. The Commission will meet at department headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise, on January 27 and 28. The meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. January 27. A public hearing will be held at the same location… moreDraft Owyhee Sage Grouse Plan Available
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The draft Owyhee sage grouse conservation plan is available for public review, according to state upland bird manager Tom Hemker. The plan is a product of the Owyhee Sage Grouse Local Working Group, which includes representatives of county government, Owyhee County residents and ranchers, representatives of sportsman and… moreDuck Season Closes January 15
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Waterfowl hunters need to make the most of it: Saturday, January 15, is the last day of the Idaho duck season. Managers would rather set a season that runs through the last day of a weekend, but the federal framework allows only 106 days of duck hunting in Idaho. Public comments have consistently favored opening on a… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I shot a really big buck last fall. I would like to enter it in the record book. What do I do? A. The antlers must air dry for at least 60 days. Then, call Fish and Game at (208) 334-3746 for an entry form which has the rules and minimum measurements on it. Idaho recognizes trophy animals under the Boone and… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 6,800 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during January. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) 2,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) 1,000 Marsing Pond 250… morePublic Input Sought on 2000 Big Game Hunting Proposals
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Proposed changes in Owyhee County mule deer seasons and bull elk overharvest in unit 39 are just two issues slated for discussion during a series of Fish and Game-hosted open houses. The public is invited to attend the get together nearest them to help shape this year's hunting seasons in Idaho's Southwest region.… moreVolunteers Can Give Wildlife a Hand
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If you've ever wanted to "do something for wildlife," the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a golden opportunity for you. "We are seeking volunteers to contribute some of their precious 'spare' time to plant bitterbrush," Fish and Game volunteer coordinator Mary Dudley noted. Bitterbrush is a primary winter food… moreMountain Lion Season Closed in Hunt Unit 31
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As of January 10, the mountain lion hunting season in Hunt Unit 31 has been closed by order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). "Lion hunting in this unit was scheduled to remain open until March 31, or until five female lions were harvested, whichever came first," IDFG regional wildlife manager Lou Nelson… more
Fish and Game to Hold Ice Fishing Clinic
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Want to know more about ice fishing? Then come to the MK Nature Center's Wildlife Wednesday. On January 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Nature Center, located at 600 S. Walnut in Boise, will be holding a program entitled Ice Fishing in Idaho. Al Van Vooren, the Southwest Regional Supervisor for Fish and Game, will be conducting… moreWatch Out for Early Ice
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By Ned Horner, Regional Fisheries Manager, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Although most anglers have heard of the major changes in fishing regulations on Lake Pend Oreille, many are still wondering exactly what the changes were, what those changes were based on, and what more is being done to help rebuild the… moreCommission to Meet January 20, 21
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at department headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise, on January 20 and 21. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. both days. A public hearing will be held at the same location beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday January 19. Note: this public hearing is beginning 30 minutes earlier… moreCorrection
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A Fish and Game Headquarters news release dated 12-31-99 contained a story on the history of chukar partridge in Idaho. It included mention of the 1999 season remaining open until January 15, 2000. It INCORRECTLY stated that a 1999 hunting license and upland bird permit were valid in that portion of the hunt. To… moreTrophy Mule Deer Poachers Enter Guilty Pleas
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On December 22, Judge Lynn Brower of Bear Lake County Magistrate Court in the southeastern Idaho town of Montpelier sentenced two men for poaching a trophy mule deer in Bear Lake County. Fines and penalties totaled $1271 each. Joshua C. Christensen 21, of Montpelier, and Cody A. Christiansen 22, of Soda Springs, entered… more