Press Releases and Articles
Hunting for Memories
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By Scott Reinecker - Idaho Department of Fish and Game I love this time of year. To me, nothing beats a clear cool morning wrapped in a slight breeze that entices the turning leaves to let go and freefall silently to the frost-bitten ground. My eyes and ears are drawn skyward as Canada geese rise off the lake and… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for December 16 at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. This year's sale includes pickups, cars, SUVs, camp trailers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATV's and boats. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-8250,… moreAsk Fish and Game: Elk Tags
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Q. I bought my new hunting license but when I asked for my elk tag, I got something that looks like just a receipt. I want to make sure I can hunt in one of the capped elk zones, so now what? A. The receipt for resident big game tags is offered as a convenience, so you only have to make one purchase. Resident general… moreBald Eagles Are Back for the Watching
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As consistent as the calendar, bald eagles have returned on schedule to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun, and the numbers of our national symbol available here for our viewing enjoyment grow every day. As of last Saturday, December 5, about 35 eagles were… moreBow Hunter Education Courses Offered In Lewiston
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Beginning archery hunters wanting to pursue game in Idaho next year are encouraged to register for a bow hunter education course scheduled in Lewiston. The course will from 6 to 9 p.m. December 11, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 12 at the Lewiston Fish and Game Office, 3316 16th Street. Students can register… moreCraig Mountain Gates Remain Closed Until More Snow
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December 5 marks the beginning of the snowmobile season on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. However, Idaho Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that all access gates to secondary roads will remain closed until 16 inches of snow accumulates. The gates are designed to enhance… moreIdaho Steelhead Season Still Open
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Steelhead harvest fishing season is open on the Boise, Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. The fall steelhead harvest season remains open through December 31. Check the 2008-2009 fishing rules book for river segments open to steelhead fishing. The steelhead limit on the Clearwater is two fish per… moreFourth Wolf Hunt Nears Limit in North Idaho
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Wolf hunters have taken four wolves as of Monday, November 30, in the Palouse-Hells Canyon zone in north Idaho where the limit is five wolves, leaving one wolf until that zone closes. The zone includes big game management units 8, 8A, 11, 11A, 13 and 18. Three other zones already have closed. The wolf season closed… moreThinking of Ice Fishing?
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Cold weather at the higher lakes and reservoirs in Idaho is starting to get anglers thinking about ice fishing. Ice fishing can add months of enjoyable fishing. Most lakes and reservoirs are open year round, and if the weather is cold enough, ice on these waters can be safe and provide good fishing for yellow perch… moreAsk Fish and Game: Lifetime License
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Q. Does Fish and Game sell five- or 10-year hunting fishing combo licenses for adults? A. No. Fish and Game offers annual license and lifetime license certificates. These licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license holder and are available to all residents of Idaho. If a lifetime certificate holder moves out of… moreWinter Feeding Advisory Committee to Meet
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A meeting of the Southwest Region Big Game Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office, 3101 S. Powerline Road, Nampa. The meeting is open to the public. Winter feeding advisory committees have been established in each of Fish and Game's… moreFrom the Field: Mule Deer Capture and Radio-Collaring
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By Jim Lukens, Idaho Fish and Game Across the state, biologists will be capturing and collaring mule deer from the beginning of December through mid-January. This year the goal is to collar 66 does and 330 fawns statewide. In the Salmon Region, our goal is 11 does and 62 fawns. With a total of almost 1,000 active… moreNature Center Plans Holiday Bird Seed Sale
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The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center will host its third annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 5. Stock up on winter bird seed and find that special gift for the outdoor person on your list. Assorted types of locally-preferred bird seed will be available in small to large bags. Bird… moreFish and Game Seeks Answers in Two Wildlife Cases
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for information to help solve two wildlife violations involving a mule deer buck and an elk in southeast Idaho. A mule deer buck was discovered in sagebrush-covered private property west of the Twin Lakes north dam. It is likely that the deer was shot sometime during… moreFish and Game Seeks Help Solving Elk Poaching
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot and left a bull elk discovered November 23 in the Dent Acres area northeast of Orofino. Officers say the four-point bull elk was shot from the Elk River - Backcountry Byway road on or about November 23. The entire elk carcass was left to rot. "What a… moreSteelhead, Salmon Smolt Monitoring to Highlight Morning Meeting
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Area wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a Sportsmen's Meeting at 6:30 a.m. December 1, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. A presentation on Fish and Game's smolt monitoring program will highlight the meeting. This program provides information on the migrating… moreAnti-Vehicle Device found on Craig Mountain
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently discovered an anti-vehicle device on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. The homemade device, a truck tire filled with concrete and rebar spikes, was concealed in an area commonly used for illegal off-roading and was likely placed to discourage this… moreMore Steelhead Coming to the Boise River
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, Idaho Fish and Game plans to stock 300 or more steelhead in the Boise River from Glenwood Bridge to Barber Park Tuesday afternoon November 24. Anglers hoping to tangle with one of the 4- to 10-pound hatchery steelhead need a 2009 fishing license and a $12.75 steelhead permit, good for 40… more