Press Releases and Articles
Hound Hunting Rules Changed
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Meeting in Stanley July 13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the rules for hound hunting, making it possible to accompany a hunter without having to have a hunting license. The change is effective immediately. Previously, anyone who accompanied a hunter using hounds was required to have a hunting license.… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I drew on a controlled hunt. Is there a deadline for picking up my permit and tag? A. No, you can pick it up anytime up until the hunt closes, at any license vendor. It will cost $6.50 for the permit, plus the cost of the tag. If you already have a general-season tag, you will need to exchange it for the controlled… moreSalvage Fish From Fish Creek Reservoir!
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In a recent decision, the IDAHO FISH AND GAME Commission has removed the limit restrictions on all fish in Fish Creek Reservoir in Blaine County. Effective immediately, there is no limit on the number of fish anglers may take from Fish Creek Reservoir proper, Fish Creek below the reservoir dam, and Lava Lake. The Fish… moreSpaces Still Open for Hunter Ed Classes
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Several upcoming rifle hunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region still have spaces available for those who missed the registration week. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 must complete the state-approved hunter education course before buying a license to hunt in Idaho. If you plan to hunt this year, this… moreBlackstone Reservoir Goes Dry
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If you've been planning a fishing trip to extreme southwestern Idaho, scratch Blackstone Reservoir off your list. The reservoir is bone dry. The state's newest "trophy" fishery located near Grasmere began draining several weeks ago when a water release valve failed. The 40+ acre reservoir drained quickly in the days… moreWolf Plan Comment Sought
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The draft plan for managing wolves in Idaho once they come off the federal list of endangered species is up for public review until September 1. The plan, which was written by a committee established by the Idaho legislature, can be found on the Fish and Game web site at www.state.id.us/fishgame in the "What's New"… moreIdaho Fish Art Winner Named
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Arimo junior high school student Crystal Clark was the Idaho winner in the second annual Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest. All the state winners for the Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest were recognized at the State-Fish Art Expo at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 2-4. A massive… moreCommissioners Honor Instructor
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Charles Cox of Shelley was honored recently by the Fish and Game Commission for his contributions to hunter education. Commissioners gave their award for "Continuing Our Heritage" during their meeting at Stanley July 13. Cox started teaching hunter education in 1979. In his long career as a volunteer instructor, he… moreHunt Drawing Results Available
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Hunters who have been successful in drawings for deer, elk, antelope, fall black bear, and wild turkey controlled hunts will be notified by postcard by July 10. Unsuccessful applicants will not get a card in the mail. Results can also be learned by calling 1-900-896-3729, at a charge of 75 cents per minute; or looked… moreInput Sought on Outfitting for Turkeys
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Idaho's wild turkey population and hunting opportunity has increased dramatically over the past decade. Tag sales increased from 1,333 to 16,781 between 1989 and 1999. Similarly, the harvest increased from 228 to 5,458 turkeys during the same time. With this increase in popularity, some hunters have asked, "why not allow… moreTiger Muskie Angler Name Corrected
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The correct spelling of the name of the angler who holds the current state record for tiger muskie is Dave Tacheny. The last name was misspelled in a news release on the record in last week's news package.Ask Fish and Game
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Q. It's too hot in the valley and I'm ready to head to the high country for some fishing. Fish and Game used to publish a guidebook to high mountain lakes, but now you don't. Why not? A. A number of years ago, the department did publish such a book which was extremely popular with many anglers but irked a lot of… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season is Closed
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Anglers are reminded that the fishing season for hatchery chinook salmon on the South Fork of the Salmon River closed July 5. Salmon cannot be targeted by anglers fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River, even if the fish are to be released. Fish and Game director Rod Sando signed the South Fork closure notice… moreUnfilled Controlled Hunt Permits On Sale July 15
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Leftover tags for deer, elk, and turkey that did not fill during the regular controlled hunt permit drawing in June will be sold over the counter at the Magic Valley Region Fish and Game Office and regional vendor outlets on Saturday, July 15. All leftover tags are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. For our… moreHailey Bowhunter Education Class Dates Set; Register Now!
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A bowhunter education class for all first-time archers will be held in Hailey from July 17 through July 20; each class session is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class will be held in the basement of the new Blaine County Courthouse. This will be the last opportunity to attend a bowhunter education course in Blaine County… moreLeftover Permits on Sale July 15
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Permits which did not sell in the recent controlled hunt drawings will go on sale at Fish and Game license vendors July 15. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. Mountain Time and 9 a.m. Pacific Time. A total of 2,220 permits are available for deer hunts, mostly in hunts for antlerless deer or in youth hunts. The youth hunts… moreSouth Fork Salmon Season Closes Tonight
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The season for hatchery chinook salmon on the South Fork of the Salmon River will close at 9:00 p.m. tonight, July 5. Fish and Game director Rod Sando signed the South Fork closure notice today after fisheries staff advised him that the quota for incidental catch of listed chinook salmon had been reached. Seasons on… moreSalmon Season Closes In Three Areas
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Fishing for spring chinook will close July 4 on the Little Salmon, mainstem Clearwater and the North Fork Clearwater at the end of the legal fishing day, 9 p.m. The 9 p.m. closure is for Mountain Daylight Time on the Little Salmon River and 9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on the mainstem and North Fork Clearwater Rivers… more