Press Releases and Articles
Hunting Season Kicks off with a Sportsmen's Breakfast
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Sportsmen's Breakfast on Wednesday, August 11, in Jerome at the Magic Valley Region office, 324 South 417East, Highway 93 Business Park, or two miles north of the Flying J. Sportsmen can come and talk to staff members about the up-coming hunting seasons, and only need… moreLearn the Basics of Shotgun Shooting
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Idaho Fish and Game and shotgun shooting instructor Mari McStay of Willow Creek Ranch are working together to offer a free shot gunning 101 - "Learning the Basic Skills of Shooting Clay birds." This clinic is geared to novice hunters to improve shot gunning skills for the upcoming bird seasons. It is intended for… moreFish and Game Seek Comments on Waterfowl Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed waterfowl seasons and limits for 2010. Biologists will present the proposed waterfowl seasons and limits to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a special meeting August 16 in Idaho Falls. Idaho Fish and Game biologists propose a 107-day hunt, the… moreCommission to Consider Sage-grouse Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game officials will present proposed sage-grouse seasons and limits for the 2010 season to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission during the August 16 meeting in Idaho Falls. Proposed sage-grouse seasons and limits are: Restrictive: Seven-day, one-bird limit statewide within sage-grouse range, except in… moreF&G Commission to Meet in Idaho Falls in August
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Monday, August 16, in Idaho Falls. The meeting, in the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls, will start with a morning executive session. After lunch commissioners will consider proposed seasons and limits for waterfowl and sage-grouse… moreSpring, Summer Chinook Fishing Ends August 4
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Fishing for ocean-run spring and summer Chinook salmon in all Idaho waters, except the Boise River, will end for this year on August 4. Non-tribal Chinook salmon fishing will close on all the waters of the Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, Lochsa, Snake, Lower Salmon, Little Salmon, and Upper… moreTag Lottery Raises Wildlife Lab Dollars
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This year's drawing for one bighorn sheep hunt in Hells Canyon raised more than $58,000 for Idaho's Wildlife Health Laboratory in Caldwell. One bighorn tag is awarded each year through a lottery. This year's lottery was conducted by the Idaho Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. One other tag is offered annually at… moreUrban Fishing for Mr. Whiskers
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By Joe Kozfkay - Idaho Department of Fish and Game For southwest Idaho anglers targeting catfish in the Snake River, times couldn't be better. As spring gives way to summer, channel catfish line up in key feeding areas by the dozens, selecting spots where the river currents bring their dinner to them as if by… moreNew Bluebird License Plate Now Available
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Idaho's distinctive bluebird specialty license plate is now available with a new look. The new bluebird design joins the other wildlife license plates - elk and cutthroat trout. All three wildlife license plates, sponsored by the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, are available from every county assessor's office… moreAsk Fish and Game: Duck Stamps
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Q. Where can I get a federal duck stamp for this fall? A. Duck stamps - officially Federal Migratory Bird Stamp - are no longer available directly from Fish and Game. They are available for $15 at U.S. post offices, and they can be ordered by buying a receipt good for 45 days for $17.75 at Fish and Game offices,… morePorcupine Lake Access Trails Temporarily Closed
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Two U.S. Forest Service trails, which provide access to Porcupine Lake, will be closed temporarily during a scheduled brook trout removal project. The trails will be closed August 9 through 13. Rob Ryan, Fisheries Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game reports that trails 642 and 114 will be closed temporarily to… morePublic's Help Sought in Deer Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a doe mule deer near Boise on July 27. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. Responding to the initial report, Fish… moreHunter Education Classes Offered in Upper Snake Region
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Hunter education courses in Idaho are taught primarily by volunteer instructors who themselves like to hunt. This means that as the hunting season approaches, the chances of finding a hunter ed class become more difficult. Fortunately, a couple of options still exist for those who want to get out and hunt for the… morePublic Meetings Set on Sage-grouse and Waterfowl Seasons
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In preparation for setting hunting seasons and limits for the upcoming sage-grouse and waterfowl seasons, the Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake regional office in Idaho Falls will host a public open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 2. The informal open house will take place at the Fish and Game office at… moreWomen's Hunting Clinic Set for Saturday August 28
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a hunting clinic to introduce the sport of hunting to women; and, to help those women who already hunt to further their hunting skills. The 17th annual Panhandle Region women's hunting clinic will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 28, at the Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol… moreSpring, Summer Chinook Fishing Ends August 4
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Fishing for ocean-run spring and summer Chinook salmon in all Idaho waters, except the Boise River, will end for this year on August 4. Non-tribal Chinook salmon fishing will close on all the waters of the Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, Lochsa, Snake, Lower Salmon, Little Salmon, and Upper… moreDeadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Tags
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Big game hunters whose names were drawn in controlled hunt drawings have until Sunday, August 1 to buy their tags. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any leftover tags are sold over the counter. The rules have changed for controlled hunt permits. Hunters who were successful… moreEnter Second Super Hunt Drawing Now
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It's not too late to apply for a second chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the second Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by August 10 with the drawing set for mid-August. Entries for two elk, two deer, and two pronghorn hunts and one moose hunt will… more