Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Wolf Tag Refunds
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Q. If the court cancels Idaho's wolf hunt before I get a chance to hunt, how do I get a refund for my tag? A. The money from the sale of wolf tags goes to general wildlife management, which includes things like elk surveys and wolf research. If legal action closes the season before October 9, hunters who want a refund… moreYouth Pheasant Hunting Clinic Scheduled Near Deary
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Area hunters between the ages of 12 and 15 will have an opportunity to participate in the Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic scheduled for September 26. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Troy-Deary Gun Club and on private land west of Deary. "This will be a great opportunity to introduce young hunters… moreWolf Tags Went on Sale Monday
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Hunters already were waiting when Idaho Fish and Game started selling wolf tags at 10 a.m. Monday, August 24. The first ticket at the Fish and Game headquarters was sold to John Dennis of Kuna. But the very first ticket, Monday morning, was sold to Adrienne Peterson at Jim's Pawn Shop in Middleton. A hunter may buy… moreLeftover Controlled Hunt Tags Go On Sale Tuesday
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Controlled hunt tags not issued during the regular drawing for deer and elk will go on sale statewide August 25. Tags will go on sale at 10 a.m. Mountain Time and 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Tags are available for 547 deer, 295 elk and 69 January 2010 elk X-hunts as well as 55 fall turkey tags. There are no leftover tags… moreSuper Hunt Winners Announced
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Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings were picked Monday, August 17. One Super Hunt Combo ticket was drawn that entitles the winner to hunt for one each elk, deer, antelope and moose. Seven other winners were picked for single species with tags for two elk, two deer and two antelope hunts as well as… moreFall Chinook Season Opens September 1
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The fall Chinook salmon harvest season on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam opens Tuesday, September 1, the same day Snake River steelhead harvest season opens. It will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week until October 31 or until further notice. Fishery managers predict the largest… moreThe Peregrine is Back
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Many of the people and organizations who participated in the recovery of the peregrine falcon marked the 10th anniversary Thursday, August 20, of the bird's removal from the federal endangered species list. Officials from Idaho Fish and Game and The Peregrine Fund, located at the World Center for Birds of Prey in… moreIdaho Salmon and Steelhead Days
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The annual Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days, September 9 through 11, celebrate the biology, history and economic and cultural significance of salmon and steelhead. During the three day event, as many as 2,000 fifth-graders participate in hands-on outdoor activities. A salmon barbecue is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday… moreAsk Fish and Game: Waterfowl Regulations
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Q. When can I pick up my 2009 waterfowl regulations? A. The waterfowl rule brochure has been updated with new seasons approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in mid-August. The brochure has been sent to the printer and is expected to be available by the end of the month.IDFG Euthanizes Black Bear for Human Safety
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A black bear that had become accustomed to being around people and eating human related foods, such as bird seed and garbage, was euthanized by biologists on August 23. The 10- to 12-year-old female bear had been trapped the previous day after it had shown a total loss of fear of people and had made numerous… moreFish and Game Seeks Information on Illegal Elk Kill
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information on the closed season taking of a cow elk on August 16 in the Panhandle Region. The fresh carcass of the animal was discovered in the East Fork of the Hayden Creek drainage. Idaho Conservation Officer Rick Bogar located the carcass and determined the animal was shot below… moreSportsman's Breakfast Planned in Orofino
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Plan to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast Meeting September 1 at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Orofino. Wolves, Dworshak Nutrient Enhancement and Deyo Reservoir will highlight the meeting. Hosted by Idaho Fish and Game, the breakfast meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the restaurant at 220 Michigan Ave. "… moreWomen's Hunting Clinic Set for September 12
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The Idaho Department of 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 16th annual Panhandle Region women's hunting clinic will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at the Coeur d'Alene… moreFly Fishing Clinic Set to Hook Women Anglers
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Wade aside men - more women are likely to be hip deep in your favorite river soon. A fly fishing clinic specifically for women ages 12 and older will be held in Lewiston to introduce beginner anglers to casting techniques, equipment use, knot tying, fly selection, how to read water and, most importantly, how to catch… moreIdaho Fish & Game Commission Sets Wolf Hunt Limits
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Monday, August 17, set harvest limits for Idaho's first public wolf hunting season this fall. Fish and Game models indicate Idaho now has at least 1,000 wolves. The population increases at a rate of about 20 percent a year, without hunting. The commissioners adopted a strategy… moreF&G Commission Sets Waterfowl Seasons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during its meeting, Monday, August 17, approved waterfowl seasons for 2009, including a new spring light goose hunt in parts of the state. The season will open for the maximum number of days allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A season on canvasbacks re-opens, the bag… moreFall Chinook Harvest Season Set to Open
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, Monday, August 17, approved a fall Chinook harvest season on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam. The season opens Tuesday, September 1, the same day Snake River steelhead harvest season opens. It will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week until October 31… moreCommission Sets Sage-grouse Seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission Monday, August 17, set the 2009 sage-grouse season. The season in most of Lemhi and part of Custer counties was reduced to seven days with a daily one-bird limit and two birds in possession. There were no changes in sage-grouse seasons in: Southwestern Owyhee County, 23-day season… more