Press Releases and Articles
New Upland Rules Book to Include Turkeys
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Turkey hunters looking for the new rules won't find them in a separate turkey rules book anymore; the turkey rules have been combined with upland game and furbearers. Idaho Fish and Game officials decided that since turkeys are classified as upland game birds, combining the rules into one book would save time, effort… moreEmergency Winter Feeding
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Idaho Fish and Game is preparing for emergency winter feeding of deer in the Boise County area. Winter conditions have become extreme in the South Fork of the Payette River drainage from Banks to Lowman, and portions of the Boise River drainage. In concurrence from the Regional Winter Feeding Advisory Committee,… moreIdaho Needs Your Help Again
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Last fall when Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter asked Idahoans to help restore sagebrush habitats that went up in smoke during the summer's wildfires, nearly a thousand people volunteered. They collected 3,500 pounds of sagebrush seed for the Murphy Complex and Warm Springs Fires. "The volunteer sagebrush seed… moreSuper Hunt Tickets on Sale Now
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It's time to apply for a chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at the Fish and Game headquarters by May 31 with the drawing set for June 16. So what's a Super Hunt? It is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed… moreBighorn Sheep Tag Auction Brings Record Bid
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The winning bid in an annual auction for an Idaho Special Bighorn Sheep permit set a record this year. Frank Miles of Cecil Lake, British Columbia, bid $65,000 for the tag in the auction Friday, February 8, at the annual convention of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep in Salt Lake City. That's the most… moreAsk Fish and Game: Deer Patrols
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Q. What is Fish and Game doing to help prevent the slaughter of deer on Highway 21? A. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers have teamed up with Ada County deputies and the Idaho State Troopers in an educational effort designed to reduce deer-auto collisions. Over the next couple of weeks, officers will be… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "In last week's column you described several hunting and fishing opportunities available this time of year. You left out numerous shooting clubs and the shooting preserves. Does the Department maintain a list of those opportunities?" Answer: I apologize to… moreFinal Mule Deer Plan Ready for Review
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The final Mule Deer Plan is complete and ready for public review. Idaho Fish and Game has completed a final statewide Mule Deer Management Plan for consideration during the Idaho Fish and Game Commission's March 5-7 meeting in Boise. The final plan was developed after soliciting public comments on a draft during… moreCommission to Consider Big Game Seasons
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Big game hunters may want to set aside some time in the first week of March, when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission is expected to set the seasons for big game hunts. The Boise meeting, March 5-7, will be at Fish and Game headquarters, 600 S. Walnut St. Commissioners are expected to set seasons for deer, elk,… moreFish and Game Closes Boise River Wildlife Management Area
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The Idaho Fish and Game has closed the Boise River Wildlife Management Area to public access to protect wintering big game. The closure includes Fish and Game lands in Ada, Elmore, and Boise counties known as the Boise River Wildlife Management Area. The area was closed to prevent wintering wildlife from wandering off… moreHuman Activity Can Harm Wintering Wildlife
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Winter can be a tough time for wildlife. Fortunately, Idaho's native big game animals are adapted to surviving the extreme winter conditions that occasionally occur in the Intermountain West. Some individual animals die even during the mildest winters. Extended harsh conditions mean greater losses. Weather is one… moreWeather Becoming Critical For Big Game
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When it comes to precipitation, it's often feast or famine. Winter storms have brought much needed snow to recharge reservoirs and provide hope for next years irrigation needs. But things are starting to look tough for certain herds of deer and elk. As part of its annual monitoring program, the Winter Feeding Advisory… moreFish and Game Director to be Guest on Public Television
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Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen will be a guest on Idaho Public Television's Dialogue at 8:30 p.m., MST, Thursday, February 7, 2008.Ask Fish and Game: Using Two-Pole Permit for Ice Fishing
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Q. Can I use a two-pole permit for ice fishing in Idaho? A. It depends. In most of the state, there are no restrictions on the number of holes, but an angler can fish with up to five poles or lines at a time, and up to five hooks per line. A two-pole validation does not allow more than five lines while ice fishing.… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "Now that the waterfowl and upland bird seasons are closed, what's left for an avid hunter and angler to do?" Answer: There are still numerous hunting and fishing oriented opportunities open to the avid hunting and angler. I first would remind everyone to… morePublic Invited to "Not Just Another Fish Story"
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Have you ever wondered how scientists count fish? If you're angling for some fascinating answers, head over to the Salmon Regional Fish and Game office at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12. It's "Not Just Another Fish Story" when Tom Curet, regional fishery manager, takes you on a real world journey from river bottoms to… moreAsk the Conservation Officer (CO)
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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I just read a discouraging summery about hunting and fishing trends in the U.S. on the internet. What is the Fish and Game doing to increase recruitment and generate interest in hunting and fishing?" Answer: You are referring to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife… moreHurry, Access Yes! bids accepted through February 15
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for landowners interested in providing access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities in the Magic Valley Region. Access Yes! is in its fifth year and continues to gain popularity with landowners and sportsmen. The program compensates private landowners… more