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Q. If I draw for an antlered deer hunt this year, I know I cannot apply for an antlered deer hunt next year. My question is, does this affect whether I can apply for an antlered elk hunt? A. No, your application or drawing for deer in a controlled hunt has nothing to do with controlled hunts for elk (and vice versa… moreSouth Fork Steelhead Anglers Encounter The Law
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KOOSKIA - With steelhead fishing success bringing hundreds of anglers to the South Fork Clearwater in recent weeks, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) conducted three enforcement checkstations on Sunday, March 21 to check for law compliance and angling success. The three stations were located along the… moreLewiston Wildlife Habitat Area Offers Convenient Wildlife-Watching
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds teachers, youth leaders and interested individuals that the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area provides a convenient place to glimpse into Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. Located next the IDFG Clearwater Office at 1540 Warner Avenue in… moreHunter Education Course Offered In Deary
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DEARY - A hunter education course for students in the Deary area is scheduled for the evenings of March 29, 30, 31, and April 1 with a field shoot planned for April 3. For more information and to register for this class, contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 208-799-5010. The following information is… moreBluebirds Arriving In Idaho, Nest Boxes Available
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Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho: the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird, our state bird. The mountain bluebird is larger than the western and both are slightly smaller than robins. The male mountain bluebird has a very bright back and is pale blue below. The female is mostly gray with a trace of blue… moreIDFG Keeping A Close Watch On Henrys Lake!
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HENRYS LAKE - Keeping a close watch on conditions at Henrys Lake is nothing new to IDFG Biologists. Varying ice conditions combined with fluctuating amounts of aquatic vegetation can lead to conditions where the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) available for fish can reach dangerously low levels. So far this winter,… moreApply April 1 for Tag Lottery
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Hunters may begin applying April 1 for the new Access Yes! tag drawing. Expanding Access Yes! to provide more hunting and fishing access on private and public land will require additional funding. About $1.2 million is needed to meet the goal of providing hunters and anglers access comparable to access programs in other… moreClearwater Elk Herds Grow
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Recent winter big game counts show continued elk herd improvement in parts of the Clearwater Region where elk populations have been a major concern for several years. Idaho Fish and Game big game manager Brad Compton noted that not all Clearwater units are showing strong growth. Herds in Units 10 and 17 are still not… moreIdahoans Contribute to Fish and Game
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Idaho citizens helped their Fish and Game department to the tune of almost $800,000 last year through the volunteer and reservist program. A statewide value of $772,604 in donated labor, materials and equipment came from 3,227 volunteers and 146 reservists. Volunteers and reservists gave 49,099 of their hours and… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. How soon can I expect the moose, mountain goat and bighorn rules to arrive in the stores? A. The brochure for trophy animals is written for two years, so last year's brochure is still good. Stores will be stocking the brochure soon and they are available at Fish and Game offices or online at www2.state.id.us/… moreGood Fence Rows Make Good Neighbors
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The days are getting longer and spring is right around the corner. If you are fortunate enough to have pheasants as neighbors you will soon see roosters establishing breeding territories and hear the familiar two-noted crow call that males use to advertise these territories to prospective mates. Pheasants are large… moreProject WILD Workshop Offered
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A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Fish and Game's Southwest Region office at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Nampa office (465-8465) for more information… moreFish and Game Traps/Kills Mountain Lion in Boise
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Confirming months of speculation, a young mountain lion was captured and killed in a control action on Friday, March 5 near Warm Springs Mesa in east Boise. The action came on the heels of a March 4 report of a lion being hit by an automobile on Warm Springs Road. The trapping effort continues as fresh sign indicates… moreNew Fishing Hole at Meridian's Settlers Park
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Beginning this week, Treasure Valley anglers will have another close-to-home place to wet a line. The pond at Settlers Park, at the corner of Meridian Road and Ustick, will be stocked seasonally with rainbow trout from Idaho Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery. Contact the Meridian Parks… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, March 20, beginning at 9:00a.m. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should RSVP to Fish… moreIdfg To Host Coffee Shop Gathering In Menan On March 15
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MENAN - The Idaho Department of Fish… moreBluebird Nest Boxes Available
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LEWISTON - To greet the early spring arrival of Idaho's State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for a fee of $5.00. All funds received are used to purchase additional project materials and enhance the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area… moreTrappers Reminded of March 15 River Otter Season Closure And Reporting Requirements
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds trappers of the March 15 season closure for river otter in the Clearwater Region and requirements for reporting their catch. Trappers must present the pelt and entire skinned carcass, including the head and tail, to IDFG at the regional office in the… more