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Fish and Game to Host Nampa Sportsman's Breakfast

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Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at the Fish and Game regional office in Nampa, hosted by department staff. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m Saturday, January 10, at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Coffee and pastries will be available for all attendees. "It's really an opportunity for folks from… more

Fish and Game to Host Mountain Home Sportsman's Breakfast

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Plan now to attend a Sportsman's Breakfast at AJ's Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at 1130 Highway 20, just off of Interstate-84 at exit 95. Fish and Game staff will buy coffee for all attendees, with breakfast available for a… more

Egin-Hamer Area Closure Starts January 1

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The Egin-Hamer Road closure in the Upper Snake Region begins on January 1 and lasts through the end of March on lands south of the and until April 30, north of it. To help keep things straight, the signs marking the area north of the Egin-Hamer road are fluorescent orange, while the signs for the earlier opening… more

Cold Water Endangers Hunters, Anglers

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Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. Waters are cold now while waterfowl hunters enjoy the last few weeks of the seasons, and many anglers are still fishing. Overloaded boats and failure to wear life jackets are leading… more

Elk Survival Study Update Released

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Ongoing work by Idaho Fish and Game research biologists on the survival of radio-collared female elk in Idaho shows the role of predators varies across the state. An update of the ongoing-research recently was presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. In summary, the research showed that four elk management… more

Horsethief Reservoir Seeks Summer Host

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Horsethief Reservoir is a summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans. But the right person could spend the entire summer there in 2009, serving as host for the Idaho Fish and Game-owned reservoir and camping area. Applications are being accepted for the position of camp host at the popular… more

Craig Mountain Gates To Open

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With major snowstorms covering the area recently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin opening access gates on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston. The gates are designed to enhance wildlife security not to restrict snowmobile use. The gates will remain open until March 15,… more

Ask Fish and Game: Trespass Laws

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Q. If the land is not posted, can I still be cited for trespassing? A. State code includes several laws on trespassing with different requirements for different situations, but most require permission to enter another person's land to hunt, fish, trap or retrieve game if it is cultivated, fenced or posted with signs… more

Managing Fish and Wildlife is Expensive Work

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By Cal Groen, director Idaho Fish and Game Idaho Fish and Game receives no general state tax dollars. All our revenues come from license and fee sales or from federal and private grants. But increased costs are affecting Fish and Game's ability to do its job. That job is protecting Idaho's wildlife heritage,… more

Spring Steelhead Season to Start

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Anglers who want to go steelhead fishing on New Year's Day will need a new fishing license. The spring steelhead season starts January 1 and runs through April 30, with three exceptions. On the Little Salmon River the season runs through May 15; on the Salmon River from Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek, about a… more

Stalking Pheasants in Wildlife Management Areas

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By Clair Kofoed, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Now that big game seasons are winding down and a little time remains before last minute holiday shopping begins, it may seem like an ideal time for some pheasant hunting on one of Idaho Fish and Game's wildlife management areas. Well yes, it is a nice time to crate… more

Fish and Game Searching for AWOL Radio Collars

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By Evin Oneale, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Just after October 15 - the statewide general elk season opener - two valuable global positioning system elk radio collars suddenly went off the air. The two bull elk in question were trapped and collared in the Sawtooth elk zone in early 2008, and the odds are long… more

Ask Fish and Game: New Big Game Books

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Q. When will the big game rule books for 2009 be available? A. They should be available in early April. The 2009 books will go to the printer right after the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets the 2009 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion at a special meeting March 23 and 24. They will be… more

Comments Sought on Payette Lake Lake Trout Fishing

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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the angling public about a proposal to outfit and guide paying clients on Payette Lake for lake trout. The proposal being considered by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association Licensing Board would amend McCall Angler's operation area to include the ability to sell trips to… more

Craig Mountain Gates Remain Closed Until More Snow

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With the lack of snow on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that all access gates will remain closed until more snow accumulates. The area opens annually to snowmobiles December 5. This date was selected in cooperation… more

Hunting Seasons Still Open

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Many big game hunting seasons have ended, but there's still plenty of hunting open through the end of the month and through the winter. Seasons are open for geese, ducks, coots and common snipe through January 16 in the northern and eastern parts of the state and through January 23 in the southwest. The season is… more

There Is No Such Thing As 100 Percent Safe Ice

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By Matt Sheppard, Idaho Fish and Game I'm not sure whether I fall into the majority or minority on this issue, but literally speaking, I flat out don't like ice over water. The only two places I like ice are at the bottom of my drinking glass or at the hockey rink - you never hear of a hockey player falling through… more

Getting Ready for Winter Feeding in Garden Valley

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Winter's first snows have already fallen and disappeared from the Garden Valley area. But with cooler weather and the holidays upon us, real winter weather can't be far away. It's a busy time for Idaho Fish and Game staff members, as they prepare for heavy snow that may come to Garden Valley and for a big game winter… more