Press Releases and Articles
Super Hunt Drawing Set
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The first Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing is set for 10 a.m. Monday, June 15, in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. The drawing will be for eight elk, eight deer, and eight pronghorn hunts as well as one moose hunt; one "Super Hunt Combo" ticket also will be drawn that will entitle the… moreTime to Apply for Leftover Moose Permits
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The application period for leftover moose controlled hunt permits starts Monday, June 15, and runs through June 25. For a list of hunt numbers and leftover permits available, go to the controlled hunt page: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/leftover/leftover_moose.cfm. Any permits left over from this… moreF&G Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Changes
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on a dozen proposed rule changes. The changes would clarify existing rules, make changes to improve fishing opportunities, increase management flexibility and correct errors in state rules. The Fishery Bureau will submit the proposed rules to the Idaho Fish… moreCultivate a Lifelong Fishing Buddy, Take a Child Fishing
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By Mike Demick, Idaho Department of Fish and Game When a six-year old yells, "I got a fish!" the thrill of that one moment lives for days, sometimes years for both youngster and adult. Fishing with youngsters can provide memories for a lifetime. It provides a time to bond, talk, listen to their stories, ask them… moreAnother Chance to Hunt Bighorns In Idaho
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Hunters who were unsuccessful in Idaho's 2009 bighorn sheep controlled hunt permit drawing have one more chance to hunt bighorn sheep this year. They can buy Idaho 2009 Bighorn Sheep Raffle tickets through the Idaho chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Each year the foundation markets one bighorn sheep raffle tag for… moreComment on Sage-grouse Implementation Chapter
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The Idaho Sage-grouse Advisory Committee is looking for public comments on the chapter that would put the 2006 sage-grouse conservation plan into action. The committee has completed a draft of the implementation chapter for the 2006 Conservation Plan for the Greater Sage-grouse in Idaho. The committee is accepting… moreThree Falcon Chicks Banded, Declared Healthy
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The peregrine falcon chicks that hatched three weeks ago in a nest box in downtown Boise were fitted Saturday with bands that will inform researchers about their age, sex and hometown. Thousands of people have been watching the growing chicks and their parents via a webcam that went online for the first time this… moreAsk Fish and Game: Archery Fishing?
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Q. Do you need an archery permit to bowfish? A. No. Archery permits are only required for hunting. But a valid Idaho fishing license is required to fish with a bow. Fishing with a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear or mechanical device, excluding firearms, is permitted only in the taking of bullfrogs and unprotected… moreChinook Limits Change in Clearwater
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As of the end of fishing hours Sunday, June 7, no adult Chinook salmon, 24 or more inches long, may be taken on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the Orofino Bridge. Anglers may keep only Chinook salmon less than 24 inches in total length, commonly referred to as jacks, in that stretch of river until… moreAnglers Urged to Take Rainbows in Lake Pend Oreille
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If $15 were not enough, anglers will have one more reason to harvest the rainbow trout they catch from Lake Pend Oreille this year. Idaho Fish and Game has implanted micro-tags into the heads of about 100 rainbow trout that were caught and released in the lake. The "passive integrated transponder" (PIT) tags are worth… moreWomen's Hunting Clinic Set for June 20
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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 female hunters further their hunting skills. The 16th annual Panhandle Region "Women in Hunting" clinic will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol… moreChinook Limits Changed in Lower Clearwater
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As of the end of fishing hours Sunday, June 7, no adult Chinook salmon, 24 or more inches long, may be taken on the mainstem Clearwater River downstream of the Orofino Bridge. Anglers may keep only Chinook salmon less than 24 inches in total length, commonly referred to as jacks, in that stretch of river until further… moreWildlife Workshop for Educators in Post Falls
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Teachers,don't let your summer pass you by - Get WILD. Idaho Fish and Game will host a WILD about Early Learners workshop for educators of pre-Kindergarten to second grade to help them learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom. The workshop can also be taken by teachers of older… moreMoose, Sheep and Goat Results Available
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Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats controlled hunts now are available along with drawing odds. To find the results go to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/msg.cfm for drawing results, and http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/odds.cfm… moreAsk the Conservation Officer
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By Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "What's the deal with this new sticker being required on boats? I heard it had something to do with snails so I thought it would be a fish and game issue." Answer: You are no probably referring to the Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker. The 2009… moreLeftover Moose Permits Available
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Idaho Fish and Game has eight leftover moose controlled hunt permits available. The application period runs from June 15 through June 25. Any permits left over from this drawing will be available first-come first-served beginning July 10. Permits available are: 1 in hunt number 3046, hunt area 12-3. 2 in hunt… moreGo Fish, No License Needed
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The one day each year that a fishing license is not required for anyone is Free Fishing Day - this year on Saturday, June 13. To go fishing on any other day, anglers will need to buy a fishing license. Children under age 14 never need a fishing license. All other fishing regulations still apply. Be sure to check… moreEarly Hunt Applicants Win Cash
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Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall. They were the winners drawn from early applicants in the big game controlled hunt application period, which ends June 5. Those who applied by May 10 were eligible to win $550. The $450 prize was awarded for filing by May 25. The… more