Press Releases and Articles
Moose with CWD Found in Western Wyoming
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A 3-year-old female moose has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Star Valley in western Wyoming, officials there report. The disease has not been found in Idaho, and there are no known human health implications. CWD is a fatal neurological disease of deer, elk and moose that affects the brain, causing… moreImprovements to Farragut Shooting Range Under Way
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has begun construction of earthen berms and backstops at the Farragut Shooting Range near Coeur d'Alene to meet noise and safety requirements. Fish and Game is working through a contractor to reduce noise and safety concerns in response to a 2007 court order and to meet noise… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet November 5 and 6 at the Clearwater regional office in Lewiston. The meeting starts with a commission tour of the Potlatch River from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. A public hearing will start at 7 p.m. that evening in the Clearwater regional office, at 3316 16th… moreVehicle, Equipment Auction Set
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A public auction of vehicles and other equipment used by Idaho Fish and Game is set for November 19 at Dealers Auto Auction, 3323 Port Street in Nampa. This year's sale includes more than 50 vehicles, camp trailers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATV's and tractors. To contact Dealers Auto Auction call 208-463-… moreAsk Fish and Game: Make the Call
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Q. What should I do if I think I see somebody poaching? A. Get as much information as possible, such as a description of the person or persons, a description and license number of any vehicles, and note the location. Then "Make the Call" to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999. It is staffed 24… morePheasant Hunt Opens in Southern and Eastern Idaho
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The regular pheasant season opens in southern and eastern Idaho areas 2 and 3 on Saturday, October 18. The season opened in northern Idaho area 1 on Saturday, October 11. On opening day, shooting hours start at noon in areas 2 and 3 and end one-half hour after sunset. For the remaining season shooting hours start… moreTrespassing, Road Hunting - Spoiling Hunting's Future
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By Kurt Stieglitz, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Unfortunately, one of the telltale signs of the fall hunting season is fresh orange paint along fence lines and newly posted "No Trespassing" signs. One of the most common complaints Idaho Fish and Game investigates this time of year is hunters trespassing.… more46 Geese Shot and Left in Town's Dumpsters
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Somebody apparently shot 46 geese on Saturday, October 4, and dumped them in three Dumpsters in City Park in Soda Springs. The dead geese were found in Dumpsters along East 1st South the following day, on Sunday, October 5. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for information about the killing and… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Lewiston
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The next Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting will be November 5-7, at the Clearwater region office in Lewiston. The meeting starts with a commission tour of the Potlatch River from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. A public hearing will start at 7 p.m. that evening in the Clearwater region office. Regular… moreTalkin' Turkey with Teachers in Project WILD Workshop
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Teachers, have you heard about the newest Project WILD workshop? It's called WILD About Turkeys, and it will be flying in just in time for Thanksgiving. Join us from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 7, and then again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, at Snake River High School near Blackfoot. This new… moreOnline Bighorn Sheep Hunter Poll Available
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for some help in revising the state's Bighorn Sheep Management Plan. No changes have been proposed yet, but wildlife managers are looking for hunters' opinions about possible changes that might be considered in application rules, season dates and weapon types, which may… moreCreatures of the Night Return to Nature Center
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It has all the trappings of Halloween night: skulls, howls and a flickering fire, but Creatures of the Night at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center is not what it appears. "It's education with a Halloween twist. Kids come out; it's not trick or treating, and it's not scary," said Brenda Beckley of the Nature Center. "… moreAsk Fish and Game: Harvest Reports
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Q. If I shoot a moose, how do I file a harvest report electronically? A. All big game hunters are required to file harvest reports, but only hunters of deer, elk or pronghorn can file electronically. Others must bring in antlers, horns or the entire animal to be checked at Fish and Game offices, an official check… moreCraig Mountain Visitors Advised of Activities
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions visitors of the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area near Lewiston to be aware of increased land management activities planned during the hunting season. Salvage logging will occur on Bureau of Land Management and Fish and Game lands north of Madden Corrals from October 13… moreFish Limits Suspended at McCall's Fish Lake
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has suspended fish bag, possession, and size limits at Fish Lake effective October 9, 2008 through November 15, 2008. Anglers with a valid fishing license are encouraged to catch as many fish from the lake as they can eat. As part of the limit suspension, licensed anglers may… moreYouth Pheasant Hunt Scheduled in Salmon
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A free youth pheasant hunt is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 1, in Salmon. Participants will meet at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Salmon Region office, 99 Highway 93 N, where they will learn about pheasants and hunting with dogs. The group will then meet at the Lemhi County Shooting… morePheasant Hunt Opens Saturday in North Idaho
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The regular pheasant season opens in northern Idaho on Saturday, October 11. The season opens October 18 in Areas 2 and 3 in southern and eastern Idaho. In northern Idaho, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. In Areas 2 and 3, shooting starts at noon on opening day. For… moreSteelhead Harvest Seasons to Open
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Steelhead harvest fishing season opens Wednesday, October 15, on the Clearwater River above the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12 near Lewiston. The fall steelhead harvest seasons on the Clearwater from Memorial Bridge to Clear Creek, on the South Fork from its mouth to the confluence of American and Red rivers, and… more