Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt? A. The application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a… more
Convert GPS Coordinates and Display Online
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This website allows you to convert UTMs or other XY coordinates to different formats and then display the result on a Google Map or Topo map.
http://www.rcn.montana.edu/resources/tools/coordinates.aspx
Snake 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, April 11, beginning at 9:30a.m. Volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Volunteers should RSVP to Fish and Game volunteer coordinator Michael Young at the… moreBig Game Rules for 2009 on the Web
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The Idaho big game hunting seasons and rules brochure for 2009 seasons is available now from Fish and Game and on the Website. The rules brochure is available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/. The same brochure is in the printing process and copies will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices… moreGrizzly Bears Beginning to Stir from Winter's Slumber
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As the withering storms of winter lay down a final blanket of snow across the highlands of the Upper Snake Region, grizzly bears have begun to stir within their dens, awakened by biological alarm clocks telling them that it is time to get up and move out in search of food to replenish the fat reserves that were burned up… moreYellowstone Grizzly Managers to Meet In Bozeman
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Mortality limits for male and female grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem were exceeded in 2008. And that's likely to be the most interesting topic during a meeting of the Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee April 15 and 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, Mont. Two years after the grizzly bear was… moreF&G Seeks Comments on Pelican Management Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 24, approved releasing a management plan for white pelicans in Idaho to the public for a 30 day review and comment period. Biologists, concerned about the effects of American white pelicans on Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the Blackfoot River, developed the plan to manage… moreWolf Delisting Rule 1 in the Federal Register
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The federal rule that would remove gray wolves in Idaho from the endangered species list was 1 in the Federal Register Thursday, April 2. The delisting of the northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf population becomes effective May 4, which is 30 days after the publication of the final rule. U.S. Fish and Wildlife… moreSilent Secret of Snakes - Live from Idaho and Beyond
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Do snakes have legs? What kinds of snakes live in Idaho? What do I do if I see a rattlesnake? Which snake has a name based on the first "Olympic" games? Do boa constrictors live in Idaho? These and other snake secrets will be answered at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the MK Nature Center, 600 South Walnut, Boise.… moreAsk Fish and Game: Fishing from a Camel's Back
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Q. I keep hearing that it's illegal to fish from the back of a camel in the state of Idaho. I suspect this is someone playing a joke, or perhaps it's illegal to fish while riding an animal, but it just sounds funny to talk about camels (i.e. perhaps it's equally illegal to fish from the back of a zebra, a rhino or a… moreYellowstone Grizzly Managers to Meet In Bozeman
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Mortality limits for male and female grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem were exceeded in 2008. And that's likely to be the most interesting topic during a meeting of the Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee April 15 and 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, Mont. Two years after the grizzly bear was… moreSpring Chinook Season Set to Open in April
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It looks like Idaho will have a spring Chinook salmon fishing season in the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers. Seasons open April 25 on the Clearwater, the lower Salmon, Little Salmon and the Snake rivers. A season opens May 23 on the Lochsa River, and a season opens June 20 on the Salmon River from Shorts' Creek… moreSalmon Poisoning Can Kill Dogs
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Warning to steelhead and salmon anglers: Sharing your catch with your dog can be an act of kindness that kills. Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal illness seen in dogs that eat the flesh or entrails of raw ocean-going fish such as steelhead and salmon. Characterized by parasites infected with a… moreMoose, Sheep, Goat Applications Due
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April is not just tax month; it's also the month to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts. Applications for these controlled hunts will be accepted from April 1 through April 30. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, and with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet.… moreHunters Can Help Citizens Against Poaching
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Hunters who are applying for a controlled hunt might consider helping the fight against poaching, and it won't cost them an extra dime. The major source of revenue for the Citizens Against Poaching program - also known as CAP - is a check-off on controlled hunt applications. Simply check the "Yes" box, and $1 of the $… moreAsk Fish and Game: New Big Game Book
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Q. When will the new big game books be available? A. The 2009 Big Game Seasons and Rules books are at the printer. They are expected to be on the street by mid-April. They also will be available on the Internet by that date at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.Lawmakers Host 'Fish with a Legislator' Event
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Politics and fishing come together at Nampa's Wilson Springs area on Saturday, April 4 for a "Fish with a Legislator" fishing event. From noon to 2 p.m., Ada and Canyon County lawmakers will be visiting with constituents and wetting a line at the popular fishing destination. The family-oriented event is being… moreIdaho is Ready and Able to Manage Wolves
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By Cal Groen, Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game The recent decision by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to remove gray wolves in Idaho and Montana from the endangered species list was great news for our state. Idaho has been preparing for this day in wolf management for nearly 15 years. Idaho Fish and… more