Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Fish and Game Hosts Winter Feeding Workshop
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting a winter feeding workshop for the public on Saturday, May 31, at the Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 South 1st East in Preston. The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a lunch will be provided to workshop participants. The workshop is free to the public,… moreIdaho Fish and Game Hosts Town Hall Meeting
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting a Town Hall Meeting for the public on Tuesday, May 20, at the Larsen-Sant Public Library, 109 South 1st East, Preston. The meeting is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Though all questions and comments are welcome, the main focus of the Town Hall Meeting will be a… moreControlled Hunt Harvest Results Available Online
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Controlled hunt harvest estimates for deer, elk and antelope are now available on the Fish and Game Website. The address is: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/ch/harv.cfm. The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts runs through June 5. Applications may be made by… moreFishing Season Opens Soon
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The traditional opening of fishing season, and the official launch of summer in Idaho, is Saturday May 24. Unless listed under regional exceptions in the rule book, fishing is open on Idaho rivers and streams from May 24 through November 30. Most lakes and reservoirs and ditches and man-made canals are open year… moreEnforcement Chief Completes Leadership Training
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Jon Heggen, enforcement chief for Idaho Fish and Game recently graduated from the National Conservation Leadership Institute, an intense seven-month experience to address one of the nation's conservation challenges - preparing and retaining leaders. In the next 10 years, nearly one-third of today's natural resource… moreStill Time to Enter Super Hunt Drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 40 big game tags. The tags are handed out to 34 winners in two drawings. Tickets are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn… moreElk Plate Goes Digital
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What do television and elk license plates have in common? Both are going digital. The brightly colored and newly re-designed elk wildlife license plate became available May 9 at county auto-licensing offices throughout Idaho. The earlier elk design is no longer available. In 2007, the Idaho Transportation Department… moreThere's No Place like Home
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By Jennifer Jackson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Just outside of Soda Springs is a unique place known by many names; some call it Soda Springs Hills; others may shorten it a bit and call it Soda Hills. Then there are those who apparently like numbers and refer to the area as the Ninety-Percent Range. Whatever… moreAsk Fish and Game: Turkey Shooting Hours
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Q. The newest and latest upland game book, which now includes turkeys, doesn't have the legal shooting hours for turkeys. Can you help? A. Legal shooting hours for turkeys are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Use caution; be sure of your target before you shoot.Remember Safety Rules When Hunting Ground Squirrels
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By Rick Carlson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game As the snow slowly leaves the valley floor, avid outdoorsmen and women are anxious to get out and about. Some hunters head out to enjoy the nice spring days by hunting those pesky little ground squirrels. Even though this is not a big game hunt, ground… moreFish and Game Sets Meetings on Wolf Hunting Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a series of public open house meetings around the state to get comments on proposed seasons and rules for Idaho's first ever wolf hunting season. Meetings have been set in all seven Idaho Fish and Game regions. Panhandle Region: Meetings begin at 7 p.m. For… moreFish and Game Commission to Meet in Jerome
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Idaho's first wolf hunting season and the first Chinook fishery in more than 30 years on the Upper Salmon River are among the issues the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will tackle during the May 21-22 meeting. The two day meeting will include a tour of the Murphy Complex Fire and a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday,… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Wolf Hunting Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on the proposed 2008 wolf hunting seasons and rules. The proposed seasons and rules are available at all Fish and Game offices and on the Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/. The Idaho Wolf Population Management Plan… moreApply Early, Win Big Bucks
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts runs through June 5. Hunters who apply early not only avoid the last-minute rush, but they have a chance to win cash. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual early application contest for 2008 for those controlled… moreLong-Time Hunter Education Instructors Recognized
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On Saturday, May 3, 22 Clearwater Region volunteer hunter education instructors were honored by Idaho Fish and Game for 20 years or more of participation. Each year the Fish and Game honors area volunteer instructors who have donated their time and efforts to the hunter education program, said James Reed, Clearwater… moreCelebrate Migratory Birds on Saturday
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Bird enthusiasts of all ages can celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10, at several Treasure Valley locations. This event is a world-wide annual event to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation. This year's theme for International Migratory Bird Day is "Tundra to Tropics" to call… moreAsk Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Applications
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Q. The controlled hunt application has 10 spaces, but my license number has 11 numbers. What am I supposed to do? A. Yes, license numbers have 11 digits - a set of three digits, then two and then six. Until application forms are updated, this year simply enter the "8" in the single space on the mail-in form instead of… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Wolf Hunting Rules
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a series of public open house meetings around the state to seek comments on the proposed 2008 wolf hunting season framework. The meetings will be announced by regional offices. The proposed seasons and rules are available at all Fish and Game offices and on the Fish… more