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Idaho Fish and Game Seeks Angler Comments for 2006-2007 Fishing Regulations
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LEWISTON - Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries management staff will host a series of open house meetings to gather input and comments related to potential rule changes for the 2006-2007 general fishing regulations. All open house meetings will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time at the following: -… moreFisheries Managers Seek Input
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Fisheries managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game want your opinion about proposals for the 2006-2007 fishing rules. Fish and Game is proposing three statewide rule changes. The first would allow anglers with a second pole validation to have up to 10 lines when ice fishing. The second would remove… moreSalmon Counts Picking Up
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Fishery Managers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are cautiously optimistic about an increase in the number of Chinook salmon moving up the Columbia River. On Sunday April 24, more than 3,500 Chinook passed Bonneville, bringing the total count to nearly 12,000. "That's the kind of daily count we would… moreSalmon Regional Office Dedicated
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Visitors to the Salmon Region office find a new building replacing the old facility at the same address in Salmon. The new facility was dedicated April 22 with about 100 residents and officials from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation as well as Fish and Game on hand. Steve Barton, Treasurer of the Idaho Fish… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q: I noticed that the new big game regulations include new fees for licenses and tags, but at the top it says "previous fees in effect until July 1". Does this mean I'll save money if I buy my license before then? A: You will save money if you buy any Fish and Game license or tag prior to July 1, the beginning of the… moreIdfg Hosts Open House For Comments On 2005 Sandhill Crane, Dove & Early Goose Seasons
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IDAHO FALLS - As part of developing seasons for hunting sandhill cranes, doves and goose next fall the Idaho Department of Fish… moreMadison County Magistrate Named Judge Of The Year
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REXBURG - At their recent annual banquet in Boise, the Idaho Wildlife Federation along with the Idaho Conservation Officers Association, named Madison County Magistrate Mark S. Rammell as Judge of the Year. The award was jointly presented to Judge Rammell by Federation President Kent Marlor of Rexburg and Idaho… moreSalmon Counts at Record Lows
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Biologists up and down the Columbia River are shaking their heads over the behavior of this year's upriver Chinook salmon run, including Snake River spring and summer Chinook. Based on the 10 year average, about 28 percent of the run should have passed Bonneville Dam by now, but the run total through April 18 was… moreAngler Ideas Sought by Fish and Game
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Fishing rules for 2006 and 2007 are in the early stages of development and anglers are encouraged to share their ideas with Fish and Game at one of two upcoming open houses. Fish and Game's Nampa office, located at 3101 S. Powerline Drive, will host an open house on Wednesday, May 4, while the Fish and Game McCall… moreFees Rise July 1
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Got your fishing or hunting license yet? If not, you may want to get it now. On July 1, both resident and nonresident Fish and Game license and tag fees will go up. Most fees are going up by about 10 percent, a few are more and some are even going down. If you are thinking about a Lifetime License, now is the time to… moreApril 30 Deadline for Trophy Species
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Hunters planning to apply for controlled hunt drawings for moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goats have until April 30 to file. Tag and permit fees must be paid up front when applying for trophy species hunts, making the cost $165 for residents and $1,515 for nonresidents. Hunters may apply at Fish and Game offices or… morePatience, Perseverance Pays Off for Youth Turkey Hunter
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By George R. Fischer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game In 1777, Benjamin Franklin stated "The answer to most of life's solvable problems is patience and perseverance." Bailey Cullin, age 10 of Grangeville, never studied Franklin's theories on life, but her patience and perseverance paid off as she bagged a whopper… moreTwo Generations Work to Improve Mule Deer Habitat
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Working in a steady rain, students from Highland High School's Environmental Academy Class spent part of a spring weekend planting bitterbrush at the Harkness Burn. Their goal for the morning was to improve habitat for mule deer and other Idaho wildlife by planting 1,500 antelope bitterbrush seedlings on a steep burned-… moreWin Big Buck$, Apply For Controlled Hunts Early
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Hunters who apply early for this fall's controlled hunts for deer, elk, black bear and antelope can win big bucks in either of two ways: draw a tag and hunt one in the field, or be the lucky winner of a drawing worth $550 and $450. The applications are accepted during the whole month of May, but only those received by… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. My buddy told me about an 800 number to call to get a deer tag in Unit 45. Is this something you guys are doing at Fish and Game? A. No way. Fish and Game offices have taken a flurry of calls recently with callers describing a variety of offers involving particularly desirable deer tags. The one thing almost all… moreSnake 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 23, beginning at 9:00a.m. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Food and refreshments will be provided, so volunteers should RSVP to Fish… moreTime to plan for fall hunts
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JEROME - Sportsmen have a number of options to draw coveted controlled hunt tags for the coming hunting season. Currently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is taking applications for trophy species, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, or moose permits. The application period started April 1, and will… moreMule Deer Initiative Now on Web
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is focusing efforts on improving mule deer populations, habitat and hunting, and now you can follow the progress online. The Mule Deer Initiative web page is now up and running on Fish and Game's website. The web page is designed to inform Idahoans about the difficulties facing… more