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Idaho Conservation Officer Receives Pogue-Elms Award

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Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Tony Latham has been named the Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies announced the honor this week during the association's summer conference in Newport Beach, Calif. Latham was nominated by Regional… more

Fish and Game News Releases to go on Twitter

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Starting with this news release, Idaho Fish and Game will put news releases out on Twitter. Only headlines and a link to the Fish and Game Web site will be available. Joining the social network is one way the agency is trying to reach a broader audience with interests in fish and wildlife management issues. Anyone… more

Upper Salmon River Chinook Season Update

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The Chinook salmon fishing season will remain open on the upper Salmon River, upstream of the city of Salmon, through the weekend. Idaho Fish and Game fishery managers will assess the fishery on Friday for the likelihood of additional fishing days next week. Anglers already have taken a total of 1,463 adult Chinook… more

Ask the Conservation Officer (CO)

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by Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: "I heard some folks at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir were issued citations for not draining their boat live wells. How can that be a violation?" Answer: Over the last several years, exotic or introduced fish species such as walleye, crappie, and small… more

Hunter Education Courses Winding Down

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There's still time to enroll and complete a hunter or bowhunter education course before the 2009 hunting season. But time draws short. All available courses are posted on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Click on the Hunter and Bowhunter Education Registration box in the bottom middle of the… more

Bowhunter Education Course Offered in Ahsahka

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Beginning archery hunters wanting to pursue game this year are encouraged to register for a bowhunter education course offered in Ahsahka July 25 and 26. This will be the final archery course offered in the Orofino-area before big game archery season begins. The course will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25,… more

Bear Who Bit Hunter Located

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DNA is a powerful tool. Preliminary results of saliva from one of the bite marks where a female grizzly bear bit a hunter on June 28 returned a match to a radio-collared grizzly with three cubs. The hunter was one of three eastern Idaho black bear hunters who got an unpleasant surprise on the morning of June 28… more

More Salmon Coming to Boise River

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Idaho Fish and Game plans to bring another load of Chinook salmon to the Boise River from the Rapid River Hatchery Tuesday afternoon, July 14. About 200 fish will be split between only two sites - the Glenwood Bridge and Barber Park. The fish are scheduled to arrive between 2 and 4 p.m. Tuesday. A Chinook salmon… more

Chinook Season Update

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Chinook salmon fishing has closed on the South Fork Salmon River, but seasons remain open on the upper Salmon River, upstream of the city of Salmon, and on the Boise River. From Salmon upstream to the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River on the upper Salmon River, the daily bag limit is six fish, no more than two of which… more

Deadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Tags

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Big game hunters must buy controlled hunt tags by August 1. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeit. After a second drawing, any leftover tags are sold over the counter. The rules have changed for controlled hunt permits this year. Hunters who were successful in a controlled hunt drawing no longer have… more

Record Chub Caught in Southeast Idaho

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Dianne Jensen of Idaho Falls on June 29 caught a record setting Utah chub in Blackfoot Reservoir. The lunker was caught on spinning gear with 10-pound test line. It weighed 1 pound, 11.3 oz. with a length of 16.25 inches and a girth of 9 inches. The previous record was held by Deborah Krick of Rigby, who caught a 1… more

Ask Fish and Game: Controlled Hunt Tags

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Q. When can I buy my resident deer and elk tags? A. Resident general season and controlled hunt tags are available at any vendor location now, except for the capped elk zone tags. The following capped elk zone resident tags go on sale August 1 at midnight Mountain Daylight Time. Elk zoneTag typeNo. Available… more

Chinook Salmon Releases

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Salmon Region of Idaho Fish and Game would like to notify anglers that Pahsimeroi Hatchery has been stocking jack salmon (those less than 24 inches) into both Kid's Creek and Blue Mountain ponds. They are also "recycling" excess adult salmon back into the river below the Pahsimeroi River. Sawtooth Fish Hatchery will… more

Chinook Season: South Fork Closes to Adult Salmon

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At the end of fishing Tuesday, July 7, the South Fork Salmon River will close to harvest of adult Chinook salmon, 24 or more inches in total length. Creel surveys show that nontribal anglers will have harvested all of the state's share of adult Chinook returning to the South Fork by the end of the day Tuesday. Anglers… more

Chinook Salmon Season Update

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Here's a summary of salmon seasons that are open: Upper Salmon River: Open until further notice. Fishing hours are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. City of Salmon to Pahsimeroi River: from the cable car crossing at the USGS flow gauging station, about 150 yards downstream of Island Park in Salmon,… more

Second Drawing Results for Moose Available

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The results of the second drawing for controlled moose hunts now are available along with drawing odds. To find the results go to the Idaho Fish and Game Web site at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov or to local Fish and Game offices. One leftover moose tag will be available at 10 a.m. July 10 at all regional Fish and… more

Super Hunt Tickets on Sale Now

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It's time apply for a second chance at the hunt of a lifetime. Entries in the second Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at Fish and Game headquarters by August 11 with the drawing set for mid-August. A "Super Hunt Combo" ticket and tickets for two elk, two deer, and two pronghorn hunts along… more

Redband: Idaho's Most Widely Distributed Native Trout

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By Kevin Meyer - Idaho Department of Fish and Game Though less glamorous, the redband trout, native to much of Idaho, is no less deserving of anglers' admiration than the state fish, the cutthroat trout, considered by many to be the crown jewel for fishing in the western U.S. All rainbow trout native to streams… more