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Hunters and hikers urged to be 'Bear Aware' as they head into the field this spring
VIDEO: Recreating in Bear Country with Jeremy Nicholson
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Chinook fishing season opens April 25, but few fish are in Idaho yet
Idaho’s spring Chinook salmon fishing season opens April 25, but early indications show the fish appear to be social distancing on their own.
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Cow elk and white-tailed doe shot near Blanchard-Elk Road on state border
A cow elk and white-tailed doe were illegally shot near the Idaho, Washington border the night of April 17. Officials are asking anyone with information to call the Citizens Against Poaching Hotline at 1-800-632-5999. A reward of up to $2,500 is available for information that leads to a citation.
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Idaho’s black bears will soon be emerging from their winter dens
It appears that we are well on our way towards spring. With plants starting to break their long winter dormancy, wildlife will soon be doing the same. Black bears that live in south-central Idaho and other parts of the state are waking up, and they will be very hungry.
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Winter survival for radio-collared mule deer fawns and elk calves tracking above average
Statewide winter survival of radio-collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of March, and Fish and Game officials are optimistic that those numbers will continue on their current trajectory through the end of the monitoring period on June 1.
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You can still go fishing during COVID-19 restrictions, so get out and enjoy spring
Taking the dangers of COVID-19 seriously and going fishing are not mutually exclusive, and in Idaho, most people can fish close to home. COVID-19 has created many challenges for Idahoans, but fortunately, we don’t have to stop fishing during beautiful spring weather.
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New F&G process for hunters to exchange or buy returned elk tags starts April 23
Every year, a few hunters return and exchange their general season elk tag. Often the returned tags are highly sought-after tags, so Fish and Game has identified a more consistent and transparent way of handling them.
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F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2020-21
During a conference call on April 16, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2020-21 Migratory Game Bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane.
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New catch/release record bull trout from the Panhandle
Post Falls angler, Sawyer Livesey, caught a catch-and-release record bull trout on the Kootenai River on April 8.
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Road washouts in the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area may hamper travel
Recreationists should be aware that multiple rain-on-snow events in early February have taken a toll on roads throughout the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) east of Lewiston.
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Spring black bear season opens April 15 in many hunting units
Hunters can get a chance to hunt big game in the spring with the opener of black bear hunting season on Wednesday, April 15 (some hunting units opened April 1).
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Controlled hunt applications period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear opens May 1 with new rule for elk hunters
Applications for controlled deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear hunts run May 1 through June 5. Elk hunters are reminded that new for 2020, there is a five-day waiting period to buy capped elk zone tags for any resident who applies for a controlled elk hunt regardless of whether the person draws the controlled hunt tag.
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F&G commission to meet via conference call April 16 at 9 a.m. MDT
The Idaho Fish and Game commission will meet via conference call April 16 at 9 a.m. MDT. The commission will consider setting migratory game bird seasons for 2020-21.
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Elk discovered crushed by haystack at Tex Creek WMA
A report from a concerned citizen prompted an investigation into several elk carcasses that were discovered within a Fish and Game stack yard in the Indian Fork portion of Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area this spring.
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F&G Commission amends earlier decision and allows more nonresident license, tag and permit sales
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on April 9 amended its previous decision to temporarily suspend sales of some nonresident licenses, tags, and permits to allow nonresident sales under specific situations, including:
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F&G commission to meet via conference call April 9 at 8 a.m. MDT
Idaho Fish and Game commission will meet via conference call April 9 at 8 a.m. MDT. In accordance with the Governor's orders regarding COVID-19, public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person, but may listen in.
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“No Camping” Restriction Coming to Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area
Beginning April 20th, the main portion of Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be designated “day use only.” Overnight camping will only be allowed on the Martin Landing segment of Fort Boise WMA.
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Conservation Officer Involved in March 29 New Meadows Shooting
The April 4th capture of attempted murder suspect William James was the culmination of a week-long man hunt that began on a quiet Sunday afternoon in New Meadows, Idaho.