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Q. I hear the steelhead run is still going strong. When does the spring season start? A. The new steelhead season begins on the first day of the new year. A new fishing license and steelhead tag is required. What you hear about the run is right. The run over Lower Granite Dam has exceeded 205,000 steelhead, the second… moreFish & Game Needs Input on Big Game Reg Changes for 2003
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For the upcoming 2003 big game seasons affecting deer, elk, antelope, and moose hunters, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Department) is looking for input and comments on three proposed nonbiological changes. These proposed rule changes have to do with unclaimed controlled hunt permits for deer, elk and antelope… moreMule Deer Poached; Information Sought
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Editor's note: the electronic version of this release is accompanied by photos of the poached mule deer. Fish and Game is seeking help from the public to bring a mule deer poacher to justice. Late Thursday evening (December 19) or Friday morning, a person or persons shot and wounded a three by four mule deer buck… moreIssues Call for Public Comment
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Fish and Game wants to hear from you Should unclaimed controlled hunt tags go on sale again after a certain date? Should the one-year waiting period related to antlered deer and elk go away? These and other questions will soon be discussed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. In the meantime, the Fish and Game… moreNext Fish & Game Breakfast Meeting Scheduled For March 4
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LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers that the January 7 breakfast meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Helm restaurant in Lewiston. "We'll buy the coffee, and we hope local hunters and anglers bring… moreBe A Lifesaver - Place A Life Jacket Under The Holiday Tree
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LEWISTON - - Those last minutes shoppers looking for the perfect gift for someone who likes to fish or boat can solve the gift-giving dilemma by giving a new life jacket, float coat or buoyant boat cushion. "Today's life jackets and float coats are more comfortable than ever before," said Rick Cooper, conservation… moreCraig Mountain Gates Closed Until More Snow
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LEWISTON - With unseasonably warm winter weather, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that even though the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is open to snowmobiling, the access gates will remain closed until more snow has fallen. The gates are designed to enhance wildlife security… moreConficated Game Donated To Charity
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LEWISTON - Every year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes various types of unlawfully taken wildlife that is often donated to charity. After each case goes through the court system, and with the magistrate's approval, IDFG donates the wild game meat to charity organizations to be distributed to the… moreIrby, Moulton Selected to Lead Commission
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Meeting in Boise December 11-13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission elected Commissioners Alex Irby and Roy Moulton, as chair and vice-chair, respectively, for the year 2003. Irby, who hails from Orofino in the Clearwater Region, was appointed in 1999. He is the resource manager for Konkolville Timber Company.… moreSpring Steelhead Limits Raised
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Idaho anglers can continue to enjoy the second-largest run of hatchery steelhead on record when the spring steelhead season begins January 1 with higher limits. Meeting in Boise December 11-13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved recommendations of department staff to raise steelhead limits for the 2003… moreMoose Hunter Opinion Sought
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to know how potential moose hunters would like to handle the matter of hunting cow moose. As the long-established rule stands now, moose hunting in Idaho is a one-time thing. Once a hunter has killed a moose in Idaho, there is no encore in this lifetime and it does not matter whether the… moreTurkey Seasons Approved
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Idaho turkey hunters will have more chance to hunt and more uniform seasons in 2003. Meeting in Boise December 11-13, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved department recommendations on the new season structure. Increasing numbers of wild turkeys and, in some areas of Idaho, numbers of landowner complaints… moreACCESS YES! I've heard about it, but what is it?
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What is Access Yes! and Who Proposed the Concept? Access Yes! Is a proposed program to improve hunting and fishing access on or through private land by compensating willing landowners. The Fish… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I am looking for another muzzleloader rifle and I see that most manufacturers are making rifles that take number 209 primers rather than caps. Is it true that these primers are not legal in Idaho? A. True, in muzzleloader-only and traditional muzzleloader seasons, Idaho rules on muzzleloaders require that they are… moreSurvey Shows Support for Access Program
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Respondents in an Idaho Fish and Game Internet survey favor trying to increase access to hunt and fish on private lands and a majority like the proposal to fund access with big game tag lottery proceeds. The survey does not claim to be scientific. The 257 respondents chose to fill out the survey form posted on the… moreSteelhead Fishing Frenzy on the Clearwater
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By Sue Nass Anglers from all over the Northwest have converged on the Clearwater River near Lewiston in search of big B-run steelhead. Most will be serving delicious steelhead during their holiday parties along with tales of a great fishing adventure. "Well, the run we've had this year is really one of the best… moreEssay Contest To Reward Young Conservationist
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Daisy Outdoor Products will help ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat by increasing their support for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2003. Daisy will be sponsoring youth events at the 19th Annual Elk Camp and Exposition in Reno, Nevada; the Galyan's Intermountain Regional Elk Camp in… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I shot a mallard recently that had an aluminum band around its leg. How do I report it? A. To report the band, call toll-free to 1-800-327-2263 (BAND). You can keep the band, as most duck hunters want to do. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will send you a certificate that tells you when and where the bird was… more