Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Waterfowl Rule Books
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Q: When will the new waterfowl seasons and rules books be available, and when is the youth waterfowl hunt? A: Waterfowl seasons and rules for 2015 are expected to be shipped to license vendors beginning Wednesday, September 16. Look for them to arrive a few days later. Meanwhile they are available online at http://… moreArcGIS 10.3 Desktop Installation
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Uninstall Previous Version
If you have any previous version of ArcGIS installed on your computer, you will need to uninstall before proceeding.
- From the start menu, select Control Panel. Under Programs, select Uninstall program.
- Select ArcGIS… more
Governor Otter Appoints Blanco, Attebury to Idaho Fish and Game Commission
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Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter appointed Daniel Blanco of Moscow and Derick Attebury of Idaho Falls to the seven-member Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday, Sept. 10. Blanco will represent Fish and Game's Clearwater Region and replaces Fred Trevey, and Attebury replaces Kenny Anderson of Rigby for the Upper Snake… moreFish and Game biologist debuts 'Untamed' hunting video
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Idaho Fish and Game's Clay Hayes of Kendrick grew up in rural Florida and moved to Idaho in 2007 to work as a wildlife biologist. He started Twisted Stave Media in 2012 with the goal of preserving and promoting traditional woodsmanship skills and lending a voice to the wild lands he enjoys. He recently released his first… moreFire restrictions and closures lifting, but hunters should stay informed
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Cooler weather and precipitation, including snowstorms in the Central Idaho mountains, have slowed fire activity and allowed land agencies to lift some restrictions, and the Forest Service expects to lift more by the weekend. But all lands have not reopened and hunters should check before heading to their hunting… moreIDFG Seeking Information About Bull Elk Wasted in Beaverhead Zone
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the killing and wasting of a 5-point bull elk up Divide Creek near the Continental Divide in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. Conservation Officers investigating the scene estimate that the elk was… moreUpland game bird hunting looks stable and improving for 2015
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Another mild winter and timely rainstorms during spring and early summer provided good rearing conditions for young upland game birds, and hunters will likely see more birds this year than last. "Reports across the state are up for a variety of species," says Jeff Knetter, Idaho Fish and Game's upland game and… moreWolf trapping certification courses scheduled
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Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags. For those planning to trap wolves this winter, nine courses are scheduled over the next three months at Fish and Game offices throughout the state. All courses run… moreMany upland game bird seasons open in September
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Autumn is finally here, and many of the fall upland bird hunting seasons are about to begin. Sunday, August 30 marked the start of the forest grouse season, which includes ruffed, spruce and dusky grouse. The season in northern Idaho runs through January 31 and through December 31 in the rest of the state. The… moreFish and Game to release sockeye into lakes in mid-September
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Ninety-six adult sockeye salmon returned to Idaho this summer, a combination of fish swimming to the Sawtooth Basin and Idaho Fish and Game trucking them from the Lower Snake River to its Eagle Hatchery. In mid-September, Fish and Game personnel will release around 650 adults to spawn in Redfish and Pettit lakes near… moreSoda Fire scorched lots of land, but lots of good wildlife habitat remains
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Idaho Fish and Game officials recently got a first-hand look at the aftermath of the Soda Fire in Owyhee County, and most of the best wildlife habitat remains in Unit 40 in Southwest Idaho. The Bureau of Land Management reported the Soda Fire burned "rapidly and intensely" over 285,000 acres - more than 400 square… moreConservation camp connects kids to hunting and fishing, outdoors
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Forty-five new ten to twelve year olds will be eligible to hunt this fall after attending the Youth Conservation Camp, held this past August, near Cascade, Idaho put on by the Idaho's Conservation Officer Association in partnership with Idaho Fish and Game. The week-long camp was launched in 2010 because Fish and… moreAsk Fish and Game: Grouse permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. No permit, other than a valid hunting license, is required to hunt forest grouse, including blue, ruffed and spruce grouse. However, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. The sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation costs $4.75… moreFish and Game plans mentored youth waterfowl hunts in North Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities in north Idaho for youth aged 10-15 who have completed hunter education. The hunts are planned for Saturday, October 3, the opening day of the annual youth-only waterfowl season. The youth season is a special opportunity open only to… moreYouth Pheasant Hunting Clinic Scheduled Oct. 3rd near Lewiston
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A chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants awaits young hunters who sign up for a youth pheasant hunting clinic scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Genesee. The clinic is free and intended for first-time hunters 12 through 15 years of age who have already completed a hunter education… moreYouth Steelhead Fishing Clinic Scheduled in Lewiston
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Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic held on Thursday, October 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston. Life history of a steelhead,… moreFish and Game euthanizes bear believed to have bitten firefighter
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Idaho Fish and Game personnel trapped and euthanized a male black bear in the McCall area Wednesday, Sept. 2 that is believed to have bitten a sleeping firefighter on Tuesday night. The firefighter was taken to the hospital, treated for minor wounds and released, then he returned to work, according to Forest Service… moreGibson Jack Trail Closed Due to Moose Conflicts
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be temporarily closing a portion of Trail #014 in the Gibson Jack area south of Pocatello effective immediately. The closed portion of the trail system includes the section of Gibson Jack Trail (#014) from the… more