Press Releases and Articles
Doe Pronghorn Poached, Twin Fawns Orphaned Near Mountain Home
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game Officers are investigating a poached doe pronghorn antelope found north of Mountain Home. The doe's twin fawns were also discovered nearby, with one fawn shot through both rear legs. "We found a doe pronghorn shot and left to waste with two little fawns, one of which was also shot… moreMBI Results Presentation
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Presenters: Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Biologists Lacy Robinson and Michael Lucid
Date and Time: June 23, 2015 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho
Contact: Michael Lucid, (208) 830-1451, michael.lucid@idfg.idaho.gov… more
Application Period for Controlled Hunts Ends June 5
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Hunters have until midnight June 5th to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; online at http://fishandgame.idaho.… moreShare Your Outdoor Photos and Stories on Fish and Game's Website
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Show off that stringer of fish, hold that first deer proudly, shoot the perfect sunset from your favorite high mountain lake, and share your story experiencing Idaho's outdoors. Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites you to share your favorite fishing, hunting, scenic, and wildlife viewing photos and experiences by… moreProject WILD Workshops Scheduled
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Project WILD is offering several workshops this spring and early summer for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students - but you don't have to be a teacher to… moreAsk Fish and Game: Upper Salmon, South Fork Chinook Seasons
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Q: I heard the salmon seasons were set on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. What are they? A: Seasons will open on June 13 on the Upper Salmon and June 19 on the South Fork Salmon. Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day, only two of which may be adults. The possession limit will be 12 fish,… moreIdaho Free Fishing Day is June 13
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Saturday, June 13 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day,… moreHerbicide Treatment Scheduled for Crystal Springs Pond
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Aquatic vegetation including Nitella and filamentous algae, is causing issues for anglers at Crystal Springs Pond, a popular Bingham County fishery located approximately 22 miles west of Blackfoot near Springfield. Problems with excessive plant growth in this pond began last summer, and if left unchecked, will quickly… more
Capturing Small Salmon and Steelhead on the North Fork Salmon River
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Beginning on July 1st 2015, the Salmon Region fisheries staff will operate a fish trap on the North Fork of the Salmon River. A fish trap captures small salmon and steelhead in streams and rivers. Once we capture fish, we place a tag in the fish that helps us track them throughout their life. Once we have tagged these… more
June 13 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 13th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules… moreCelebrate Idaho Free Fishing Day June 13
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No fishing gear or experience? No problem! Saturday, June 13th is Idaho's annual Free Fishing Day. Idaho Fish and Game invites residents, nonresidents, as well as veteran and novice anglers of all ages to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Even though a fishing license is not required… moreCelebrating 10 Years of Steelhead in the Classroom
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In 2006, McSorley elementary in Lewiston, Idaho, introduced an aquatic environment study that allowed students to take an active role in preserving and understanding one of the region's most unique environmental assets, the anadromous Steelhead Trout. Currently in its tenth year, this unit has developed into an… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for June
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June will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with ten fishing events - including Free Fishing Day on June 13th - scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the fishing trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule… moreTrap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
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Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 20th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.snakeavoidance.… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Draft Sharp-tailed Grouse Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on its draft management plan for the conservation of Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is one of six subspecies of sharp-tailed grouse in North America. They were once considered the most abundant and well-known upland game bird in the… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 87,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. With Free Fishing Day around the corner, local ponds will be a focal point of trout stocking efforts this month. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT… moreFawns, Calves and Chicks - Here, There and Everywhere
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Last week I was in Boise where I had the opportunity to see my southwestern Idaho IDFG counterpart, Evin Oneale. He told me about a fawn he had come across in town the day prior, and the sad story that precipitated the event. A whitetail fawn, only a day or two old, was in the middle of a city street in Boise. Its… moreTreasure Valley Ground Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
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Ground squirrel deaths near Gowen Field prompt testing for plague bacteria. A ground squirrel (whistle pig) found south of Boise has tested positive for plague. Idaho public health officials and Idaho Fish and Game are asking people to take precautions as outdoor summer activities shift into high gear over the long… more