Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Commission to Meet in Boise
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Boise on March 24 to set seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, mountain lion and wolf, as well as spring Chinook salmon. The meeting will also include a legislative update and non-biological rules briefing for all game animals. A public hearing will be held on… moreAnglers Asked to Help Shape 2016-2018 Fishing Seasons and Rules
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Fisheries managers with Idaho Fish and Game are asking for input from anglers as they craft fishing seasons and rules for the 2016 through 2018 seasons. Angler comments have been collected at a series of meeting held statewide, but anglers can still provide their comments through the internet through March 29. To… moreApplication Period Now Open for Peregrine Capture Permits
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Two years ago, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules that allow the annual capture of two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry. This was the first time a season had been opened for peregrines in 40 years. The 2015 permit application period is open March 15 through… moreAnnual Fur Auction Set for April in Salmon
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You don't have to be a taxidermist to find a treasure at Idaho Fish and Game's annual fur auction. This year's auction of furs, hides, antlers, fishing poles, and other items is set for Saturday, April 11 at Fish and Game's Salmon Region office in Salmon. Items may be viewed beginning at 8:30 a.m., with the live… moreIdaho Fish and Game Offers New Bowhunter Online Course
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Idaho bowhunters in need of bowhunter education certification now have the option of being certified online. The course is designed to help Idaho bowhunters sharpen their skills and learn safe in-the-field practices. "The internet course teaches the same curriculum taught in the bowhunter instructor-led course using… moreSpring Turkey Controlled Hunt Draw Completed
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Turkey hunters who applied for spring controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent drawing. Hunters can check results online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/CH, by simply entering their hunting license numbers. Postcards will be mailed to successful applicants by March 20.… moreSuspected Avian Cholera Outbreak Claims 2,000 Migrating Snow Geese
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MUD LAKE - The Idaho Department of Fish… moreDo Something Wild: Support a Sportsmen's Group
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Looking for something wild to do during the next couple of months? How about attending one of the upcoming sportsmen's banquets? Sportsmen organizations from around the region typically schedule their banquets and fundraisers this time of year. It is the perfect time to get together as fellow outdoors and wildlife… more
Best ICTWS Professional Poster Award Goes to MBI
| Anonymous (not verified)
Tonight we were awarded the best professional poster award at the Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting in Pocatello.
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Visit a Wildlife Management Area
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By Phil Cooper, Panhandle Regional Conservation Educator The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) manages thirty-two Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) around the state. These sites have been established to protect wildlife habitat, and to provide opportunities for hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers. Varying… more
GIS - MORE, Better, Faster
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We have implemented a system of distributed, synchronized GIS databases across the state. This should substantially increase the speed with which you can access and navigate GIS data in ArcMap.There is now a copy of our GIS layers stored on the U:\ drive in each regional office as well as for Nampa Research and… more
Repairing Broken Data Sources cont. & connecting to U:\GIS_IDFG.gdb
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The IFWIS shop has migrated all of our most useful GIS data to new geodatabases that will live in each region. What does that mean? That means that your GIS projects should be much faster to build and work with because regional users will be requesting data from a local geodatabase instead of a geodatabase… more
Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Rules Available
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Rules for 2015-2016 trophy species hunts are now available on the Fish and Game website. This year's rules for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat have some changes from last year, most of which increase opportunity for hunters. To view the rules for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2015-2016 hunting… moreAs March Comes in Like a Lamb, Steelhead Fight Like Lions
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Idaho anglers are taking advantage of the mild winter to pursue one of the state's most sought after game fish: steelhead. February of 2015 was the warmest on record in many parts of Idaho, and the mild weather contributed to ideal fishing conditions on the Salmon, Clearwater and Snake Rivers. As March came in like a… moreSpring Turkey Season Fast Approaching
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The coming of spring means different things to different people. For many Idaho outdoor adventurers it means one thing: turkey season. Idaho's wild turkey general season runs from April 15 through May 25, and hunters are gearing up for what could be a banner year. The general season youth turkey hunt runs April 8… moreWolf Control Action Completed in the Lolo Zone
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Idaho Fish and Game has completed a wolf control action in northern Idaho's Lolo elk zone near the Idaho/Montana border to improve poor elk survival in the area. The Lolo elk population has declined from 16,000 elk in 1989 to roughly 2,100 elk in 2010, and possibly fewer than 1,000 this year, with predation and… moreHunters Participate in Live Web Chat
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On Wednesday March 4, Fish and Game wildlife managers from all over Idaho fielded questions and heard comments regarding big game proposals for 2015. More than 600 people participated in two live chats, asking general questions and some very specific questions about the proposals. Feedback during the chats crossed the… moreProject WILD Coordinator Honored
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The Idaho Environmental Education Association has recognized Fish and Game's Project WILD coordinator, Lori Adams, for her contributions to environmental education. The IdEEA awarded Adams the Environmental Educator of the Year Award in the non-formal education category. The award recognizes outstanding excellence in… more