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Idaho, USA
Joined May 2009
EHD is a disease that periodically hits whitetail herds in Clearwater and Panhandle regions, and that’s likely to continue in the future. https://t.co/RKUyGAiwlV
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EHD is a disease that periodically hits whitetail herds in Clearwater and Panhandle Regions, and that’s likely to continue in the future. Fortunately, most EHD breakouts affect a relatively small...
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The harvest of unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon statewide has been closed since September 19 and will remain closed through October 3.
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Idaho Fish and Game closed harvest of unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon statewide on Sept. 19, and that closure has been extended through Oct. 3. Fisheries for adipose-clipped fall chinook will...
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Recreational shooting ranges looking to enhance their facilities to better serve public shooters or archers are encouraged to apply for our Shooting Range Development Grant by November 3. https://t.co/Lz2h2qBbpb
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The harvest of unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon will close statewide beginning Sept. 19 through Sept. 26. During this period, fisheries for adipose-clipped fall Chinook will remain open, but all unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon must be released. https://t.co/l8ppI4CfTA
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Idaho Fish and Game closed harvest of unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon statewide on Sept. 19, and that closure has been extended through Oct. 3. Fisheries for adipose-clipped fall chinook will...
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Throughout the week, we'll be sharing information about hunting in Idaho and CWD, as well as how hunters can contribute to our monitoring efforts this season, and more.
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CWD Awareness Week is to help hunters and others who value Idaho’s wildlife learn and understand why managing the disease is critical to Idaho’s future, and the role hunters play in it. Everyone...
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Hunters in 2025 will have mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Unit 63A north of Idaho Falls, which was added after a domestic elk tested positive on a private game operation.
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Hunters in 2025 will have mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Unit 63A north of Idaho Falls. Hunters play a critical role in CWD...
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A case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in a white-tailed deer in Unit 11 has been confirmed near Lewiston. This is the first confirmed detection of the season in the Clearwater Region.
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This is the first confirmed case of the season in the Clearwater Region. EHD outbreaks are periodically common in Idaho and have occurred in the Clearwater Region in past years, most notably in 2003...
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Wildfires can threaten public safety, property and productive wildlife habitat, so it’s in everyone’s best interest to prevent fires from starting.
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People should know any fire restrictions if they're going to have a campfire (where and when it’s allowed), and have water and a shovel handy. Keep fires small and manageable, extinguish them...
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Idaho wolves will remain under state control despite judge's decision
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Idaho’s wolves will remain under state authority despite a judge’s recent decision that calls for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider a previous determination that relisting wolves in...
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Details have been released on the new nonresident drawing for deer and elk tags for 2026. The drawing replaces the traditional first-come, first-served sale that occurred online and at license and tag vendors.
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Fish and Game recently announced details on new nonresident drawing for deer and elk tags for 2026. The drawing replaces the traditional first-come, first-served sale that occurred online and at...
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Chinook fishing on the Little Salmon River is now closed, as the sport fishery has met its allowable harvest share.
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Idaho Fish and Game officials closed Chinook fishing on the Little Salmon River on the afternoon of June 24 after the sport fishery met the allowable harvest share. There are still open Chinook...
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We are seeking comments on the 2025-2026 sage-grouse harvest seasons and tag proposals, proposing an increase in sage-grouse tags offered for the 2025 hunting season. Statewide, total tags numbers slightly increased over 2024.
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Fish and Game is seeking comments on the 2025-2026 sage-grouse harvest seasons and tag proposals. Staff are proposing an increase in sage-grouse tags offered for the 2025 hunting season. Hunters and...
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Starting July 1, spearfishing will be a legal method for harvesting specific game fish that are inconsistent with current fisheries management plans for those waters. Here is a region-by-region list of locations starting July 1. https://t.co/ymjlmu3577
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Historically, spearfishing was as only a legal method of take for harvesting unprotected nongame species. However, as of July 1, spearfishing is authorized by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for...
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Adult Chinook salmon fishing on the lower Salmon River on Monday, June 9; additionally, portions of the Clearwater River basin are set to close at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 13.
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Idaho Fish and Game closed adult Chinook salmon fishing on the lower Salmon River on Monday, June 9; additionally, portions of the Clearwater River basin are set to close at the end of fishing hours...
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Congratulations to Riley Farden of New Plymouth on his state record grass carp. The fish weighed a whopping 67.65 pounds, was 49 inches long, with a 32.75-inch girth. Idaho Fish and Game segregates the carp state records by archery and rod/reel anglers. https://t.co/pL4ICnv661
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Starting in early December 2025, nonresident hunters will apply for a drawing for 2026 deer/elk tags, and results will be posted by early January.
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Nonresident hunters will apply for a drawing for 2026 deer/elk tags, and they can submit their applications in early December, and results will be posted by early January.
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We want your input on our draft Mountain Goat Management Plan for 2025-2030 through June 8. View the plan and comment by June 8 here: https://t.co/AafAhmBepL
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The Commission increased the daily and possession limits for Chinook in portions of the Clearwater River basin due to a large percentage of the Clearwater return heading back to Kooskia hatchery on Clear Creek. Changes take effect immediately.
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on May 22 increased the daily and possession limits for Chinook in the Clearwater River due to runs coming in above the preseason forecast. Changes take effect...
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to decide on the nonresident tag draw framework and tag issuance, 2026 Shooting Range Grant Funding recommendations, draft mountain goat management plan to be released for public input, and more. https://t.co/RzUW77SEL5
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 21 and 22 at Fish and Game’s Upper Snake Region office in Idaho Falls. A public hearing will begin on May 21 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location.
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We need your help monitoring monarch butterflies this summer. Help us adopt milkweed patches across Idaho and monitor the milkweed in summer 2025. Get details: https://t.co/Pz4GbYCcZs
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