Controlled hunt tags must be purchased by August 1
Conversations this time of year among hunters often start with the question “Did you draw any controlled hunt tags?”
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Growth likely to continue
A reader asked last week if we could project what will happen over the next several years. Although we cringe at committing to future performance with all the uncertainty in the world we did take a hard look at the statistics compiled by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service - …
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Visit Fish and Game at the BigHorn Show March 19-22 in Spokane
It is the "outdoor show" season again for hunters and anglers in the inland Northwest.
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Fish and Game plans youth waterfowl hunting
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youngsters aged 10-15.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Wildlife-related recreation packs economic punch
There is a new radio commercial that I really like.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Work on popular fishing hole set to start
The long awaited restoration of the Gene Day Fishing Pond is about to begin. Phase 1 of the project will begin this month after two years of planning, designing and permitting are finalized.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Enjoy the sight, but leave newborn critters alone
A wildlife population explosion takes place around this time every year.
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National Fishing Week is first week in June
The outstanding weather we have been experiencing the past couple of weeks makes it easy to understand why we have chosen to live in the great Pacific Northwest.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Ice fishing offers the cure to cabin fever
The 2012-2013 winter was a huge disappointment for ice anglers in the Idaho Panhandle. Good ice was hard to find most of the winter, with only a few days suitable for ice fishing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
IFG: Dogs, deer don't mix
Last week brought the first snowfall of the season to much of the Panhandle. Relatively early snows are exciting news to skiers and snowmobilers who love to be enjoying their pursuits by Thanksgiving. With the holiday coming late in the month this year and snow already falling, many are optimistic …
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Review of rules for hunting on private land
Deer season opened this week in much of the Panhandle region.
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Be safe during hunting season
November is synonymous with deer hunting for many people in Idaho. According to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, Idaho ranks third highest of the 50 states in the percentage of the adult population participating in hunting.
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Hunting: A sport for the ages
At this time of year, the most frequent question we get at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office is, "How is the hunting season going?"
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If you need to reach IDFG after hours, there are options
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has 83 conservation officers covering 84,000 square miles.
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October offers great fishing for non-hunters
Many people in North Idaho have shifted their focus toward hunting now that the summer is over. However, some of the best fishing of the year remains available in area waters for outdoor recreationists who don't hunt and for those who were already successful at filling the freezer during the …
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Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day
When making presentations to school classes, conservation groups and civic organizations, I make it a point to mention that my employer, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is funded primarily by hunters and anglers.
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Waterfowl hunt spots available for youth
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game extends offers for youth ages 10 to 15 to participate in a mentored waterfowl hunt on Sept. 28. Hunts are planned at three locations. Openings are still available at two.
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Youth waterfowl hunting activities planned
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting activities for youth ages 10 to 15.
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Dead trees host living creatures
For 30 years, I have lived in homes heated by wood stoves.
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Local osprey banding provides valuable information
The osprey is a fish-eating hawk common to North Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Lake Coeur d'Alene region, including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene rivers.
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Women's outdoor skills clinic planned
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled a clinic to introduce or enhance women's skills in hunting, fishing and outdoor survival.
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Hayden kokanee fishing, a pleasant surprise
There has been quite a buzz in the area lately about some great kokanee fishing on Hayden Lake.
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Changes at Farragut
Hunters in the Idaho Panhandle are happy about the reopening of a local shooting range where they can safely sight in their hunting rifles.
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Fish for free!
Saturday, June 8 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho.
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Outdoors classroom
Recognizing the challenges that
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Stream fishing: Enjoy it year-round
The general fishing season in Idaho, often referred to by anglers as "stream season," opened the Saturday before Memorial Day for many years.
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Youth bluegill fishing clinic planned
A few years ago, wildlife agencies across the country experienced declines in fishing license sales.
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Elk plan being revised
As the agency responsible for managing wildlife in Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game develops long-term management plans for fish and wildlife species in the state.
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