ARTICLES BY PHIL COOPER/IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Living among bears in North Idaho
Bears living in North Idaho eat a variety of foods. However, huckleberries are typically one of the most important sources of calories for bears preparing to spend five or more months in winter dens. When huckleberry production is low, bears seek alternatives that sometimes lead them into trouble.
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Farragut Shooting Range available to prepare for hunting seasons
The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range. It was constructed as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September 1942.
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Some big game hunting seasons have already opened
For many years, there have been big game hunting seasons opening on Aug. 30 in Idaho. In the last decade or so, some hunts have been moved up to as early as Aug. 1.
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Purchase controlled hunt tags by Saturday
Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until 11 p.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 1 to buy their tags.
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Take hunter education now to avoid the rush
Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.
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Purchase controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1
The big game controlled hunt drawings for deer, elk, antelope and bear tags were completed June 22. Applicants can find out if they were lucky enough to draw a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game website. It is the responsibility …
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Escape the heat at a mountain lake
Our visitors from Houston last week didn't think the 100-plus degree days in North Idaho were all that uncomfortable. Their contention is that 85 degrees with 90 percent humidity is worse.
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