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ID Backcountry Conservation Areas
More than 120,000 acres set aside in Idaho as conservation area Backcountry Conservation Areas are a relatively new land management tool established by the Department of Interior in 2017 to “support...
View Articleunit 61 elk
i drew the october rifle tag for this unit (60-1). i've scouted a couple areas so far, good archery areas, but not so much where i'd want to be with a rifle. Anyone else out there that have this tag or...
View ArticleIDF&G Shed Season Public Comments
Public Comment Here IDF&G is currently seeking public comment in a proposed shut down or limited shed hunting “season” that would limit access after exceptionally bad winters. Link above, submit...
View ArticleNew CWD case in Idaho GMU 32A
https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mule-deer-taken-hunting-unit-32a-tests-positive-chronic-wasting-disease?utm_campaign=CWD&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Salmon, ID (Unit 30) Elk
I got lucky and drew a 2nd Draw elk tag in Unit 30 and am hoping somebody that knows more about the area than I do can maybe keep me from making a big mistake. I'm guessing the hunting is better the...
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Shed Hunting Closure Idaho
F&G Commission approves temporary antler gathering closure for Upper Snake and Southeast Regions The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set an antler gathering closure starting Jan. 1, 2024...
View ArticleAnd they're off! Idaho tag rush Dec 2023
Who got a good number? Did you get the tag you wanted? Bitch if what, but it's all been said.
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IDFG Panhandle Region Talk Shop
The Panhandle region is having several gatherings in the next few months with the first one in CDA this Wednesday January 17th from 6-8pm. I am planning to be there unless something else comes up....
View ArticleNon-resident Idaho tag frenzy
As a non-resident I used to be able to walk into the Cabela's in Post Falls ID in November and buy a tag on my way to deer camp. Started buying tags in February just because I knew I would be going...
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Radio Collar FOI Requests!?
People crack me up/make me roll my eyes/make me bang my head against the wall... Idaho Bill Would Block Hunters from Using GPS Collar Data to Locate Deer and Elk Publicly available GPS data allows some...
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ICL Legislative update W/E Feb 9th 2024
ICL Legislative Update: A Groundhog Day coup – Idaho Conservation League www.idahoconservation.org
View ArticleCamping first when hunting
Back in the day, when I had to switch from day hunting to base camping when hunting, I quickly discovered how little I actually knew about being comfortable in the wilderness. Being naive shortened my...
View ArticleIdaho 2024 regulations
Any word on when the 2024 big game regulations will be posted? Have they already closed the comment period?
View ArticleHB 536 A Step Back on CWD
IWFs perspective on a proposed bill around CWD regs. Especially as they relate to captive game herds.
View ArticleDisplaced Camping
For those of us who still hunt with boots on ground, I've found the best way to compete with increased hunting pressure is to backpack into an area and drop camp for a night or two. Nothing beats...
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Another bad Idaho bill. Attempt to end the Open Field doctrine for...
New Bill Makes Idaho’s Private Lands a Poacher’s Paradise — Idaho Wildlife Federation Do we really want the Wilks brothers to not have to comply with game laws? idahowildlife.org
View ArticleIdaho Big 3 tags for outfitters
Hopefully this doesn't make it far. Not sure how someone would think this is a good idea. (10) Opportunity for Additional Tag -Outfitters Having Filled a Wolf Tag. The commission shall prescribe by...
View ArticleAnyone following this one? SB1258 to protect access to public lands should an...
https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1258.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3u9epmrXAo2OaG1vK4jcovCIzvpiMeAR2WjUgVhkgHNfn-9aqZ9698Hyg
View ArticlePTSD
We think of PTSD associated with combat veterans. Although I served in the military, I was a peace time veteran serving in the Air Force just after we pulled everyone out of Vietnam. I served two years...
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Idaho NR Draw Bill HB587
Looks like a bill was introduced in the House that would have a big impact on general tag sales. HOUSE BILL 587 – Idaho State Legislature legislature.idaho.gov
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