Quagga update on fish survival, steelhead restoration and more!

Idaho Fish and Game sent this bulletin at 12/12/2023 10:08 AM MST
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Fish and Game completes fish surveys following quagga mussel treatment

To assess potential fish mortalities, over 4,000 fish were shocked, netted, identified to species, marked, and released alive. Comparison of the number of marked and unmarked fish in follow-up surveys is one way that fisheries biologists learn about fish numbers.

 

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Part 1: Potlatch Steelhead Restoration

VIDEO: Steelhead Habitat Restoration in the Potlatch River- Part 1

The Potlatch River basin in north-central Idaho is home to an endangered population of wild steelhead. Due to a variety of factors, including historic land use practices, wild steelhead numbers in the Potlatch River have been declining. Idaho Fish and Game and partner organizations have been conducting a large-scale habitat restoration program to improve stream conditions for these fish.

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Potlatch steelhead Part 2

VIDEO: Steelhead Habitat Restoration in the Potlatch River - Part 2

Idaho Fish and Game and partner organizations have been conducting large-scale restoration work in the Potlatch basin. Part 2 of the series explains the steps involved in developing a project and seeing it all the way through construction.

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Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity

Looking for an excuse to wader up and tie on some flies or jigs? Look no further than one of Idaho’s native unsung heroes: the mountain whitefish. 

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Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

Share your love for the outdoors by buying an Idaho resident hunting license, fishing license or Sportsman’s Package for friends and family this holiday season. Fishing and hunting provide a good excuse to get outside, see the beauty of Idaho's wildlife and spend quality time with family and friends. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is a fishing or hunting season open throughout the year.

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10 ways to get the most from your hunting and fishing licenses (and a bonus)

December is here, which means some hunters and anglers stash away their guns and rods until spring. But many savvy outdoors people know there’s still plenty of things to hunt and fish for during December and throughout winter. And don't forget that 2024 hunting, fishing and trapping licenses are now on sale.

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