Idaho
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I just got back home from the Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner’s meeting in Idaho Falls. At the meeting an informative document “Gray Wolves in Idaho: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Answers to Idaho Department of Fish and Game Questions” was handed out. Check it out. USFWS q&a
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IDFG claims wolves are having “unacceptable impacts” in the Lolo Zone Now that the US Fish and Wildlife calls the shots again on wolves, the Idaho Fish and Game is proposing to kill all but 20-30 wolves in the Lolo Zone for a period of 5 years. Of course the current 10j rule was weakened…
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Decision on powerline burial could hold up the movement of the 207 super-sized oil modules- Lolo National Forest rescinds power line burial decision for big rig route. By Kim Briggeman. Missoulian
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Despite full court press by Idaho woolgrowers, reason prevails- Payette supervisor decides to end sheep grazing in bighorn country. Submitted by Rocky Barker. Idaho Statesman. By email I learned about 30,000 acres will still be open, but this is a big victory for Idaho bighorn over an very entrenched political interest.
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Most scenic highway in Idaho is not the place for an industrial transportation corridor for tar sands monster modules- (opinion) Put the brakes on massive trucks on the U.S. 12 corridor in N. Idaho. Pete Zimowsky. Idaho Statesman. Link fixed – – – – My view. Butch Otter thinks this is the way to perk…
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Increased quotas, trapping, snaring, and electronic calls are being considered. If you want your voice to be heard this is your opportunity. Don’t be intimidated and speak your mind. F&G Commission To Meet In Idaho Falls In August The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet August 16 in Idaho Falls. Commissioners will consider proposed…
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Fire on the Big Desert now contained. Radioactive contaminated areas did not burn- Two stories: INL: Fire has not released contamination. Blaze skirts Materials and Fuels Complex. By TERRY SMITH. Idaho Mountain Express Staff Writer.
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Simpson writes Otter a letter- Rocky Barker has an important column on this many-years-in-the-making-“wilderness” bill. Simpson addresses Otter’s concerns about wilderness bill. Letters from the West. Idaho Statesman. By Rocky Barker. It looks to be that Rep. Simpson mostly just reassures the governor and promises him no changes in the language of the bill. After…