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Moose, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is fast approaching. Hunters have from April 1 through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Applications can be completed at Fish and Game offices or license vendors with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-554-8685. Internet users may apply through Fish and Game’s website at http://fishandgame.idaho. gov/public/licenses/fees/. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30. Each applicant must possess a valid 2016 Idaho hunting or combination license to apply for a controlled hunt. Moose, goat and sheep hunt applicants must pay the tag fee along with a non-refundable application fee. Controlled hunt fees for residents
is $173 or $2,116.50 for nonresidents. Only tag fees will be refunded to those who do not draw. Drawing results will be posted on the Fish and Game website in early June. -------
Youth Turkey Hunt Begins April 8
Youth turkey hunters get an early shot as Idaho’s general season youth turkey hunt runs Friday, April 8 through Thursday, April 14. Licensed youth who are 10 to 17 years old on April 8 may participate in the general season youth hunt. Resident hunters under 12 and nonresident hunters under 18 must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years of age or older to participate. “Idaho’s youth hunts were created to increase opportunities and promote hunting as a safe, enjoyable familyoriented activity,” said Bill
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Idaho Democrats Choose Sanders
Idaho Democrats set a record in this year’s Presidential Caucus with nearly 24,000 people turning out to vote. Sanders prevailed in the state with 18,640 over Seybold, Fish and Game Clinton with 5,065. volunteer coordinator based in Lewiston. “Plus they are District 26 Results great ways to introduce young Blaine: Sanders 539 people to hunting without Clinton 249 the pressure of competing Uncommitted 1 with lots of other hunters.” Camas: Sanders 11 Adults who accompany Clinton 7 youth hunters must also be Uncommitted 1 licensed and be within norGooding: Sanders 49 mal conversation or hearing Clinton 28 range without shouting and Lincoln: Sanders 22 without the aid of electronic Clinton 15 devices. Uncommitted 2 For more information, see the 2016 & 2017 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules brochure available at all Fish and Game license vendors and online at fishandgame.idaho.gov
Gooding Rotary Boxing Smoker
This Friday, April 1st, starting at 7p.m. at the Gooding High School Gymnasium
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General Admission is only $5.00 and reserved tickets on the floor are $10. All proceeds to go to the Gooding Rotary Club Scholarship program, Gooding Track & Field, Gooding High School Band and GHS Cheerleaders.
State wide Bernie Sanders took 78 percent of the Democratic vote to earn 17 of 23 pledged deligates to the national convention. In addition, Idaho will be sending 4 Superdelegate to the convention two of which have announced their intention to vote for Bernie Sanders.