The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Wild about Early Learners workshop for youth educators of pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade to help them learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom.

Fish and Game’s Mike Demick says the goal of the new program is to expose children to wildlife conservation at an early age in a fun way.

IDFG’s Mike Demick comments

The workshop will be held August 12th through the 13th at West Park Elementary School, located at 510 Home Street in Moscow from 8am to 4pm both days. Cost is $30, which includes all guides, supplemental materials and a potato bar lunch.

College credit is available for an additional $50-$60, and Idaho STARS certification is also available. To register for the workshop or for more information educators should contact Project WILD Coordinator Lori Adams at (208) 287-2889.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct several hunter and bowhunter education courses now through September for first-time hunters. James Reed, IDFG Hunter Education Coordinator for the Clearwater Region says now is the time to sign up for those wishing to hunt during the up coming archery season.

James Reed, IDFG Hunter Education Coordinator, comments

Those interested in taking a class must pre-register.

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For more information on upcoming hunter education courses in the region contact the IDFG Clearwater Office in Lewiston at (208) 799-5010.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking additional volunteer instructors to help educate first-time hunters in upcoming hunter and bow hunter education courses throughout the Clearwater region. James Reed, Hunter Education Coordinator for the region says virtually anyone who enjoys hunting would make a perfect instructor.

James Reed, hunter education coordinator, comments

Potential instructors must complete a certification process prior to stepping into a classroom.

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Hunter Education instructors must assist with at least one class per year and are required to attend one workshop annually to maintain their certification. An instructor workshop is planned for Saturday at the Clearwater Fish and Game Office, located at 3316 16th Street in Lewiston. For more information call the IDFG Clearwater Office at (208) 799-5010.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public to not disturb young wildlife found while enjoying the outdoors. Mike Demick with the IDFG Clearwater Office says already this year the department has been inundated with baby animals discovered by well-meaning people.

Mike Demick, Idaho Fish & Game, comments

For more information contact the IDFG Clearwater Office at 799-5010.

Salmon fishing on the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, the Snake River in Hells Canyon and the Lower Salmon River closes Sunday evening.

On the Clearwater, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials say anglers are close to catching the state’s share, while on the Snake, fishermen have caught and released an unusually high number of wild chinook.

The Lower Salmon River is shutting down because anglers there have been catching so many fish - last weekend, anglers caught 1,700 chinook between Hammer Creek and the mouth of the Little Salmon.