Outdoors
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Archery hunter recovering after Idaho grizzly bear attack
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - An archery hunter pursuing elk is recovering after being attacked in Idaho by a grizzly bear with three cubs.
10 tips for hunters during fire season
With hunting seasons starting and Idaho seeing some of its worst fires in decades, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers these 10 tips for hunters.
Some elk hunters can exchange tags due to fire closures
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is extending the deadline to exchange tags for some early elk hunts that are about to start, or have already started, in the Panhandle, Clearwater and McCall areas that have la…
Farragut Shooting Range available to prepare for hunting seasons
The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range. It was constructed as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September 1942.
Idaho Fish and Game's deer and elk outlook
Idaho big game hunters could have a hunting season to brag about this fall, and deer hunters could see the best hunting in more than 20 years and potentially a…
Fires limiting access to some areas, hunting seasons will go on
Hunters heading into the field need to beware of fire situations and possible area closures in their favorite hunting spots. They can get fire information and links to other websites at a designated fire page on th…
2015 Cabela's Post Falls Waterfowl Classic Goose Calling Contests winners
Contestants came from far and wide last weekend competed in the 2015 Cabela's Post Falls Watefowl Goose Calling Contests.
Deadline to comment on fishing rule changes is Aug. 31
Fishing seasons and rules are revised every three years. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is currently accepting public comments on proposed fishing rule changes for 2016-18, but the deadline to comment…
Yellowstone National Park sees record attendance
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park experienced record-setting attendance in July, which is typically the park's peak visitation month.
Cd'A disc golfer ranked best in the state
Jared Person won the "Discs Across the Kootenai" for the second year in a row this past June, his name etched in the trophy that commemorates the disc golfer w…
Grizzlies head to the hills - for moths
The dinner bell is ringing high in the Mission Mountains, and grizzly bears are heeding the call.
Some big game hunting seasons have already opened
For many years, there have been big game hunting seasons opening on Aug. 30 in Idaho. In the last decade or so, some hunts have been moved up to as early as Aug. 1.
IDFG: Waterfowl hunting rules will change; lots of ducks expected
Hunters will see similar waterfowl rules and bag limits to last year in most areas, but with minor season dates and bag limit changes. Excluding Zone 1 in Southeast Idaho, most of the state will open for waterfowl …
Second deer and elk tags discounted
COEUR d'ALENE - For hunters who want more hunting opportunity this fall, second general season deer or elk tags are available at a discount.
Opinion: Respect for our prey
The recent outrage against Dr. Walter Palmer, the lion assassin, was followed by titillating media focus on Sabrina Corgatelli, the big game hunter from Idaho.