Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Commission sets 2014 big game seasons
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission on March 20 adopted the 2014 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf.
More sturgeon headed to Snake River
This week, Fishery managers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game working with the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls and Idaho Power will be stocking sturgeon in the Snake River to augment angling opport…
Wolf take up in northwest Montana
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. - Montana's wolf season came to a close earlier this month, with hunters and trappers taking just five more wolves than they did last year.
'Ghost' moose in your neighborhood
In the last week or so, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Panhandle office has taken several calls about odd looking moose. Some have been reported in and around towns, others out in more wild places.
Seasons, limits set for spring chinook salmon
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission adopted the 2014 spring-season chinook salmon fisheries on March 20.
Time to enter Super Hunt drawing
It's not too early to enter the first Super Hunt drawing in June. The deadline is May 31.
Great time to see wildlife
Spring (officially) arrives today! Migratory birds apparently do not keep track of the spring equinox very closely, as many have been here for a few weeks. Then again, the term "spring migration" is a generalized a…
Spring fishing seminar tonight at Mark's Marine
Local fishing guide and video personality Seth Burrill is the next speaker in this year's series of free spring fishing seminars hosted by Mark's Marine in Hayden.
Places for spring break adventures in Idaho
BOISE (AP) - Spring break is usually the first big outdoorsy adventure of the year for parents and kids, and Idaho has plenty of places to satisfy a family's w…
Steelhead anglers find success, conditions challenging
Spring is the time when hatchery steelhead concentrate in smaller rivers, making it a great time to fish. This year has been no exception.
Medical conference looks at bear maulings
Bear maulings are the subject at a national conference for medical professionals and backcountry enthusiasts next month in Kalispell.
Lake Cascade restoration efforts benefit anglers
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's multi-year efforts to improve fishing for perch in Lake Cascade appear to be paying off.
Bluebirds arriving in Idaho
Last weekend I made a trip into the St. Joe area to look at winter conditions for wildlife. While I was primarily interested in how the snow levels were affect…
Ski or snowshoe to cozy hut near Mount Rainier
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - You know what makes any adventure in the snow even better? A warm, cozy place to settle in at the end of the day. Bonus points if you don…
Ask Fish and Game
Question: I want to collect shed antlers. What sort of license do I need and what sort of restrictions are there?