Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
A revival on the South Fork?
BOISE (AP) - For years, if not decades, the South Fork of the Boise River has been as reliable as a Swiss watch and as consistent as tax day.
Study yields clues to sturgeon restoration strategy
COOK, Wash. - The eggs of endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon are less likely to hatch on some of the surfaces that have been made more common by human changes on the river, a new U.S. Geological Survey report…
Elk hunters concerned about wolves
TWIN FALLS (AP) - About a third of Idaho hunters who made written comments on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission's draft elk-management plan say they want more wolves killed to increase the elk population.
'Nobody wants to get injured'
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - Every year ski fitness classes become more popular. The horror stories about the people who blow out a knee or pull a muscle send locals to the fall training classes to prepare for winter.
Bouncing along Idaho's Big Baja Road
KUNA (AP) - Stop!
Research: Grizzlies not so dependent on pine nuts
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -
IDFG says dogs and deer don't mix
Last week brought the first snowfall of the season to much of the Panhandle. Relatively early snows are exciting news to skiers and snowmobilers who love to be enjoying their pursuits by Thanksgiving. With the holi…
Lost Trail elk mystery solved by GPS tracking
KALISPELL, Mont. - During the fall hunting season, there always are elk in and around the Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge west of Kalispell, but where those animals spend the rest of the year has long been a head-scratc…
IDFG has perfect Christmas gift idea
To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho's state bird, the mountain bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $5 each.
When wolves and Montana habitats collide
SUPERIOR, Mont. - Tracking the numbers and movements of wolves in western Montana is important work, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say.
Ask Fish and Game 11/14/2013
Question: When can I buy a hunting license and tags for next year?
Waterfowl hunters: Know your (weight) limits
An often overlooked aspect of hunter safety occurs when hunters use a boat while waterfowl hunting.
Wintertime fishing in central Oregon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (AP) - The stream was so packed with anglers, I could scarcely find my own rock to stand on.
Hunter downs record bighorn near Plains, Mont.
Whitefish hunter Glen Prestegaard recently shot a bighorn ram ranked by the Safari Club International record book as No. 3 in the world for muzzleloader huntin…
New photo gallery added to Fish and Game's website
Do you have a photo from a recent Idaho hunting or fishing adventure you want to share? How about a photo you've taken of wildlife in Idaho?