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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

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2026 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
'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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Bouncing along Idaho's Big Baja Road

KUNA (AP) - Stop!

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Research: Grizzlies not so dependent on pine nuts

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Ask Fish and Game 11/14/2013

Question: When can I buy a hunting license and tags for next year?

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Waterfowl hunters: Know your (weight) limits

An often overlooked aspect of hunter safety occurs when hunters use a boat while waterfowl hunting.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
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?