Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Glacier National Park's Sun Road advanced reservations easier to get than one might think
The earlier morning hour slot — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.— as one might expect, are going much faster. But in early Ju…
Idaho Fish and Game euthanizes mountain lion
A homeowner in the Johnny Creek area in south Pocatello reported that the mountain lion had killed two pet goats in proximity to his home, prompting Fish and Game’s action.
Hiring freeze, 'resignation' offer could impact Glacier
Glacier, like many large national parks, hires hundreds of seasonal employees each summer to operate campgrounds, clean bathrooms, pick up garbage, clear trail…
Nonresidents need hunting license to gather antlers in Idaho
According to Idaho code 36-508, “A nonresident collecting, possessing, or transporting antlers or horns shed from deer, elk, moose, or pronghorn in this state …
Judge upholds ruling limiting wolf trapping, snaring in Idaho
The judge agreed to review the decision but ultimately stuck with her initial ruling, according to an Earthjustice press release.
Montana musher wins Idaho Sled Dog Challenge 100-miler
. Dallin Donaldson, one of three siblings from Coalville, Utah, competing in this year's Idaho Sled Dog Challenge, captured second.
Griz hearings canceled
“We are disappointed, but not shocked, that the new administration cancelled its public hearings where people could voice their support for keeping federal gri…
River otter trapping closed for the season in the Panhandle Region
Trappers can call 1-800-323-4334 or visit idfg.idaho.gov for the most up-to-date statewide information on otter harvest limits and closures.
Bills look to extend wolf seasons in Montana
The two bills heard in committee to reduce wolf populations by relaxing hunting rules follow up on legislation passed in 2021 that directed the FWP commission …
Glacier to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction
Officials with Glacier National Park have announced that due to limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal v…
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour coming to Coeur d'Alene
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be shown for three nights at the Kroc Center beginning Friday night.
South-central Idaho turkeys trapped, moved
The relocation site, enhanced through collaborative habitat restoration efforts, provides an ideal environment for the birds. Last spring, trees were planted a…
Over the Hill: Cases of mistaken identity
In Idaho, grizzly bears are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, meaning it is illegal to harm, harass, or kill grizzly bears, exce…
The goose old days
A gaggle of Canada geese gather at Independence Point on a sunny Tuesday morning as blue skies and snow-covered mountains offer a beautiful backdrop
Upcoming trapper, wolf trapper, hunter education classes in the Panhandle Region
With the holidays and hunting seasons now over, there’s no better time to get enrolled in a class and be ready for hunting and trapping seasons in 2025. Below is a list of classes currently open for registration.
The impact of wildfires
“Fire resets the ecological clock,” Fish and Game’s Salmon Region Wildlife Biologist Sean Schroff said. “Idaho is a diverse state, and the timetable at which a…