Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
District outlines watercraft inspections
The Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District manages and operates four inspection stations in the state of Idaho
'All wildlife is connected'
It took many years of hard work, but Harada established himself and his family in West Glacier. They bought a house, but he still spends plenty of time in the …
Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather
The most common mistake waterfowl hunters make while operating a boat is overloading the vessel
Habitat connectivity by design
Using advanced surveying GPS units, Jared conducts detailed surveys, creating a complete digital model of the landscape
Orphaned black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Because the cub was not hibernating with its mother implies that it was orphaned
Wildlife conservation groups petition to stop aerial wolf hunting in Idaho
Wildlife conservation groups on Nov. 29 filed a legal petition asking the U.S. Forest Service to prohibit aerial gunning of wildlife in national forests in Ida…
Emergency feeding plan in place for Idaho's big game
Idaho Fish and Game’s emergency big game feeding policy states that wildlife should be self-sustaining and reliant on natural habitat, and not receive suppleme…
Give the gift of the outdoors
Share your love for the outdoors by buying an Idaho resident hunting license, fishing license or Sportsman’s Package for friends and family this holiday season…
Idaho outfitters and guides give economy big boost
Contributing nearly $600 million to Idaho’s economy in 2022 alone, the outfitters and guides industry creates over 4,900 jobs annually and brings in over $50 m…
Effect of quagga mussel treatment on fish populations
Biologists quickly learned that the treatment caused high mortality in certain species, while others survived quite well.
Raise the steaks: Tips for processing your deer and elk meat
It’s hard to beat a perfectly cooked steak, but other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying.
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
As big game hunting season winds down, don’t forget to clean firearms before stowing them in the gun safe.
Walleye aren't bad fish, just wrong for Idaho
Idaho and walleye just aren’t a good match in most places, and here’s why. Walleye are native to large Midwestern lakes that tend to have large and prolific fo…
Local licenses and tags to be temporarily unavailable
Residents are encouraged to buy these items before or after Dec. 1
Anglers, it's time to turn in logbooks for free stuff
It’s almost raffle time, so make sure to get logbooks turned by Dec. 10 for a free entry.