Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Montana study seeks to protect pronghorn
Wildlife managers and landowners are using FWP’s statewide study of Montana’s pronghorn movements to help the prairie grazers travel between critical habitats.
Fish, fires and the fallout
In recent years, large wildfires in Idaho seem to be synonymous with summer. These uncontrolled fires can burn large swaths of forested land, oftentimes on ste…
Grizzly killed in self defense
Two archery hunters shot and killed a large adult male grizzly bear in self-defense while hunting for elk west of Island Park Reservoir the evening of Sept. 1.
Grizzlies euthanized after becoming 'food-conditioned' by humans
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game trapped and euthanized two, 1 ½ year old grizzly bears after consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on Aug. …
10 tips for hunters during fire season
Being mindful of outdoor activities can help reduce risk of wildfire.
Forest Service seeks public input on Lindstrom project
The St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests will propose a forest health project in the 640-acre Lindstrom project area, about three miles southwest of Flat Creek on Highway 3 in Benewah Cou…
Open season
From tags sales to general season openers, a partial list of what’s happening in September.
Trout stocking taking place through September
Approximately 104,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this September.
More Super Hunt tags awarded
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been picked
Reservoirs in Potlatch could save steelhead
The Potlatch River in northern Idaho receives most of its annual precipitation from December to June.
Some private lands closed to hunting due to fire risk
Large Tracts Program partners have announced fire-related closures on some of their lands effective Tuesday, Aug. 23 until further notice.
Fish and Game to host youth marksmanship course
Youth hunters: sight your gun in now before big game seasons start
Clear food from sites to prevent bear sightings
Proper food and garbage storage is especially important to avoid conflicts
Kids archery range at North Idaho State Fair
Don’t miss the new Idaho Department of Fish and Game 3-D youth archery range at the 2023 North Idaho State Fair
Shark on the Salmon River?
First Smallmouth Bass, then Walleye, and now SALMON SHARKS! When are salmon and steelhead going to catch a break?