Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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?
Walleye spreading into Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game has received more verified reports and pictures from people catching walleye in the Hells Canyon reach of the Snake River and Salmon River …
Fish and Game Commission awards Challenge Grants
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently awarded $100,000 to help support projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations or benefit recreational opportunities associated with hunting, fishing, trap…
Public invited to comment on Silver Hammer exploration drilling
The U.S. Forest Service Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District will accept comments on a proposed scoping plan until Aug. 22.