Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
'Sometimes they have to make the tough call'
In late November of last year, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks game wardens were forced to euthanize a moose that had spent the previous weeks limping around m…
Most controlled hunts begin April 1
Drawing results for black bear controlled hunt tags have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters can check their account at GoOutdoorsida…
Upper Salmon River conditions and steelhead fishing report
Anglers reported catching two steelhead between the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers in location code 17, and no other anglers reported catching a steelhead.
Cast for burbot in Kootenai River
Burbot fishing on the Kootenai River typically peaks in mid February, so there’s no better time than now to give it a try.
Deadwater ice jam still persists, icy conditions 'Down River'
After a long winter, many residents are eager to go steelhead fishing. Late winter is a dynamic time on the upper Salmon River, with constantly changing river …
Shed lightly
Winter is not over for wintering deer and elk, not by a long shot. So keep that in mind before you start shed hunting.
Trapper classes fill up fast
Attention trappers: New Idaho trappers, as well as anyone who did not purchase an Idaho trapping license prior to July 1, 2011, must attend and pass a trapper…
Over 150 deer killed to contain spread of disease
A project geared to reduce deer density in the Slate Creek area in Unit 14 north of Riggins, and to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease, removed mor…
Glacier reservations to open for July
The next round of Glacier National Park vehicle registrations begins Wednesday, March 1 at Recreation.gov. This time around, reservations are available for …
Landowners to cull deer to stop disease
Fish and Game will start a project on Feb. 13 to reduce deer density in the Slate Creek area in Unit 14 north of Riggins and east of U.S. 95 in an effort to mi…
Bowhunter class opens for hunting certification cards
Registration is open for a hunter and bowhunter certification course scheduled Feb 17 -19 in Farragut Public Shooting Range, 33644 North Shooters Road, Athol.
River plan making progress, but very slowly
A draft of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River won’t see public scrutiny any time soon.
Gray wolf management plan opens for comment
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on a Draft Gray Wolf Management Plan 2023-2028. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management action…
Fish and Game hires new director
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has extended an offer to Jim Fredericks to serve as the new director of Idaho Fish and Game. Fredericks has been a deputy di…
Fish and Game opens grant applications
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 grants cycle. The grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit o…