Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Fish and Game detects 15 cases of CWD statewide in 2022
With nearly all results back from 2022 chronic wasting disease testing, Fish and Game found 15 positive cases out of 3,171 tests statewide. All CWD cases from …
Wolf population declines
Idaho’s 2022 population estimate of 1,337 wolves declined by about 13%, or 206 wolves, compared with the 2021 estimate based on cameras surveys that measure th…
IDFG sets new big game season, pending feedback
Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf and mountain lion, and gathering public input on proposals …
Apply now for turkey tags
Turkey hunters can apply for 2023 spring controlled turkey hunts from Feb. 1 to March 1.
Glacier Park visitation declined in 2022
Glacier National Park in Montana saw its lowest number of visitors since 2015 last year, not counting the pandemic year of 2020.
2022 hooked plenty of fish stories
Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this year
IDFG has a plan for big game emergencies
People aren’t the only ones who can find it a bit of a struggle when a heavy winter storm rolls through Idaho. Our state’s wildlife, specifically deer, elk and…
Fish and Game invites anglers for feedback
Anglers are invited to attend a local public meeting inviting public comments and opinions on how best to manage the 2023 spring/summer Chinook salmon fisherie…
Putting the 'ID' in the Iditarod
A Bonner County man is putting the "ID" in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by being one of two competitors from the Gem State to participate in the legendary …
Fun and fancy fox facts
He’s quick. He’s cunning. He’s red. And he’s racked up over a billion views on YouTube. Who is he? The red fox.
Fish and Game opens to public comment
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold a public hearing and business meeting at the headquarters building. The business meeting will also be available an…
Don't wait to buy your 2023 hunting/fishing licenses
A lot of hunters and anglers see the cold, bitter months of January and February as the so-called “off-season.” It’s easy to see why — you step foot outside an…
Apply for controlled bear hunt starting Sunday
Hunters looking to apply for spring 2023 controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Sunday through Feb. 15. Information on the spring 2023 controlled black…
Level up your Idaho ice fishing trips
Over the past decade, I’ve fallen in love with ice fishing. Adventures on the hardwater provide an entirely new set of experiences to enjoy and challenges to o…
Protect wintering wildlife by leaving them alone
It’s the hardest time of year to be a deer, elk or other wintering big game animal, and their livelihood literally gets chalked up to “every calorie counts."