Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
As big game hunting season winds down, don’t forget to clean up those firearms before stowing them in the gun safe
A river in need
Warm summertime water temperatures are the plight of fish in North Idaho's Priest River
It’s almost raffle time!
Fish and Game is reminding anglers on Lake Pend Oreille to turn in their fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 to be entered into a free raffle for great prizes
Idaho Trails Association looking for new members
ITA organizes volunteer trail maintenance projects across the state and completed over 66 projects this year alone.
It’s time to winterize your home to protect Idaho’s wildlife
Wildlife can easily become entangled in home decorations and patio equipment which can lead to injuries or death of the animal.
Careful with that scattergun!
IDFG to host Successful Shotgunning workshop Dec. 3
Nonresident general season deer, elk tags on sale next week
Tags for many popular deer and elk hunts are expected to sell out fast
Watch for wildlife on highways and avoid costly collisions
Winter is already tough for deer, elk and other big game animals, and being near busy roads and highways can be deadly, so drivers are asked to keep a sharp ey…
Naval Station Everett supports local efforts on Lake Pend Oreille
Responsible for managing natural resource programs at the Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) in Bayview, Naval Station Everett is a Navy research facility on t…
Wilderness — make you feel my love
When the fourth Thursday of November arrives, we gather around friends and families for a day of Thanksgiving. As we count our blessings, let’s include wild pl…
Popular shooting site temporarily closed near Hayden Creek
A borrow pit near Hayden Lake that is popular with recreational target shooters is temporarily closed while a contractor repairs berms to prevent sediment from…
What's a conservation officer?
IDFG talks important role
Meet Mildred Bryant, the 90-year-old, horse-packing deer hunter who just celebrated her 80th hunting anniversary
Hunting has no set expiration date — if you can shoulder a firearm, still see good enough to look down the sights and traverse a fair amount of open country, t…
IDFG running weekend check stations to monitor for CWD
Chronic wasting disease was detected for the first time in Idaho in 2021 after more than 20 years of proactive surveillance and testing; the first detections w…
Intermountain Fur Harvesters to host demonstration at Farragut Shooting Range
Anyone interested in learning to skin, flesh and dry fur pelts is invited to attend a Pelt Preparation demonstration day on Nov. 12 at the Farragut Shooting Ra…