Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
The ‘big fish’ stories of 2022
Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this last year.
The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding
Turn your backyard into a bird B&B with these helpful wintertime bird-feeding tips.
State of Deer and Elk: Understanding survival and mortality causes help IDFG manage populations
Big game survival tends to be high, but knowing what kills them is a key for sustainable harvest and management
Hunters and anglers: Use caution this winter when using boats
Nearly every year, there is a boating accident in Idaho involving duck hunters or winter anglers.
Ornamental Yew: Toxic to wintering wildlife
Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it attractive for landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also deadly.
Helicopters, GPS collars and big game animals – another day on the job
Fish and Game staff across the state are beginning annual efforts to deploy GPS collars on moose calves, elk and deer
Kootenai River Angler Science Program: A win for burbot and anglers
If you missed it last year, get in on the action this year. Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!
Expert ice fishing: IDFG staff share their tips so you can catch more fish
These tips will not only help you catch fish, but make your outing more comfortable
IDFG accepting comment on moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat season
Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting process
Fisher, wolverine and Canada lynx conservation plan open for public comment
The deadline to comment is Jan. 3 at 8 a.m.
Farragut State Park hosts winter events
Several Idaho State Parks are hosting a First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, as well as the annual Free Ski/Winter Access Day on Jan. 7.
Improvements on the way to Farragut Shooting Range Center
Use of the Farragut Shooting Range Center is increasing, and so is opportunity for its patrons
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