Outdoors
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US Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 35% in Idaho since Trump 2.0
Over 25,000 catchable rainbow trout headed for lakes in the Panhandle Region
Glacier construction projects continue
The culvert work last fall was part of a large, multi-year Two Medicine Road Rehabilitation project which also includes full rehabilitation of the Two Medicine…
Conservation project protects 22,000 acres in North Idaho
More than 22,000 acres of privately owned working forestland in North Idaho are now permanently protected following the first phase of the Spirit of Mount Spok…
Glacier National Park starts spring plowing
March has been wet and saw some good snowfalls, particularly in the higher terrain, but it has since gotten into the 50s and near 60 in the past week, and low …
Anglers help monitor trophy rainbow trout on Lake Pend Oreille
“Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille play a huge role in helping us understand how this fishery is performing,” said Jeff Strait, Fishery Research Biologist with Fish…
State investigating fish loss at Kiwanis pond
Clearwater Regional Fisheries staff are working closely with pond managers to determine the cause of the mortality. Additional monitoring and evaluation will c…
Annual PRLHS Spartan Fishing Tournament set
Summit highlights restoration efforts in North Idaho
A lot of great things are happening in North Idaho, said Kootenai Environmental Alliance board president Dave Muise as he welcomed around 50 attendees to the o…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to the Panida
The 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming back to the Panida Theater, featuring short films that explore public lands access, outdoor heritage, wild…
IDFG: Anglers can expect 'productive' kokanee season
Kokanee abundance at Anderson Ranch Reservoir continues to rise, supported by strong year-classes and improved survey data.
Fish and Game fur auction coming up
White-nose syndrome confirmed in Idaho bats for first time
A Little Brown Myotis and Long-eared Myotis (also known as Western Long-eared Bat) collected in 2025 from Bonner County, and one bat collected in 2026 from Kootenai County, tested positive for white-nose syndrome. …
Western Rivers Conservancy transfers 585 acres along St. Joe River to Forest Service
A 585-acre stretch of land along the St. Joe River has been permanently protected following a recent transfer to federal ownership.
2026 Anderson Ranch Reservoir kokanee outlook
The kokanee fishery at Anderson Ranch Reservoir is managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game with specific performance objectives. Management targets in…
From River to Ocean: The Snake River Smolt Monitoring Program
The original trap, constructed in the 1950s, had reached the end of its service life. The new facility improves safety for both fish and staff while ensuring r…