Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
US Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 35% in Idaho since Trump 2.0
Deadwater ice jam is out
Additionally, IDFG boat ramps at North Fork and Bobcat Gulch are currently unusable due to the shore ice left behind by the ice jam. All other ramps from 4th of July Creek upstream to Ellis are open.
Be vigilant during coyote mating and denning seasons
In recent years, incidents involving coyotes and domestic dogs have been reported at various locations in the foothills, including several on the Hulls Gulch a…
Salmon’s Hyde Pond Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby canceled due to uncertain ice conditions
Hyde Pond remains open to the public, and anglers are still welcome to fish; however, Fish and Game urges all anglers to use extreme caution and rely on established ice thickness safety guidelines when making decis…
FWP hosts women’s ice fishing workshop in Kalispell
The workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn gear selection, safety, and technique in a supportive environment.
Easement protects wildlife habitat near Glacier
When Connie Lane took her first trip up Going-to-the-Sun Road in 1996, she experienced a moment of transcendence.
Henrys Lake angler hoists new state record trout out of ice
Henrys Lake is one of Idaho’s first bodies of water to freeze over during the winter, giving anglers an early-season, idyllic hardwater fishing experience. Rob…
Mountain lion euthanized following Lewiston sighting
The animal was found approximately one mile from the original sighting location. Because the mountain lion was in an area where chemical immobilization could not be safely conducted, and due to public safety concer…
Timber harvest planned for Farragut area
Timber harvest operations on about 132 acres within the Farragut Wildlife Management Area are expected to get underway in the coming days. The harvest will …
Conservation nonprofits sue feds over wolverine management
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to designate critical habitat for wolverines.
Fish and Game to capture, collar elk calves
In the Panhandle Region and across Idaho, adult cow elk survival has been relatively stable from year-to-year. Elk calves, however, experience much more variab…
Trapper, ed classes coming up in Panhandle
With the holidays and hunting seasons largely in the rearview mirror, it’s a great opportunity to enroll and be fully prepared for the 2026 hunting and trapping seasons. Below is a list of classes currently open fo…
Cottonwood man receives lifetime hunting revocation for poaching
The officer stated it seemed strange that someone happened to kill a deer, find a box with Van Loon’s address, place deer parts in it and purposely dump it on …
Boat shows this weekend
ome local area dealers exhibiting products and services include Knottical Marine, Mark's Marine, Midway Marine, Professional Marine, Tobler Marina, Specialty Recreation and Marine, and Marine Rescue CDA.
Bald eagle photo contest winners have landed
"Focus. Precision. Power. This is the magnificent predator at the apex of the food chain, locked onto its target with absolute certainty. Observe the perfect s…
Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby hooks new generations
A little wind on the water never keeps a fisher on the shore. That’s something the Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, held at Murphy Lake, has inst…