Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Closures expected as Glacier National Park repairs infrastructure systems
Some of the Glacier National Park’s busiest hubs are set to be temporarily closed in coming years to overhaul the …
Statewide trout stocking highlights for March
Approximately 60,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this March.
U.S. pauses Columbia River water-sharing negotiations with Canada amid trade war
Under Columbia River Treaty, Canada controls the flow of the Northwest’s largest river from its headwaters in British Columbia
Court ruling will remain after Forest Service drops appeal of lawsuit over road management
Under Amendment 19, grizzly bear populations grew and are now over 1,000 animals in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Mountain goats featured in free presentation
Curious about the region's mountain goats? Area residents will have a chance to learn about one of North America's largest — and more sure-footed — mammals …
Apex predator found wrapped in tarp — without head or tail, Montana game warden says
Game wardens are investigating after an apex predator was found wrapped in a tarp along a Montana roadway — without a head or tail, officials said.
After years of discussion, BNSF has a griz plan
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has approved a BNSF Railway plan that will provide funding for grizzly bear conservation in northwest Montana in return for a …
Camps, field days set in region
Lots of summertime opportunities to learn to hunt, fish, handle and shoot firearms and more in the Panhandle Region
Reasons to go spring steelheading abound by the thousands
Anglers looking to get an early start on their fishing season and catch one of Idaho's most prized fish should take advantage of spring steelhead fishing. It’s…
Anglers asked for input on proposed Chinook salmon seasons
Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for upcoming spring and summer Chinook salmon and gathering public input on the upcoming season proposals through March 1.
For Gladstone, performing is a way of life
Gladstone attended Roman Catholic schools growing up and was naturally musically talented. He became especially in tune when his father sobered up when Gladsto…
From shimmer to structure: The anatomy of scales in Idaho's fish
One of the most fascinating features of many fish is their scales. These tiny, often overlooked structures play a big role in a fish’s survival, protection and…
IDFG's 'Hook and Bulletin' podcast hits 50 episodes
Not everyone wants to get hunting and fishing news online or via social media. Time can be scarce, and spending it searching for information instead of heading…
IDFG seeks comments on big game seasons
Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf, and mountain lion in March, and hunters can comment on sea…
Nonresidents need hunting license to gather antlers in Idaho
According to Idaho code 36-508, “A nonresident collecting, possessing, or transporting antlers or horns shed from deer, elk, moose, or pronghorn in this state …