Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Comment period is open for black bear plan
Fish and Game will consider approving the plan at its January meeting
F&G Commission approves discounted fishing licenses for foster families
Youth in extended foster care aged 18 to 20 and one foster parent per family who wish to participate in the program will receive a voucher upon request from DHW that can be redeemed at a Fish and Game office for a …
Timed ticketed entry for Glacier brings mixed reactions
isitors will still be able to enter without a vehicle reservation through the St. Mary and Two Medicine entrances. And Glacier National Park spokeswoman Gina I…
Go fishing for a chance to win prizes in the 2024 Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program
Idaho Fish and Game is working hard to ensure Lake Pend Oreille remains a world-class trophy fishery, which has been producing more rainbow trout over 20 pound…
Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this season
Not only can mountain quail be in the same habitats as California quail, but they occasionally are also found in the rimrock and canyon grassland habitats that…
Fish and Game releases updated steelhead numbers
Idaho Fish and Game has released the latest data on this year’s steelhead trout return to Upper Salmon, Little Salmon, and Snake Rivers.
Trout Unlimited sets meeting
The Panhandle Chapter – Trout Unlimited invites anglers to join them for a chapter meeting next week.
See a bat around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what to know
Fall is a crucial time for bats as they migrate or prepare for hibernation. It’s not uncommon to find a bat roosting on the side of buildings or homes. However…
Hunter reports are required for all big game tag holders
Idaho's big game hunters are required to file mandatory reports, which are used to help state wildlife managers track and maintain healthy herds, according to …
IDFG begins pheasant stocking on WMAs
Pen-raised pheasants are stocked on 24 WMAs beginning in September and continuing into December. Hunting pheasants on Fish and Game's wildlife management ar…
Bears, cider press, family fun, oh my!
Apples were pressed, and fresh cider flowed at the second annual North Idaho Bear Fair at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Sept. 28.
Wildfire season isn't over yet
While summer is over, the wildfire season is not. Fire danger remains high due to extremely receptive fuels across Idaho’s forests, rangelands, and other natural areas.
IDFG announces youth marksmanship skills workshop
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will host a youth marksmanship skills workshop on Oct. 5 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center.
Special waterfowl season for youth, veterans runs Sept. 28-29
Idaho's special waterfowl hunting weekend for youth and veterans begins Sept. 28, offering a two-day season ahead of the regular opening.
Pheasant hunting season in the Panhandle set to start soon
Whether you are a new hunter or a seasoned veteran, pheasant hunting opportunity in 2024 will not disappoint.