Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
A century of Idaho ski areas
Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldes…
Reward up to $20,000 offered for information on each of three Washington wolf killings
On Oct. 6, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife investigated the death of an adult male gray wolf that occurred east of the Klickitat River near U.S.…
Over the Hill: Curing the winter blues with snow sports
Since moving to north Idaho, I’ve been given all sorts of advice by locals. A lot of this advice has centered around getting through winter.
Nez Perce Tribe receives $1.9 million grant to restore creek near abandoned mine
The Nez Perce Tribe is receiving a $1.9 million grant to restore impacted habitat from a historic hydraulic mine in Idaho.
Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024
In total, 2024 had 7 new state records, which included 4 certified-weight records, and 3 new catch-and-release records. Making the cut this year are the follow…
Daines pushes bill to address overdue maintenance at national parks
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on Nov. 21 introduced a bill with bipartisan support that seeks to reauthorize a program to address billions in overdue maintenance at n…
Experiencing Ketchikan with Coeur d'Alene's Michael Bunker
There's no guide quite like Bunker, who is charming, humorous and a terrific conversationalist. Bunker will bait your rod and reel in your catch but forget abo…
Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies
U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Ro…
One year after federal listing, Idaho forest managers work to help wolverines survive
Forest researchers seek answers to ensure wolverine survival with new project
When to call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline versus a Fish and Game Regional office
Please be sure to call the appropriate phone number to ensure calls are routed correctly and responded to quickly
Urban wildlife
Fish and Game manages wildlife in communities with public safety and the welfare of the animal in mind
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…