Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Winter ecology program announced
Area residents are invited to share a winter day studying the interactions of area wildlife with their environment.
Trail volunteers turn out for National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day is just around the corner — Saturday, Sept. 24, to be precise. And what better way to honor the day then by making your wild backya...
One arrested after allegedly setting two fires
BONNERS FERRY —- Michael F. Mock, 30, is being charged with counts of arson in connection to a fire Monday night at Boundary County Fairgrounds and in connec...
Panhandle fire update for Sept. 15
With the recent precipitation which moved through the panhandle, wildland fire crews received some much-needed help on the many firelines they are currently ...
State of the Scotchmans promises wilderness fun
Enter the State of the Scotchmans. A celebration of another year of wilderness work, the event features fun, games, music, and more. It all happens Sunday, S...
Students eligible for outdoor program
Back-to-school season means a new class of fourth graders are now eligible to enroll in Every Kid Outdoors, a federal program that provides up to a year of f...
Day honors area first responders, military personnel
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game in the Panhandle is celebrating first responders and military personnel at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on Sept. 11
Head out and get to know Idaho's alpine lakes
Idaho has abundant opportunities to explore the high country and cast a line into beautiful lakes. Check out our Alpine Fishing page and plan your next, or your first, alpine lake fishing trip.
Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day events
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to help with trail maintenance at Harriman State Park, graffiti cleanup and vegetation pla...
Moose on the move, migrating to Nevada from Idaho, Utah
More and more moose from Idaho and Utah are making their way into Nevada, where they're finding wilderness to their liking without the kind of help from huma...
Here's what you need to know about chronic wasting disease
CWD was detected for the first time in Idaho in 2021 after five total animals including mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk tested positive in hunting Unit ...
IDFG stocking trout in state's waters
Over 161,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked around the state this September
Hunting opportunities kick off today, Wednesday
Two big days for hunters are just around the corner. Here’s what to expect. There are two big days circled on just about every Idaho hunter’s calendar: Augu...
Trapper, wolf trapper education classes available
Now is the time to get the certifications you need to trap this year
The heat is on, but coldwater fish know what to do
Chaco tans, peeling skin and raccoon eyes from sunglasses – yes, the summer sun is bearing down on Idaho. And, humans aren’t the only ones feelings its effec...
A Q&A with IDFG's Carson Watkins
Carson Watkins is the newly minted regional supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region. He fills the shoes of Chip Corsi, a seasoned Regional...