2024 Hunting Outlook: Elk

Heading into the mountains for elk this month? Here's a quick recap of how elk hunting is shaping up for the 2024 hunting season.

Idaho Fish and Game investigating wasted deer and elk meat discovered in the Big Desert in eastern Idaho

On October 11, Idaho Fish and Game received calls regarding several carcasses and wasted meat from both mule deer and elk found in Game Management Unit 68 in the Big Desert.

Hunters: If your tag isn't properly notched, it's invalid

It's easy to forget in all the excitement that a hunter's next priority after shooting an animal is tagging it. And doing so properly. Improperly notched tags are one of the most common violations conservation officers see in the field.

Know your species before heading into the mountains this fall

While it may seem like an easy task, correctly identifying your target species can be challenging at times. Weather conditions, distance from the animal and misleading appearances can be factors that complicate the task. Cases of misidentification may result in citations being issued, which negatively impacts the sportsmen involved.

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (10-15-2024)

Deadline alert: Apply by Oct. 31 for Magic Valley and Upper Snake Regions for Shooting Range Advisory Committee

Anyone from the Magic Valley and Upper Snake Regions has until Oct. 31 to apply to serve on a Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee that recommends to Fish and Game which public shooting ranges should receive a total of about $500,000 annually in grant funds.

Teton County residents reminded to keep the community safe by storing attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts

A recent report of bears getting into unsecured garbage in a Teton County neighborhood serves as a reminder for residents to properly store attractants to prevent unwanted bear encounters.

Pheasant stocking continues in the Clearwater Region

In northern Idaho, the general pheasant season runs from Oct 12 through the end of December. You can find more information regarding seasons and rules in the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Regulation Book.