Idaho Fish and Game investigating illegal killing and waste of bull elk in Bingham County
The carcass of a bull elk killed with a rifle during archery-only season was discovered by a member of the public in southeast Idaho.
IDFG modifies fall Chinook and steelhead bag limits
Effective at the end of fishing hours on Sept. 17, Idaho Fish and Game has modified bag limits for both fall Chinook and steelhead fishing. The bag limit modification for fall Chinook is necessary because the return of natural-origin fish is lower than the preseason forecast.
2026 Idaho Steelhead Update
Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager Joe Thiessen breaks down the 2026 steelhead return.
Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee seeks Clearwater Region representative
Idaho Fish and Game's Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee is seeking a volunteer representative from the Clearwater Region to help guide shooting range decisions and provide input on annual public shooting range grant applications.
North Idaho Bear Fair returns Sept. 26 with free bear spray, electric fence demos and cider pressing
To help residents get ready, Idaho Fish and Game and its partners are hosting the free North Idaho Bear Fair from 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, 6567 Recreation Park Road, Bonners Ferry.
Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military personnel runs the weekend of Sept. 26-27
Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. But you don’t just have to be an over-eager 10-year-old to enjoy the weekend kickoff. Veterans and active military personnel can also participate in the early, two-day hunt Sept. 26-27.
Fish salvage order issued for two southeast Idaho reservoirs
Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Lamont and Johnson Reservoirs in southeast Idaho effective Sept. 8 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Salmon Region helicopter flights treating invasive cheatgrass and noxious weeds begin Sept. 14
Hunters and recreationists should be aware of low-flying helicopters spraying herbicide within the Hayden Creek drainage of Unit 29. Treatments are scheduled to begin September 14 and will take approximately 5 days to complete.
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