IDFG reminds sportsmen and women to secure attractants in Unit 1 to prevent bear conflicts

Hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists on Idaho state endowment lands in Unit 1 are required to securely store food, garbage, and other attractants to help prevent conflicts between the Panhandle Region’s people and bears, including grizzly bears.

Careful…that may not be the trophy bull you think it is

Taking a shot on that suspiciously still bull might seem tempting, but it could also be a very costly mistake that causes you to lose your money and your hunting license. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-21-2026)

Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing

Late fall and winter are often overlooked on Idaho's rivers and streams for the simple reason many people don't want to deal with the cold, but trout and whitefish remain fairly active during cold temperatures, and there's no reason you can't catch them.

IDFG closes steelhead harvest in the Clearwater River basin due to low returns

Idaho Fish and Game is closing all steelhead harvest in the Clearwater River basin, effective at the end of fishing hours on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Anglers will still be able to fish for steelhead in the Clearwater River basin under catch-and-release regulations, but harvest of steelhead will be closed for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Portion of Fort Boise WMA to close on Oct. 20 for aerial herbicide application

The Gold Island segment of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area will be closed to public access for an aerial herbicide application.

Bear River produces new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout

Congratulations to Benjamin Smith of Thatcher, Idaho, who made fishing history on Aug. 28 when he caught a new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout from the Bear River in Franklin County.

What will steelhead fishing look like on the Boise River this fall?

With the 2026 fall steelhead return shaping up to be one of the lowest returns on record, this fall’s outlook has not been promising. If you’re a Treasure Valley angler, you might be wondering what all this bad news might mean for stocking steelhead in the Boise River this fall.