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.
Register now for upcoming instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert
For those looking to hunt in Idaho this fall and still needing their hunter education certification, the Magic Valley Region will be offering an instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert coming up in October.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2026 in the Magic Valley Region
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 33,050 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. The stocking date and numbers of fish are approximate.
IDFG continues working with landowners to reduce big game depredations in the Magic Valley
Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Magic Valley Region continue to work with landowners to reduce big game depredation on agricultural crops as the growing season progresses.
2026 Upland Game Bird Forecast
Upland game birds are sensitive to environmental factors — like temperature and precipitation — and can substantially vary in number from year to year. Coming into the nesting season, weather conditions were similar to the warm and dry conditions experienced in 2025 across much of Idaho. Because of drought conditions, birds will likely concentrate around water sources, particularly early in the season.
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