In The Spotlight
Low-level aerial spraying flights to occur in the Magic Valley Region beginning Sept. 1
Those looking to recreate in the South Hills, Soldier, and Smoky Mountains in September may see a low-flying helicopter spraying pre-emergent herbicide on the hillsides in game management Units 43, 44, 48, and 54 to control the spread of invasive annual grasses, such as cheatgrass.
Conservation officers seeking information on mule deer does shot and left to waste in the Fall Creek drainage
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking for the public’s help in solving a case involving two mule deer does that were shot and left to waste in the Fall Creek drainage of Unit 66.
Payette Lake produces new state catch-and-release lake trout — yes, again
Dylan Smith, who caught a 43.25-inch lake trout back on May 2, barely had time to show off his crown to his friends. Pencils have erasers, thank goodness, because on July 8 of this year, Kim Anderson pulled out a 44-inch lake trout from none other than Payette Lake.
Seven Devils butterfly count provides valuable data for conservation
Volunteers and Idaho Fish and Game staff recently took part in the annual Seven Devils Butterfly Count, helping collect valuable information on butterfly species and populations across the region. The survey contributes to long-term monitoring that can help scientists track changes in butterfly communities, better understand habitat conditions and support conservation efforts.
Second controlled hunt draw results now online
Results of the second controlled hunt drawing for elk, deer, pronghorn, and black bear have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Log in to your account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com to check to see if you drew a controlled hunt tag.
Kendrick hunter overcomes limited vision to return to the field
Tom Perrigo of Kendrick, Idaho, returned to rifle hunting despite having only 1–2% of his vision remaining. With the help of a trusted hunting partner and specialized TriggerCam equipment, weeks of practice and a strong system of communication, Perrigo successfully harvested a black bear.
Black bears continue to move through the Wood River Valley in search of food
Idaho Fish and Game continues to receive reports of black bears around homes, neighborhoods, and public areas across the Wood River Valley.
2026 Fall Chinook Season Opener: What anglers need to know
Idaho’s 2026 fall Chinook Salmon season opens Tuesday, Aug. 18, and anglers heading to the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers should be aware of an important change to the daily bag and possession limits for this year’s fishery.
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