Idaho Fish and Game seeks public comment on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD management

Idaho Fish and Game is accepting public comment on proposed rules that would explore expanding electronic tagging to certain game birds and allow the department to manage Chronic Wasting Disease zones by individual game management unit. The comment period runs through Oct. 28.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-14-2026)

Helicopter herbicide treatments and seeding to begin Oct. 25 in portion of Unit 76

Low-level helicopter flights will apply herbicide and seed to designated areas near Mahogany Ridge and Bear Lake in Game Management Unit 76 starting Oct. 25 through Oct. 31, weather and wind conditions permitting.

Upcoming trapper and wolf trapper education courses in Salmon

Interested in trapping? Trapper and wolf trapper education courses will be held in Salmon this November. Register now to reserve your spot.

Hunters must sign up in advance for Winchester Lake waterfowl hunting

Idaho Fish and Game and Winchester Lake State Park are offering another year of limited waterfowl hunting at Winchester Lake. The opportunity provides additional waterfowl hunting access in the Clearwater Region while limiting the number of hunters and designating specific locations for hunting.

How has the Big Grass Fire affected mule deer and elk?

The fire affected an enormous area, and recovery will take time and effort to restore valuable wildlife habitat. While these efforts are ongoing, hunters can explore alternative places to hunt deer and elk in the affected units.

UPDATE: Low-level aerial spraying flights to continue in late October to complete project in the Magic Valley Region

The remaining aerial herbicide applications planned for 2026 are scheduled to begin the last week of October. Approximately 200 additional acres will be treated, with the work expected to take about one day, depending on weather conditions.

New In 2026: Pheasant season opens Oct. 15 statewide

Pheasant hunters, listen up. New this year, pheasant hunting season for residents will open on Oct. 15, statewide. So, whether you call north Idaho or south Idaho home, this year’s season opener will be the same across the board.