Beyond Trout: Idaho anglers set three state records for fish you never heard of
These three catches are a reminder that Idaho's fishing opportunities extend far beyond the species most commonly featured in fishing reports. Redside shiner, Utah sucker, and tench may not be the first fish anglers think of when planning a trip, but each offers its own challenge — and, as these anglers discovered, a chance at a state record.
Conservation officers seeking information about a bull elk harvested unlawfully in Unit 31
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking information about a bull elk that was harvested unlawfully on the evening of Sept. 12 in Unit 31. Officers believe the elk was a 6x6 antlered bull, last seen being transported out of the Adams Creek drainage.
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.
Drought and natural food scarcity push bears into places they don’t normally go
Three separate incidents occurred in different communities and under different circumstances, but they illustrate the same broader point: In a dry year, bears may be traveling farther, using different corridors, and appearing in places where people do not typically expect to see them.
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.
Hunters urged to be extra cautious this season as bear activity increases
Because of ongoing drought conditions that have reduced natural food supplies for bears, Idaho Fish and Game is urging hunters to be especially vigilant while hunting in bear country this season.
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