Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

Pheasant season opens Oct. 12 in northern Idaho, Oct. 19 in balance of state

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 2:52 PM MDT

Ten tips for safe firearm handling while hunting

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 2:17 PM MDT

While there is always the potential that a hunter will be involved in a firearm accident, statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest recreational activities in the country.

Waterfowl forecast: Total duck numbers down from last year but most populations above long-term averages

Friday, September 27, 2019 - 8:55 AM MDT

While hunting success will ultimately be determined by myriad local conditions during the 2019-20 season, this year’s North American Waterfowl Breeding and Population Habitat Survey offers hunters a glimpse of what the fall migration and hunting seasons might look like. Here is a look at the numbers:

F&G provides millions of acres of access

Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 4:10 PM MDT

Hunting season is here, and a question commonly asked is “where can I go hunting?” Fish and Game helps answer that through its land access programs.

White-tailed deer, whitetail, Riggins area, Unit 18, Clearwater Region

Think twice before taking a roadside shot

Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 2:28 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.

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Hunters and anglers are reminded they must stop at check stations

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 11:32 AM MDT

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game. Failure to stop can result in a citation.

Bird hunters encouraged to donate their wings

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 3:13 PM MDT

ring necked pheasant in flight with a hunter and his dog November 2011

2019 Upland Forecast: Here's what hunting looks like across the state

Monday, September 16, 2019 - 2:58 PM MDT

Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with upland bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and quarry.

F&G Commission approves 2019 sage-grouse season

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 3:03 PM MDT

Idaho's early small game opportunities are a great gateway for new hunters

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 4:02 PM MDT

F&G's online course is the fast-track for hunter education

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 2:02 PM MDT

man and boy hunting in the Fall colors October 2012

Hunting season is here: see what's open in late August and September

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 1:44 PM MDT

Second controlled hunt draw results now online

Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 3:09 PM MDT

Results of the second controlled hunt drawing have been posted.
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Want to try hunting in Idaho? Here's how to get started

Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 2:30 PM MDT

Winners announced for second Super Hunt drawing

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 3:08 PM MDT

2019 second controlled hunt drawing information (now closed)

Friday, August 2, 2019 - 4:27 PM MDT

The following tags were available for application for the 2019 second controlled hunt drawing: 1123 tags for deer, 1259 tags for elk, 127 for pronghorn, and 34 for black bear. Drawing results will be released by Aug. 25.

The application period is now closed.

Get ready for your hunts this fall with F&G’s Southeast Idaho Hunting University on Aug. 3

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 4:12 PM MDT

Come on out to the Southeast Idaho Hunting University on August 3 at the Pocatello Trap Club located at 1442 Fortress Road (near the Pocatello Airport). From 10 AM to 4 PM, this free event will be filled with a variety of hunting-related activities, demonstrations, and presentations to help hunters of any experience level prepare for fall adventures. Plus, two hunter education field days will be taught in conjunction with the event. Who knew "summer school" could be so much fun?