Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

Entire Middle Fork Elk Zone is Now Open (Rescinded Fire Closures)

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 9:55 AM MDT

Youth waterfowl weekend and pheasant hunts begin soon

Monday, September 18, 2017 - 12:07 PM MDT

Highline Fire Closure Area Reduced in Middle Fork Elk Zone

Friday, September 15, 2017 - 9:20 AM MDT

Bird hunters encouraged to donate their wings

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 7:38 AM MDT

What to Expect During Your First Visit to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range

Friday, September 8, 2017 - 1:32 PM MDT

Visit your local shooting range before seasons begin

Friday, September 1, 2017 - 8:43 AM MDT

Shout Out to Landowners!

Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 6:01 PM MDT

Mourning dove, sandhill crane, and early goose seasons open Sept. 1

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 2:12 PM MDT

September Shooting Events at BCR

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 3:53 PM MDT

Campfires Prohibited at Horsethief Reservoir

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 10:28 AM MDT

2017 second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 2:35 PM MDT

Over 3300 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing.

Hunters can apply for these tags during the second controlled hunt drawing from August 5 through August 15.  Results of the drawing will be available around August 23. The available tags are listed below by species. 

Enter the 2nd Super Hunt Drawing!

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 2:46 PM MDT

Take a Long Shot at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range's 500-meter Range

Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 11:55 AM MDT

Capped resident elk tags go on sale in early July

Monday, July 3, 2017 - 10:13 AM MDT

Shockeys Promote Citizens Against Poaching

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 10:29 AM MDT

Super Hunt winner tells his tale.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 11:36 AM MDT

Spring turkey controlled hunt draw complete

Friday, March 10, 2017 - 8:38 AM MST

Winter feeding underway across Southern Idaho

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 3:21 PM MST

Fish and Game has commenced winter feeding in the Southwest, the Magic Valley, the Southeast and the Upper Snake regions.

Apply for spring controlled bear hunts now, turkey hunts soon

Monday, January 23, 2017 - 3:11 PM MST

Don't forget to file hunter reports

Monday, January 9, 2017 - 2:32 PM MST