Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

Big game/fall turkey controlled hunt application period runs May 1 through June 5

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 11:30 AM MDT

Controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey are an excellent opportunity to try for a chance at some of Idaho’s best hunts. Hunters with a valid 2022 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license vendor, Fish and Game office, or with a credit card online at license.gooutdoorsidaho.com or by calling 1-800-554-8685.  

F&G Commission approves 2022-23 migratory game bird seasons

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 12:13 PM MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the 2022-23 migratory game bird seasons during their April 14 conference call. Notable changes include duck seasons closing on Jan. 31 for a majority of the state, Canada goose bag limits increasing from 4 to 5 geese and sandhill crane tags increasing in all but one area.

Top 10 tips for Idaho spring black bear hunting

Friday, April 8, 2022 - 11:28 AM MDT

Get prepared for spring turkey hunting season with these helpful tips

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 2:50 PM MDT

Are you thinking about turkey hunting this spring? General season hunts start April 15, and turkey season for youth hunters starts April 8. Here are some tips to get you started on your turkey hunting adventure. 

What you need to know about hunter education opportunities in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 10:41 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game is excited to offer instructor-led hunter, bowhunter and combination classes along with new and exciting hunting and shooting sports skills classes!

Public comment period for 2022-2024 peregrine falcon take season setting is now open

Monday, February 14, 2022 - 11:57 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game is collecting public input on the proposed 2022-24 seasons for the take of peregrine falcons from the wild for falconry purposes. Falconers and other interested parties have until March 4 to provide input.

Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts runs Jan. 15 through Feb. 15

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 11:24 AM MST

Spring 2022 black bear controlled hunt applications open Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. Here are a few ways to apply this year.

Last call for 2021 big game hunter reports

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 - 2:38 PM MST

With many of Idaho’s big game hunting seasons now closed, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters to fill out their hunter harvest reports if they purchased a deer, elk or pronghorn tag in 2021. Reporting harvested or unharvested game is vital so wildlife managers can get the critical population data they need to manage big game herds and propose hunting seasons in the future.

Hunt and fish 2022 worry-free by renewing your hunting and fishing license today

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 - 12:35 PM MST

Don’t be caught flatfooted this January when that next fishing trip or late-winter hunting opportunity presents itself. Renewing your annual Idaho hunting and/or fishing license is quick and easy, and can be done right from your computer or cellphone.

Banding data crucial to studying returning waterfowl

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 - 10:00 AM MST

Where do Idaho’s ducks come from? Here’s how duck banding and harvest data provide biologists with valuable migratory information.

Hunters and anglers using boats urged to use caution this winter

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 9:41 AM MST

Temperatures (and snow) are falling across much of the state. With the onset of cold air and water temperatures, anglers and waterfowl hunters are encouraged to take precautions and practice boating safety this winter.

Top 3 small game species to hunt this winter

Friday, December 10, 2021 - 12:10 PM MST

Hunters: Don’t lock up the gun safes just yet. Here are three of the most commonly found (and exciting) small game species to hunt this winter.

Fish and Game provides a mentored waterfowl hunt for disabled American veterans

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 8:40 AM MST

In late November, staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, partnered with the Idaho Division of Veteran Services to provide an opportunity for disabled American veterans (DAV) to enjoy a day of mentored waterfowl hunting. This year, two veterans participated in a Commission-approved mentored duck hunt at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.

More than turkey, try these five hunts for Thanksgiving weekend

Friday, November 12, 2021 - 12:48 PM MST

Traditions are what make the holiday season special, so why not embark on a new tradition on Thanksgiving weekend and into winter with your loved ones and burn off those calories with five hunting opportunities still open across much of the state.

Hunter recipes: Smoked wild goose pho

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 12:06 PM MST

As the days get shorter and colder, the menu again turns to soup season. One of our favorite dishes to order at a restaurant is Vietnamese pho (pronounced “fuh”), and using the leftovers from a smoked goose or duck provides the perfect base for this meal.

Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 1:20 PM MST

Duck hunting doesn't have to be complicated, and with a little effort and a modest investment, you can successfully find and hunt them. That’s especially true in a state with as much public land and waterways as Idaho.

Recent field dressing and skinning class was a hit among folks in the Panhandle Region

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 12:50 PM MDT

Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region recently hosted a class covering the basics of field dressing, skinning and cooking wild game, with a particular focus on big game such as deer and elk.

Disabled waterfowl hunters are reminded of ADA duck blinds on two WMAs in the Panhandle Region

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 4:40 PM MDT

If you’ve ever hunted waterfowl, you know the feeling.  The whistling wings, the soft quacks, the racing heartbeat, the cupped wings and finally the smell of burned gunpowder mixed with the chilled morning air – waterfowl hunting primes all of your senses at once!

The Clark Fork Driftyard access site will be temporarily closed this fall and winter for habitat restoration on the Clark Fork Delta

Friday, October 8, 2021 - 2:12 PM MDT

Randy King shares one of his favorite venison recipes

Friday, October 8, 2021 - 10:10 AM MDT

In this dish, venison steak with sherry cream mushrooms, you get balance from combinations of saltiness, fat from the cream, sweet from the sherry, and then umami from the mushrooms.