Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

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Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 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.

Tips for a safe hunting season

Friday, October 5, 2018 - 4:06 PM MDT

Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are involved, hunting is a dangerous activity. There is the potential for a firearm accident, but statistics show a hunter is more likely to be seriously injured while driving to a hunting location than while actively hunting.

Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 2:05 PM MDT

Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT

Elk bull group in Idaho photographed by Bryan Huskey

2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 3:24 PM MDT

White-tailed deer and elk herds and harvests have been at or near historic highs in recent years and well above long-term averages.

Boat Ramp Construction Begins at Roberts Access

Friday, August 24, 2018 - 4:29 PM MDT

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Winners announced for second Super Hunt drawing

Friday, August 24, 2018 - 1:19 PM MDT

Attend the Hunt and Fish Idaho Expo Aug. 24-25 in Lewiston

Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 2:54 PM MDT

Unsold nonresident tags go on sale as second tags August 1

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 3:56 PM MDT

Last chance for second Super Hunt drawing

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 2:42 PM MDT

Hunters have extra time to pick up controlled hunt tags

Monday, July 30, 2018 - 4:11 PM MDT

Public comments sought on proposed sage grouse, red squirrel hunting seasons

Monday, July 16, 2018 - 3:45 PM MDT

deer with velvet on it's antlers July 2007

2018 deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunt drawing results available

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 10:09 AM MDT

New laws taking effect July 1 pertain to trespassing, animal salvage, and trapper education

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 1:37 PM MDT

Super Hunt winners drawn for first round, second drawing now open, apply here

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:59 PM MDT

Applications are now being taken for second drawing, and deadline is Aug. 10.

Super Hunt winner Arie Roeloffs in 2013. Facebook post

Enter Super Hunt Drawing for Idaho's Hunt of a Lifetime

Monday, May 21, 2018 - 12:30 PM MDT

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First Super Hunt entry deadline is May 31

Monday, May 21, 2018 - 12:18 PM MDT

With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands.

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Fish and Game Commission approves grizzly bear hunt

Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 9:44 AM MDT

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear population has met federal recovery criteria since the early 2000s. The state of Idaho and its professional wildlife managers played a key part in this population’s recovery, in partnership with other states, and federal, tribal and local governments.