Outdoor Games

Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast Idaho? Not sure which classes you or your upcoming hunters/trappers need?

Complete the course now so you can apply for controlled hunts.

Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty reward.

Hunters should expect high demand for tags and long waits.

The donated fish range in size from four to nine pounds.

Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers.

The rule change would allow projectiles made of metal or metal alloy, and with accuracy tips and pressure bases, to be used in hunting seasons designated as “muzzleloader only.”

Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the woods.

Timing of construction was selected to take advantage of low water levels and to minimize impacts to users and fish

An interactive course provides hands-on training from experienced trapping instructors.

If you witness a wildlife violation, call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline, 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Plan ahead to ensure you end up with quality game meat in the freezer..

The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been picked.

Idaho Fish and Game encourages hunters to dust off their firearms or bows and visit their local shooting or archery ranges to get dialed in for hunting season.

Before the kids head back to school, now is a perfect time to go fishing.

Clinic will provide great practice for upcoming youth pheasant hunt this fall.

One of the first things Idaho’s spring and summer Chinook Salmon anglers want to know when they net their prized catch is whether it has an adipose fin or not.

The cost is $9.75 when registering online or $8.00 in person.

It’s a shooter’s responsibility to know the law, and a good rule of thumb is to shoot targets instead of wildlife unless you know exactly what you’re shooting at and you’re doing it legally.

Idaho Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 10 this year.

All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some cash.

Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer?

An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Salmon May 30 through June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. each evening and June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.    

The entire event is free and open to the whole family.

113,500 trout are headed to fishing waters in the Upper Snake Region this May.

With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.

Youth and general spring turkey seasons provide an additional opportunity to those who didn’t draw a controlled tag.

Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty reward.

It’s time again to see how your latest trophy animal measures up.

All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some cash.

Nearly every year, there is a boating accident in Idaho involving duck hunters or winter anglers.

Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with all 19 Gem State ski areas either already open or opening the day after Christmas.

Keep those off-season fishing mechanics sharp by getting out on your local stream or river this winter.

Here’s everything you need to know about the different classes, requirements and getting registered.

It’s known as the Forestland Trifecta. Here’s how to find it.

“There’s nothing wrong with the outdoor life,” Bryant said. “I truly believe that.”

Pheasants are being stocked weekly at three area locations, including Pratt Creek, Kirtley Creek and at the Pahsimeroir River Access area. 

Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis.

This class will fill up quickly, so register now before it’s full.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 400 trout in the 10-12-inch range at two area waters in the coming weeks.   

Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Nov. 19.

Duck hunters in Southwest Idaho are reminded the 2022-2023 waterfowl season opens Wednesday, Oct. 19, excluding Valley County, where the season has been open since Oct. 1.

More than 200,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked around the state this October.

Here’s everything deer hunters need to know heading in to the 2022 big game season.

Fall on the Salmon-Challis National Forest is one of the most beautiful times of year, yet can be the busiest with many hunting opportunities to be found on the Forest. 

Course will be held Oct. 4, 5, 6 and 8.

While detected in Idaho, surveillance of CWD continues and hunters are asked to help.

Join Fish and Game on Saturday, Sept. 24, at McTucker Ponds near Springfield for this free fishing event from 9 a.m. to noon.

Know before you go, be careful and do your part to prevent wildfires.

Youth will enjoy a day of mentored hunting at the shooting range and private land.

Here’s what Idaho hunters should know about chronic wasting disease for 2022.

The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been picked.