Outdoor Games

The pair have set off on a mission to fill in the blanks in the record fish list.

Idaho Fish and Game officials are reporting some hunters and anglers are finding faded licenses and/or tags but in much smaller numbers than in the past.

Hunters and anyone else heading into the backcountry is advised to check with Forest Service ranger district offices or county sheriffs’ offices in their hunt area before heading out.

Archery season is underway in southeast Idaho, and many other hunting opportunities will soon follow.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped rebound mule deer herds hit hard in recent years, and Idaho’s elk herds continue to soar and harvests have come roaring back over the last six years.

Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug. 30.

COIVID-19 is pushing more people to the outdoors, but this could be increasing the chances of a wildfire.