Mar 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

North Idaho Poaching Case: Coeur d’Alene Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Killing 3 White-Tailed Deer and an Elk

A Coeur d’Alene man has been sentenced in a North Idaho poaching case involving the unlawful killing of three white-tailed deer and one elk. Idaho Fish and Game says the case included nighttime hunting activity involving artificial light and resulted in jail time, restitution, and a long hunting license suspension.

Mar 8, 2026 · Angela Montana

Idaho Hunter’s “Bow-Season” Trophy Elk Story Unravels After Rifle Evidence Found, Officials Say

Idaho investigators say an archery-season trophy bull elk was illegally killed with a rifle—and then staged to look like a legal bow kill. A recovered 6.5 mm bullet, a search warrant, and additional spotlighting allegations in a separate case helped drive major penalties, including jail time, steep fines, restitution, and long-term hunting license revocations.

Jan 26, 2026 · Angela Montana

Sun Valley Coyote Warning: Protect Your Dogs

Coyotes in Sun Valley, Idaho, are increasingly approaching people and pets, raising concerns following a recent fatal dog attack. Idaho Fish and Game urges residents to keep dogs close and manage attractants, especially during breeding season. Responsible hunting is also emphasized to maintain a healthy coyote population and community safety.

Jan 23, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Idaho angler catches new state record rainbow trout at Dworshak Reservoir

On Jan. 13, while many of Idaho’s anglers were breaking out the tape measure to check ice thicknesses and temperature […]

Jan 20, 2026 · Angela Montana

This Illegal Fish Could Cost Idaho Thousands

A routine day on the ice turned into a conservation nightmare…

Nov 26, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.25.25

This Week’s Steelhead Report Is INSANE — The Best Fishing of Fall Just Hit!!

Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report 10.28.25

Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River surged last week, with angler effort and catch rates reaching the best levels of the fall season as more fish move upriver…

Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.9.25

Angler effort surged over the holiday week on the Upper Salmon River…

May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025

Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.

Apr 2, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.1.25

Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River is picking up—find out where the best catches are happening and how river conditions are affecting your chances this week.

Mar 25, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.25.25

Steelhead action is heating up on the Upper Salmon River, with anglers near Ellis and upstream of the East Fork landing fish in as little as 3 hours…

Mar 18, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.18.25

The Upper Salmon River steelhead are on the move, and so are the anglers—find out where the bite is hot, who's putting in the hours, and how the river conditions are shaping up for your next trip!

Mar 11, 2025 · Angela Montana

IDFG Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.11.25

Hooked on steelhead? Here's the latest!

Mar 6, 2025 · Angela Montana

Caught on Camera: A Glimpse into the Past

From rooftops to rugged landscapes, William Henry Jackson’s lens captured history in the making…

Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.4.25

The Deadwater ice jam is out, the river’s clearing up, and steelhead season is heating up—time to grab your gear and hit the Upper Salmon!

Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana

License to Shed Hunt: Idaho’s Big Change for Nonresidents

Love collecting antlers in Idaho? If you’re not a resident, you’ll need more than just sharp eyes…

Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana

Wildlife Overpasses Work—And This Video is the Proof

This footage from Idaho Fish and Game shows over 1,000 deer safely crossing the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass in just two months—proving that these crossings are saving lives, one hoof at a time.

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24

Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here's the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.

Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Plague in a Blind Idaho Deer? Yup, But No Cause for Concern

Hunters in North Idaho and Washington already have their eyes on chronic wasting disease (CWD), but now there’s something new […]

Aug 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

IDFG: F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River

On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place […]

Mar 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.19.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 19, 2024. The data included in this […]

Feb 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 2.27.24

Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report […]

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 11.28.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 28th, 2023. The data for this report […]

Oct 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.24.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 24th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]

Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update 7.18.23

This will be the last week that the fishery is open. Hi everyone, Before getting into the fishery estimates from […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23

Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically.  Angler effort increased […]

Mar 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Idaho man guilty of poaching trophy mule deer in Lemhi County

JT Johnson, pled guilty last month to poaching a trophy mule deer with a rifle in Idaho during an archery-only […]

Jan 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Too Close for Comfort: Idaho Man Stalked by Mtn Lion

We have seen many videos of people being stalked by mountain lions, but has something like this ever happened to […]