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Idaho Hunter’s “Bow-Season” Trophy Elk Story Unravels After Rifle Evidence Found, Officials Say
Read More: Idaho Hunter’s “Bow-Season” Trophy Elk Story Unravels After Rifle Evidence Found, Officials SayIdaho 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.
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Idaho Shed Hunter Stumbles on Two Napping Mountain Lions—Can You Spot Them in the Photos?
Read More: Idaho Shed Hunter Stumbles on Two Napping Mountain Lions—Can You Spot Them in the Photos?An Idaho outdoorsman looking for sheds got the surprise of a lifetime when he accidentally walked into a pair of mountain lions napping in the sun. The photos and video are a sharp reminder of how easily these predators disappear into the landscape.
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Idaho Avalanche Report: Father and Son Buried 15 Feet Apart in Deadly Carrot Canyon Slide
Read More: Idaho Avalanche Report: Father and Son Buried 15 Feet Apart in Deadly Carrot Canyon SlideAn avalanche investigation says a Feb. 22 slide in Idaho buried a Minnesota father and his 21-year-old son just 15 feet apart, creating overlapping transceiver signals that complicated the rescue. The incident unfolded in Carrot Canyon near West Yellowstone during “considerable” avalanche danger above 8,000 feet, with multiple slides triggered on the same slope.
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (March 3, 2026): Best Catch Rates Above the Pahsimeroi
Read More: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (March 3, 2026): Best Catch Rates Above the PahsimeroiIdaho Fish and Game’s March 3, 2026 Upper Salmon River steelhead report shows another strong week, with the best catch rates upstream of the Pahsimeroi (location codes 18–19). Midweek weather reduced clarity downstream, but conditions improved by the weekend and PIT tag detections at the Elevenmile (USE) array climbed to 136 for the run year.
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Idaho Lethally Removed 82 Mule Deer From a Captive Elk Facility—Here’s Why CWD Risk Drove the Decision
Read More: Idaho Lethally Removed 82 Mule Deer From a Captive Elk Facility—Here’s Why CWD Risk Drove the DecisionIdaho Fish and Game removed 82 wild mule deer that entered a captive elk facility in GMU 60A after hunters reported seeing them inside during the 2025 season. Officials said lethal removal and CWD testing were the most responsible option because wild deer can’t legally remain in captivity and there’s no reliable live test for…
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Lake Cascade Perch Debate: Would a 14-Inch Slot Limit Bring Back the 2-Pounders?
Read More: Lake Cascade Perch Debate: Would a 14-Inch Slot Limit Bring Back the 2-Pounders?Anglers are split over Lake Cascade’s missing 2-pound perch: is it a natural age-class reset, or too much harvest and pressure? One longtime angler says the lake is loaded with 10–12 inch fish and isn’t ready to panic—while others argue slot limits and reduced daily limits are the only path back to jumbos.
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report (Feb. 11–15, 2026): Mild Winter, Stable Flows, and Fish Pushing Farther Upstream
Read More: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report (Feb. 11–15, 2026): Mild Winter, Stable Flows, and Fish Pushing Farther UpstreamA mild winter kept the Upper Salmon River more open than usual in mid-February, with warmer water, a shorter ice jam, and stable flows. Monitoring from Feb. 11–15, 2026 also showed steelhead moving farther upstream than typical, with strong angler effort and good catch rates across most monitored areas.
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Why Field Dressing Requires Full Focus
Read More: Why Field Dressing Requires Full FocusHunting accidents happen. A twisted ankle in rough country. A close call with a falling branch. Even the occasional misplaced […]
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Idaho Poaching Case Highlights Consequences of Illegal Wildlife Harvest
Read More: Idaho Poaching Case Highlights Consequences of Illegal Wildlife HarvestAn Idaho poaching investigation revealed illegal deer baiting and a closed-season moose harvest, highlighting the serious consequences of violating Idaho Fish and Game laws.