Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species list and allow Idaho to manage them independently. He criticizes federal rules for enabling legal challenges that undermine state wildlife policies. Idaho asserts its conservation efforts justify reduced federal oversight.

A peaceful evening in the North Idaho backcountry took a tragic turn this past weekend when a bear hunter stumbled […]

Melody and Charlie Lenkner chose to donate their 330-acre property south of Twin Falls to the Magic Valley Land Trust instead of selling it to developers. This decision aims to preserve the land as a sanctuary for wildlife and a community nature preserve, contrasting the rapid development in Southern Idaho and Montana.

Idaho has passed House Bill 939, banning high-tech gear like drones and thermal scopes for big game hunting on public land to preserve fair chase. While this marks a significant shift in hunting regulations, exceptions exist for predator management, raising enforcement concerns. Neighboring Montana is closely observing Idaho's approach as it faces similar challenges.

Idaho has officially designated hunting as its state sport, driven by nine-year-old Betty Grandy. Voters will also select an official state gun from a proposed list in November.