Hebgen Lake is largely ice-free as of March 30, 2026, signaling an early spring. Unlike some years with ongoing ice fishing, only bar ice cubes remain frozen, hinting at warm weather and potential paddleboarding soon.

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.