Multiple major wildfires have triggered closures across eastern Washington, while drifting smoke is affecting hunting conditions in northern Idaho ahead of the fall seasons.
Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters and outdoor recreationists to stay alert in bear country as summer activity peaks
All migratory bird seasons are now live in the Hunterizer app, including updated goose hunt areas, expanded sandhill crane opportunities, and the latest Idaho Fish and Game regulations.
Idaho hunters planning to pursue one of the West’s most iconic upland birds should mark their calendars. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has officially adopted the 2026 sage-grouse hunting season, and tags will once again be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning August 1. With tag numbers reduced in several areas this year, hunters who want to chase sage-grouse should act quickly.
Idaho hunters will see fewer sage-grouse tags available this fall after the Fish and Game Commission approved the 2026–27 seasons during its July meeting. The changes reflect lower lek counts across the state and include a new fixed season opener designed to simplify regulations.
Hunters won’t see grizzly seasons return yet, but the proposal could give western states much greater authority to manage bears and respond to conflicts.
Pocatello-area wildlife officials are investigating an outbreak of canine distemper in raccoons after receiving nearly daily reports of sick animals over the past several weeks. While the disease does not infect humans, it poses a serious threat to raccoons and unvaccinated hunting dogs, making it important for Idaho hunters to recognize the symptoms and avoid contact with infected wildlife.
Idaho resident hunters planning a general-season elk hunt in one of the state’s popular capped elk zones should be ready this week. Most resident capped elk tags go on sale at 10:00 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, July 8, while the highly sought-after Sawtooth Zone tags become available on Friday, July 10.
A southeastern Idaho man has been sentenced to prison and permanently lost his hunting privileges after investigators uncovered an illegal guiding and poaching operation responsible for multiple unlawful big game kills. The case highlights the serious consequences Idaho courts can impose for wildlife crimes involving commercial gain, illegal guiding, and convicted felons possessing firearms.
Idaho hunters will soon have more options when plans change. Beginning July 1, 2026, new laws will make it easier to exchange certain hunting tags while also introducing major changes to lifetime license eligibility. Idaho Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to review the updates before fall hunting seasons begin.
Idaho hunters have only a few days left to apply for many of the state’s most sought-after controlled hunts. Applications for fall 2026 controlled hunts close June 5, covering species including elk, deer, pronghorn, black bear, turkey and swan.
A spring black bear hunt in eastern Idaho turned into a life-or-death encounter when a grizzly charged a hunter and his young son near Ashton. Idaho Fish and Game ruled the shooting a lawful defense-of-life incident—another reminder that some of Idaho’s best bear country is also grizzly country.
Idaho hunters preparing for the 2026 season should be aware of a significant new law restricting the use of certain technologies commonly used for sco…
Hunterizer has officially released Idaho hunting seasons, adding one of the West’s premier big-game states to its growing lineup. Idaho hunters—and traveling hunters planning western adventures—can now instantly see what’s open to hunt anywhere in the state, on any day of the year.
A newly introduced Senate bill targeting big game migration corridors is drawing rare bipartisan support—but its path through Congress remains uncertain. Here’s what hunters need to know now.
An Idaho Fish and Game commissioner is under investigation following allegations tied to an unlawful elk harvest. The case has drawn attention from hunters and conservationists alike, raising questions about compliance, accountability, and leadership within the state’s wildlife management system.
A mild winter across Idaho is translating into strong survival rates for deer fawns and elk calves, according to new data from state biologists. The encouraging numbers could signal improved herd recovery—and better hunting prospects—in the seasons ahead.
Targeted action in northern Idaho marks first wolf removal effort of its kind in the Panhandle region. Officials say the move is aimed at improving struggling elk populations, while critics question long-term strategy.
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