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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