Attention all hunters, just a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for a controlled hunt is Saturday June 5th. If you want to hunt deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear or fall turkey you better get those applications in.
Hunting license sales in Idaho are up as more residents seek a way to safely get out of the house without contracting COVID-19, but that has led to inexperienced hunters misidentifying and killing moose and a grizzly bear, wildlife officials say.
Idaho wildlife managers say hunters impacted by the Badger Fire in southern Idaho have options, including to continue their hunt or wait until next year.
Federal forest officials will host two Open House meetings regarding the proposed changes to seasonal hunting closures in specific areas of the South Hills.
Unlike some years, big game animals will likely be widely dispersed this autumn in the Magic Valley region for fall’s upcoming hunts, according to wildlife officials.