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The ID 2026 Deer, Elk, and Pronghorn Controlled Hunt draw deadline is June 5th at midnight (MST)!
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Idaho Update: Cell Cams, Thermals & Harvest Data
Well, its official, Idaho has made the use of drones, thermal imaging, and transmitting cameras illegal for hunting or scouting for BIG GAME ANIMALS or GAME BIRDS from August 30 to December 31. I have written about these proposed changes from the HAT Committee before but now they are finalized. …
Read More »Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Charged in Poaching Case
charged with multiple Fish and Game misdemeanor crimes...
Read More »Idaho Bringing Politics To Game Management
no matter what system is going on in your state, Hunters and Anglers need to stay united on all issues...
Read More »Idaho’s California Bighorn Sheep Herd In Trouble!
In mid-December 2025, during a normal disease surveillance, a pneumonia outbreak was detected...
Read More »Idaho Big Game Methods of Take Changes Are Coming
Idaho has always been a primitive state when it comes to weapons restrictions...
Read More »Massive Win!!! – Poachers Convicted in Twin Falls County Idaho
A several year investigation by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has ended with numerous convictions...
Read More »Idaho General Tag Nonresident Draw Finalized
Many of you are aware of the new random drawing system that Idaho is using to allocate their Nonresident “OTC” tags...
Read More »Is Your Hunting Gear Legal?
States across the West have attempted to reign in tech they feel violates the spirit of fair chase hunting...
Read More »Idaho 2025 Fall Hunting Season Outlook
With the mild winter of 2024-2025, Idaho elk and deer herds are looking up...
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