Hunting and Fishing
Three Idaho bills propose hunting changes
Three bills before the Legislature this year would expand one of big-game hunting’s most controversial practices: selling tags to hunt Idaho wildlife to the highest bidder.
Hunting and Fishing
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HUNTING AND FISHING
12,000 trout to be stocked in the Valley
Fishing in the Treasure Valley is going to get pretty good in February.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Boise River bull trout adapting to reservoirs
If “Shark Week” ever comes to Idaho, it’s star might be the bull trout.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Fish Rap: Magic finally freezes as steelheading heats up
Our goofy winter continues with Magic Reservoir finally completely frozen over and allowing ice anglers to pursue its abundant trout and perch. The fishing isn’t red hot, but it’s certainly worth a try. The reservoir has a really good trout population with lots of fish over a pound...
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Fish Rap: Don’t fillet that giant perch before you weigh it
I ‘ve been getting steady reports about giant perch in Lake Cascade this winter. The numbers of fish coming out of the reservoir may not be massive, but the sizes sure are. There’s been a steady stream of perch over a foot long, and some exceeding 15 inches. Guess what? The state record...
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Winter on the fly: Fly anglers embrace winter as another productive fishing season
If you see people on a river fishing for trout during winter, chances are good they’re fly anglers.Fly fishing expo
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Fish Rap: If it’s too cold to fish, it’s not too cold to learn
I’m through whining about the lack of snow. I think I’ve reached the fifth stage of grief acceptance.
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OUTDOORS
Ice Fishing: Kids get their day on the ice
If you think the video game generation has no interest in sitting on a frozen reservoir in the middle of winter, waiting for a fish to bite, Sean Cluff will prove you wrong.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Fish Wrap: Winter is starting to feel like Groundhog Day
Be forewarned. If you’re expecting some ground-breaking fishing news in this column, you will be disappointed.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Fish rap: Ice fishing is still the best option for anglers
We can finally call it winter, rather than “winter-like” weather or something similar. If you’re like me, winter starts in mid-to-late November when the days are short and cold, and the mountains coated with snow.


