With its stunning landscapes and vast public lands, hunting in Idaho is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while pursuing trophy game or simply enjoying the outdoor experience.
Idaho is famous in the fly fishing world for its blue-ribbon trout streams! For anglers, Idaho is truly a land of opportunity and variety with 6,000 miles of streams and rivers, more than 3,000 natural lakes, and a quarter-million acres of ponds and reservoirs covering the gamete from alpine valleys to lowland deserts. Inhabiting those waters are 42 game fish species, from giant white sturgeon to wild trout, catfish to kokanee, and smallmouth bass to salmon and steelhead.
Idaho is a prime destination for hunting big game such as elk, mule deer, and black bear. The state also offers opportunities for upland game birds, waterfowl, and predators like wolves and mountain lions.
Idaho is known for its variety of hunting opportunities, including over-the-counter tags and controlled hunts in prime units, making it accessible for hunters of all levels. Whether you prefer rifle, bow, or muzzleloader, Idaho’s wilderness provides exceptional hunting adventures.
Wolf Hunting in Idaho
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Winter Steelhead Fishing Tips
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Wilderness Retreats for Women in the Frank Church Wilderness
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Wild Turkey World Slam
The Wild Turkey World Slam includes all of the species in a Grand Slam, the [...]
Wild Turkey Royal Slam
The Wild Turkey Royal Slam includes all of the species in the Grand Slam, plus [...]
Wild Turkey Grand Slam
A Wild Turkey Grand Slam includes an Eastern; Merriam's; Rio Grande; and Osceola wild turkey.
Where to Hunt Mountain Goat
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Where to Hunt Black Bears
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Where to Fish for Steelhead
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Western Hunter Gear List
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Unguided Elk Drop Camp Hunts
Drop camps aren't for everybody, but they might be for you if you have previous [...]
Trout Fishing
Whether you're looking to land the Trout Royal Slam or just want to catch a [...]
The Misadventures of Rance and Dave
Three or four elk hunting seasons ago, I guided Dave Brucken and Dr. Rance Gamblin [...]
The Heartbreak Bull
I timed my shot for when my wandering pins crossed his vitals and squeezed off [...]
The Friday the 13th Bull
After three years of hard elk hunting and only coming home with tag soup, I [...]
Subspecies of Elk
Of the six subspecies of elk in North America, the three with hunt-able populations classified [...]
Shiras Moose Hunts
The Shiras moose subspecies has the smallest body and antlers of any North American moose. [...]
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guides and Outfitters
Looking for the Grand Slam? Here are a few facts about the Rocky Mountain Bighorn [...]
Our 10 Most Popular Hunting Destinations
Every year hunters from all over the world are drawn to our top 10 most [...]
North American Sheep Slam
Here are a couple of things that you can start doing now to make your [...]
New World Record Jackrabbit Shot in Idaho
Our own Russ Meyer fulfilled a lifelong dream, taking the new World Record Jackrabbit last [...]
Moose Subspecies
There's some grey area in moose subspecies, but moose in North America tend to be [...]
Middle Fork Salmon River Packing List
Our outfitter on the Middle Fork Salmon River in Idaho, will provides everything except for [...]
Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing Gear List
The Middle Fork Salmon River has absolutely incredible fishing for wild, native Cutthroat trout, Rainbow [...]
Kyle Hanson: Idaho Spring Black Bear Hunt Report
Idaho Frank Church Wilderness Spring Black Bear Hunt April, 2021 Another spring bear hunt in [...]
Kyle Hanson: Idaho Spring Bear Hunt Report
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Kyle Hanson: Idaho Black Bear Hunt Report
My Idaho Black Bear hunt was simply amazing. I honestly had no idea I would [...]
Idaho Whitewater: A Thrilling Experience in the Gem State
Idaho is blessed with so many whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities, it's hard to choose [...]
How to Prepare for Backcountry Elk Hunting
So you just booked your first archery elk hunt and now you're wondering what you [...]
How to Hunt Black Bears
With so many choices it can be hard to ow to hunt black bears. Do [...]
How to Get Guaranteed Tags in Hard-to-Draw Units
The intent of this post is to present the pros and cons of the "accumulate [...]
How to Fish for Steelhead
I am not sure what it is about steelhead fishing that intrigues me, along with [...]
How to Draw a Mountain Goat Tag
If you're wondering how to draw a mountain goat tag, there are a few things [...]
How much does it cost to go elk hunting? Here are 5 affordable elk hunts.
An elk hunt is the dream of a lifetime for many, but it does not [...]
High Water Bear Hunt
Idaho spring bear hunting was quite an adventure to say the least. Idaho had WAY [...]
Fishing in Idaho
Incredible trout waters flow through Idaho, and we work with the guides, outfitters, and fishing [...]
FIRST HUNT FOUNDATION RECEIVES GRANT FROM CCI/SPEER
First Hunt Foundation headquartered in Kamiah, Idaho just received a grant of five Savage 6.5 [...]
Episode 22: The Perfect Family Vacation – Float the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
Simply put; floating the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is the best outdoor family [...]
Difference Between Brown and Grizzly Bear
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Cory Glauner: Idaho Sheep Season Guide Report
It is a nice ram, but a bit of a disappointment for all of us, [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho DIY Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
I hardly ever draw tags, but this season, all that changed. I drew a coveted [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Black Bear Hunt Report
Last weekend while archery elk hunting I spotted this color phase black bear and even [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
My 2016 bear hunting season was one for the books. Hunted down to the wire, [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
After a long season of guiding hunts, Cory Glauner shoots a small bear with his [...]
Caribou Subspecies
Antler configuration can vary greatly between the caribou subspecies. While Woodland caribou bulls of eastern [...]
Building Trail, Fishing High Mountain Lakes and Wolves
I'm not going to go into details about the next two days because I'd rather [...]
Braiden Glauner: Idaho DIY Black Bear Hunt Report
Cory Glauner and his daughter Braiden go spot-and-stalk black bear hunting in Idaho with their [...]
Bob Newton: Idaho Sheep Hunt Report
It is a nice ram, but a bit of a disappointment for all of us, [...]
Blazing Saddles – My Quest for a Huge Black Bear in Idaho
I’d like to say that it ended with a hero shot of me and my [...]
Bear Hunts Over Bait – What you need to know to up your odds.
Hunting for baited bear can be a lot of fun because of the amount of [...]
Archery Elk Hunting Tips
I will admit that there are better tacticians and callers than myself, but I hold [...]
About Black Bears
American black bears (Ursus americanus) evolved from bears that traveled from Asia to North America [...]
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