The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing to allow spearfishing for certain non-native game fish species across the ...

Bass, pike, walleye and lake trout may soon become fair game in parts of Idaho for anglers who prefer shooting spears to baiting hooks.

“I’m highly concerned about this development’s threats to bull trout, Trestle Creek and Lake Pend Oreille,” said Whitney Palmer, a Sandpoint-based staffer for the Center. “It’s disappointing that two ...

In North Idaho, the agency's proposal would allow anglers to spear northern pike, walleye and lake trout in Lake Pend Oreille and Upper Priest Lake. Farther south, officials are proposing more ...