How fly fishing is helping Idaho foster youth heal and thrive

For children in foster care, the effects of instability, stress, and trauma can be overwhelming. Fly fishing is emerging as a therapeutic tool, offering kids a chance to escape their worries, build confidence, and experience the calming effects of nature.

Ultra-detailed map of U.S. rivers

The National Hydrography Dataset Plus High-Resolution map of waterways, created by the US Geological Survey, is the highest-resolution survey of its kind.

Striped bass: the truth about catch and release

A deep dive into how catch-and-release practices affect striped bass populations.

Number of salmon returning to Columbia River Basin stays flat over last decade

Despite conservation efforts, salmon numbers in the Columbia River Basin aren’t improving.

Guiding The Bahamas to a Brighter Future

Efforts to balance tourism, conservation, and fishing in the Bahamas.

The Real Montana': Ennis is fly fishing Mecca of Montana – and so much more

This small town is a legendary hotspot for fly anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Lawsuit Challenges Massive Idaho Gold Mine Threatening Wildlife, Public Health

A coalition of local and national conservation groups sued the U.S. Forest Service today for its approval of the Stibnite Gold Project, an open-pit cyanide leach gold mine in Idaho’s Salmon River Mountains that would jeopardize public health and clean water, harm threatened species and permanently scar thousands of acres of public land in the headwaters of the South Fork Salmon River.

Lost & Found: Angler returns fly rod & reel he unearthed in the Boise River

Derrick Hicks was fishing on the Boise River when he spotted some fly line floating mysteriously in the water. He started pulling on the line with the simple hope of cleaning up the river, but when he got to the end of the line, he held a complete fly rod & reel in his hands.