Fishing & Hunting Outlook
Whether your goal is to hook into a perfect rainbow, land a steelhead or just wet a line and enjoy some quiet time outdoors, there’s no end to the fishing opportunities in our area this time of year.
For those who prefer catching over fishing, here are some handy links from Idaho Fish & Game:
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
For hunters, rifle season is right around the corner, and archery season is already open. After a rough 2022, IDFG says deer and elk hunters have reasons to be optimistic this year. Learn More
Don’t Let Wildfires Ruin Your Wild Adventures!
Our local area is in the thick of the 2024 fire season, with several fires putting up smoke plumes that can be seen from Valley County and Meadows Valley.
We’ve put together a few links to help you check conditions before you head into the woods.
Idaho Wildfire Overview: Inciweb
Use the interactive map on this site to zoom in to a specific area. Click on an icon for quick stats on each fire and scroll down on the page for a more detailed description.
West Mountain Complex: Facebook Page
USFS Fire managers have created a Facebook page specifically for the four largest fires burning in our area. You can find multiple updates per day on the Boulder Fire (immediately SW of Cascade) and the Snag, Dollar and Goat fires, which are burning east of Cascade.
Valley County Sheriffs Office Facebook Page
This page is a great place to find all the latest info on any road closures and evacuations that are underway in Valley County.
Mark Your Calendar
Signature Fall Events:
McCall Chamber Business Expo
Thursday, September 19
4 PM – 7 PM
Top of Tamarack | Bike, Run, Hike for Mental Health
Saturday, September 28
8 AM
McPaws Oktoberfest at Brundage Mountain
Saturday, October 5
Noon – 6 PM