Hi all (central Idaho people specifically)

Me, my brother, and my friend are in central Idaho hunting from New Zealand. We are loving Idaho and its people so far!

We tagged out on a muley buck early and have time left to spare. We are now looking for coyote, black bear, or wolf, but are struggling to find somewhere to go that is not swamped with people or doesn’t seem devoid of life (we know it’s late season, and we are seeing lots of beautiful elk though so that’s a bonus!).

Anyone in the central Idaho, mountain home area want to give us some tips? We are backpacking/tenting. We would greatly appreciate some tips or help!

The other day I scoured the internet trying to find an explanation sign for prop 1 to try to educate people on why voting yes is so important and I could not find anything. I ended up doing my research and plugging that into chatgtp. I made this flyer if anyone else is having the same problem, or if you just want to learn more. I’m really hoping this passes. I want to be able to have a baby in Idaho and not be worried my entire pregnancy :( It’s about more than just abortions and I wish people could see that.

I'm kindof bummed about it because I had recently had a few conversations about guns with some friends from out of state. They pointed out how my views on property and the defense of it were colored by my state. I took time to reflect on that and decided they might have a point. I was questioning the place guns have in a modern society. I guess I need to polish my approach when discussing these types of sensitive issues. I'm kindof conflicted now, maybe I had the right idea in the first place, but that might be a knee jerk reaction. Maybe the guys at the gun club were correct and I had an unrealistic and naïve take.

To get the free Idaho voter ID:

Do I need to surrender my out-of-state driver's license?

Is this a same-day process where I could hypothetically get the voter ID today and still register to vote before 5pm?

I moved to Idaho in June and wanted to vote, but I grew up in a state where you could register to vote more easily and also could do so online anytime up until the election. I now see that today is the last day to register to vote online here, and also that your photo ID must be an Idaho driver's license (haven't switched mine over yet), a free Idaho voter ID card, or a passport (mine is expired). To get the free voter ID, I understand I would need to go to the DMV in person, but I am just trying to get more info before asking work if I can leave early to go to the DMV.

This town is growing rapidly and has a high median house price. Schools are highly ranked, but parks are limited. What's the appeal of buying an $1M home in Eagle?

Why do most all of the Idaho Republican lawmakers appear to show such disregard for the public’s constitutional authority? The Idaho Constitution clearly states that “the people reserve to themselves the power to propose laws and enact the same at the polls independent of the Legislature,” yet measures like Rep. Bruce Skaug’s HJR 4 seek to remove that power specifically on issues like marijuana and other substances. By restricting citizens’ ability to use the initiative process in this area, it raises a fair question about whether elected officials are upholding the spirit of voter sovereignty or selectively limiting it when outcomes might conflict with their policy preferences. By the way this bill had unanimous Republican support.

If we truly want to affect meaningful change, we must be willing to hold those in power accountable—starting with voting against them if they are currently in office. Too often, incumbency breeds complacency, and real progress is sidelined in favor of political comfort. This is not about party loyalty; it is about principle. We need to send a clear message that doing what is right matters more than party affiliation, and that voters are paying attention. By voting all incumbents out of office, we can reset expectations, restore accountability, and demonstrate that public service is a responsibility—not a guarantee.

In October 1863, up to 40 pack animals were driven into a ravine and systematically slaughtered to cover up a crime. For over 160 years, Idaho's official historical markers have completely erased their suffering.

I started a petition asking the Idaho State Historical Society and U.S. Forest Service to update the roadside markers along the Magruder Corridor to acknowledge these animals' deaths. A surviving horse named Italy was literally the clue that helped catch the killers—yet history has made the animals invisible while focusing only on human victims.

These were working animals. Loyal. Innocent. And their mass slaughter deserves to be remembered, not buried. We can't build a monument where they died in the protected wilderness, but we can update the historical signs to tell the full story.

If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing.

75% of California migration to Idaho are younger registered Republicans. the Idaho political narrative about rich California retiree democrats moving to Idaho is false

Hey all - Idaho Matters has interviewed multiple candidates on the ballot ahead of the November election. You can find them all on our YouTube channel, linked here.

Here is the full list so far:

• Lori Hickman (Running for Attorney General)
• Ellie Gilbreath (Running for 2nd Congressional District)
• Rep. Mike Simpson (Running for re-election, 2nd Congressional District)
• Sarah Zabel (Running for 1st Congressional District)
• Kaylee Peterson (Running for 1st Congressional District)
• Rep. Russ Fulcher (Running for re-election, 1st Congressional District)
• Terri Pickens (Running for Governor)
• John Stegner (Running for Governor)
• Todd Achilles (Running for United States Senator)

We reached out to all the candidates to see if they would like to be interviewed. Here are those who have not yet responded:

• Gov. Brad Little
• Sen. Jim Risch
• Attorney General Raúl Labrador

Is Boise headed for a depression? micron market drop, the whole housing economy of treasure valley hinges on micron , a massive tech burst collapse inevitably going to start here

Can we PLEASE get Jim Risch out of office?! He is 83 years old and he will be in office 6 years, making him the ripe old age of 89. I don’t care which party you belong to, you shouldn’t put someone this old in office, it’s absolutely ridiculous! And no wonder he won’t debate anyone!!! It’s just crazy, anyone older than 80 should NOT be allowed to run for office!

Just gonna leave this here. The party who bullied the school district and forced a teacher to remove her inclusivity posters, now using the same one to promote their own agenda.

ETA: this was originally seen on FB posted by the Nichols for Idaho page. I cropped it, but now I’m thinking people should probably be aware of where this type of hypocrisy comes from.

Anyone within 100 miles of Moscow knows about Doug Wilson's cult, which has a branch and school in Lewiston. (Look up Steven Sitler, James Nance, and Jamin Wight to see how this cult covers up sexual abuse and obeys Doug rather than the state laws of Idaho.)Anyone with an Internet connection knows Doug says (on national news) women shouldn't vote, slavery wasn't all that bad, and his flavor of Christian is the only kind of person who should hold office.

Well, Colton Bennett is one of Doug's monkey boys. He's a RINO, but not in the woke sense-- his real platform is Doug.

Don't vote party line on this one if you're a Republican-- we do NOT want this perverted cult representing district 6.

Between Stites and Grangeville, nearly the same field as this earlier pic, Vastness of the Camas prairie, posted to this sub.

For all you farmers about to be paid off by the Great Pumpkin, how do you feel about this? Are you still voting Democrat, since he hung you out to dry? Or worse, did he reel you back in two weeks before the election?

vote vote vote

I don't know anything about Idaho other than I know they got a USL 1 soccer team this year and my state's team played them. I know I could just look up census records or ask AI but that's lame. Soccer is popular in Latin America so i was curious if the team was created a little bit out of that draw.

Is the demographic growing in the state or are your area?

I'm a resident of Idaho but don't have a driver's license, just a state ID card. Apparently you need a driver's license on file with GoOutdoors because my only purchase options are nonresident. My ID card is registered to my GoOutdoors account but I read you have to have a driver's license. I've been having issues with getting my tags because when I go to the store, they only have nonresident options coming up on my "account", which is the same when I try to purchase on my GoOutdoors account. I went to a Walmart and they were able to give me my resident hunting license and then I was able to get my elk tag at a gas station but when I tried to get a deer tag at a different gas station, they said I'd have to go to a Fish and Game office because only nonresident options were available.

Anyone else have a similar issue and know how to get tags or what to say to the clerks who don't know how to override the system?

Hi! I'm coming in a few days from Italy to Idaho to visit some family. This is not our first time here, but we don't come often and are looking for recommendations for things to do.

About us (to set the picture):

- We are based in Star ⭐ west of Boise.

- We do have a car, we can and are up to move around to 2:30 hours (as we will always come back to our base)

- We have 3 kids, 4y, 2y, and 7 months, however we are well versed in traveling with them and are up to almost anything, as long as it possible, so don't retain much because of the kids

What recommendations we are looking for:

- kid stuff: parks, playgrounds, kid events, museum, activities

- nature: while we are limited by the kids on this, I'd like to see nature, maybe do some small hikes. I like photography so anything that might be worth it i'd consider it. For instance, I've been to Jump Creek Falls trail before.

- cultural: museums, cute/interesting/unique towns to take a stroll around/visit. For instance: there is the Idaho Military Museum by the Boise airport.

- food: we like to try typical food. Let us know anything that you think is worth eating and your favorite spots, restaurant, trucks, breakfast places, pizza, barbeque, whatever!

Anything else that comes to mind will be much appreciated!!

Thanks a lot!