Hunting Named Idaho’s State Sport Thanks to Twin Falls 4th Grader

Fourth grader helps designate hunting as Idaho's state sport

Nine-year-old Betty Grandy of Twin Falls had a mission to make hunting Idaho's state sport. It's now the law.

Hunting named Idaho’s state sport thanks to Twin Falls 4th grader

Nine-year-old Betty Grandy stood alongside the Governor for the signing ceremony, marking the end of a legislative journey that saw the young homeschooler advocate for her idea in front of seasoned Idaho lawmakers.

Idaho names hunting official state sport thanks to fourth grader's initiative

Idaho officially declares hunting as its state sport, thanks to 9-year-old Betty Grandy, whose initiative turned a simple idea into law.

Idaho Declares Hunting the Official State Sport, Asks for Help Choosing a State Gun

Gem State lawmakers are doubling down on hunting and guns this legislative session. On April 6, Idaho designated hunting as its official state sport. No surprise there, considering Idaho has one of the highest hunter participation rates in the nation. Gov. Brad Little signed the official designation on Monday with a fourth grader looking over his shoulder. That’s because the nine-year-old, Betty Grandy of Twin Falls, led the initiative. Grandy, …