Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Earthjustice: Grizzly mortalities in Greater Yellowstone reach record Levels
For father-son team, an elk hunt to remember
State orders catch-kill-report rule for brown trout in Flathead Drainage
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Montana Trout Unlimited, the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana, and Flathead Wildlife also voiced support …
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Outdoors, briefs
Ski Idaho youth passports on sale for 2026-27 season
Lawsuit challenges new U.S. Forest Service pan for Nez Perce-Clearwater Forests
Forest Service screens tram proposal, opposition is quick to mount
View from above: Pilot coordinates firefighting efforts from the sky
Someone must coordinate and navigate the airspace above these blazes, and that’s where Kait King comes in.
North Idaho hunters find success on opening weekend
In April, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 652 into law, designating hunting as the official sport of Idaho.
10 survival tips to keep in the back pocket
Hunters can improve their backcountry safety by preparing for weather changes, sharing trip plans, and knowing what to do if they become lost in the woods.
How has the Big Grass Fire affected mule deer and elk?
Wildlife commission cans petition to require hunters carry bear spray
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission last month unanimously rejected a petition that would have required that hunters and trappers carry bear spray while i…
Annual fair equips residents for bear encounters
Bear safety training, bear spray demonstrations and wildlife conflict prevention took center stage at North Idaho's annual Bear Fair, where experts taught resi…