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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 3 days, 20 hours ago

North Idaho Bear Fair returns

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Lack of snow in Oregon's high desert knocks out popular Lahontan trout fishery

Nestled below the east face of Steens Mountain, Mann Lake is an oasis in the rugged southeast Oregon desert and a popular draw for anglers from across the Nort…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Avery office of the St. Joe Ranger District opens for season

The Avery office of the St. Joe Ranger District reopened on Monday, March 26 for the season.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Firewood permits will be available at Idaho Panhandle National Forests

A Personal Use Firewood Permit is required if you wish to take firewood home. Gathering wood for a campfire does not require a permit.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Spring is trout stocking time

Tanks full of rainbow trout, the ubiquitous western fish species and a go-to stocking fish for game departments, will soon make the trip to local ponds and lak…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Whitetail hunting survey closes April 16

Idaho wildlife managers are asking hunters to chime in on the latest whitetail deer management plan.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Scents of spring

Skunks aren’t cats.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Trapper Education course available

Trapper Education class registration is available on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game website, and just a few seats are left in North Idaho classes.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Hunters can buy immediate tags with new system

Hunters who apply for a controlled hunt can buy their tickets online if they are chosen for the hunt.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Good winter survival numbers so far

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Grizzly, tundra swan hunts on IDFG commission meeting agenda

A tundra swan hunting season, second deer tags and a discussion on whether Idaho should adopt a grizzly bear hunt are among agenda items at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission meeting this month in Boi…

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
There's gold in them hills

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Bust out the copper pot; it's almost turkey season

I’m getting ready for the spring turkey season and this time, I’m really going.

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Fish finder basics kicks off tonight

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Updated 8 years, 6 months ago
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet coming to fairgrounds

A banquet to raise money for projects and education that benefit elk is planned for later this month at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds Jacklin Building.

Updated 8 years, 7 months ago
Cold enough for ya?

I tiptoed down to the living room and peered outside at the thermometer.