Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Whitetail hunting survey closes April 16
Idaho wildlife managers are asking hunters to chime in on the latest whitetail deer management plan.
Scents of spring
Skunks aren’t cats.
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.
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.
Good winter survival numbers so far
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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…
There's gold in them hills
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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.
Fish finder basics kicks off tonight
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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.
Cold enough for ya?
I tiptoed down to the living room and peered outside at the thermometer.