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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 10 hours, 29 minutes ago

2026 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
On target

HAYDEN — Dale Stamper has conquered a lot of adventures despite being blind, but the Vietnam War veteran reached a new pinnacle last month when he downed a 6-b…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
From field to freezer: Tips for processing your big game animal

You successfully shot a deer, elk or other big game animal. Now the work begins. You want to properly process the animal so you get many healthy, enjoyable mea…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Drivers reminded to be alert for wildlife

With the changing seasons, the Idaho Transportation Department is reminding drivers to be alert for wildlife that may be migrating near highways, especially at higher elevations.

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Reel-In and Recycle with Cd'A Audubon

Coeur d’Alene Audubon members are working to make the area’s wildlife habitats safer for birds and other animals by eliminating hazardous discarded fishing lin…

Updated 9 years, 12 months ago
OPINION: Exploring the Great Burn

Nearly every weekend of this summer, I have ventured up into the heart of the Great Burn. Heart Lake. Dalton Lake. Cache Creek. Goose Lake. North Fork Fish Creek. West Fork Fish Creek. This area is no Glacier Natio…

Updated 9 years, 12 months ago
IDFG schedules early learner workshop for educators

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s “WILD About Early Learners” workshop is coming to Coeur d’Alene Nov. 4-5.

Updated 9 years, 12 months ago
Services for hunting/fishing license buyers affected by security breach

The Identity Theft services announced last week by Active Network for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game license buyers are now in place and operating.

Updated 9 years, 12 months ago
Fall favorite: Floating and fishing the Kootenai River

Floating through a cool, clear river in a deep canyon, an angler casts a grasshopper fly toward shore and waits for a trout to fall for the dupe.

Updated 10 years ago
Fish and Game licenses available again by phone

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced Thursday that license and tag buyers can again make purchases by telephone starting immediately.

Updated 10 years ago
Company to notify possibly vulnerable hunting and fishing license buyers

The company that operates the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s online hunting and fishing license sales reports it is sending notices by mail to license holders whose personal information might have been comprom…

Updated 10 years ago
IDFG plans youth waterfowl hunting opportunity

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a mentored waterfowl hunting opportunity for youths between the ages of 10-15. The hunt is planned for Sept. …

Updated 10 years ago
Registration open for wolf-trapping certification courses

Trappers interested in learning more about the specifics of trapping wolves are reminded that Idaho rules require trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf …

Updated 10 years ago
Hunting with respect and courtesy

With many of Idaho’s hunting seasons set to begin soon, Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly wh…

Updated 10 years ago
Boater frustrations on Priest Lake

PRIEST LAKE — Citing endless violations of no-wake zones and incessant noise pollution by visitors, residents near Priest Lake are calling for stricter law enf…