Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Found a radio collar? Here's what to do
So the deer, elk or other big-game animal you harvested was wearing a little jewelry in the form of a radio collar around its neck? What should you do? Well fi…
Staying safe while ice fishing
Sub-zero temperatures last week were unwelcomed by many people in North Idaho. But ice anglers couldn’t have been happier.
Keep our Snake River dams
Having lived in Whitman County most of my life, near Lacrosse, Wash., 17 miles from the Snake River, I have watched the transition of The Snake River System, from a free flowing river to one that has brought irriga…
Annual eagle watch week to begin Dec. 27
The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene is on. The eagles take advantage of the abundant kokanee spawn on Lake Coeur d’Alene en route from Br…
Project helps improve kokanee spawning habitat
For the past three years, during the month of October, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel and Westco Construction have been busy along the shores …
Stop studying the studies; breach dams and save the salmon
I run Wapiti River Guides in Riggins, and 16 years ago attended the ground zero fish/dam scoping hearings with several fellow guides. Nothing has changed, except two of them are now dead. How long will this neglect…
Montana man takes up legendary relative's gun making
Distant relative of a legendary gun maker takes up ancestor's craft
IDFG sales, hunter reports back online
People once again can buy Idaho hunting and fishing licenses and tags online, but they will have to establish a user name and password to get entrance into the system.
Big game season setting meeting planned in Sandpoint
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is starting to collect public input to develop big game hunting season proposals for 2017 and 2018. Big game seasons are now set for a two-year period, so the hunting seasons b…
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Caring for wild game meat in warm weather
Most of us have welcomed the unusually warm November weather in North Idaho. However, the higher than normal temperatures require that hunters use special care to prevent spoilage of game meat.
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…
Which date do you think will be closest to Coeur d'Alene's first measurable snowfall of the season (1 inch or more)?
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…
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.