Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Game commission supports delisting Yellowstone grizzlies in Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game commissioners have approved entering a tri-state agreement supporting removal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s grizzly …
Blackwell Island recreation area opening May 26
Recreation crews for the Bureau of Land Management are readying the popular Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site for the summer season. General site maintenance along with repairs to the docks and launc…
Idaho Fish and Game Commission leadership shifts
Will Naillon, who represents the Salmon Region on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, was elected chairman of the commission Tuesday. Brad Corkill, who represents the Panhandle Region was elected vice chair.
Spring bear seasons are open
Idaho offers black bear hunting opportunities in both the spring and the fall. Spring hunting seasons for black bear opened on April 15 throughout the Idaho Panhandle Region.
Beauty's big comeback
Janie Veltkamp, president and executive director of Birds Of Prey Northwest, met Beauty the bald eagle in Alaska. Beauty’s top beak had been shot off by a poac…
Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project resumes
PLUMMER — The Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Idaho Department of Fish and Game are resuming their Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project this month.
Idaho Fish and Game officials: Collaring wolves was a mistake
During the recent elk capture operation in the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness, an Idaho Fish and Game crew captured and placed tracking collars on four wolves. Fish and Game had told the Forest Service …
Vehicle travel restricted in backcountry
Snow groomers and Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Backcountry are installing barricades at National Forest Trailheads this week so trail grooming can begin.
Fish on!
“Snake-bit. I must be snake-bit,” Seth mused.
Living among bears in North Idaho
Bears living in North Idaho eat a variety of foods. However, huckleberries are typically one of the most important sources of calories for bears preparing to spend five or more months in winter dens. When huckleber…
Bird hunters encouraged to submit wings
With sage and sharp-tailed grouse seasons opening soon, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to help gather grouse information by providing a fully feathered wing for each bird they harvest.
Adopt a Crag climbing cleanup Saturday
North Idaho College's Outdoor Pursuits is hosting the Adopt a Crag climbing cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12 at Q'emiln Park in Post Falls.
Oktoberfish derby on Lake Pend Oreille set for Oct. 3-4
BAYVIEW - The 11th Annual Oktoberfish Southenders Derby is scheduled for the first weekend in October.
Little fish
Question was, "Shirley, what do you do at the floathouse? Read?"
IDFG plans youth waterfowl hunting events
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youth aged 10-15 who have completed hunter education. The hunts are planned for Saturday, Oct. 3, the opening d…