Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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…
Upland game bird season about to fly
Another mild winter and timely rainstorms during spring and early summer provided good rearing conditions for young upland game birds, and hunters will likely …
Wolf trapping certification courses scheduled
Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
Steelhead, fall chinook, coho fishing seasons now open
Three fishing seasons opened Tuesday and more ocean-fresh fish are arriving daily to Idaho.
Fire danger closes access to private land hunting area
Since 2011, the Mica Bay Land Company and the Godde Family have been very generous to allow hunters to access about 22,000 acres of previously inaccessible private property near Coeur d'Alene. They initiated and en…