Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Rose Lake access to close for site work
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Rose Lake boat launch and picnic area will be closed to public access for about 60 days this spring.
Time to start fishing
One of the many outdoor blessings we enjoy in the Idaho Panhandle is the abundance of lowland lakes that are available for public fishing. By my rough count, there are around 68 small, low-elevation lakes for angle…
Fish and Game seeks info on cow moose found dead
A cow moose that was carrying a fetus a little more than a month away from birth was found dead along Penny Lane off Sanders Road.
Group sues to have Cabinet bears 'uplisted'
The Alliance for the Wild Rockies has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Missoula seeking to "uplist" the Cabinet-Yaak grizzly population from "threatened" to "endangered."
Super Hunt entries available
The chance at Idaho's ultimate hunting opportunity is up for grabs, as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is once again selling tickets for the Super Hunt drawings.
Just for Kids Fishing Derby set for June 14
Young anglers 14 and under are invited to the Just for Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 14.
Oregon stands up for paddleboarding
SALEM, Ore. - In ever-greater numbers, Oregonians are learning to walk on water.
Commuting by bike
BOISE (AP) - Amid mirror-like puddles from an overnight spring rain on the Boise Greenbelt, Neil Jenkins leaned into a curve on his daily bike commute to work.
Fish and Game to get first insight into elusive ringtail cat
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting new insights into the presence of the elusive ringtail cat in the state.
Idaho poachers taking heavy toll on game
LEWISTON (AP) - Poachers are likely killing far more game animals than wolves are, state wildlife officials in North Idaho say.
Outdoor Briefs
• Group sues to reclassify Montana bear population
Moose, sheep and goat hunt applications due
The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching.
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 April 15 throughout the Idaho Panhandle region.
Sunshine in the high country
BOISE (AP) - The bright sun reflects off the snow, and its warmth makes you want to shed the ski parka and snowshoe down the trail in your light sweater.
Clark Fork delta restoration work planned, website online
A large restoration effort is planned for the Clark Fork River delta, located on Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho.