Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Hunter comments sought on big game season changes
Hunters are encouraged to attend one of several open house meetings around the state to visit with biologists about proposed changes to the 2014 big game seasons and rules.
Panhandle Elk research work to resume
In mid-January, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and a private contractor began work on an elk research project in the Idaho Panhandle. On Jan. 14-15, 22 cow elk were fitted with radio collars in the Cataldo a…
Spawning areas focus of this year's river restoration
BONNERS FERRY - Habitat restoration on the Kootenai River will take place under water this year instead of being visible like in previous years.
Let science, not politics determine wolves' fate
As an organization based on grass roots citizens' advocacy for science-based wildlife management, Wolves of the Rockies is pleased to see the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation vowing to "intervene in support for scienc…
Vermont resort seeks to keep skiers from getting lost
KILLINGTON, Vt. - From the top of Vermont's Killington ski area, the allure of the backside of the resort's mountains is too much for some skiers and snowboard…
Lawsuits could lead to changes at fish hatcheries
PARKDALE, Ore. (AP) - People on the West Coast have counted on fish hatcheries for more than a century to help rebuild populations of salmon and steelhead deci…
Check-off for wildlife on Idaho tax return
In the corner of my home office sits a box full of 2013 receipts, W-2's, canceled checks, mortgage statements and a lot of other related paperwork. I have not paid much attention to the box lately, but I know it is…
Idaho House backs hunter 'loyalty discounts'
BOISE (AP) - The Department of Fish and Game won House approval to give hunters and anglers a break on their licenses, provided they buy them year after year.
Snow fun: Clunky bikes with fat tires catching on
McCALL (AP) - You've probably seen these in a bike shop, in a bike rack, or even hanging from the ceiling of a bar or restaurant and wondered, "What the heck i…
Surprise catch by trappers helps IDFG research
Two trapping partners targeting bobcats in the West Cabinet Mountains of North Idaho were surprised when they discovered not a bobcat, but a lynx in one of the…
Open house set for big game seasons discussion
Big Game hunters will soon have opportunities across the state to participate in the season-setting process for 2014 Idaho big game hunting seasons. Season proposals have been developed and meetings are being sched…
Wild trout thriving, multiplying in Boise River
BOISE (AP) - We have a lot to be proud of in the Boise River, especially if you're an angler.
Extreme Alaska challenge: 100-mile run, with sled
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Man against nature.
RMEF is in the fight
A recent editorial by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation life member Mike Muscha caught my attention.
Making a ski trip work when he skis, she doesn't
ASPEN, Colo. - This winter I put my relationship to the ultimate test: a romantic ski vacation.