Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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.
'Project Wild' workshops offered
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled two "Project Wild" workshops in North Idaho for teachers and youth leaders.
Forecast looks good for chinook salmon season
If the chinook salmon returns for 2014 hold up to the early forecast, anglers could anticipate fisheries similar to those opened in 2008 and 2009.
Outdoor-gear expo has luxury for people, dogs
SALT LAKE CITY - Wilderness gear is going soft, and not just for people. Dogs are getting their own luxury outdoor items.
Where have all the elk gone?
Editor's note: Last week, Mr. Muscha recounted many of the successful Lochsa elk hunts he, friends and family enjoyed over the years. Today, he concludes his s…