Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Fish for free!
Saturday, June 8 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho.
Chat live with IDFG about fishing in the Gem State
Anglers are invited to join an online chat with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and ask questions, give feedback and learn more about fishing in the Gem State.
Perfect conditions for area fishing
Recent conditions have been perfect for fishing on area lakes and streams, said Bud Frasca of North West Classic Tackle in Hayden.
Farmers' market season kicks off
The 2013 farmers' market season is under way throughout Idaho.
Bass fishing pro to present free seminar
COEUR d'ALENE - Shaw Grigsby, a bass fishing professional, will present a free seminar on Friday at 6 p.m. at Black Sheep Sporting Goods, 308 W. Seale Ave., in Coeur d'Alene.
Application period for fallcontrolled hunts ends June 5
The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5.
Do not pick up newborn fawns
A population explosion takes place in the wild around this time every year.
Commission adopts grizzly position statement
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission has adopted a position statement on grizzly bears in Idaho.
Clearwater from Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge to Cherrylane Bridge closed; other sections stay open
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Tuesday closed the lower Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge in Lewiston to the Cherrylane Bridge to all salmon fishing.
Outdoors briefs May 23, 2013
Outdoors reminders this time of year
Funds available to improve wildlife habitat
Landowners interested in enhancing wildlife habitat on their agricultural land may apply for Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program funds from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Students raise funds for bird group
COEUR d'ALENE - Holy Family Catholic School students recently raised $230 for the nonprofit Birds of Prey Northwest.
Ask Fish and Game
Stocking fish
Mountain lion kills dog in southeast Boise
BOISE - State wildlife officials are searching for a mountain lion believed to have killed one dog and injured another in a subdivision in southeastern Boise.
Time to enter Super Hunt drawing
The deadline to enter this year's first Super Hunt drawing is May 31.