Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Perch, trout can be snared through ice
The ice on Kootenai County lakes might not be ideal, but it's enough to keep fishermen occupied, according to Jeff Smith.
Great snow, numbersfor area ski resorts
Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area hit a December record of nearly 18,000 skier visits, a 10.9 percent increase compared with last year.
Fairgrounds to host sportsman's expo, RV and boat show
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Fairgrounds officials are excited to announce the inaugural North Idaho Sportsman's Expo, RV and Boat Show, slated for April 27-28.
Rose Lake launch improvements proposed Snow patrol
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing an access site expansion and improvement project for the Rose Lake boat launch.
Plan ahead, enter lottery
ST. MARIES - The St. Joe Ranger District is now accepting lottery applications for reservation rental dates at the popular Red Ives Cabin. Lottery applications…
Ice still isn't safe enough for fishing
Wet weather and temperatures in the 30s and 40s has left the winter fishing season quite unsettled.
Fish and Game offers ice fishing safety tips
Though lakes and reservoirs may be ice-covered, they may not all be safe yet for ice fishing. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing.
Chuck Heath Sr. to speak at outdoors event at Cd'A church
Chuck Heath Sr., father of Sarah Palin and co-author of "Our Sarah: Made in Alaska," will be the guest speaker at the "Great Outdoors Day" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Lake City Community Church.
Best Hand Fun Ski and Snowshoe fundraiser set for Saturday
The Panhandle Nordic Club will hold its annual Best Hand Fun Ski and Snowshoe fundraiser to support trail maintenance at Fourth of July Recreational Area on Saturday, Jan. 5.
Ice fishing begins on some lakes
Recent freezing temperatures have paved the way for ice fishing on some of the area's smaller lakes.
Avalanche danger is receding
SANDPOINT - Avalanche danger in the Panhandle appears to be slackening, according to the U.S. Forest Service's Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center.
Ski now or ...
Better hit the slopes soon.
Looking back at 2012 at Fish and Game
People from around the state and a variety of viewpoints participated in person and online in the Idaho Wildlife Summit over the weekend of Aug. 24-26.
USDA agency agrees to improve records requests
HELENA, Mont. - The federal agency responsible for protecting animal and plant health has agreed to improve how it responds to public-records requests after a Montana wildlife advocacy group claimed the agency regu…
Crawford, Fausone claim derby honors
SANDPOINT - Miles Crawford and Al Fausone claimed top honors in Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's 2012 Thanksgiving Derby.